Modularized set top box easy to install

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of set top boxes, in particular to a modularized easily-installed set top box which comprises a support, a set top box body and a cover plate, a cavity is formed in the set top box body, and the interior of the cavity is divided into a storage module, a driving module and a core module through a first protruding plate, a second protruding plate and an L-shaped plate. The external storage structure, the driving structure and the core plate are fixedly installed in the three modules through screws respectively, three through grooves are formed in the cover plate, a first back plate, a second back plate and a third back plate are installed in the three through grooves in a clamped mode respectively, and one of the three modules is exposed by opening the first back plate, the second back plate or the third back plate. And the structure is separately maintained, so that the maintenance cost can be reduced, only the corresponding back plate needs to be opened for maintenance and replacement, the whole box body does not need to be disassembled, and the operation is more convenient and quicker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of set-top boxes, specifically a modular set-top box that is easy to install. Background Technology

[0002] A digital video converter box, commonly known as a set-top box or set-top box, is a device that connects a television set to an external signal source. It converts compressed digital signals into television content for display on the television. Signals can come from cable TV, satellite dishes, broadband networks, and terrestrial broadcasts.

[0003] However, the existing technology has the following drawbacks:

[0004] The existing set-top boxes have all their structures installed inside the same cavity. When repairing or maintaining one part of the structure, it is inevitable that other parts will be pulled or scratched, which may cause damage to other parts. Furthermore, when upgrading the existing set-top box or when individual parts are damaged, the entire internal electronic components need to be replaced, which increases production and maintenance costs and results in a waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular and easy-to-install set-top box to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular and easy-to-install set-top box, comprising a bracket, a set-top box body, and a cover plate. The bottom of the set-top box body has a cavity. A first convex plate and a second convex plate are respectively fixedly installed in the middle of the inner walls of adjacent sides of the cavity. An L-shaped plate is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom inner wall of the cavity. The first convex plate, the second convex plate, and the L-shaped plate divide the cavity into a storage module, a drive module, and a core module. An external storage structure, a drive structure, and a core board are respectively fixedly installed in the storage module, the drive module, and the core module. The top of the set-top box body is covered with a cover plate. The cover plate has three through slots, and a first back plate, a second back plate, and a third back plate are respectively engaged in the three through slots.

[0007] The above technical solution divides the set-top box body into three modules, which can be replaced, repaired and maintained individually, reducing maintenance costs. The first convex plate, the second convex plate and the L-shaped plate are of the same height.

[0008] The four corners of the external storage structure, the four corners of the drive structure, and the four corners of the core board are all threaded to the inner wall of the cavity bottom by screws. The three through slots on the cover plate are the same size as the storage module, the drive module, and the core module, respectively.

[0009] Using the above technical solution, the external storage structure, driver structure and core board can all be disassembled, which facilitates repair and replacement. The first backplane, second backplane and third backplane can be opened to correspond to different modules.

[0010] The cover plate has a protrusion in the middle of one side and a sealing gasket is glued to the side of the protrusion. The protrusion on the cover plate is snapped into the inside of the cavity opening. The four corners of the cover plate are threaded to the four corners of the bottom of the set-top box body by screws. The first back panel sidewall, the second back panel sidewall, and the third back panel sidewall are all glued with sealing gaskets.

[0011] The above technical solution enhances the sealing performance of the set-top box body by using the sealing gaskets on the cover, first back plate, second back plate and third back plate side walls, preventing dust and water from entering the set-top box.

[0012] The set-top box body has a display screen embedded in the center of the front. Several plug-in interfaces and buttons are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the front of the set-top box body. The four corners of the bottom of the bracket are provided with feet, and the bottom of the feet is attached with a floor mat.

[0013] Using the above technical solution, the display screen serves to show information, the interface can be connected to external devices via a data cable, and multiple buttons control the on / off and setting adjustments respectively.

[0014] Slide strips are fixedly installed on both sides of the set-top box body. An installation cavity is opened inside the bracket. Slide grooves are opened on the inner walls of both sides of the installation cavity. The slide strips are slidably installed inside the slide grooves. The two sides of the front of the bracket are symmetrically provided with slots. The top of the slots is connected to the bottom of the front end of the slide groove.

[0015] In this technical solution, the set-top box body is located inside the bracket, which provides support and protection. The front opening of the mounting cavity is flush with the front of the set-top box body.

