Network switch with waterproof function
By introducing protective shells, sliding plates, and snap-fit structures into network switches, the problem of insufficient sealing is solved, achieving efficient sealing and heat dissipation of the interfaces, ensuring the reliability and ease of maintenance of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520441176.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional network switches often lack proper sealing, allowing moisture to enter the switch and damage circuit boards and other electronic components, thus affecting the normal operation of the equipment.
The system employs a structure consisting of a protective shell, a fixed plate, a sliding plate, a slider, male buckles, and female buckles to achieve efficient sealing. It also uses a protective ring, a sealing gasket, a telescopic rod, and a spring to ensure a tight seal at the interface. Meanwhile, it utilizes through holes, a filter screen, and a heat dissipation plate for heat dissipation. The design of buckles, pull rods, locking blocks, and springs facilitates disassembly, assembly, and maintenance.
It achieves efficient sealing of the switch interface, preventing moisture and dust from entering, extending the equipment's lifespan, and prevents overheating through effective heat dissipation, facilitating inspection and maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network equipment technology, and in particular to a network switch with waterproof function. Background Technology
[0002] Network switches are core devices in network communication, responsible for connecting multiple network devices and forwarding data packets. Through their internal switching matrix, switches efficiently transmit data packets from source devices to destination devices, enabling fast communication between network devices. In certain environments, such as outdoors, humid areas, or areas susceptible to water damage, ordinary switches may be damaged by environmental factors, leading to network outages. Therefore, using waterproof network switches in these environments becomes particularly important. Waterproofing protects the switch from moisture intrusion, thereby improving the device's reliability and durability.
[0003] Traditional network switches require the initial step of sealing the switch casing to prevent moisture intrusion. Then, the switch should be placed in a waterproof cabinet or enclosure to further protect it from external environmental influences. Next, following the switch's instruction manual, the switch should be connected to the power supply and network equipment, and configured accordingly to ensure proper operation.
[0004] Traditional network switch ports typically rely on a tight seal between the casing and simple waterproofing measures such as waterproof strips or sealing rings. This approach is insufficient to provide an effective seal, allowing moisture to enter the switch and damage circuit boards, connectors, and other electronic components, thus affecting the device's normal operation. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a waterproof network switch, which aims to improve the problem that traditional network switches have insufficient sealing, causing moisture to enter the switch and damage circuit boards, connectors and other electronic components, thus affecting the normal operation of the equipment.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a waterproof network switch, comprising a protective shell, a fixed plate slidably connected to the outer wall of the protective shell, a sliding plate slidably connected to the outer wall of the protective shell, a slider fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding plate, the outer wall of the slider slidably connected to the inside of the protective shell, a male buckle fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding plate, a female buckle fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed plate, the outer wall of the male buckle slidably connected to the inner wall of the female buckle, a viewing window fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed plate, protective rings fixedly connected to the outer walls of both the fixed plate and the sliding plate, a sealing gasket slidably connected to the inside of the protective ring, a telescopic rod fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing gasket, a spring fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod, one end of the spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective ring, and the other end of the spring fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing gasket, a switch body disposed on the inner wall of the protective shell, a heat dissipation assembly disposed inside the protective shell for dissipating heat from the switch body, a sealing groove opened inside the protective shell, and the outer wall of the sliding plate slidably connected to the inside of the sealing groove.
[0007] Furthermore, the heat dissipation component includes a through hole, which is opened inside the protective shell. A filter screen is fixedly connected inside the protective shell, and a heat dissipation plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell. The heat dissipation plate is attached to the switch body.
[0008] Furthermore, an outer shell is slidably connected to the outer wall of the switch body, a buckle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer shell, a locking block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the buckle, and the outer wall of the locking block is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body.
[0009] Furthermore, a pull rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the card block, and a spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod.
[0010] Furthermore, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the card block, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the switch body.
[0011] Furthermore, the inside of the switch body is provided with a sliding groove, and the outer wall of the outer casing is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove.
[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall of the buckle is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body, and the outer wall of the pull rod is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body.
