Lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway
By designing a lightweight waterproof smart gateway and using a tightly packaged PCB board with multi-functional modules, the problem of insufficient waterproofing and moisture resistance of existing smart gateways in harsh environments is solved, enabling efficient data transmission and low-cost smart city applications.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422775294.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart gateways have low waterproof and moisture-proof ratings and cannot be installed in harsh environments, and large, high-cost products are not suitable for large-scale deployment in smart cities.
A lightweight waterproof smart gateway was designed, featuring a shell with openings at both ends and rubber sealing rings, integrating a multi-functional PCB board module, supporting multiple data transmission methods, and achieving an IP67 protection rating through tight encapsulation. It is characterized by its compact size and low cost.
It achieves efficient data transmission and stable operation in harsh environments, reduces equipment size and cost, and is suitable for widespread application in smart cities.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of outdoor lighting intelligent technology, specifically relates to a lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway. BACKGROUND
[0002] At present, the wisdom city construction is in the ascendant, and many cities in the global range have begun to layout the wisdom lamp pole project, and our country has been actively promoting the wisdom lamp pole related construction, explores its development mode, and lands the relevant pilot project. The relevant departments such as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development actively introduce relevant policies, guide the city to carry out wisdom lamp pole construction, effectively integrate various resources in the city, and promote the development of city management to the fine direction. Wisdom lamp pole has become the best carrier of wisdom city construction, can be hung with various devices, such as LED large screen, video camera, environmental sensor, one-key calling, digital broadcast, 5G micro base station, wireless WiFi, charging pile, etc. Therefore, the intelligent gateway is the best choice for solving the data transmission and unified management of various external hanging devices.
[0003] At present, the intelligent gateway on the market has many defects: the waterproof, moisture-proof level of part of products is low, cannot be installed in harsh environment, and although the functions of other products are complete, the protection level can reach IP67, but the volume is large, and the cost is high. Therefore, it is urgent to develop a lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway, which can realize the basic functions of data transmission and unified management of lamp pole external hanging devices, and has the characteristics of low price, small volume and convenient installation, to meet the new needs of the market. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] Technical purpose: in view of the technical defects of the existing intelligent gateway, the utility model discloses a lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway, which can realize efficient data transmission and high protection level requirements, and reduce the volume and cost through lightweight design, so that it is more suitable for the application requirements in wisdom city construction.
[0005] Technical scheme: in order to realize the above technical purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] A lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway, including the shell, the inside of the shell is provided with the PCB board assembly for electrical connection, the PCB board assembly is integrated with a plurality of modules for power conversion, data acquisition, network communication, system monitoring and sub-hole, the shell is the open structure of two ends, the upper end cover and the lower end cover are arranged at the two ends of the opening respectively, the upper end cover and the lower end cover are respectively buckled on the outside of the shell, the inside of the upper end cover and the lower end cover is provided with the rubber sealing ring that is butt jointed with the end of the shell, the opening hole for installing waterproof line and waterproof pilot lamp is formed on the upper end cover and the lower end cover.
[0007] Preferably, the opening on the lower end cover is mounted with an alternating current waterproof sheathed wire, a waterproof optical fiber wire and a waterproof indicator light, and the front end of the waterproof optical fiber wire is provided with a waterproof optical fiber joint; the opening on the upper end cover is mounted with a POW-485 waterproof sheathed wire and a waterproof network wire, and the alternating current waterproof sheathed wire, the waterproof optical fiber wire, the waterproof sheathed wire and the waterproof network wire are all provided with waterproof plugs which are connected with the openings.
[0008] Preferably, the PCB assembly comprises a first PCB and a second PCB, the inside of the shell is provided with mounting grooves on both sides, the first PCB is mounted on the mounting grooves, and the second PCB is fixed above the first PCB through a plurality of fixed copper columns, screws and nuts; the first PCB and the second PCB are both provided with a gigabit network port module and a USB module, and are used for realizing mutual communication therebetween.
