Internet switch ventilation device

By designing a combined structure ventilation device for internet switches, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive installation of cooling fans was solved, enabling rapid installation and disassembly and improving installation efficiency.

CN223993686UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13NANJING HAIYIMAI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

The installation process of cooling fans on existing Internet switches is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring screws for fixing, which affects installation efficiency.

Method used

An internet switch ventilation device was designed, which adopts a combination structure of cooling fan, mounting plate, limiting plate, limiting groove, fixing groove, fixing shell, fixing device and control device to achieve rapid installation and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

By simplifying the installation process, the installation efficiency of the cooling fan is improved, and the fixing and disassembly of the cooling fan are made easier.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an internet switch ventilation device, which comprises a cabinet and a switch main body, a cooling fan is arranged in the middle of the top of an inner cavity of the cabinet, and mounting plates are arranged on the left side and the right side of the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet. According to the utility model, the heat dissipation fan, the mounting plate, the limiting plate, the limiting groove, the fixing groove, the fixing shell, the fixing device, the control device and the protection plate are matched for use, so that the problems that when an existing switch is used, a plurality of switches are sequentially mounted in an inner cavity of a cabinet, and the switches usually generate heat in the operation process, so that the heat dissipation effect is poor are solved. In the prior art, a heat dissipation fan needs to be installed at the top of an inner cavity of a cabinet for ventilation and heat dissipation, most of the heat dissipation fans are fixed through screws, in the installation process, the screws need to be placed at proper positions, then a plurality of screws are tightened in sequence to fix the heat dissipation fans, and the installation process is time-consuming and labor-consuming. And the installation efficiency is influenced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of Internet switch technology, and in particular relates to a ventilation device for Internet switches. Background Technology

[0002] An internet switch is a critical network device used to forward electrical or optical signals, ensuring the correct transmission of data within the network. Switches forward data from source ports to different destination ports based on MAC addresses, enabling efficient data communication. They typically have multiple ports to connect various network devices such as computers, printers, and servers. Internet switches are usually housed in server racks, and since switches generate heat during operation, cooling fans are installed inside the rack for ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0003] The problem with existing technology is that when using existing switches, multiple switches are installed sequentially inside the cabinet. During operation, the switches usually generate heat, so cooling fans need to be installed at the top of the cabinet for ventilation and heat dissipation. However, most cooling fans are fixed with screws. During installation, the screws need to be placed in the right position and then tightened one screw after another to fix the cooling fan. The installation process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, which affects the installation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a ventilation device for internet switches, which has the advantages of convenient installation and disassembly of cooling fans. It solves the problem that in the past, when multiple switches were installed sequentially in the inner cavity of a server rack, the switches would typically generate heat during operation, requiring the installation of cooling fans at the top of the rack for ventilation and heat dissipation. However, most cooling fans are fixed with screws, which requires placing the screws in the appropriate positions and then tightening multiple screws sequentially to secure the cooling fan. This installation process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting the efficiency of the installation.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: an internet switch ventilation device includes a cabinet and a switch body. The switch body is evenly distributed within the cabinet's interior cavity. A cooling fan is located in the center of the top of the cabinet's interior cavity. Mounting plates are located on the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet's interior cavity. Limiting plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the cooling fan. A limiting groove is provided on the front side of the mounting plate to cooperate with the limiting plate. A fixing groove is provided in the center of the left side of the limiting plate. A fixing shell is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting plate. A fixing device is provided on the rear side of the fixing shell's interior cavity to cooperate with the fixing groove. A control device is provided on the front side of the fixing shell's interior cavity to cooperate with the fixing device. A protective plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the fixing shell.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the top of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet, and the rear side of the limiting plate passes through the limiting groove and extends into the inner cavity of the limiting groove to contact the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the right side of the protective plate is provided with a first through hole for use with the fixing device, and the front side of the fixing shell is provided with a second through hole for use with the control device.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing device includes a movable plate, a fixing block is provided on the right side of the movable plate, a support column is provided at the top and bottom of the left side of the movable plate, a limit block is provided on the left side of the support column, a spring is sleeved on the surface of the support column, a push plate is provided at the top and bottom of the front side of the movable plate, and a pressing hole is provided on the opposite side of the two push plates.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control device includes a control block, which is disposed on one side opposite to the two push plates. Push columns are provided at the top and bottom of the control block, and control columns are provided at the top and bottom of the front side of the control block. A control element is provided at the front side of the control column.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the left side of the fixing block is fixedly connected to the moving plate, the right side of the fixing block penetrates the mounting plate and extends into the inner cavity of the fixing groove to contact the inner wall of the fixing groove, the right side of the support column is fixedly connected to the moving plate, the left side of the support column passes through the first through hole and extends to the outside of the first through hole to be fixedly connected to the limiting block, the left and right sides of the spring are fixedly connected to the protective plate and the moving plate respectively, and the rear side of the push plate is fixedly connected to the moving plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the side of the push column closest to the control block is fixedly connected to the control block, the side of the push column furthest from the control block passes through the extrusion hole and extends into the inner cavity of the extrusion hole to contact the inner wall of the extrusion hole, the rear side of the control column is fixedly connected to the control block, and the front side of the control column passes through the second through hole and extends to the outer side of the second through hole to be fixedly connected to the control component.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model solves the problem of existing switches where multiple switches are installed sequentially inside a cabinet. During operation, the switches typically generate heat, requiring a cooling fan to be installed at the top of the cabinet for ventilation and heat dissipation. However, most cooling fans are fixed with screws. During installation, the screws need to be placed in the appropriate position and then tightened sequentially to fix the cooling fan, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting the efficiency of the installation.