[0016] A locking block is installed inside the slot. A protrusion is provided on the inner side of the top of the locking block and the protrusion is locked onto the front end of the slide groove. Fastening bolts are riveted to both ends of the locking block. Threaded holes are opened at the front end of the slide bar and the inner wall of the slot. The fastening bolts are threaded inside the threaded holes.

[0017] The above technical solution uses a locking block to limit the movement of the set-top box body, preventing it from sliding out of the bracket.

[0018] The length of the slide bar plus the length of the top protrusion of the card block equals the length of the slide groove. The height of the mounting cavity is greater than the height of the set-top box body. A rubber pad is adhered to the inner wall at the bottom of the cavity.

[0019] The above technical solution has a gap at the bottom of the mounting cavity to facilitate ventilation and heat dissipation at the bottom of the set-top box body.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] The cavity of this utility model is divided into three modules. The internal structure of the set-top box is fixedly installed in the three modules respectively. By opening the first back panel, the second back panel and the third back panel respectively, the internal structure of one module can be maintained, repaired and replaced individually, preventing the impact on other modules and reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic plan view of the bottom cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the set-top box body and cover plate structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the set-top box body of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Bracket; 2. Set-top box body; 3. Socket; 4. Mounting cavity; 5. Support leg; 6. Display screen; 7. Button; 8. Core board; 9. First protruding plate; 10. External storage structure; 11. Drive structure; 12. L-shaped plate; 13. Second protruding plate; 14. Sliding bar; 15. Cavity; 16. Cover plate; 17. First back plate; 18. Second back plate; 19. Third back plate; 20. Storage module; 21. Drive module; 22. Core module; 23. Sliding groove; 24. Slot; 25. Locking block; 26. Fastening bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides a modular and easy-to-install set-top box, including a bracket 1, a set-top box body 2, and a cover plate 16. The bottom of the set-top box body 2 has a cavity 15. A first protruding plate 9 and a second protruding plate 13 are fixedly installed in the middle of the inner walls of adjacent sides of the cavity 15, respectively. An L-shaped plate 12 is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom inner wall of the cavity 15. The first protruding plate 9, the second protruding plate 13, and the L-shaped plate 12 divide the cavity 15 into a storage module 20, a drive module 21, and a core module 22. An external storage structure 10, a drive structure 11, and a core board 8 are fixedly installed in the storage module 20, the drive module 21, and the core module 22, respectively. The top of the set-top box body 2 is covered with a cover plate 16. The cover plate 16 has three through slots, and a first back plate 17, a second back plate 18, and a third back plate 19 are respectively engaged in the three through slots. When the set-top box body 2 is upgraded, the core board 8 can be replaced separately, reducing the upgrade cost.

[0030] The four corners of the external storage structure 10, the four corners of the drive structure 11, and the four corners of the core board 8 are all connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the cavity 15 by screws. The three through slots on the cover plate 16 are the same size as the storage module 20, the drive module 21, and the core module 22, respectively. The external storage structure 10, the drive structure 11, and the core board 8 can all be disassembled for easy repair and replacement.

[0031] A protrusion is provided in the middle of one side of the cover plate 16 and a sealing gasket is glued to the side of the protrusion. The protrusion on the cover plate 16 is engaged and installed inside the opening end of the cavity 15. The four corners of the cover plate 16 are threaded to the four corners of the bottom of the set-top box body 2 by screws. Sealing gaskets are glued to the side walls of the first back plate 17, the second back plate 18 and the third back plate 19. The sealing gaskets enhance the sealing performance.

[0032] The set-top box body 2 has a display screen 6 embedded in the center of the front. Several plug-in interfaces 3 and buttons 7 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the front of the set-top box body 2. The four corners of the bottom of the bracket 1 are provided with feet 5, and the bottom of the feet 5 is glued with a floor mat, which serves as an anti-slip mat.

[0033] Slide strips 14 are fixedly installed on both sides of the set-top box body 2. The bracket 1 has an installation cavity 4 inside. Slide grooves 23 are provided on the inner walls of both sides of the installation cavity 4. The slide strips 14 are slidably installed inside the slide grooves 23. The bracket 1 has symmetrical slots 24 on both sides of the front. The top of the slots 24 is connected to the bottom of the front end of the slide groove 23. The slide strips 14 slide inside the slide groove 23.

