Communication box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a communication box, and relates to the technical field of communication equipment, and the communication box comprises a box body and an antenna assembly. The side part of the box body is provided with a wiring hole for wiring; the antenna assembly comprises a mounting shell and an antenna arranged on the mounting shell, the mounting shell is arranged on the outer side of the box body, and the mounting shell covers the threading hole; the antenna is provided with a first end and a second end which are oppositely arranged, the first end of the antenna is connected with the mounting shell, the antenna has a first state and a second state, and the first state is that the second end of the antenna is lower than the first end of the antenna or the second end of the antenna is flush with the first end of the antenna; the second end of the antenna is higher than the first end of the antenna in the second state. According to the communication box provided by the invention, the threading hole is formed in the side part of the box body, and the mounting shell covers the threading hole, so that the risk that water stains and dust enter the communication box can be effectively reduced, the antenna can be switched between two states, the antenna is prevented from being damaged during transportation or mounting, and the protection performance of the communication box is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication equipment technology, and more specifically, to a communication box. Background Technology

[0002] To enable wireless communication, communication boxes typically place the router inside the box and have an antenna on the outside. The antenna is connected to the router inside the box via a wiring harness. Installing the antenna usually requires drilling a mounting hole in the top of the box, but this location makes it easy for water and dust to enter the box and damage the electrical components.

[0003] Therefore, how to improve the protective performance of communication boxes has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a communication box to improve the protection performance of the communication box.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A communication box, comprising:

[0007] The enclosure has wiring holes on its side.

[0008] An antenna assembly, comprising a mounting housing and an antenna disposed on the mounting housing, the mounting housing being disposed on the outside of the housing and covering the wiring hole;

[0009] The antenna has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other. The first end of the antenna is connected to the mounting shell. The antenna has a first state and a second state. The first state is that the second end of the antenna is lower than the first end of the antenna or the second end of the antenna is flush with the first end of the antenna. The second state is that the second end of the antenna is higher than the first end of the antenna.

[0010] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, the mounting shell includes a connecting part, and the mounting shell is movably connected to the box body through the connecting part.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, the antenna is detachably disposed on one side of the mounting housing, and a drainage hole is provided on the other side of the mounting housing opposite to the antenna.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, the box body is provided with a notch for installing the mounting shell, and the wire hole is provided on the side wall of the notch.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, the box body includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other, the notch extends from the first side to the second side of the box body, and the mounting shell is adapted to the notch.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, the mounting shell defines a pre-installation slot for accommodating the antenna, and a pre-installation hole for fixing the antenna is provided on the side wall of the pre-installation slot.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, the mounting shell is provided with a mounting hole for mounting the antenna, and a wire harness guide groove is formed on the mounting shell to facilitate the transfer of the wire harness. The two ends of the wire harness guide groove are respectively connected to the pre-installed groove and the mounting hole.

[0016] Optionally, in the above-mentioned communication box, a sealing element is provided at the location of the wire hole.

[0017] Optionally, in the aforementioned communication box, the seal includes a waterproof terminal.

[0018] Optionally, the communication box may also include a router disposed inside the box, and the router is connected to the antenna via a wiring harness.

[0019] The communication box provided in this application, by providing a wiring hole on the side of the box body, places the mounting shell containing the antenna on the outside of the box body, and the mounting shell covers the wiring hole, so that the wiring hole is located inside the mounting shell. Simultaneously, when the communication box is transported or installed, the antenna can be in a first state, where the second end of the antenna is lower than the first end or the second end of the antenna is flush with the first end, to avoid damage from impacts. When the communication box is in use, the antenna can be in a second state, where the second end of the antenna is higher than the first end, to ensure normal antenna operation. As can be seen from the above example, the communication box provided in this application, by placing the wiring hole on the side of the box body and inside the mounting shell, effectively reduces the risk of water and dust entering the communication box compared to opening a mounting hole on the top of the box to install the antenna. Furthermore, the antenna can be switched between the two states to prevent damage during transportation or installation, thereby improving the protective performance of the communication box.