[0009] Preferably, the first PCB is integrated with an AC-DC power module, an RS-485 communication module, a gigabit network port communication module, a hardware watchdog module, an MT7621 core board module and an RTC clock module; the AC-DC power module is connected to a waterproof intelligent gateway power input end, and provides power supply for other modules; the RS-485 communication module is connected with the MT7621 core board module through a UART interface, the gigabit network port communication module is connected with the MT7621 core board module through an MII interface, the hardware watchdog module is connected with the MT7621 core board module through a GPIO interface, and the RTC clock module is connected with the MT7621 core board module through an I 2 C interface.
[0010] Preferably, the second PCB is integrated with an optical-electric conversion module, a fiber communication module and a 4G / 5G wireless communication module; the optical-electric conversion module is connected with the MT7621 core board module through the gigabit network port module on the first PCB and the second PCB, and is connected with the fiber communication module through an LVDS interface; the 4G / 5G wireless communication module is connected with the MT7621 core board module through the USB interface module on the first PCB and the second PCB.
[0011] Preferably, the four corners of the upper end cover and the lower end cover are provided with L-shaped notches, and the L-shaped notches are used for accommodating screws, so that the upper end cover and the lower end cover are fixed on the shell through the screws.
[0012] Preferably, the upper end cover and the lower end cover are both provided with mounting lugs, which are used for assisting in mounting the waterproof intelligent gateway.
[0013] Beneficial effects: the lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] The utility model discloses a two -ended opening shell design is adopted, and sets up rubber sealing ring in the upper end cover and lower end cover inboard, and the end cover four corners are provided with L type gap, is fixed on the shell through screw, forms the compact encapsulation structure, reaches IP67 protection level, makes intelligent gateway can adapt to the complex environment of outdoor damp, dusty etc., has improved the reliability and durability of equipment.
[0015] The utility model discloses two PCBs integrated with each module, can support environmental data acquisition, wired and wireless network connection, and realizes self -control operation under the condition of network interruption through MT7621 core board and RTC clock module, ensures stable transmission of various data access modes and continuous operation of system.
[0016] The utility model discloses compact intelligent gateway design, small size, and the upper end cover and lower end cover all are provided with mounting lug, convenient installation and maintenance, compared with the traditional intelligent gateway of market, possess smaller volume and lower cost, be favorable to large -scale deployment in wisdom city, have remarkable market advantage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model or prior art, the following will be briefly introduced to the drawing needed to be used in the embodiment or prior art description.
[0018] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic diagram of waterproof intelligent gateway of the utility model,
[0019] Figure 2 It is the burst shot of waterproof intelligent gateway of the utility model,
[0020] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic diagram of PCB assembly of the utility model.
[0021] In the drawing: 1, shell;2, lower end cover;3, upper end cover;4, first PCB;5, second PCB;6, AC waterproof sheath wire;7, waterproof optical fiber wire;8, RS-485 waterproof sheath wire;9, waterproof network wire;10, optical fiber waterproof head;11, waterproof pilot lamp;12, waterproof plug;13, mounting lug;14, fixed copper column;15, screw;16, AC-DC power module;17, RS-485 communication module;18, gigabit network port communication module;19, hardware watchdog module;20, MT7621 core board module;21, RTC clock module;22, gigabit network port module;23, USB communication module, 24, photoelectric conversion module;25, optical fiber communication module;26, 4G / 5G wireless communication module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The utility model is more clearly and completely illustrated below by a preferred embodiment in conjunction with drawings, but the utility model is not limited in the embodiment range by this.
[0023] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 Lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway, including the casing 1, the inside of casing 1 is provided with the PCB board assembly for electrical connection, and the PCB board assembly is integrated with several modules for power conversion, data acquisition, network communication, system monitoring and sub-hole, and the casing 1 is the open structure of two ends, and is provided with the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 2 at the two ends of opening, and the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 2 are respectively buckled on the outside of casing 1, and the inside of upper end cover 3 and lower end cover 2 is provided with rubber sealing ring 5 that is butt-jointed with the end of casing 1, and the opening for installing waterproof line and waterproof indicating lamp is formed on the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 2.
