Panel mechanism, module substrate, function module and network equipment
By forming a receiving groove in the front panel, side bends, and folds of the network device in one piece, the problem of the conductive layer shifting backward is solved, improving the electromagnetic shielding effect and the reliability of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
In network equipment, the rearward placement of the conductive layer leads to insufficient support of the slide rail bracket, resulting in top plate bulging and reduced electromagnetic shielding effect.
By forming a receiving groove in one piece with the front panel, side bending plate and folded edge, the conductive layer is placed closer to the front panel. The receiving groove with a large included angle and the guide part avoid the displacement of the conductive layer. Combined with the bending hole to optimize the bending process, the fixation of the conductive layer is improved.
This enhances the electromagnetic shielding effect of network equipment, avoids insufficient support and deformation of the conductive layer caused by the backward movement of the slide rail bracket, and improves the reliability and electromagnetic shielding performance of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This specification relates to the field of mechanical technology, and in particular to a panel mechanism, a module substrate, a functional module, and a network device. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of network technology, network equipment is gradually becoming more high-density. Various functional modules in network equipment are set up in the form of plug-in cards to improve the flexibility and maintainability of network equipment.
[0003] To further enhance the deployment flexibility of functional modules in network equipment, the space of the network equipment needs to be variably partitioned so that the network equipment can accommodate functional modules of full width, half width, or other widths. Therefore, a detachable slide rail needs to be installed inside the network equipment enclosure. In the current implementation, a slide rail bracket is installed at the bottom of the top plate of the enclosure, which can provide some support for the top plate.
[0004] Because a conductive layer is incorporated into the functional modules to prevent electromagnetic leakage, this layer has a certain thickness and needs to be tightly fitted to the enclosure. The conductive layer is integrated into a side-bent plate formed integrally with the front panel. A recess is created in the side-bent plate to form a receiving groove. This groove causes the conductive layer to be positioned further back. To avoid interference between the slide rail bracket and the side-bent plate, the slide rail bracket also needs to be moved back, resulting in insufficient support for the front of the enclosure. When inserting the functional modules, the front of the top plate of the enclosure is more easily lifted, creating a gap between the conductive layer and the top plate, thus reducing the electromagnetic shielding effect of the network equipment. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this specification provides a panel mechanism, a module substrate, a functional module, and a network device.
[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a panel mechanism is provided, comprising:
[0007] Front panel; and,
[0008] A side-bending plate has a folded edge formed on the side of the side-bending plate away from the front panel. The folded edge extends vertically toward the side away from the center of the panel mechanism. A receiving groove is formed between the front panel, the side-bending plate, and the folded edge.
[0009] A conductive layer is disposed in the receiving groove;
[0010] The front panel, the side bending plate, and the folded edge are integrally formed.
[0011] Optionally, the angle between the folded edge and the side bending plate is not less than 60°.
[0012] Optionally, the folded edge includes:
[0013] The guide portion is connected to the side bending plate; and,
[0014] The fold-back portion connects to the guide portion and extends toward the front panel;
[0015] The receiving groove is formed between the end of the folded-back portion and the front panel.
[0016] Optionally, a bending hole is formed between the front panel and the side bending plate.
[0017] Optionally, the front panel includes:
[0018] The plate is formed vertically; and,
[0019] A retaining strip, corresponding to the side bending plate, is formed from the edge of the plate along the vertical direction;
[0020] The shape of the bending hole corresponds to that of the plate and the stop bar.
[0021] Optionally, in the horizontal direction, the two side corners of the baffle are arc-shaped.
[0022] Optionally, multiple baffles are formed, with gaps between adjacent baffles.
[0023] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a module substrate is provided, comprising:
[0024] The panel mechanism described in any of the above claims; and,
[0025] The base plate is connected to the panel mechanism.
[0026] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a functional module is provided, including:
[0027] The panel mechanism described in any of the above claims; and,
[0028] The main body of the module, and the panel mechanism is connected to the main body of the module.
[0029] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a network device is provided, comprising:
[0030] Box;
[0031] A slide rail bracket is fixed to the inner side of the top plate of the housing; and,
[0032] The panel mechanism described in any of the above claims, or the functional module described above.