[0020] The technical features mentioned above, those to be mentioned below, and those shown individually in the accompanying drawings can be combined arbitrarily, provided that the combined technical features are not contradictory. All feasible combinations of features are the technical content explicitly described herein. Any one of the multiple sub-features contained in the same statement can be applied independently, without necessarily being applied together with other sub-features. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the seal provided in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 2 of this application Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 2 of this application Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0029] Figure 8 A partial schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 9 A partial schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 10 A partial schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 3 ;

[0032] Figure 11 A partial schematic diagram of the communication box provided in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 4 ;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a top view of the chute provided in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting shell provided in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0035] Among them, 100 is the housing, 101 is the wire hole, 102 is the seal, 103 is the notch, and 104 is the groove;

[0036] 200 is the antenna assembly, 201 is the mounting shell, 2011 is the connecting part, 2011a is the side shell plate, 2012 is the drainage hole, 2013 is the pre-installation slot, 2014 is the pre-installation hole, 2015 is the mounting hole, 2016 is the wire harness guide slot, 2017 is the first opening, 2018 is the second opening, and 202 is the antenna.

[0037] 300 is for routers. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The core of this application is to provide a communication box to improve its protective performance.

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] To meet practical usage needs, communication boxes typically require wireless communication capabilities. Generally, the router is placed inside the box, and the antenna is placed outside, connected by a wiring harness. When installing the antenna, a mounting hole is usually made in the top of the box, and the antenna is installed there. However, this mounting hole location makes it easy for water and dust to enter the box, potentially damaging the electrical components inside.

[0041] Therefore, such as Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application discloses a communication box, including a box body 100 and an antenna assembly 200. By providing a wiring hole 101 on the side of the box body 100 and located inside the mounting shell 201, compared to opening a mounting hole on the top of the box body 100 to mount the antenna 202, the risk of water stains and dust entering the communication box can be effectively reduced. Furthermore, the antenna 202 can be switched between two states, preventing damage to the antenna 202 during transportation or installation, thereby improving the protective performance of the communication box.

[0042] The following will combine Figures 1 to 6 The communication box disclosed in the embodiments of this application will be explained and described in detail.

[0043] Among them, such as Figure 3As shown, a wiring hole 101 is provided on the side of the enclosure 100. Specifically, the enclosure 100 includes a pair of front and rear panels, top and bottom panels, and side panels. The front and rear panels, top and bottom panels, and side panels enclose a cavity for accommodating electrical components. A window for installing the electrical components is provided at the position of the front panel, and a cabinet door is movably provided at the window for maintenance of the communication box. The wiring hole 101 can be provided on the front and rear panels or the side panels of the enclosure 100, so that the wires outside the enclosure 100 can enter the cavity of the enclosure 100 through the wiring hole 101 to connect with the electrical components, while preventing water stains and dust from entering the cavity through the wiring hole 101 and damaging the electrical components. It should be noted that the electrical components may include a router 300, a circuit breaker, a relay, etc.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the antenna assembly 200 may include a mounting housing 201 and an antenna 202 disposed on the mounting housing 201. The mounting housing 201 may be disposed on the outside of the housing 100 and covers the wiring hole 101. Specifically, the mounting housing 201 forms a wiring space, and the wiring hole 101 is located within the wiring space, thereby further preventing water stains and dust from entering the housing cavity of the housing 100. For example... Figure 13 As shown, mounting holes 2015 can be provided on the mounting housing 201, and the mounting holes 2015 can be threaded holes. The connection end of the antenna 202 can be provided with a threaded part, so that the connection end of the antenna 202 can be threadedly connected to the mounting hole 2015, thereby improving the convenience of antenna 202 installation. At the same time, the antenna 202 is connected to the router 300 inside the enclosure 100 through a wiring harness, so that the communication box has wireless communication function, and the wiring harness can be hidden in the wiring space of the mounting housing 201, avoiding the wiring harness exposure and providing better protection for the wiring harness.