[0014] 2. This utility model can install the cooling fan by setting an installation plate, and can limit the cooling fan by setting a limiting plate and a limiting groove.

[0015] 3. This utility model can protect the fixing device and the control device by setting a protective plate and a fixing shell. It can limit the support column by setting a first through hole and limit the control column by setting a second through hole.

[0016] 4. This utility model, by setting a fixing device, can fix the cooling fan, making it convenient for users to install the cooling fan.

[0017] 5. This utility model, by setting a control device, can control the fixing device, making it convenient for users to disassemble the cooling fan.

[0018] 6. This utility model, by setting a movable plate, can drive the fixed block, support column and limiting block to move synchronously. By setting a fixed block, the limiting plate can be fixed. By setting a support column and limiting block, the movable plate can be limited. By setting a spring, the movable plate can be reset. By setting a push plate and pressing hole, the movable plate can be driven to move.

[0019] 7. This utility model, by setting a control block, can drive the push column to move synchronously. By setting the push column, it can squeeze the push plate during the movement of the extrusion hole cavity. The extrusion force generated at this time will push the push plate to move. By setting the control column, it can drive the control block to move synchronously. By setting the control component, when it is necessary to disassemble the cooling fan, the control component can be operated and pulled to drive the control column, control block and push column to move synchronously. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2This is an exploded view of the cooling fan provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting plate provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a full sectional view of the fixing shell and protective plate provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing device and control device provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Switch body; 3. Cooling fan; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Limiting plate; 6. Limiting groove; 7. Fixing groove; 8. Fixing shell; 9. Fixing device; 10. Control device; 11. Protective plate; 12. First through hole; 13. Second through hole; 901. Moving plate; 902. Fixing block; 903. Support column; 904. Limiting block; 905. Spring; 906. Push plate; 907. Extrusion hole; 1001. Control block; 1002. Push column; 1003. Control column; 1004. Control component. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To further understand the invention content, features and effects of this utility model, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The structure of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides an Internet switch ventilation device, including a cabinet 1 and a switch body 2. The switch body 2 is evenly distributed in the inner cavity of the cabinet 1. A cooling fan 3 is provided in the middle of the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1. Mounting plates 4 are provided on the left and right sides of the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1. Limiting plates 5 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the cooling fan 3. A limiting groove 6 is provided on the front side of the mounting plate 4 to cooperate with the limiting plate 5. A fixing groove 7 is provided in the middle of the left side of the limiting plate 5. A fixing shell 8 is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting plate 4. A fixing device 9 is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the fixing shell 8 to cooperate with the fixing groove 7. A control device 10 is provided on the front side of the inner cavity of the fixing shell 8 to cooperate with the fixing device 9. A protective plate 11 is fixedly connected to the left side of the fixing shell 8.

[0029] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the mounting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet 1, and the rear side of the limiting plate 5 passes through the limiting groove 6 and extends into the inner cavity of the limiting groove 6 to contact the inner wall of the limiting groove 6.

[0030] The above solution is adopted: by setting the mounting plate 4, the cooling fan 3 can be installed; by setting the limiting plate 5 and the limiting groove 6, the cooling fan 3 can be limited.

[0031] refer to Figure 3 The protective plate 11 has a first through hole 12 on the right side for use with the fixing device 9, and the fixing shell 8 has a second through hole 13 on the front side for use with the control device 10.