[0013] Furthermore, the inside of the switch body is provided with a socket, and an indicator light is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the switch body.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. In this utility model, firstly, the sliding plate is pulled in conjunction with the slider, male buckle, and female buckle to fix and release the fixed plate and the sliding plate, thereby protecting the bottom of the plug-in external connector and the interface. Then, in conjunction with the protective ring, sealing gasket, telescopic rod, spring, and sealing groove, efficient sealing of the interface is achieved. This solves the problem of insufficient sealing effect of traditional network switches, which leads to moisture entering the inside of the switch and affecting the normal operation of the equipment. It achieves protection and sealing of the interface of the switch body, preventing moisture, dust and other pollutants from entering the inside of the switch, extending the service life of the equipment and reducing damage caused by environmental factors.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, heat dissipation of the switch body is first achieved through the through holes in conjunction with the filter and heat sink. Then, the switch body is disassembled and assembled by pulling the outer shell in conjunction with the buckle, pull rod, locking block, spring and slide groove. This achieves effective heat dissipation, ensures that the heat inside the switch is dissipated in time, and prevents performance degradation caused by overheating. At the same time, the convenient disassembly and assembly design allows for easy inspection and replacement of damaged parts, reducing the need for professional maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a waterproof network switch proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sliding plate of a waterproof network switch proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective ring of a waterproof network switch proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective shell structure of a waterproof network switch proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main body structure of a waterproof network switch proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one side of the outer casing of a waterproof network switch proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Legend:
[0024] 1. Protective shell; 2. Fixing plate; 3. Sliding plate; 4. Slider; 5. Female buckle; 6. Female buckle; 7. Viewing window; 8. Protective ring; 9. Sealing gasket; 10. Telescopic rod; 11. Spring 1; 12. Sealing groove; 13. Through hole; 14. Filter screen; 15. Switch body; 16. Socket; 17. Indicator light; 18. Heat sink; 19. Outer shell; 20. Buckle; 21. Pull rod; 22. Locking block; 23. Spring 2; 24. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a waterproof network switch, comprising a protective shell 1, a fixed plate 2 slidably connected to the outer wall of the protective shell 1, a sliding plate 3 slidably connected to the outer wall of the protective shell 1, a slider 4 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding plate 3, the outer wall of the slider 4 slidably connected to the inside of the protective shell 1, a male buckle 5 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding plate 3, a female buckle 6 fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed plate 2, the outer wall of the male buckle 5 slidably connected to the inner wall of the female buckle 6, a viewing window 7 fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed plate 2, and both the outer walls of the fixed plate 2 and the sliding plate 3 being fixedly connected. There is a protective ring 8, and a sealing gasket 9 is slidably connected inside the protective ring 8. A telescopic rod 10 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing gasket 9. A spring 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod 10. One end of the spring 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective ring 8, and the other end of the spring 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing gasket 9. The inner wall of the protective shell 1 is provided with a switch body 15. A heat dissipation component is provided inside the protective shell 1. The heat dissipation component is used to dissipate heat from the switch body 15. A sealing groove 12 is opened inside the protective shell 1. The outer wall of the sliding plate 3 is slidably connected to the inside of the sealing groove 12.
[0027] Specifically, firstly, a protective shell 1, a fixing plate 2, and a sliding plate 3 are installed on the outer wall of the switch body 15 to protect the switch body 15. Then, the sliding plate 3 is pulled and slids with the slider 4 on the outer wall of the protective shell 1, thereby causing the male buckle 5 to slide out of the inner wall of the female buckle 6, separating the fixing plate 2 from the sliding plate 3. Next, the external connector is inserted into the inside of the socket 16. Then, the sliding plate 3 is pushed back to its original position, so that the male buckle 5 is reinserted into the inside of the female buckle 6, thus fixing the fixing plate 2 and the sliding plate 3. The sealing is achieved by the pre-set sealing strip between the fixing plate 2 and the sliding plate 3. At the same time, the upper and lower protective rings 8 are driven to fit against the outer wall of the connector's wire harness. At this time, due to the supporting force of the wire harness, the sealing gasket 9 is pushed to slide inside the protective ring 8, thereby causing the spring 11 to contract. Since the sealing gasket 9 is flexible, the thrust generated when the spring 11 contracts pushes the sealing gasket 9 to fit tightly against the wire harness, achieving efficient sealing at the network switch interface.
[0028] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The heat dissipation component includes a through hole 13, which is opened inside the protective shell 1. A filter 14 is fixedly connected inside the protective shell 1, and a heat dissipation plate 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell 1. The heat dissipation plate 18 is attached to the switch body 15.
[0029] Specifically, ventilation of the switch body 15 is achieved through the pre-set through holes 13 and filter screen 14 inside the protective shell 1, while the heat sink 18 is used to dissipate heat from the operating switch body 15.
[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 The outer wall of the switch body 15 is slidably connected to the outer shell 19. The outer wall of the outer shell 19 is fixedly connected to the buckle 20. The outer wall of the buckle 20 is slidably connected to the locking block 22. The outer wall of the locking block 22 is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body 15. The outer wall of the locking block 22 is fixedly connected to the pull rod 21. The outer wall of the pull rod 21 is fitted with a second spring 23. One end of the second spring 23 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block 22. The other end of the second spring 23 is fixedly connected to the inside of the switch body 15. The inside of the switch body 15 is provided with a sliding groove 24. The outer wall of the outer shell 19 is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove 24. The outer wall of the buckle 20 is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body 15. The outer wall of the pull rod 21 is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body 15. The inside of the switch body 15 is provided with a socket 16. The outer wall of the switch body 15 is fixedly connected to an indicator light 17.