[0045] For ease of understanding, the two ends of antenna 202 are defined as the first end and the second end, respectively. The first end of antenna 202 is the connection end, which can be threaded into the mounting hole 2015 of mounting housing 201. Simultaneously, antenna 202 has a first state and a second state. The first state is that the second end of antenna 202 is lower than the first end of antenna 202, such as... Figure 8 As shown, or the second end of antenna 202 satisfies the condition of being flush with the first end of antenna 202, that is, the second end of antenna 202 is flush with or approximately flush with the first end of antenna 202, such as... Figure 5 As shown. In the second state, the second end of antenna 202 is higher than the first end of antenna 202, and the second end of antenna 202 can be higher than the top surface of housing 100 to ensure the stability and signal strength of the signal received by antenna 202, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 9As shown. When the communication box is being transported or installed, the antenna 202 can be in a first state, that is, the second end of the antenna 202 is lower than or flush with the first end of the antenna 202, to avoid damage to the antenna 202 from impacts. When the communication box is in use, the antenna 202 can be in a second state, that is, the second end of the antenna 202 is higher than the first end of the antenna 202, to ensure the normal use of the antenna 202. It should be noted that the top surface of the box 100 is the uppermost surface of the communication box when it is in the installation position, that is, the outer surface of the upper panel of the box 100.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the mounting housing 201 includes a connecting portion 2011, which allows it to be movably connected to the enclosure 100. Specifically, the mounting housing 201 has a front shell plate, upper and lower shell plates, and a side shell plate 2011a, such that the front shell plate, upper and lower shell plates, side shell plates 2011a, and the side of the enclosure 100 together form a wiring space. The connecting portion 2011 can be disposed on the side shell plate 2011a, allowing the mounting housing 201 to be connected to the enclosure 100 via the connecting portion 2011. The antenna 202 can be disposed on the upper shell plate, i.e., the antenna 202 is oriented upwards, so that the antenna 202 is positioned at a higher level to ensure signal strength. Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, when the communication box is being manufactured, assembled, packaged, handled, or installed, the antenna 202 of the mounting shell 201 can be positioned downwards. This allows the mounting shell 201 to provide some protection for the antenna 202, preventing damage during manufacturing, assembly, packaging, handling, or installation. Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, after the communication box is installed, the mounting shell 201 can be flipped so that the antenna 202 faces upward, so that the antenna 202 is in a higher position to ensure signal strength, thereby enabling the antenna 202 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the two side shell plates 2011a of the mounting shell 201 are bent outwards to form connecting parts 2011, and each connecting part 2011 is fixed to the side of the housing 100 by at least one fastener to achieve the connection between the mounting shell 201 and the housing 100. After the communication box is installed, the fasteners on the connecting parts 2011 can be removed, the mounting shell 201 can be rotated 180° so that the antenna 202 faces upwards, and then the fasteners can be re-fixed to achieve the operating state of the communication box. It should be noted that the number of fasteners on each connecting part 2011 can be one, two, three or more, and the fasteners can be screws, self-tapping screws, etc., which are not limited here.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the two side shell plates 2011a of the mounting shell 201 are bent outwards to form connecting parts 2011, and a sliding groove 104 adapted to the connecting part 2011 can be provided on the side of the housing 100. Figure 12 As shown, the openings of the two slide grooves 104 are arranged opposite to each other, allowing the two connecting parts 2011 of the mounting housing 201 to slide along the slide grooves 104. Furthermore, to prevent the connecting parts 2011 of the mounting housing 201 from sliding out, a baffle is provided at the bottom end of the slide groove 104 to prevent the connecting parts 2011 of the mounting housing 201 from sliding out. When the communication box is being manufactured, assembled, packaged, handled, or installed, the antenna 202 of the mounting housing 201 can be oriented downwards, and the connecting parts 2011 of the mounting housing 201 can be slid into the slide groove 104 until they are flush with the baffle. This provides some protection for the antenna 202 through the mounting housing 201, preventing damage to the antenna 202 during the manufacturing, assembly, packaging, handling, or installation of the communication box. Figure 10 As shown; after the communication box is installed, the connecting part 2011 of the mounting shell 201 can be slid out of the slide groove 104, the mounting shell 201 can be rotated 180° so that the antenna 202 faces upward, and the connecting part 2011 of the mounting shell 201 can be slid back into the slide groove 104 until it is flush with the baffle, thereby realizing the operation of the communication box. Figure 11 As shown. It should be noted that the groove 104 can be a U-shaped groove, a zigzag groove, etc., which is not limited here.

