Network interface structure

By designing a network interface structure that includes a base, a cover plate, and a casing, and using snap-fit ​​and slot connections, the automated assembly of the interface is achieved, solving the problem of high manual assembly costs in existing technologies. An LED indicator function is also added to the interface.

CN223927743UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17YUEQING HUAXIN ELECTRONICS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520839891.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-29

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Technical Problem

The existing network interface structure is difficult to meet the needs of automated assembly, resulting in high manual assembly costs.

Method used

A network interface structure was designed, including a base, a cover plate, an inner core, and a casing. The components are connected by snaps and slots, and assembled with automated equipment. LED lights are added to the interface to achieve automated assembly.

Benefits of technology

The system automates the assembly of network interfaces, saving labor and time costs, and adds LED indicator lights to the interfaces for easy use.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of network interfaces, and particularly relates to a network interface structure, which comprises a base. An inner core is installed at the top of the base, a cover plate is detachably connected to the inner core through a buckle, the inner core is located in the cover plate, cladding shells are arranged on the surface of the cover plate and the surface of the base, and a plurality of inserting grooves are formed in the top of the cover plate; the inner core comprises a first core seat, a second core seat and a clamping seat, the second core seat is installed on the first core seat, the first core seat is of an L-shaped structure, the clamping seat is installed on the side face of the first core seat, the first core seat and the second core seat are inserted into the cover plate, and the clamping seat, the first core seat and the second core seat are positioned and fixed through the cover plate. By means of the structure, only the cladding shell needs to be bent and wrapped manually, other mechanisms can be assembled through automatic equipment, and the labor cost and the time cost are saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network interfaces, specifically a network interface structure. Background Technology

[0002] A network interface is the physical or logical interface used by network devices for connection and communication. It is primarily used for data transmission and device interconnection. For example, the commonly used RJ45 standard jack adopts an 8P8C (8 grooves, 8 contacts) design. Gold-plated contacts ensure a stable electrical connection and support twisted-pair cable insertion. The interface internally features stepped guide grooves and connection slots to assist in precise positioning of the network cable plug. Modular jacks use "U"-shaped slots for wiring to simplify the cabling process, and locking springs provide mechanical fixation to prevent accidental loosening.

[0003] However, the existing network interface structure requires a lot of manual assembly, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of automated assembly. Therefore, a network interface structure is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model proposes a network interface structure.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The network interface structure of this utility model includes a base; an inner core is installed on the top of the base, and a cover plate is detachably connected to the inner core by a snap fastener. The inner core is located inside the cover plate, and the surfaces of the cover plate and the base are provided with a shell. The top of the cover plate has multiple slots. The inner core includes a first core seat, a second core seat, and a retainer. The second core seat is installed on the first core seat, and the first core seat is arranged in an L-shape. The retainer is installed on the side of the first core seat, and the retainer and the base are detachably connected by a snap fastener.

[0006] Preferably, the top of the base is fixedly connected with multiple hooks, the bottom of the card holder and the corresponding position of the hooks are provided with card slots, and the top of the hooks is set in a trapezoidal structure.

[0007] Preferably, the side of the card holder and the side of the first core seat are fixedly connected to a buckle portion, the inner wall of the cover plate is provided with a protrusion at the position corresponding to the buckle portion, the top of the base is provided with a lower limiting piece, and the bottom of the cover plate is fixedly connected with an upper limiting piece at the position corresponding to the lower limiting piece.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of first sliding grooves are provided on one side of the top of the cover plate, and a plurality of second sliding grooves are provided on the other side of the top of the cover plate. A first LED light is slidably connected in the first sliding groove, a first pin groove is provided on the side of the first sliding groove, a second LED light is slidably connected in the interior of the second sliding groove, and a plurality of second pin grooves are provided at the bottom of the base and at the corresponding positions of the second LED light.

[0009] Preferably, a horizontal plate is installed on the top of the casing, and multiple dustproof plates are rotatably connected to both sides of the horizontal plate, with the dustproof plates located on the side of the slot.

[0010] Preferably, a torsion spring is installed at the rotatable connection between the dustproof plate and the horizontal plate, a plurality of studs are fixedly connected to the top of the shell, mounting holes are opened at corresponding positions of the horizontal plate and the studs, the studs pass through the mounting holes, and bolts are threaded onto the studs.

[0011] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model, by setting a base, a cover plate, a shell, and an inner core, allows for assembly where the card holder is installed on top of the base via a snap fastener, the first core seat is installed on the card holder, and the second core seat is placed on the first core seat. The cover plate is then placed on top, with the first and second core seats inserted into it. The cover plate positions and fixes the card holder, the first core seat, and the second core seat. Finally, the shell covers the cover plate and the base to complete the fixation. With this structure, only the shell requires manual bending and covering; the assembly of other mechanisms can be performed using automated equipment, saving labor and time costs.