[0024] The opening on the lower end cover 2 is installed with alternating current waterproof sheath wire 6, waterproof optical fiber wire 7 and waterproof indicating lamp 11, and the front end of waterproof optical fiber wire 7 is provided with waterproof optical fiber joint 10, the opening on the upper end cover 3 is installed with POW-485 waterproof sheath wire 8 and waterproof network wire 9, and alternating current waterproof sheath wire 6, waterproof optical fiber wire 7, waterproof sheath wire 8 and waterproof network wire 9 are all provided with waterproof plug 12 that is butt-jointed with the opening.
[0025] The PCB board assembly includes first PCB board 4 and second PCB board 5, and the inside of casing 1 is provided with mounting groove on both sides, and first PCB board 4 is installed on the mounting groove, and second PCB board 5 is fixed above first PCB board 4 through a plurality of fixed copper columns 14, screws and nuts, and first PCB board 4 and second PCB board 5 are all provided with gigabit network port module 22 and USB module 23, for realizing mutual communication between the two, and the screws and nuts used here are M3x6 screws and M3 nuts, and the fixed copper column 14 is 3 M3x26+6 fixed copper columns.
[0026] As Figure 3 The first PCB board 4 is integrated with AC-DC power module 16, RS-485 communication module 17, gigabit network port communication module 18, hardware watchdog module 19, MT7621 core board module 20 and RTC clock module 21, AC-DC power module 16 is connected to the waterproof intelligent gateway power input end, and provides power supply for other modules, RS-485 communication module 17 is connected through UART interface and MT7621 core board module 20, gigabit network port communication module 18 is connected through MII interface and MT7621 core board module 20, hardware watchdog module 19 is connected through GPIO interface and MT7621 core board module 20, and RTC clock module 21 is connected through I 2 C interface and MT7621 core board module 20.
[0027] The AC-DC power module 16 is responsible for converting AC 220V alternating current into DC 12V direct current to provide stable power support for the entire waterproof intelligent gateway; the RS-485 communication module 17 realizes communication with sensors such as wind direction, wind speed, and light intensity, can collect environmental data and perform preliminary processing, providing support for environmental monitoring and data collection; the utility model provides 3-way gigabit network port communication module 18, which can communicate with LED display screen, video camera, wireless AP and other equipment, undertake network connection, data transmission management, and multi-device data aggregation and forwarding functions; the hardware watchdog module 19 is used for detecting the working state of the system, and when a fault occurs, the module can automatically restart or restore the system, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the system; the MT7621 core board module 20 serves as the core processing module of the system, undertakes the control and data processing tasks of the intelligent gateway, and is responsible for managing all input and output data streams and working with other modules to realize the overall function of the system; the RTC clock module 21 is used to provide real-time clock function, and when the communication with the control platform is interrupted, the RTC clock module allows the intelligent gateway to perform self-control operation according to internal strategies, thereby realizing basic independent operation in the case of network interruption.
[0028] The second PCB 5 is integrated with an optical-electric conversion module 24, an optical fiber communication module 25, and a 4G / 5G wireless communication module 26; the optical-electric conversion module 24 is connected with the MT7621 core board module 20 through the gigabit network port module 22 on the first PCB 4 and the second PCB 5, and is connected with the optical fiber communication module 25 through an LVDS interface; the 4G / 5G wireless communication module 26 is connected with the MT7621 core board module 20 through the USB interface module 23 on the first PCB 4 and the second PCB 5.
[0029] The optical-electric conversion module 24 can realize conversion between electrical signals and optical signals, thereby supporting optical fiber communication, which enables the gateway to perform high-speed, low-latency, and long-distance data transmission, enhancing network connection capability and reliability; the optical fiber communication module 25 works with the optical-electric conversion module 24 to realize high-speed data transmission through optical fiber, supports remote communication scenarios, and provides a low-latency data link; the 4G / 5G wireless communication module 26 is used to realize wireless network connection, supporting 4G and 5G networks, which enables the gateway to flexibly access the Internet, enhancing the overall system function and network practicability; the combined action of these modules realizes the core functions of the waterproof intelligent gateway, such as communication, data collection and processing, network management, and system stability maintenance.