[0049] Of course, mounting holes 2015 can also be provided on the upper and lower shell plates of the mounting housing 201. When the communication box is being manufactured, assembled, packaged, transported, or installed as a whole, the antenna 202 can be installed on the mounting hole 2015 on the lower shell plate to avoid damage to the antenna 202 during manufacturing, assembly, packaging, transport, or installation. After the communication box is installed, the antenna 202 can be installed on the mounting hole 2015 on the upper shell plate, so that the antenna 202 is facing upwards, ensuring that the antenna 202 is in a higher position and guaranteeing signal strength. At the same time, when water enters the mounting housing 201, it can be drained out of the mounting housing 2011 through the mounting hole 2015 on the lower shell plate under the action of gravity, thus enabling the mounting hole 2015 on the lower shell plate to serve as a drainage point. It should be noted that the wiring harness connecting the antenna 202 to the router 300 inside the housing 100 can use a pre-installed connector, and the pre-installed connector can be located at the mounting hole 2015 on the upper shell plate. After the communication box is installed, connect the antenna 202 to the reserved connector and insert it into the mounting hole 2015 on the upper shell plate.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a drain hole 2012 is provided on the side of the mounting housing 201 opposite to the antenna 202. When water enters the wiring space of the mounting housing 201 through the mounting hole 2015 of the antenna 202 during operation, it can be drained through the drain hole 2012, thus effectively preventing water accumulation in the wiring space of the mounting housing 201. Of course, there can be one, two, three or more drain holes 2012 to improve the drainage effect, which is not limited here.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, a notch 103 can also be provided on the housing 100, and the mounting shell 201 is fixed at the position of the notch 103. The wire hole 101 is provided on the side wall of the notch 103, thereby reducing the size of the communication box 100 and thus reducing the space occupied by the communication box. The notch 103 can be partially provided on the top of the housing 100 or can be provided through the top of the housing 100.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the housing 100 includes a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other. A notch 103 extends from the first side to the second side of the housing 100, that is, the notch 103 is disposed through the top of the housing 100. The mounting shell 201 is adapted to the notch 103, that is, the two end faces of the mounting shell 201 are flush with the first side and the second side respectively. This ensures the aesthetics of the communication box while facilitating the assembly between the housing 100 and the antenna assembly 200.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, a pre-installation slot 2013 for accommodating the antenna 202 is formed on the mounting housing 201, and the pre-installation slot 2013 communicates with the wiring space. Simultaneously, a pre-installation hole 2014 for fixing the antenna 202 is provided on the side wall of the pre-installation slot 2013. When the communication box is being manufactured, assembled, packaged, handled, or installed, the antenna 202 can be fixed to the pre-installation hole 2014 in the pre-installation slot 2013. Thus, the mounting housing 201 protects the antenna 202, preventing damage during the manufacturing, assembly, packaging, handling, or installation of the communication box.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, a mounting hole 2015 for mounting the antenna 202 is provided on the upper shell plate of the mounting housing 201. A wire harness guide groove 2016 is formed on the mounting housing 201, and the two ends of the wire harness guide groove 2016 can communicate with the pre-installation groove 2013 and the mounting hole 2015 respectively. Optionally, a first opening 2017 can be provided in the circumferential direction of the mounting hole 2015, and the first opening 2017 communicates with the wire harness guide groove 2016. A second opening 2018 can be provided in the circumferential direction of the pre-installation hole 2014, and the second opening 2018 communicates with the pre-installation groove 2013. After the communication box is installed, the antenna 202 can be removed from the pre-installation hole 2014, and the pre-installed wiring harness connected to the antenna 202 can be moved from the second opening 2018 of the pre-installation hole 2014 along the wiring harness guide groove 2016 to the position of the mounting hole 2015. At this time, the antenna 202 can be installed on the mounting hole 2015 of the mounting housing 201, thereby realizing the switching of the antenna 202 between the first state and the second state. Figure 6 As shown. In this case, the pre-installed slot 2013 serves as a drainage outlet. If rainwater enters the wiring space of the mounting housing 201 through the gap between the mounting housing 201 and the enclosure 100, causing water accumulation, it can be drained through the pre-installed slot 2013. It should be noted that the mounting hole 2015 and the pre-installed hole 2014 can be non-circular threaded holes. Alternatively, only the mounting hole 2015 can be a non-circular threaded hole, while the pre-installed hole 2014 can be a non-circular hole, and the antenna 202 can be snapped into the position of the pre-installed hole 2014.