[0013] 2. This utility model, by setting a first slot, a second slot, a first pin slot, and a second pin slot, allows the first LED light to be inserted into the first slot during use. Then, the LED light pins extend out from the first pin slot, and another row of second LED lights are inserted into the second slot, with the pins passing through the second pin slot at the bottom. This adds an LED light indicator function to the network interface. Furthermore, the above-mentioned plugging and unplugging structure allows for automatic assembly by a robotic arm, making it convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the card holder structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the horizontal plate of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 11. Shell; 12. Base; 13. Cover plate; 14. Card holder; 15. First core holder; 16. Second core holder; 21. Hook; 22. Slot; 31. Lower limit piece; 32. Upper limit piece; 33. Buckle part; 34. Protrusion; 41. First LED light; 42. First slide groove; 43. First pin slot; 44. Second LED light; 45. Second slide groove; 46. Second pin slot; 51. Stud; 52. Bolt; 61. Horizontal plate; 62. Dustproof plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Specific implementation examples are given below.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, a network interface structure includes a base 12; an inner core is installed on the top of the base 12, and a cover plate 13 is detachably connected to the inner core by a snap fastener. The inner core is located inside the cover plate 13. The surfaces of the cover plate 13 and the base 12 are provided with a shell 11, and the top of the cover plate 13 is provided with multiple slots.

[0024] The inner core includes a first core seat 15, a second core seat 16, and a retainer 14. The second core seat 16 is mounted on the first core seat 15. The first core seat 15 is arranged in an L-shape. The retainer 14 is mounted on the side of the first core seat 15. The retainer 14 and the base 12 are detachably connected by a snap fastener.

[0025] During assembly, the card holder 14 is installed above the base 12 via a snap fastener. Then, the first core seat 15 is installed on the card holder 14, and the second core seat 16 is placed on the first core seat 15. After that, the cover plate 13 is placed, and the first core seat 15 and the second core seat 16 are inserted into the inside of the cover plate 13. The cover plate 13 is used to position and fix the card holder 14, the first core seat 15, and the second core seat 16. Then, the shell 11 is used to cover the cover plate 13 and the base 12 to complete the fixation. With the above structure, only the shell 11 needs to be bent and covered manually. The assembly of other mechanisms can be carried out by automated equipment, saving labor and time costs.

[0026] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the top of the base 12 is fixedly connected with multiple hooks 21, and the bottom of the card seat 14 is provided with a slot 22 corresponding to the hooks 21. The top of the hooks 21 is set in a trapezoidal structure. The side of the card seat 14 and the side of the first core seat 15 are fixedly connected with a buckle part 33. The inner side wall of the cover plate 13 is provided with a protrusion 34 corresponding to the buckle part 33. The top of the base 12 is provided with a lower limit piece 31, and the bottom of the cover plate 13 is fixedly connected with an upper limit piece 32 corresponding to the lower limit piece 31.

[0027] In use, a hook 21 is fixed to the base 12. The hook 21 passes through the slot 22 on the card seat 14 and engages to fix the card seat 14. The first core seat 15 is installed on the card seat 14, and the second core seat 16 is placed on the first core seat 15. The first core seat 15 and the second core seat 16 are equipped with mesh pins. The sides of the card seat 14 and the first core seat 15 are provided with a buckle part 33, which cooperates with the protrusion 34 on the inner side wall of the cover plate 13 to fasten and fix the first core seat 15 and the card seat 14. After the cover plate 13 is installed, its upper limit piece 32 is inserted into the side of the lower limit piece 31, which plays a positioning role.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a plurality of first sliding grooves 42 are provided on one side of the top of the cover plate 13, and a plurality of second sliding grooves 45 are provided on the other side of the top of the cover plate 13. A first LED light 41 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 42, and a first pin groove 43 is provided on the side of the first sliding groove 42. A second LED light 44 is slidably connected in the interior of the second sliding groove 45. A plurality of second pin grooves 46 are provided at the bottom of the base 12 at the corresponding positions of the second LED light 44.

[0029] In use, the first LED light 41 is inserted into the first slide groove 42, and then the LED light pins extend out from the first pin slot 43. Another row of second LED lights 44 are inserted into the second slide groove 45, and the pins pass through the second pin slot 46 at the bottom. This adds an LED light indicator function to the network interface. The above-mentioned plug-in structure can facilitate automatic assembly by a robotic arm and is easy to use.

[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a horizontal plate 61 is installed on the top of the casing 11, and multiple dustproof plates 62 are rotatably connected to both sides of the horizontal plate 61. The dustproof plates 62 are located on the side of the slot. A torsion spring is installed at the rotatable connection between the dustproof plate 62 and the horizontal plate 61. Multiple studs 51 are fixedly connected to the top of the casing 11. Mounting holes are opened at corresponding positions of the horizontal plate 61 and the studs 51. The studs 51 pass through the mounting holes, and bolts 52 are threaded onto the studs 51.