[0032] The above solution is adopted: by setting the protective plate 11 and the fixed shell 8, the fixing device 9 and the control device 10 can be protected; by setting the first through hole 12, the support column 903 can be limited; and by setting the second through hole 13, the control column 1003 can be limited.

[0033] refer to Figure 5 The fixing device 9 includes a movable plate 901, a fixing block 902 on the right side of the movable plate 901, a support column 903 on the top and bottom of the left side of the movable plate 901, a limit block 904 on the left side of the support column 903, a spring 905 on the surface of the support column 903, a push plate 906 on the top and bottom of the front side of the movable plate 901, and a pressing hole 907 on the opposite side of the two push plates 906.

[0034] The above solution: By setting the fixing device 9, the cooling fan 3 can be fixed, making it convenient for users to install the cooling fan 3.

[0035] refer to Figure 5 The control device 10 includes a control block 1001, which is disposed on one side opposite to the two push plates 906. Push columns 1002 are provided at the top and bottom of the control block 1001, and control columns 1003 are provided at the top and bottom of the front side of the control block 1001. A control element 1004 is provided at the front side of the control column 1003.

[0036] By adopting the above solution, the control device 10 can control the fixing device 9, making it convenient for users to disassemble the cooling fan 3.

[0037] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The left side of the fixing block 902 is fixedly connected to the moving plate 901. The right side of the fixing block 902 passes through the mounting plate 4 and extends into the inner cavity of the fixing groove 7, contacting the inner wall of the fixing groove 7. The right side of the support column 903 is fixedly connected to the moving plate 901. The left side of the support column 903 passes through the first through hole 12 and extends to the outside of the first through hole 12, fixedly connected to the limiting block 904. The left and right sides of the spring 905 are fixedly connected to the protective plate 11 and the moving plate 901 respectively. The rear side of the push plate 906 is fixedly connected to the moving plate 901.

[0038] The above scheme is adopted as follows: by setting the movable plate 901, the fixed block 902, the support column 903 and the limiting block 904 can be moved synchronously; by setting the fixed block 902, the limiting plate 5 can be fixed; by setting the support column 903 and the limiting block 904, the movable plate 901 can be limited; by setting the spring 905, the movable plate 901 can be reset; and by setting the push plate 906 and the pressing hole 907, the movable plate 901 can be moved.

[0039] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The push column 1002 is fixedly connected to the control block 1001 on the side closest to the control block 1001. The push column 1002 is also fixedly connected to the control block 1001 on the side away from the control block 1001. The push column 1002 passes through the extrusion hole 907 and extends into the inner cavity of the extrusion hole 907, contacting the inner wall of the extrusion hole 907. The rear side of the control column 1003 is fixedly connected to the control block 1001. The front side of the control column 1003 passes through the second through hole 13 and extends to the outer side of the second through hole 13, where it is fixedly connected to the control member 1004.

[0040] The above scheme is adopted as follows: By setting the control block 1001, the push column 1002 can be driven to move synchronously. By setting the push column 1002, the push plate 906 can be squeezed during the movement of the extrusion hole 907. The extrusion force generated at this time will push the push plate 906 to move. By setting the control column 1003, the control block 1001 can be driven to move synchronously. By setting the control component 1004, when it is necessary to disassemble the cooling fan 3, the control component 1004 can be pulled to drive the control column 1003, the control block 1001 and the push column 1002 to move synchronously.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model:

[0042] When installing the cooling fan 3, place the cooling fan 3 in a suitable position in front of the two mounting plates 4, aligning the limiting plates 5 on both sides of the cooling fan 3 with the limiting grooves 6 in front of the mounting plates 4. Then push the cooling fan 3 backward, causing the limiting plates 5 to pass through the limiting grooves 6 and enter the inner cavity of the limiting grooves 6. During the process of the limiting plates 5 entering the limiting grooves 6, the inclined surface of the limiting plates 5 will contact the inclined surface of the fixing block 902 and generate pressure. The pressure generated at this time will push the fixing block 902 to move away from the limiting plates 5. The fixing block 902 will drive the moving plate 901, the support column 903 and the limiting block 904 to move synchronously and compress the spring 905. The moving plate 901 will drive the pushing plate 906 to move synchronously. During the movement, the pushing plate 906 will compress the pushing column 1002 through the compression hole 907. The pressure generated at this time will push the pushing column 1002 forward. The column 1002 will drive the control block 1001, control column 1003 and control component 1004 to move forward synchronously. When the limit plate 5 reaches the appropriate position, the fixing groove 7 on the left side of the limit plate 5 will correspond to the position of the fixing block 902. At this time, the fixing block 902 will no longer be squeezed. At the same time, the rebound force released after the spring 905 is squeezed will push the moving plate 901 to move in the opposite direction. The moving plate 901 will drive the fixing block 902, support column 903, limit block 904 and push plate 906 to move in the opposite direction synchronously. During the movement, the push plate 906 will squeeze the push column 1002 through the squeezing hole 907, causing the push column 1002 to move in the opposite direction. The push column 1002 will drive the control block 1001, control column 1003 and control component 1004 to move backward and reset synchronously. At this time, the fixing block 902 also enters the inner cavity of the fixing groove 7 to fix the position of the cooling fan 3 and complete the installation.

