Gateway device

Abstract

The utility model discloses gateway equipment, and belongs to the technical field of communication. The gateway equipment comprises a shell, a circuit board, a power board and an optical fiber board used for being connected with optical fibers, the circuit board, the power board and the optical fiber board are all located in the shell, the optical fiber board is electrically connected with the power board so that power can be supplied to the power board through the optical fiber board, the power board is electrically connected with the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected with the circuit board. The optical fiber board is arranged on the power panel, so that the power panel supplies power to the circuit board, the optical fiber board, the power panel and the circuit board are sequentially arranged in the thickness direction of the power panel, the power panel and the circuit board are overlapped, and the circuit board is provided with an antenna module. According to the arrangement, the circuit board and the power panel are stacked, so that the laying area is reduced, the occupied space of the gateway equipment is reduced, and the communication function is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of communication technology, specifically relating to a gateway device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of communication technology, FTTR (Fiber To The Room) systems replace network cables with optical fibers, extending the fiber from "to the home" to "rooms," thus extending high-quality networks to every corner of the room and effectively improving the user experience.

[0003] In gateway devices, the power board converts the input power voltage into a working voltage suitable for each component. The circuit board integrates various functional devices. The power board supplies power to the circuit board, which in turn supplies power to the functional devices. However, the power board, circuit board, and functional devices have a large footprint, resulting in a large space occupied by the gateway device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a gateway device that can solve the problems of large space occupation and limited functional expansion of gateway devices in related technologies.

[0005] This application provides a gateway device, including a housing, a circuit board, a power board, and an optical fiber board for connecting optical fibers. The circuit board, the power board, and the optical fiber board are all located within the housing. The optical fiber board is electrically connected to the power board to supply power to the power board, and the power board is electrically connected to the circuit board to supply power to the circuit board.

[0006] The fiber optic board, the power board, and the circuit board are arranged sequentially in the thickness direction of the power board, and the power board and the circuit board are stacked. The circuit board is provided with an antenna module.

[0007] In this embodiment, the circuit board, power board, and fiber optic board are arranged sequentially along the thickness direction of the power board. Therefore, the gateway device adopts a three-dimensional structure. Furthermore, the stacked structure of the circuit board and power board minimizes the space occupied by the circuit board, power board, and fiber optic board, reducing the installation area and thus reducing the overall space required for the gateway device. Simultaneously, the fiber optic board connects optical fibers to achieve wired communication, while the circuit board houses an antenna module for wireless communication. Therefore, users can select between wireless and wired communication methods as needed, expanding the communication functionality. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the gateway device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0009] Figure 2This is an exploded view of a partial structure of the gateway device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the gateway device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main shell and the panel shell and the connection structure between them disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0012] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the gateway device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0013] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panel shell disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0014] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing disclosed in the embodiments of this application.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0016] 100 - Shell, 110 - Main shell, 111 - First shell, 112 - Second shell, 120 - Panel shell, 121 - Panel, 122 - Annular protrusion

[0017] 200 - Circuit board, 210 - Second connector

[0018] 300 - Power board, 310 - First connector, 320 - Network port

[0019] 400-Fiber Optic Board

[0020] 500 - Antenna board, 510 - First antenna board, 520 - Second antenna board

[0021] 600 - Magnetic attraction structure, 610 - First magnetic component, 620 - Second magnetic component

[0022] 700 - Reinforcing Rib

[0023] 800-gap. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0026] The gateway device provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-7 The gateway device disclosed in this application includes a housing 100, a circuit board 200, a power board 300, and an optical fiber board 400 for connecting optical fibers. The housing 100 serves as a protective shell for the gateway device, protecting the circuit board 200, the power board 300, and the optical fiber board 400. The circuit board 200, the power board 300, and the optical fiber board 400 are all located inside the housing 100.