[0033] The technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this specification may include the following beneficial effects:
[0034] In the embodiments of this specification, the front panel, side bending plate, and folded edge are integrally formed in the panel mechanism. The front panel, folded edge, and side bending plate form a receiving groove for accommodating the conductive layer. This allows the receiving groove to be positioned closer to the front panel, and the corresponding conductive layer can also be positioned closer to the front panel. This avoids the problem of the conductive layer being moved backward due to the sinking pit forming the receiving groove. It also avoids insufficient support caused by the backward positioning of the slide bracket, reduces the possibility of the top plate bulging when inserting functional modules and the resulting gap between the conductive layer and the housing, and improves the electromagnetic shielding effect of the network device.
[0035] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description
[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.
[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel mechanism involved in this application;
[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a panel mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;
[0039] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sheet metal part corresponding to a panel mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;
[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel of a panel mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;
[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a module substrate involved in this application;
[0042] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a functional module involved in this application;
[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device involved in this application. Detailed Implementation
[0044] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.
[0045] The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this specification. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0046] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this specification to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."
[0047] This application provides a panel mechanism 100, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes:
[0048] Front panel 1; and,
[0049] A side bending plate 2 has a folded edge 3 formed on the side of the side bending plate 2 away from the front panel 1. The folded edge 3 extends in the vertical direction X toward the side away from the center of the panel mechanism 100. A receiving groove 4 is formed between the front panel 1, the side bending plate 2 and the folded edge 3.
[0050] The conductive layer 5 is disposed in the receiving groove 4;
[0051] The front panel 1, the side bending plate 2, and the folded edge 3 are integrally formed.
[0052] In the panel mechanism 100, the front panel 1, the side bending plate 2, and the flange 3 are formed by bending sheet metal parts made of metal material. The front panel 1 and the side bending plate 2 can be formed into a near-perpendicular structure by bending the sheet metal parts three times, or by making bending holes in the sheet metal parts and bending them once at the bending holes to form a near-perpendicular structure.
[0053] In the panel mechanism 100, the side bending plate 2 forms the bottom wall of the receiving groove 4, and the front panel 1 and the folded edge 3 form the side wall constituting the receiving groove 4.
[0054] By bending to form the receiving groove 4, the slope that is unavoidable when sinking the pit can be avoided. This slope causes the side bending plate 2 to have a larger size when accommodating the conductive layer 5 of the same size. The side bending plate 2 is closer to the middle of the network device's enclosure. In this case, the slide bracket inside the network device will move backward, reducing the support force on the front end of the network device's enclosure.
[0055] Furthermore, since the conductive layer 5 has a large thickness to ensure a tight fit with the enclosure, during the insertion of the functional module into the enclosure, the conductive layer 5 will come into contact with the front end of the enclosure, and the conductive layer 5 will shift along the inclined surface. Repeated insertion and removal of the functional module may cause deformation or damage to the conductive layer 5, reducing the reliability of electromagnetic shielding.
[0056] Compared to the receiving channel 4 formed by sinking pits, the receiving channel 4 formed by bending has a larger angle between its sidewalls and bottom wall. Optionally, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the included angle A between the folded edge 3 and the side bending plate 2 is not less than 60°. This included angle A is the included angle between the side wall and the bottom wall in the receiving groove 4. For example, it can be set to 90°, 120°, etc. By setting a larger included angle, the conductive layer 5 can be better clamped when it is installed in the receiving groove 4, so as to confine the conductive layer 5 in the receiving groove 4, and prevent it from being squeezed out of the receiving groove 4 during the insertion and removal of the functional module or from being displaced along the inclined surface, which would increase the height of the top plate of the box being lifted, thereby creating a gap between the box and the functional module and causing electromagnetic leakage. This improves the electromagnetic shielding effect of the network equipment.