[0043] In summary, this internet switch ventilation device, through the coordinated use of a cooling fan 3, mounting plate 4, limiting plate 5, limiting groove 6, fixing groove 7, fixing shell 8, fixing device 9, control device 10, and protective plate 11, solves the problem that existing switches, when installed sequentially inside a cabinet, generate heat during operation, requiring cooling fans to be installed at the top of the cabinet for ventilation and heat dissipation. However, most cooling fans are fixed with screws, which requires placing the screws in the appropriate positions and then tightening them sequentially to secure the fan, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process that affects installation efficiency.

[0044] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An Internet exchange ventilation device, comprising a cabinet (1) and an exchange main body (2), the exchange main body (2) is evenly distributed in the inner cavity of the cabinet (1), characterized in that: The middle of the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet (1) is provided with a cooling fan (3), the left and right sides of the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet (1) are provided with mounting plates (4), the left and right sides of the cooling fan (3) are fixedly connected with limiting plates (5), the front side of the mounting plate (4) is provided with a limiting groove (6) matched with the limiting plate (5), the middle of the left side of the limiting plate (5) is provided with a fixing groove (7), the left side of the mounting plate (4) is fixedly connected with a fixing shell (8), the rear side of the inner cavity of the fixing shell (8) is provided with a fixing device (9) matched with the fixing groove (7), the front side of the inner cavity of the fixing shell (8) is provided with a control device (10) matched with the fixing device (9), and the left side of the fixing shell (8) is fixedly connected with a protective plate (11).

2. An internet exchange venting device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The top of the mounting plate (4) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the cabinet (1), the rear side of the limiting plate (5) passes through the limiting groove (6) and extends to the inner cavity of the limiting groove (6) and contacts the inner wall of the limiting groove (6).

3. An Internet Exchange Ventilation Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The right side of the protective plate (11) is provided with a first through hole (12) matched with the fixing device (9), and the front side of the fixing shell (8) is provided with a second through hole (13) matched with the control device (10).

4. An Internet Exchange Ventilation Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The fixing device (9) comprises a moving plate (901), the right side of the moving plate (901) is provided with a fixed block (902), the top and bottom of the left side of the moving plate (901) are provided with supporting columns (903), the left side of the supporting column (903) is provided with a limiting block (904), the surface of the supporting column (903) is sleeved with a spring (905), and the top and bottom of the front side of the moving plate (901) are provided with push plates (906), and the opposite sides of the two push plates (906) are provided with extrusion holes (907).

5. An Internet Exchange Ventilation Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The control device (10) comprises a control block (1001), the control block (1001) is arranged on the opposite side of the two push plates (906), the top and bottom of the control block (1001) are provided with push columns (1002), the top and bottom of the front side of the control block (1001) are provided with control columns (1003), and the front side of the control column (1003) is provided with a control piece (1004).

6. An Internet Exchange Ventilation Apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The left side of the fixed block (902) is fixedly connected with the moving plate (901), the right side of the fixed block (902) penetrates through the mounting plate (4) and extends to the inner cavity of the fixing groove (7) and contacts the inner wall of the fixing groove (7), the right side of the supporting column (903) is fixedly connected with the moving plate (901), the left side of the supporting column (903) penetrates through the first through hole (12) and extends to the outside of the first through hole (12) and is fixedly connected with the limiting block (904), the left and right sides of the spring (905) are fixedly connected with the protective plate (11) and the moving plate (901) respectively, and the rear side of the push plate (906) is fixedly connected with the moving plate (901).

7. An Internet Exchange Ventilation Device as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The pushing column (1002) is fixedly connected with the control block (1001) on the side close to the control block (1001), the side away from the control block (1001) of the pushing column (1002) passes through the extrusion hole (907) and extends to the inner cavity of the extrusion hole (907) to contact the inner wall of the extrusion hole (907), the rear side of the control column (1003) is fixedly connected with the control block (1001), and the front side of the control column (1003) passes through the second through hole (13) and extends to the outside of the second through hole (13) and is fixedly connected with the control piece (1004).