[0031] During use, a horizontal plate 61 is installed on the surface of the casing 11, and a dustproof plate 62 is hinged to the horizontal plate 61. By setting the dustproof plate 62 to cover the slot, the accumulation of dust inside the mesh opening can be reduced when it is not used for a long time, thus making it convenient for users. A torsion spring is installed at the hinge of the horizontal plate 61 and the dustproof plate 62. The torsion spring is used for the automatic reset and closing of the dustproof plate 62. During installation, a stud 51 is fixed to the casing 11. The mounting hole of the horizontal plate 61 is aligned with the stud 51, and the stud 51 is passed through the horizontal plate 61. Then, the horizontal plate 61 is fixed to the casing 11 by bolts 52.

[0032] Working principle: During assembly, the card holder 14 is installed above the base 12 via a snap fastener. Then, the first core seat 15 is installed on the card holder 14, and the second core seat 16 is placed on the first core seat 15. Next, the cover plate 13 is placed, with the first core seat 15 and the second core seat 16 inserted into the cover plate 13. The cover plate 13 positions and fixes the card holder 14, the first core seat 15, and the second core seat 16. Then, the casing 11 covers the cover plate 13 and the base 12 to complete the fixation. With this structure, only the casing 11 requires manual bending and covering; the assembly of other mechanisms can be automated, saving labor and time costs. In use, a hook 21 is fixed to the base 12. The hook 21 passes through the slot 22 on the card holder 14 and engages to fix the card holder 14. The first core seat 15 is installed on the card holder 14... On the base 14, the second core base 16 is placed on the first core base 15. The first core base 15 and the second core base 16 are equipped with network port pins. The side of the card base 14 and the first core base 15 is provided with a buckle part 33, which cooperates with the protrusion 34 on the inner side wall of the cover plate 13 to fasten and fix the first core base 15 and the card base 14. After the cover plate 13 is installed, its upper limit piece 32 is inserted into the side of the lower limit piece 31 to play a positioning role. In use, the first LED light 41 is inserted from the first slide groove 42, and then the LED light pins extend from the first pin groove 43. Another row of second LED lights 44 are inserted into the second slide groove 45, and the pins pass through the second pin groove 46 at the bottom to add an LED light indicator function to the network interface. The above-mentioned plugging and unplugging structure can facilitate automatic assembly by the robot arm and is convenient to use.

[0033] During use, a horizontal plate 61 is installed on the surface of the casing 11, and a dustproof plate 62 is hinged to the horizontal plate 61. By setting the dustproof plate 62 to cover the slot, the accumulation of dust inside the mesh opening can be reduced when it is not used for a long time, thus making it convenient for users. A torsion spring is installed at the hinge of the horizontal plate 61 and the dustproof plate 62. The torsion spring is used for the automatic reset and closing of the dustproof plate 62. During installation, a stud 51 is fixed to the casing 11. The mounting hole of the horizontal plate 61 is aligned with the stud 51, and the stud 51 is passed through the horizontal plate 61. Then, the horizontal plate 61 is fixed to the casing 11 by bolts 52.

[0034] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A network interface structure, comprising a base (12); characterized in that: The base (12) has an inner core installed on its top. A cover plate (13) is detachably connected to the inner core by a buckle. The inner core is located inside the cover plate (13). The surfaces of the cover plate (13) and the base (12) are provided with a shell (11). The top of the cover plate (13) is provided with multiple slots. The inner core includes a first core seat (15), a second core seat (16), and a retainer (14). The second core seat (16) is mounted on the first core seat (15). The first core seat (15) is arranged in an L-shape. The retainer (14) is mounted on the side of the first core seat (15). The retainer (14) and the base (12) are detachably connected by a snap fastener.

2. The network interface structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base (12) is fixed with a plurality of hooks (21), and the bottom of the card holder (14) and the corresponding position of the hooks (21) are provided with card slots (22), and the top of the hooks (21) is set in a trapezoidal structure.

3. A network interface structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the card holder (14) and the side of the first core seat (15) are fixedly connected to a buckle (33). The inner wall of the cover plate (13) is provided with a protrusion (34) at the position corresponding to the buckle (33). The top of the base (12) is provided with a lower limit piece (31). The bottom of the cover plate (13) and the position corresponding to the lower limit piece (31) are fixedly connected to an upper limit piece (32).

4. A network interface structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the cover plate (13) has a plurality of first sliding grooves (42) on one side and a plurality of second sliding grooves (45) on the other side. A first LED light (41) is slidably connected in the first sliding groove (42). A first pin groove (43) is opened on the side of the first sliding groove (42). A second LED light (44) is slidably connected in the interior of the second sliding groove (45). A plurality of second pin grooves (46) are opened at the bottom of the base (12) at the corresponding position of the second LED light (44).

5. A network interface structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A horizontal plate (61) is installed on the top of the casing (11), and multiple dustproof plates (62) are rotatably connected to both sides of the horizontal plate (61). The dustproof plates (62) are located on the side of the slot.

6. A network interface structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A torsion spring is installed at the rotating connection between the dustproof plate (62) and the horizontal plate (61). A plurality of studs (51) are fixedly connected to the top of the shell (11). Mounting holes are opened at corresponding positions of the horizontal plate (61) and the studs (51). The studs (51) pass through the mounting holes. Bolts (52) are threaded onto the studs (51).