[0057] In some cases, if the end of the folded edge 3 is oriented closer to the vertical direction X, the end of the folded edge 3 may rub against the bottom of the top plate when inserting or removing the functional module from the network device's enclosure. With increased maintenance of the functional module, this can lead to wear on the enclosure or deformation of the folded edge 3, reducing the structural reliability of the network device. To mitigate these problems, optionally, the folded edge 3, as... Figure 2 As shown, it includes:
[0058] Guide portion 30, connected to the side bending plate 2; and,
[0059] The fold-back portion 31 is connected to the guide portion 30 and extends toward the front panel 1;
[0060] The receiving groove 4 is formed between the end of the folded-back portion 31 and the front panel 1.
[0061] When manufacturing the panel mechanism 100, the front panel 1 and the side bend are first formed by stamping sheet metal parts. When manufacturing the side bend plate 2 and the folded edge 3 based on the side bend plate, the end of the side bend plate is bent in the upward direction of the vertical direction X to distinguish the side bend plate 2 and the folded edge 3. Then the folded edge 3 is bent to form a guide part 30 with a certain arc and a folded-back part 31 that extends toward the front panel 1 and is nearly parallel to the side bend plate 2.
[0062] The arc formed by the guide part 30 allows the folded edge 3 to move more smoothly into the box when it comes into contact with the edge of the box, avoiding insertion jamming caused by the folded edge 3 directly contacting the edge of the box.
[0063] The end of the folded edge 3 (i.e. the end of the folded-back part 31) faces the front panel 1. The relatively sharp end will not come into contact with the cabinet, thus avoiding scratches between the end of the folded edge 3 and the cabinet, effectively preventing damage to the cabinet or functional modules, and improving the reliability of the network equipment.
[0064] Optional, such as Figure 3 As shown, a bending hole 20 is formed between the front panel 1 and the side bending plate 2.
[0065] To reduce the number of bends required during the fabrication of the panel mechanism 100, bending holes 20 are pre-formed on the sheet metal part. The shape of the bending holes 20 can be set according to actual needs. For example, it can be a straight bending hole 20 or a spaced protrusion. During bending, the fold line will be located along the edges of the sheet metal part extending from the bending hole 20 to both sides of the bending hole 20. After bending, a near-inverted T-shaped structure is formed when viewed from the side.
[0066] By setting the bending hole 20, it is easier to bend sheet metal parts. On the other hand, because the number of bends is reduced, the resulting receiving groove 4 can be closer to the front panel 1, thereby further reducing the rearward movement of the slide bracket and improving the support of the slide bracket for the top plate of the network equipment enclosure.
[0067] Optional, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 1 includes:
[0068] Plate 10, formed along the vertical direction X; and,
[0069] A retaining strip 11, corresponding to the side bending plate 2, is formed from the edge of the plate body 10 along the vertical direction X;
[0070] The shape of the bending hole 20 corresponds to that of the plate 10 and the baffle 11.
[0071] The plate 10 and the baffle 11 are integrally formed during the process of bending the sheet metal to form the front panel 1 and the side bending plate 2. The plate 10 and the baffle 11 are connected to each other and extend in the same direction. The baffle 11 formed by the bending and the subsequently formed folded edge 3 can form a clamping effect on the conductive layer 5.
[0072] Optional, such as Figure 4 As shown, in the horizontal direction Y, the two side corners 11A of the baffle 11 are arc-shaped.
[0073] The horizontal direction Y refers to the extension direction of the front panel 1. By forming an arc shape at the two side corners 11A of the baffle 11, the baffle 11 becomes smoother, avoiding scratches during the operation of the functional module and improving the operational reliability of the functional module.
[0074] Optionally, multiple baffles 11 are formed, and gaps 11B are formed between adjacent baffles 11.
[0075] When forming the retaining strip 11 and the gap 11B, the bending hole required for bending also needs to correspond to this shape.
[0076] It should be noted that the aforementioned panel mechanism 100 can be used to directly insert a dummy panel into the enclosure of a network device to achieve dustproof and electromagnetic shielding effects. It can also serve as a module substrate for a card insertion module, where a base plate is connected to the panel mechanism 100, and circuit boards and other electronic components are fixed on the base plate to achieve the corresponding functions. Alternatively, it can function as a panel for a functional module, with the module body connected to the panel mechanism 100 via connecting mechanisms and other structural components. The panel mechanism 100 can be configured according to actual needs and is not limited to the applications described above.
