Set top box

Abstract

The utility model relates to a set top box which comprises a box body and two side end covers which are detachably assembled on the two sides of the box body respectively, slots are formed in the inner ends of the side end covers, and the two opposite side ends of the box body are both provided with inserting blocks used for being connected with the slots of the side end covers in an inserted mode. A first magnetic attraction part is arranged on the inner wall of one end, close to the inserting block, of the box body, and a second magnetic attraction part which is magnetically attracted with the first magnetic attraction part is correspondingly arranged at the position, right opposite to the first magnetic attraction part, of the inner wall of the side end cover. According to the set top box provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the slot is arranged at the inner end of the side end cover, and the insertion block matched with the slot in shape is correspondingly arranged on the box body, so that the side end cover and the box body can be conveniently and quickly aligned and inserted; in addition, the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part on the box body and the side end cover are mutually and magnetically attracted and matched, so that the set top box can be conveniently and efficiently assembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication equipment technology, and in particular to a set-top box. Background Technology

[0002] A set-top box is a device that connects a television to an external signal source. Its structural design and installation method have a significant impact on user experience and device reliability. Currently, a typical set-top box includes a main body and two side covers that are detachably assembled on both sides of the main body. These side covers are usually installed using a threaded or snap-fit ​​structure. However, the inventors found in practice that the installation of threaded or snap-fit ​​structures requires special tools (such as screwdrivers or pry bars), which increases the complexity of the operation, makes it difficult to complete efficiently, and is time-consuming. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a set-top box.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A set-top box includes a box body and two side end covers that are detachably assembled on both sides of the box body. The inner end of the side end cover forms a slot. The opposite two sides of the box body are provided with plugs for the slots of the side end covers to be inserted into. The inner wall of the box body near the plug is provided with a first magnetic attraction part. The inner wall of the side end cover is provided with a second magnetic attraction part that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic attraction part at the position opposite to the first magnetic attraction part.

[0005] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the box body is provided with a first mounting groove, the first magnetic part is installed in the first mounting groove, and the side end cover is provided with a second mounting groove on the inner end face of the insert block, the second magnetic part is installed in the second mounting groove.

[0006] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the box body is uniformly distributed with a first magnetic attraction part made of a magnetically attractable material, and the second magnetic attraction part is made of a magnetic material; or, the first magnetic attraction part is made of a magnetic material, and the inner wall of the side end cover is uniformly distributed with a second magnetic attraction part made of a magnetically attractable material.

[0007] In one embodiment, the box body includes a bottom shell and a top cover that snaps into the bottom shell, wherein the bottom shell and the top cover are connected to each other on the same side to form the insert block.

[0008] In one embodiment, the slot is a U-shaped groove, and a stop step for limiting the assembly of the side end cover extends from the side wall of the insert. The stop step has two parallel sliding surfaces spaced at a predetermined distance and a stop ring surface that connects with the two sliding surfaces. The slot of the side end cover is inserted into the stop step and abuts against the sliding surfaces and the stop ring surface respectively.

[0009] In one embodiment, the box body is provided with at least one positioning hole, and the side end cover is provided with a positioning block for insertion into the positioning hole at a position corresponding to the positioning hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the set-top box further includes a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly including a damping pivot fixed to the box body and a support frame pivotally connected at one end to the box body via the damping pivot, which can rotate back and forth between an unfolded position and a folded position.

[0011] In one embodiment, the support assembly further includes a support plate fixed to the box body, the damping shaft is mounted on one end of the support plate, and the support plate is provided with a barb at the other end relative to the damping shaft.

[0012] In one embodiment, the support frame has a clearance opening for the external wiring harness of the set-top box to pass through.

[0013] In one embodiment, the bottom of the support frame is also equipped with an anti-slip pad.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The set-top box provided by this utility model has a slot at the inner end of the side cover, and a corresponding plug on the box body that matches the shape of the slot can be provided to facilitate quick alignment and insertion of the side cover and the box body. In addition, the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part on the box body and the side cover magnetically attract each other, thereby facilitating efficient assembly of the set-top box. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of a set-top box according to one embodiment, showing the side cover being removed from the box body.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a set-top box according to one embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of a set-top box from another perspective, representing one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of one of the central axial planes of a set-top box according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a set-top box equipped with a bracket assembly according to one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a set-top box with a bracket assembly, according to one embodiment.

