Electronic relay box for department long-term documents
By designing a long-term electronic document relay box, the problems of inconvenience in carrying and easy damage of digital equipment on ships were solved, achieving equipment protection and efficient data exchange, and adapting to the swaying environment of the ship.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520372956.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-05
AI Technical Summary
On ships, digital devices are distributed in many locations, which makes it inconvenient for operators to carry and use tablets and handheld computers. The devices are also prone to damage due to turbulence and improper operation, which affects the efficiency of data exchange and processing.
Design a departmental electronic document relay box, including a first box and a second box. The data management terminal is stored in the first box, and the second box is equipped with a keyboard and a data interconnection slot. Through the hinge structure and locking design, the device is protected and easy to operate, and the data management terminal is supported to be carried, placed and exchanged.
It effectively prevents equipment from being damaged by bumps and collisions, improves data exchange and processing efficiency, supports multiple operating modes, adapts to the swaying environment of the ship, and enables convenient data transmission.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic document system equipment technology, and in particular to an electronic document relay box for long-term use in departments. Background Technology
[0002] On modern ships, the installation and use of digital controllers and consoles are becoming increasingly common. After completing a phase of work using digital equipment, it is often necessary to collect the operational and backup data from these control terminals. This data is then uploaded to an external maintenance information system for analysis and registration before subsequent work tasks are assigned to the ship's operators.
[0003] In related technologies, a computer management terminal for information processing is usually connected to the controller and control panel on the ship, and industrial-grade handheld computers held by department heads or ship operators are used to collect, transmit, report and register data, as well as receive work instructions issued by the ship's superior data system.
[0004] Using the configuration methods employed in related technologies, the numerous locations of digital devices throughout the ship necessitate that ship operators carry tablets and handheld computers across the vessel during data registration, connecting them to the corresponding digital devices upon arrival. Frequent turbulence during navigation further complicates the carrying and handling of computer terminals and handheld computers, as well as their operation. Furthermore, the need for operators to hold and operate the tablets and handheld computers intermittently, and to place them down to operate controllers and consoles, makes them susceptible to accidental tipping or impacts, potentially damaging the equipment and impacting the efficiency of electronic document data exchange and processing. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model embodiment provides a departmental electronic document relay box, which facilitates the carrying, retrieval, and use of data collection and management terminals such as computers and handheld computers by ship operators, enabling convenient data transfer and effectively improving the data exchange and processing efficiency of electronic documents. The technical solution is as follows:
[0006] This utility model embodiment provides a departmental long-term document electronic relay box, including: a first box body, a second box body, and a data management terminal.
[0007] The first box and the second box are hinged together. The data management terminal is housed in the first box. The second box is provided with a keyboard and a first data interconnection slot that matches the data management terminal. The first data interconnection slot is provided with a first plug for connecting to the data management terminal. The first data interconnection slot is located on the side of the second box close to the first box and is arranged along its side length. At least one of the first box and the second box is provided with a closing latch.
[0008] Optionally, the second housing is provided with a second data interconnect slot for matching with the data acquisition terminal, and a second plug is provided in the second data interconnect slot. The second plug is connected to the data management terminal and the first plug.
[0009] Optionally, the sides of the first data interconnect slot and the second data interconnect slot are interconnected.
[0010] Optionally, both the openings of the first data interconnect slot and the second data interconnect slot are provided with sealing caps, and the sealing caps are connected to the second housing via torsion springs.
[0011] Optionally, the second box body has a storage compartment inside, and a storage opening connected to the storage compartment is provided on the first side wall of the second box body. The storage opening is provided with an openable and closable storage compartment cover.
[0012] Optionally, a power interface and a network interface are provided on the other side wall of the second housing, and the first plug, the second plug, and the data management terminal are all connected to the power interface and the network interface.
[0013] Optionally, a storage slot is provided on one side of the data management terminal inside the first box, and a stylus is provided in the storage slot.
[0014] Optionally, at least one of the first box and the second box is provided with a handle.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment include at least the following:
[0016] The electronic relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the invention effectively protects data management terminals during relocation by providing sealing storage through the first and second boxes, preventing damage from impacts. Upon arrival at the location of the equipment requiring electronic data registration, the second box can be placed on the ground, and the first box 1 can be opened after releasing the locking latch to form a temporary support structure. Depending on actual needs, the data management terminal can be kept inside the first box and operated using the keyboard in conjunction with the data acquisition terminal. Alternatively, additional data management terminals can be inserted into the first data interconnect slot to enable data transfer between multiple data management terminals. When using a single data management terminal for data reception and processing, it can be removed from the first box for handheld operation or temporarily inserted into the first data interconnect slot as needed, preventing tipping and damage from impacts caused by factors such as ship movement. This facilitates the carrying, retrieval, and use of data acquisition and management terminals such as computers and handheld devices by ship operators, effectively improving the efficiency of data exchange and processing of electronic documents. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of a department head's electronic document relay box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another working state of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads with the sealing cover in the open state, provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads in the closed state, provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0023] Figure 6This is a cross-sectional view of the internal connection structure of the cover of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a side view of one side of the closed structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a side view of the closed structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0026] In the picture:
[0027] 1-First box body; 1a-Storage slot; 2-Second box body; 3-Data management terminal; 4-Close lock; 5-Stylus pen; 6-Holding handle; 7-Data acquisition terminal; 11-Storage slot; 21-Keyboard; 22-First data interconnection slot; 23-Second data interconnection slot; 24-Sealing cover; 25-Storage opening; 26-Power interface; 27-Network interface; 221-First plug; 231-Second plug; 251-Storage compartment cover; m-Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of a department head's electronic document relay box provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another working state of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads with the sealing cover in the open state, provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads in the closed state, provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal connection structure of the cover of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0030] Figure 7 This is a side view of one side of the closed structure of the electronic document relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 8 This is a side view of the closed structure of the department head's electronic document relay box provided in this embodiment of the utility model. (See image below.) Figures 1 to 8As shown, through practice, this utility model provides a departmental electronic document relay box, including a first box body 1, a second box body 2, and a data management terminal 3.