[0077] Correspondingly, this application also provides a module substrate 200, such as Figure 5 As shown, it includes:
[0078] The panel mechanism 100 described in any of the preceding claims; and,
[0079] The base plate 201 is connected to the panel mechanism 100.
[0080] The module base plate 200 can be used to install plug-in cards for network devices. The corresponding plug-in cards vary depending on the network device, such as line cards and switching boards in switches, motherboards and daughterboards in routers, and storage and computing units in servers. Circuit boards and other electronic components that implement corresponding functions can be fixed on this base plate 201.
[0081] Correspondingly, this application also provides a functional module 300, such as Figure 6 As shown, it includes:
[0082] The panel mechanism 100 described in any of the preceding claims; and,
[0083] The module body 301 is connected to the panel mechanism 100. This connection can be made through structural components on the module body 301 or independently of the panel mechanism 100 and the module body 301.
[0084] Correspondingly, this application also provides a network device 400, such as Figure 7 As shown, it includes:
[0085] Box 401;
[0086] The slide rail bracket 402 is fixed to the inner side of the top plate 401A of the housing 401; and,
[0087] The panel mechanism 100 described in any of the above items, or the functional module 300 described above.
[0088] The technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this specification may include the following beneficial effects:
[0089] In the embodiments of this specification, the front panel, side bending plate, and folded edge are integrally formed in the panel mechanism. The front panel, folded edge, and side bending plate form a receiving groove for accommodating the conductive layer. This allows the receiving groove to be positioned closer to the front panel, and the corresponding conductive layer can also be positioned closer to the front panel. This avoids the problem of the conductive layer being moved backward due to the sinking pit forming the receiving groove. It also avoids insufficient support caused by the backward positioning of the slide bracket, reduces the possibility of the top plate bulging when inserting functional modules and the resulting gap between the conductive layer and the housing, and improves the electromagnetic shielding effect of the network device.
[0090] Other embodiments of this specification will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention claimed herein. This specification is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations that follow the general principles of this specification and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not claimed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this specification are indicated by the following claims.
[0091] It should be understood that this specification is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this specification is limited only by the appended claims.
[0092] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included within the scope of protection of this specification.
Claims
1. A panel mechanism characterized by, The panel mechanism comprises: a front panel; a side bending panel, a folding edge being formed on a side of the side bending panel away from the front panel, the folding edge extending in a vertical direction toward a side away from a center of the panel mechanism, a receiving groove being formed among the front panel, the side bending panel and the folding edge; a conductive layer arranged in the receiving groove; wherein the front panel, the side bending panel and the folding edge are integrally formed. An included angle between the folding edge and the side bending panel is not less than 60°.
2. The panel mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The folding edge comprises:
3. The panel mechanism of claim 1, wherein, a guiding portion connected with the side bending panel; and a folding back portion connected with the guiding portion and extending toward the front panel; The receiving groove is formed between a terminal end of the folding back portion and the front panel. A bending hole is formed between the front panel and the side bending panel.
4. Panel mechanism according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that The front panel comprises:
5. The panel mechanism of claim 4, wherein, a panel body formed in a vertical direction; and a blocking strip corresponding to the side bending panel and formed in a vertical direction from an edge of the panel body; wherein a shape of the bending hole corresponds to the panel body and the blocking strip. In a horizontal direction, two side corner portions of the blocking strip are arc-shaped.
6. The panel mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The blocking strip is formed in a plurality of, and a gap is formed between adjacent blocking strips.
7. The panel mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The panel mechanism comprises:
8. A module substrate, characterized by, any one of the panel mechanisms according to claims 1-7; and a bottom plate connected with the panel mechanism. The panel mechanism comprises: any one of the panel mechanisms according to claims 1-7; and 9. A functional module, characterized in that a module body, the panel mechanism being connected with the module body. The panel mechanism comprises: a box body; a slide rail support fixed to an inner side of a top plate of the box body; and 10. A network device, comprising: any one of the panel mechanisms according to claims 1-7 or the functional module according to claim 9.