[0028] The fiber optic board 400 is used for connecting, cross-connecting, and distributing optical fibers. The fiber optic board 400 is equipped with fiber optic ports for connecting optical fibers, enabling wired communication connections. The fiber optic board 400 is also electrically connected to the power board 300 to supply power to the power board 300. Optionally, the fiber optic board 400 may have fiber optic ports for connecting optical fibers, and the 48V voltage at the fiber optic board 400 can be converted to 12V by the power board 300. (Reference) Figure 2 As shown, the fiber optic board 400 can be soldered to the power board 300 to achieve relative fixation between the fiber optic board 400 and the power board 300, and at the same time, to achieve electrical connection between the fiber optic board 400 and the power board 300, and to enable signal transmission between the fiber optic board 400 and the power board 300.

[0029] The power board 300 provides power to the gateway device. It is electrically connected to the circuit board 200, enabling the power board 300 to supply power to the circuit board 200, which in turn supplies power to other electrical components. Simultaneously, the circuit board 200 provides electrical connections to various components of the gateway device, allowing current to flow along the designed circuit path and facilitating signal propagation and collaborative operation between these components. The circuit board 200 can be configured with functional modules, including network communication modules, data processing modules, and security protection modules. These modules work collaboratively to ensure the overall quality of the gateway device.

[0030] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the power board 300 is provided with a network port 320, through which a network cable can be connected. Further optionally, the network port 320 can be connected to external devices such as computers that need to be connected to the gateway device via a network cable.

[0031] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fiber optic board 400, power board 300, and circuit board 200 are arranged sequentially along the thickness direction of the power board 300, and the power board 300 and circuit board 200 are stacked. This stacking structure reduces the space occupied by the circuit board 200 and power board 300, thus reducing the installation area and helping to minimize the space occupied by the gateway device. Moreover, when the gateway device is used in a home, due to the above-mentioned stacking structure, the gateway device is no longer limited to the 86-type junction box (i.e., 8.6cm × 8.6cm) as a base, and is not limited to wall mounting or desktop placement, which improves the installation flexibility of the gateway device.

[0032] In addition, the fiber optic board 400 is used to connect optical fibers to achieve wired communication connections, and the circuit board 200 is equipped with an antenna module. The antenna module can be a Wi-Fi antenna module, a GPS antenna, a 5G communication antenna module, a ZigBee module, etc., and this application embodiment does not limit the specific type of antenna module. In summary, wireless communication is achieved using the antenna module, so users can choose wireless communication methods and wired communication methods as needed to expand communication functions.

[0033] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the plane where the fiber optic board 400 is located can be perpendicular to the plane where the power board 300 is located. Since the power board 300 has other components, the plane where the fiber optic board 400 is located is perpendicular to the plane where the power board 300 is located. This allows the fiber optic board 400 to avoid other components, making it convenient to set other components on the power board 300. Moreover, at this time, the fiber optic board 400 can be directly soldered to the surface of the power board 300, avoiding the situation where the fiber optic board 400 and the power board 300 are directly opposite each other and require board-to-board connectors for connection, which helps to simplify the connection structure.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the gateway device also includes an antenna board 500, which is located inside the housing 100. The antenna board 500 is disposed on the circuit board 200, and the antenna board 500 is provided with at least one antenna module. That is, the antenna board 500 can be provided with one antenna module or multiple antenna modules. The antenna modules are electrically connected to the circuit board 200 through the antenna board 500.

[0035] In this embodiment, the gateway device adds an antenna board 500, avoiding interference from components on the circuit board 200 caused by the antenna module being directly mounted on the circuit board 200. This helps reduce electromagnetic interference and optimize the radiation environment. Moreover, different types and specifications of antenna modules can be set on the antenna board 500 as needed to meet different wireless communication requirements, without being limited by the space of the circuit board 200, which also simplifies the design of the circuit board 200.

[0036] Of course, in other embodiments, the gateway device may not have an antenna board 500, and the antenna module may be directly mounted on the circuit board 200.

[0037] In one optional embodiment, the number of antenna plates 500 is one.

[0038] In another embodiment, reference Figure 3 As shown, there are at least two antenna boards 500, which are spaced apart on the circuit board 200, and each antenna board 500 is provided with a different antenna module. Optionally, the plane on which the antenna board 500 is located can be perpendicular to the plane on which the circuit board 200 is located, or the plane on which the antenna board 500 is located intersects with the plane on which the circuit board 200 is located but is not perpendicular to it.