[0022] In the attached diagram, 1 is the box body; 10 is the insert block; 11 is the first mounting groove; 101 is the stop step; 1011 is the sliding surface; 1013 is the stop ring surface; 12 is the first magnetic suction part; 13 is the bottom shell; 15 is the top cover; 16 is the positioning hole; 3 is the side end cover; 30 is the slot; 31 is the second mounting groove; 32 is the second magnetic suction part; 33 is the positioning block; 5 is the bracket assembly; 51 is the damping shaft; 53 is the support frame; 530 is the clearance opening; 533 is the anti-slip pad; 55 is the bearing plate; and 550 is the barb. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described below.

[0024] It should be understood that the same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4As shown, a set-top box includes a box body 1 and two side end covers 3 that are detachably assembled on both sides of the box body 1. The inner end of the side end cover 3 forms a slot 30. Both opposite sides of the box body 1 are provided with insert blocks 10 for inserting into the slots 30 of the side end covers 3. The inner wall of the box body 1 near the insert block 10 is provided with a first magnetic attraction part 12. The inner wall of the side end cover 3 is provided with a second magnetic attraction part 32 that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic attraction part 12 at the position opposite to the first magnetic attraction part 12.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages: The set-top box provided by the present invention has a slot 30 provided at the inner end of the side cover 3, and a corresponding plug block 10 on the box body 1 that is adapted to the shape of the slot 30, which can facilitate the quick alignment and insertion of the side cover 3 and the box body 1. In addition, the first magnetic attraction part 12 and the second magnetic attraction part 32 on the box body 1 and the side cover 3 magnetically attract each other, thereby facilitating the assembly of the set-top box.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the inner wall of the box body 1 has a first mounting groove 11, and the first magnetic attraction part 12 is installed in the first mounting groove 11. The side end cover 3 has a second mounting groove 31 on its inner end face facing the insertion block 10, and the second magnetic attraction part 32 is installed in the second mounting groove 31. In this embodiment, by providing the first mounting groove 11 and the second mounting groove 31 symmetrically at the box body 1 and the side end cover 3, and correspondingly installing the first magnetic attraction part 12 and the second magnetic attraction part 32, the magnetic attraction and fixing effect between the components is effectively ensured. In specific applications, the first magnetic attraction part 12 and the second magnetic attraction part 32 are selected as permanent magnets.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the inner wall of the box body 1 is uniformly distributed with first magnetic attraction parts 12 made of a magnetically adsorbable material, and the second magnetic attraction parts 32 are made of a magnetic material; or, the first magnetic attraction parts 12 are made of a magnetic material, and the inner wall of the side end cover 3 is uniformly distributed with second magnetic attraction parts 32 made of a magnetically adsorbable material. In this embodiment, the first magnetic attraction parts 12 made of a magnetically adsorbable material are uniformly distributed on the inner wall of either the box body 1 or the side end cover 3, while the other component is fitted with a second magnetic attraction part 32 made of a magnetic material, which can also effectively ensure the magnetic attraction and fixing effect between the components.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the box body 1 includes a bottom shell 13 and a top cover 15 that interlocks with the bottom shell 13. The bottom shell 13 and the top cover 15 are connected to each other on the same side to form the insert block 10. In this embodiment, by providing the interlocking bottom shell 13 and top cover 15, the assembly and disassembly of the internal components of the box body 1 can be facilitated. Furthermore, the interlocking bottom shell 13 and top cover 15 together form the insert block 10, which, when assembled with the side cover 3, makes the overall structure more stable.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the slot 30 is a U-shaped groove. A stop step 101 extends from the side wall of the insert block 10 for limiting the assembly of the side end cover 3. The stop step 101 has two parallel sliding surfaces 1011 spaced at a predetermined distance and a stop ring surface 1013 connecting to the two sliding surfaces 1011. The slot 30 of the side end cover 3 inserts into the stop step 101 and abuts against the sliding surfaces 1011 and the stop ring surface 1013 respectively. In this embodiment, by providing stop steps 101 with sliding surfaces 1011 and stop ring surfaces 1013 on the insert block 10, the slot 30 of the U-shaped groove is first guided by the sliding surfaces 1011 and then finally limited and abuts against the stop ring surface 1013, making the insertion process of the components smoother.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the box body 1 is provided with at least one positioning hole 16, and the side end cover 3 is provided with a positioning block 33 for inserting into the positioning hole 16 at the position corresponding to the positioning hole 16. In this embodiment, by providing positioning holes 16 and positioning blocks 33 on the box body 1 and the side end cover 3, the accuracy of component assembly can be improved, and at the same time, incorrect installation between components can be effectively prevented.