[0031] The first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are hinged together, with the data management terminal 3 housed within the first housing 1. The second housing 2 contains a keyboard 21 and a first data interconnect slot 22 that matches the data management terminal 3. The first data interconnect slot 22 contains a first plug 221 for connecting to the data management terminal 3. The first data interconnect slot 22 is located on the side of the second housing 2 closest to the first housing 1 and arranged along its lateral length. At least one of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 is equipped with a locking latch 4.
[0032] In this embodiment of the invention, the data management terminal 3 is a tablet computer, which is often used in conjunction with a handheld computer or mobile phone-type data acquisition terminal 7. When it is necessary to go to a designated location on the ship to register the electronic data of the equipment, the operator can use the storage slot 1a in the first box 1 to carry a data management terminal 3 in advance. During the carrying process, the first box 1 and the second box 2 are closed and locked by the closing latch 4. The operator can lift the relay box by using the handle 6 set on the first box 1 or the second box 2. After arriving at the location of the equipment to be registered, the second box 2 can be placed on the ground, the closing latch 4 can be released, and the first box 1 can be opened to expose the screen of the data management terminal 3 and the keyboard 21 on the first box 1 and the first data interconnection slot 22. At this time, the operator can use the handheld data acquisition terminal 7 to collect and manage the data of the digital equipment to be registered. At the same time, the operator can directly use the keyboard 21 to input commands and perform other operations on the data management terminal 3 in the first box 1. The data management terminal 3 receives and uploads the collected data, and redistributes work instructions issued by the superior department's data system to the data acquisition terminal 7 to guide the operators' subsequent work. Further, refer to... Figure 2 When multiple data management terminals 3 are used for data processing simultaneously, an additional data management terminal 3 can be inserted into the first data interconnection slot 22 to interconnect with the data management terminal 3 housed in the first housing 1, enabling data transfer. When using a single data management terminal 3 for data reception and processing, it can be removed from the first housing 1 for handheld operation as needed, or temporarily inserted into the first data interconnection slot 22 as required, to prevent tipping or damage due to factors such as ship swaying or other environmental factors.
[0033] The electronic relay box for department heads provided in this embodiment of the invention effectively protects data management terminals during relocation by providing sealed storage in the first and second boxes, preventing damage from impacts. Upon arrival at the location of the equipment requiring electronic data registration, the second box 2 can be placed on the ground, and the first box 1 can be opened after releasing the locking latch 4 to form a temporary support structure. Depending on the needs, the data management terminal 3 can be kept within the first box 1 and operated using the keyboard 21 in conjunction with the data acquisition terminal 7. Alternatively, additional data management terminals 3 can be inserted into the first data interconnect slot 22 to enable data transfer between multiple data management terminals 3. When using a single data management terminal 3 for data reception and processing, it can be removed from the first box 1 for handheld operation or temporarily inserted into the first data interconnect slot 22 as needed, preventing tipping and damage from impacts caused by factors such as ship swaying. It enables ship operators to easily carry, retrieve, and use data collection and management terminals such as computers and handheld computers, facilitating convenient data transfer and effectively improving the data exchange and processing efficiency of digital documents.
[0034] Optionally, the second housing 2 is provided with a second data interconnect slot 23 for matching with the data acquisition terminal. The second data interconnect slot 23 is provided with a second plug 231, which connects to the data management terminal 3 and the first plug 221. For example, refer to... Figure 3 In this embodiment of the invention, in addition to data exchange via inserting an additional data management terminal 3 into the first data interconnection slot 22, a second data interconnection slot 23 is also provided. This allows ship operators to insert the data acquisition terminal 7 into the second data interconnection slot 23 and connect it to the second plug 231, enabling wired interconnection and data exchange between the data acquisition terminal 7 and the data management terminal 3 in the first housing 1. This avoids difficulties in wireless data transmission and management between the data acquisition terminal 7 and the data management terminal 3 in locations with poor signal strength, thus improving overall practicality.