[0030] The four corners of the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 2 are provided with L-shaped notches for accommodating screws 15, so that the upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 2 are fixed on the shell 1 through the screws 15, the screws 15 are M3*8 screws, and the structure can realize tight packaging, thereby enhancing the waterproof performance and structural stability of the intelligent gateway.
[0031] The upper end cover 3 and the lower end cover 2 are both provided with mounting lugs 13 for assisting in installing the waterproof intelligent gateway, providing additional fixing support, and enhancing the convenience of installation and the stability of the equipment.
[0032] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, some improvements and refinements can be made without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and refinements should also be considered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway, characterized in that, The application relates to a waterproof intelligent gateway, which comprises a shell (1), the inside of the shell (1) is provided with a PCB board assembly for electrical connection, a plurality of modules for power conversion, data acquisition, network communication, system monitoring and sub-holes are integrated on the PCB board assembly, the shell (1) is of an open structure at both ends, an upper end cover (3) and a lower end cover (2) are arranged at the two open ends respectively, the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (2) are respectively buckled on the outer side of the shell (1), and rubber sealing rings are arranged on the inner sides of the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (2) and are in abutment with the end portions of the shell (1); and openings for mounting waterproof lines and waterproof indicator lamps are formed in the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (2).
2. The lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway according to claim 1, wherein, The openings on the lower end cover (2) are provided with alternating current waterproof sheathed wires (6), waterproof optical fiber wires (7) and waterproof indicator lamps (11), the front ends of the waterproof optical fiber wires (7) are provided with waterproof optical fiber joints (10); the openings on the upper end cover (3) are provided with POW-485 waterproof sheathed wires (8) and waterproof network wires (9), and the alternating current waterproof sheathed wires (6), the waterproof optical fiber wires (7), the waterproof sheathed wires (8) and the waterproof network wires (9) are all provided with waterproof plugs (12) in abutment with the openings.
3. The lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway according to claim 1, wherein, The PCB board assembly comprises a first PCB board (4) and a second PCB board (5), the inside of the shell (1) is provided with mounting grooves on both sides, the first PCB board (4) is mounted on the mounting grooves, the second PCB board (5) is fixed above the first PCB board (4) through a plurality of fixed copper columns (14), screws and nuts, and the first PCB board (4) and the second PCB board (5) are both provided with gigabit network port modules (22) and USB communication modules (23) for realizing mutual communication between the two.
4. The lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first PCB (4) is integrated with an AC-DC power module (16), an RS-485 communication module (17), a gigabit network port communication module (18), a hardware watchdog module (19), an MT7621 core board module (20) and an RTC clock module (21); the AC-DC power module (16) is connected to a waterproof intelligent gateway power input end to provide power supply for each module; the RS-485 communication module (17) is connected with the MT7621 core board module (20) through a UART interface, the gigabit network port communication module (18) is connected with the MT7621 core board module (20) through an MII interface, the hardware watchdog module (19) is connected with the MT7621 core board module (20) through a GPIO interface, and the RTC clock module (21) is connected with the MT7621 core board module (20) through an I 2 C interface.
5. The lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second PCB board (5) is integrated with an optical-electric conversion module (24), an optical fiber communication module (25) and a 4G / 5G wireless communication module (26), the optical-electric conversion module (24) is connected with an MT7621 core board module (20) through the gigabit network port modules (22) on the first PCB board (4) and the second PCB board (5) and is connected with the optical fiber communication module (25) through an LVDS interface; the 4G / 5G wireless communication module (26) is connected with the MT7621 core board module (20) through the USB communication modules (23) on the first PCB board (4) and the second PCB board (5).
6. The lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway according to claim 1, wherein, The upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (2) are provided with L-shaped notches at four corners, the L-shaped notches are used for accommodating screws (15), and the upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (2) are fixed on the shell (1) through the screws (15).
7. The lightweight waterproof intelligent gateway according to claim 1, wherein, The upper end cover (3) and the lower end cover (2) are both provided with mounting lugs (13) for assisting in mounting the waterproof intelligent gateway.