[0034] The card slot 24 is fitted with a card block 25. The top of the card block 25 has a protrusion on the inner side and the protrusion is fitted with the front end of the slide groove 23. Both ends of the card block 25 are riveted with fastening bolts 26. The front end of the slide bar 14 and the inner wall of the card slot 24 are provided with threaded holes. The fastening bolts 26 are threaded and installed inside the threaded holes. The side of the card block 25 near the bracket 1 is stepped.

[0035] The length of the slider 14 plus the length of the top protrusion of the locking block 25 equals the length of the slide groove 23. The height of the mounting cavity 4 is greater than the height of the set-top box body 2. A rubber pad is adhered to the inner wall at the bottom of the cavity 15. The locking block 25 serves as a limit.

[0036] Working principle: When using this utility model, if it is necessary to upgrade or maintain the set-top box body 2, first loosen the fastening bolt 26 to remove the clip 25, then pull out the set-top box body 2, use a fingernail or a sharp object to pry open the first back plate 17, take out the core board 8 for replacement, and complete the upgrade. Use a fingernail or a sharp object to pry out the first back plate 17, the second back plate 18 or the third back plate 19, and the core board 8, the external storage structure 10 or the drive structure 11 can be maintained or replaced separately, which is more convenient. After the repair is completed, cover the first back plate 17, the second back plate 18 or the third back plate 19, insert the set-top box body 2 into the bracket 1, and the clip 25 is engaged in the front end of the slot 24 and the slide 23. Then tighten the fastening bolt 26.

[0037] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular, easy-to-install set-top box, comprising a bracket (1), a set-top box body (2), and a cover plate (16), characterized in that: The set-top box body (2) has a cavity (15) at its bottom. A first protruding plate (9) and a second protruding plate (13) are fixedly installed on the middle part of the inner walls of adjacent sides of the cavity (15). An L-shaped plate (12) is fixedly installed on the middle part of the inner wall at the bottom of the cavity (15). The first protruding plate (9), the second protruding plate (13) and the L-shaped plate (12) divide the cavity (15) into a storage module (20), a drive module (21) and a core module (22). An external storage structure (10), a drive structure (11) and a core plate (8) are fixedly installed in the storage module (20), the drive module (21) and the core module (22) respectively. The set-top box body (2) is covered with a cover plate (16). The cover plate (16) has three through slots and a first back plate (17), a second back plate (18) and a third back plate (19) are respectively engaged in the three through slots.

2. The modular and easy-to-install set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four corners of the external storage structure (10), the four corners of the drive structure (11) and the four corners of the core board (8) are all threaded to the bottom inner wall of the cavity (15) by screws. The three through slots on the cover plate (16) are the same size as the storage module (20), the drive module (21) and the core module (22) respectively.

3. The modular and easy-to-install set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (16) has a protrusion in the middle of one side and a sealing gasket is glued to the side of the protrusion. The protrusion on the cover plate (16) is engaged and installed inside the opening end of the cavity (15). The four corners of the cover plate (16) are threaded to the four corners of the bottom of the set-top box body (2) by screws. The side walls of the first back plate (17), the second back plate (18), and the third back plate (19) are all glued with sealing gaskets.

4. The modular and easy-to-install set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The set-top box body (2) has a display screen (6) embedded in the middle of the front side. The set-top box body (2) has several plug-in interfaces (3) and buttons (7) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the front side. The bracket (1) has four corner supports (5) at the bottom, and the bottom of the supports (5) is glued with a floor mat.

5. A modular, easy-to-install set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Slide strips (14) are fixedly installed on both sides of the set-top box body (2). An installation cavity (4) is opened inside the bracket (1). Slide grooves (23) are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the installation cavity (4). The slide strips (14) are slidably installed inside the slide grooves (23). The bracket (1) has symmetrical slots (24) on both sides of the front. The top of the slots (24) is connected to the bottom of the front end of the slide grooves (23).

6. A modular, easy-to-install set-top box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slot (24) is fitted with a block (25). The top of the block (25) has a protrusion on the inner side and the protrusion is fitted with the front end of the slide (23). Both ends of the block (25) are riveted with fastening bolts (26). The front end of the slide (14) and the inner wall of the slot (24) are provided with threaded holes. The fastening bolts (26) are threaded inside the threaded holes.

7. A modular, easy-to-install set-top box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The length of the slide bar (14) plus the length of the top protrusion of the card block (25) is equal to the length of the slide groove (23). The height of the mounting cavity (4) is greater than the height of the set-top box body (2). A rubber pad is adhered to the inner wall of the bottom of the cavity (15).

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