[0035] Optionally, the sides of the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23 are interconnected. For example, refer to... Figures 4 to 5In this embodiment of the invention, the width of the second data interconnect slot 23 in the extending direction is slightly wider than that of the first data interconnect slot 22, but it corresponds to a smaller mobile phone or PDA, and its overall length is shorter than that of the first data interconnect slot 22. By setting the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23 as an interconnected structure, when a longer data management terminal 3 is plugged in, a portion of its side can be inserted into the second data interconnect slot 23, achieving space sharing, reducing the overall space occupied by the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23, and further improving integration and practicality.
[0036] Optionally, a sealing cover 24 is provided at the opening of both the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23. The sealing cover 24 is connected to the second housing 2 via a torsion spring m. Exemplarily, in this embodiment of the invention, each of the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23 is independently provided with a sealing cover 24 that is rotatably connected to the slot opening, and is respectively connected to the opening via a torsion spring. In the normal state, the sealing cover 24 is raised to cover the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23, preventing external dust from entering and affecting the normal operation of the first plug 221 and the second plug 231. When the data management terminal 3 or the data acquisition terminal 7 is inserted to achieve data exchange, the sealing cover 24 is pressed down and opened during insertion to expose the openings of the first data interconnect slot 22 and the second data interconnect slot 23. After the data management terminal 3 or the data acquisition terminal 7 is removed, it automatically resets under the elastic force of the torsion spring m. The structure is simple, and opening and closing are convenient, further improving the practicality of the relay box.
[0037] Optionally, a storage slot 11 is provided on one side of the data management terminal 3 inside the first housing, and a stylus 5 is provided in the storage slot 11. Exemplarily, in this embodiment of the present invention, according to actual needs, the ship operator can take out the stylus 5 from the storage slot 11 to control the data management terminal 3 or the data acquisition terminal 7, thereby improving operational convenience.
[0038] Optionally, the second box 2 has a storage compartment inside, and a storage opening 25 connected to the storage compartment is provided on the first side wall of the second box 2. The storage opening 25 is provided with an openable and closable storage compartment cover 251. For example, see reference... Figure 7 In this embodiment of the utility model, the interior of the second box 2 is a hollow structure, which can be used as a storage space for placing the data acquisition terminal 7 and accessories such as data cables. When needed, the storage compartment cover 251 can be opened by adjusting the locking structure to take out and store the above-mentioned items, which facilitates collaborative work and further improves the practicality of the relay box.
[0039] Optionally, a power interface 26 and a network interface 27 are provided on the other side wall of the second housing 2, and the first plug 221, the second plug 231, and the data management terminal 3 are all connected to the power interface 26 and the network interface 27. For example, refer to... Figure 8 In this embodiment of the utility model, the power interface 26 can supply power to the data registration device, and the network interface 27 can be directly connected to the network cable structure of the ship or land working position, ensuring that the data registration device can provide network signals for data upload under different working conditions, further improving the practicality of the repeater box.
[0040] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms “comprising” or “including” and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding “comprising” or “including” encompass the elements or objects listed following “comprising” or “including” and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected” or “linked” and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
[0041] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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 departmental electronic document relay box, characterized in that, include: The first box (1), the second box (2), and the data management terminal (3) The first box (1) and the second box (2) are hinged together. The data management terminal (3) is housed in the first box (1). The second box (2) is provided with a keyboard (21) and a first data interconnection slot (22) that matches the data management terminal (3). The first data interconnection slot (22) is provided with a first plug (221) for connecting to the data management terminal (3). The first data interconnection slot (22) is located on the side of the second box (2) close to the first box (1) and arranged along its side length. At least one of the first box (1) and the second box (2) is provided with a closing latch (4).
2. The electronic document relay box for departmental use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second housing (2) is provided with a second data interconnection slot (23) for matching with the data acquisition terminal. The second data interconnection slot (23) is provided with a second plug (231). The second plug (231) is connected to the data management terminal (3) and the first plug (221).
3. The electronic document relay box for departmental use according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sides of the first data interconnect slot (22) and the second data interconnect slot (23) are interconnected.
4. The electronic document relay box for departmental use according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the openings of the first data interconnect slot (22) and the second data interconnect slot (23) are provided with sealing caps (24), and the sealing caps (24) are connected to the second housing (2) by a torsion spring.
5. The electronic document relay box for departmental use according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second box (2) has a storage compartment inside, and a storage opening (25) connected to the storage compartment is provided on the first side wall of the second box (2). The storage opening (25) is provided with an openable and closable storage compartment cover (251).
6. The electronic document relay box for departmental use according to claim 5, characterized in that, A power interface (26) and a network interface (27) are provided on the other side wall of the second housing (2). The first plug (221), the second plug (231), and the data management terminal (3) are all connected to the power interface (26) and the network interface (27).
7. The electronic document relay box for department heads according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first box contains a storage slot (11) located on one side of the data management terminal (3), and a stylus (5) is provided in the storage slot (11).
8. The electronic document relay box for department heads according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, At least one of the first box body (1) and the second box body (2) is provided with a grip handle (6).