[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a sealing element 102 is provided at the location of the wire hole 101. The sealing element 102 has a wiring hole through which the wire harness can pass. When the wire harness passes through the wiring hole of the sealing element 102, the sealing element 102 seals the periphery of the wire hole 101, effectively preventing water stains and dust from entering the receiving cavity of the enclosure 100 through the wire hole 101. The sealing element 102 can be a waterproof terminal, which can cooperate with the wire hole 101 of the enclosure 100 to prevent water stains and dust from entering the receiving cavity of the enclosure 100 through the wire hole 101, further improving the protective performance of the communication box. It should be noted that the sealing element 102 can be, but is not limited to, a waterproof terminal, a sealing ring, a rubber gasket, etc. Alternatively, potting compound can be filled at the location of the wire hole 101 to achieve a sealing effect on the wire hole 101 of the enclosure 100.

[0056] The terms "first" and "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units may include steps or units not listed, but rather not listed.

[0057] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A communication box, characterized in that, include: The enclosure (100) has a wiring hole (101) on its side. Antenna assembly (200) includes a mounting housing (201) and an antenna (202) disposed on the mounting housing (201). The mounting housing (201) is disposed on the outside of the housing (100) and covers the wiring hole (101). The antenna (202) has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other. The first end of the antenna (202) is connected to the mounting shell (201). The antenna (202) has a first state and a second state. The first state is that the second end of the antenna (202) is lower than the first end of the antenna (202) or the second end of the antenna (202) is flush with the first end of the antenna (202). The second state is that the second end of the antenna (202) is higher than the first end of the antenna (202).

2. The communication box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting shell (201) includes a connecting part (2011), and the mounting shell (201) is movably connected to the housing (100) through the connecting part (2011).

3. The communication box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The antenna (202) is detachably disposed on one side of the mounting housing (201), and a drainage hole (2012) is provided on the other side of the mounting housing (201) opposite to the antenna (202).

4. The communication box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (100) is provided with a notch (103) for installing the mounting shell (201), and the wire hole (101) is provided on the side wall of the notch (103).

5. The communication box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (100) includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other, the notch (103) extends from the first side to the second side of the housing (100), and the mounting shell (201) is adapted to the notch (103).

6. The communication box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting housing (201) defines a pre-installation slot (2013) for accommodating the antenna (202), and a pre-installation hole (2014) for fixing the antenna (202) is provided on the side wall of the pre-installation slot (2013).

7. The communication box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting housing (201) is provided with a mounting hole (2015) for mounting the antenna (202), and a wire harness guide groove (2016) is formed on the mounting housing (201) to facilitate the transfer of the wire harness. The two ends of the wire harness guide groove (2016) are respectively connected to the pre-installed groove (2013) and the mounting hole (2015).

8. The communication box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A sealing element (102) is provided at the location of the thread hole (101).

9. The communication box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The seal (102) includes a waterproof terminal.

10. The communication box according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a router (300) disposed within the enclosure (100), the router (300) being connected to the antenna (202) via a wiring harness.

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