[0032] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the set-top box also includes a support assembly 5. The support assembly 5 includes a damping pivot 51 fixed to the box body 1 and a support frame 53, one end of which is pivotally connected to the box body 1 via the damping pivot 51 and can rotate back and forth between the unfolded and folded positions. In this embodiment, the support assembly 5 is further provided on the set-top box to provide effective support for the set-top box when used on a television. Specifically, the support assembly 5 includes a damping pivot 51 and a support frame 53 that can rotate back and forth to unfold or fold. In practical applications, the support frame 53 can be folded up when the set-top box needs to be laid flat; in addition, when the support frame needs to be unfolded, the damping pivot 51 can support stepless adjustment of the support frame 53, providing smooth rotation of the support frame 53. The adjustment angle is 0-180°, which is very convenient to use.

[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support assembly 5 further includes a support plate 55 fixed to the box body 1, and a damping shaft 51 is mounted on one end of the support plate 55. A barb 550 is provided on the support plate 55 at the other end relative to the damping shaft 51. In this embodiment, by providing a support plate 55 with a barb 550 on the box body 1, when the support frame 53 is unfolded, the barb 550 can easily hang upside down on the television flange, providing effective support for the set-top box to be used on the television.

[0034] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support frame 53 has a clearance opening 530 for the external wiring harness of the set-top box to pass through. In this embodiment, by providing a clearance opening 530 on the support frame 53, a wiring harness channel can be provided for the external wiring harness of the set-top box, avoiding wiring harness tangling.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom of the support frame 53 is also equipped with an anti-slip pad 533. In this embodiment, by installing the anti-slip pad 533 at the bottom of the support frame 53, the set-top box can be prevented from sliding, thus improving the user experience.

[0036] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A set-top box comprising a box body and two side end covers respectively detachably assembled to two sides of the box body, characterized in that, The inner end of the side end cover is formed with a slot, opposite two side ends of the box body are provided with an insertion block for inserting the slot of the side end cover, and the inner wall of one end of the box body close to the insertion block is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, and the inner wall of the side end cover is correspondingly provided with a second magnetic attraction part which is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic attraction part.

2. The set-top box of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the box body is provided with a first installation slot, the first magnetic attraction part is installed in the first installation slot, the inner end surface of the side end cover facing the insertion block is provided with a second installation slot, and the second magnetic attraction part is installed in the second installation slot.

3. The set-top box of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the box body is uniformly distributed with first magnetic attraction parts made of magnetically attractable material, and the second magnetic attraction part is made of magnet material; or the first magnetic attraction part is made of magnet material, and the inner wall of the side end cover is uniformly distributed with second magnetic attraction parts made of magnetically attractable material.

4. The set-top box of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The box body comprises a bottom shell and a top cover which is buckled with the bottom shell, and the same side end of the bottom shell and the top cover is connected to each other to form the insertion block.

5. The set-top box of claim 4, wherein, The slot is a U-shaped slot, the side wall of the insertion block is extended to form a stop step for limiting assembly of the side end cover, the stop step has two parallel sliding surfaces separated by a predetermined distance and a stop ring surface connected to the two sliding surfaces, and the slot of the side end cover is inserted into the stop step and abuts on the sliding surface and the stop ring surface, respectively.

6. The set-top box of claim 1, wherein, The box body is provided with at least one positioning hole, and the side end cover is provided with a positioning block protruding at a position corresponding to the positioning hole for inserting the positioning hole.

7. The set-top box of claim 1, wherein, The set-top box further comprises a support assembly, the support assembly comprises a damping rotating shaft fixed on the box body and a support frame pivoted to the box body at one end through the damping rotating shaft and rotatable between an unfolded position and a folded position.

8. The set-top box of claim 7, wherein, The support assembly further comprises a bearing plate fixed to the box body, the damping rotating shaft is installed at one end of the bearing plate, and the bearing plate is provided with a barb opposite to the other end of the damping rotating shaft.

9. The set-top box of claim 7 or 8, wherein, The support frame has a avoiding opening for the external wiring harness of the set-top box to pass through.

10. The set-top box of claim 7, wherein, The bottom of the support frame is further provided with an anti-skid pad.

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