[0031] Specifically, by removing the switch body 15 from the inside of the protective shell 1 using the external fixing bolts, the pull rod 21 is pulled to cause the locking block 22 to slide inside the switch body 15, while the spring 23 is stretched. When the locking block 22 and the buckle 20 are no longer in contact, the outer shell 19 can be pulled, and the outer shell 19 can be removed with the help of the sliding groove 24, thus facilitating the inspection of the inside of the switch body 15. During installation, the outer shell 19 is put back into its original position through the sliding groove 24, thereby causing the buckle 20 to slide on the outer wall of the locking block 22. At this time, the pushing force of the spring 23 pushes the locking block 22 to lock on the outer wall of the buckle 20, realizing the disassembly and assembly of the outer shell 19.
[0032] Working principle: When a waterproof network switch is required, the switch body 15 is protected by a protective shell 1, a fixed plate 2, and a sliding plate 3. The sliding plate 3 is equipped with a slider 4, which can slide inside the protective shell 1 to push the male buckle 5 and the female buckle 6 to separate. After the external connector is inserted into the socket 16, the sliding plate 3 is pushed back to its original position. The interface between the fixed plate 2 and the sliding plate 3 is sealed by a preset sealing strip. The protective rings 8 on the upper and lower sides are tightly fitted to the outer wall of the connector wire harness. The sealing gasket 9 is pushed by the contraction of the spring 11 to ensure a tight fit with the wire harness and achieve efficient sealing.
[0033] In addition, the protective shell 1 is provided with through holes 13 and filter screen 14, which, together with the heat sink 18, provide effective ventilation and heat dissipation for the switch body 15. Then, external fixing bolts are used to install, fix and release the switch body 15. Finally, by pulling the pull rod 21, the locking block 22 slides inside the switch body 15, and the spring 23 retracts, which facilitates the disassembly of the outer shell 19 for inspection and maintenance. During installation, the outer shell 19 only needs to be put back in its original position, and the spring 23 will rebound to drive the locking block 22 to fix the buckle 20, thus achieving convenient disassembly and assembly.
[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A waterproof network switch, comprising a protective housing (1), characterized in that: A fixing plate (2) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the protective shell (1), and a sliding plate (3) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the protective shell (1). A slider (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding plate (3), and the outer wall of the slider (4) is slidably connected to the inside of the protective shell (1). A male buckle (5) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding plate (3), and a female buckle (6) is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixing plate (2). The outer wall of the male buckle (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the female buckle (6). A viewing window (7) is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixing plate (2). A protective ring (8) is fixedly connected to the outer walls of both the fixing plate (2) and the sliding plate (3). The inner wall of the protective ring (8) is slidably connected to the sliding plate (8). A sealing gasket (9) is connected, and a telescopic rod (10) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing gasket (9). A spring (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod (10). One end of the spring (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective ring (8), and the other end of the spring (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sealing gasket (9). A switch body (15) is provided on the inner wall of the protective shell (1). A heat dissipation component is provided inside the protective shell (1). The heat dissipation component is used to dissipate heat from the switch body (15). A sealing groove (12) is opened inside the protective shell (1). The outer wall of the sliding plate (3) is slidably connected to the inside of the sealing groove (12).
2. A network switch with waterproof function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation component includes a through hole (13), which is opened inside the protective shell (1). A filter screen (14) is fixedly connected inside the protective shell (1). A heat dissipation plate (18) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell (1). The heat dissipation plate (18) is attached to the switch body (15).
3. A network switch with waterproof function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the switch body (15) is slidably connected to an outer shell (19), the outer wall of the outer shell (19) is fixedly connected to a buckle (20), the outer wall of the buckle (20) is slidably connected to a locking block (22), and the outer wall of the locking block (22) is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body (15).
4. A network switch with waterproof function according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pull rod (21) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the card block (22), and a spring (23) is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod (21).
5. A waterproof network switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the second spring (23) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the card block (22), and the other end of the second spring (23) is fixedly connected to the inside of the switch body (15).
6. A network switch with waterproof function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inside of the switch body (15) is provided with a sliding groove (24), and the outer wall of the outer shell (19) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove (24).
7. A network switch with waterproof function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the buckle (20) is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body (15), and the outer wall of the pull rod (21) is slidably connected to the inside of the switch body (15).
8. A network switch with waterproof function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the switch body (15) is provided with a socket (16), and an indicator light (17) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the switch body (15).