[0039] Optionally, at least two antenna boards 500 include a first antenna board 510 and a second antenna board 520. The circuit board 200 has a first edge and a second edge facing away from each other. The first antenna board 510 and the second antenna board 520 are respectively adjacent to the first edge and the second edge. Alternatively, the first antenna board 510 and the second antenna board 520 are respectively disposed on the first edge and the second edge. In this way, the first antenna board 510 and the second antenna board 520 are far apart, avoiding mutual interference between the antenna module disposed on the first antenna board 510 and the antenna module disposed on the second antenna board 520.

[0040] In this embodiment, the number of antenna boards 500 increases, and each antenna board 500 is equipped with at least one antenna module. Therefore, the circuit board 200 can be equipped with at least two antenna modules through the antenna boards 500, which is beneficial to increase the number of antenna modules and increase the number of wireless communication methods.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the antenna plate 500 has a strip-shaped structure and extends along the edge of the circuit board 200. Optionally, referring to... Figure 3 As shown, at least two antenna plates 500 include a first antenna plate 510 and a second antenna plate 520. Both the first antenna plate 510 and the second antenna plate 520 are strip structures. The first antenna plate 510 and the second antenna plate 520 extend in parallel directions. Of course, one of the first antenna plate 510 and the second antenna plate 520 can also be a strip structure.

[0042] By employing this embodiment, and through the rational arrangement of the strip-shaped antenna plate 500, signals can be concentrated for radiation or reception in a specific direction, reducing signal scattering in other directions. This improves the signal strength and quality in the target direction, enhancing communication effectiveness and anti-interference capabilities. Furthermore, the increased distribution area of ​​the antenna plate 500 facilitates the installation of a larger number of antenna modules, thus expanding wireless communication functionality.

[0043] Of course, in other embodiments, the antenna plate 500 can be a non-strip structure. Optionally, the antenna plate 500 can be a circular structure, a square structure, a fan-shaped structure, a ring structure, or an irregular shape.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the antenna module includes a star strobe connection module.

[0045] In this embodiment, StarFlash technology, as a novel short-range wireless communication technology, has network advantages such as low latency, large bandwidth, and high speed, making it suitable for communication needs in complex home scenarios.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 2 As shown, the power board 300 is provided with a first connector 310, and the circuit board 200 is provided with a second connector 210. One of the first connector 310 and the second connector 210 has a socket, and the other has a plug, which is inserted into the socket. Specifically, the first connector 310 has a socket and the second connector 210 has a plug, or vice versa. Optionally, the power board 300 and the circuit board 200 are connected via a board-to-board connector, where the male and female connectors are the first connector 310 and the second connector 210, respectively.

[0047] In this embodiment, the power board 300 and the circuit board 200 are plugged together to achieve electrical connection without the need for soldering, which simplifies the connection operation and makes it convenient to connect and disconnect the power board 300 and the circuit board 200 as needed.

[0048] In the scheme of this application, reference is made to Figure 4 As shown, the housing 100 includes a main housing 110 and a front panel housing 120. The circuit board 200, power board 300, and fiber optic board 400 are all housed within the main housing 110. The front panel housing 120 serves as the exterior panel 121 of the gateway device. The main housing 110 and the front panel housing 120 are detachably connected. Optionally, the main housing 110 and the front panel housing 120 can be detachably connected via snap-fit, bolt connection, or other methods. This allows for the disassembly and installation of the main housing 110 and the front panel housing 120 as needed, facilitating maintenance and repair.

[0049] Optionally, the main shell 110 and the panel shell 120 can be made of an engineering plastic alloy with excellent fire resistance, specifically a modified engineering plastic synthesized by compounding PC (Polycarbonate) and ABS plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plastic).

[0050] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the main housing 110 includes a first housing 111 and a second housing 112 connected together. The first housing 111 and the second housing 112 together form a space for accommodating the circuit board 200, the power board 300, and the fiber optic board 400. The front panel housing 120 is detachably connected to the first housing 111. Further optionally, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 can be connected by welding, bonding, snap-fitting, or other methods.

[0051] Of course, the main shell 110 and the panel shell 120 can also be connected by non-removable methods such as welding or bonding.

[0052] In a further embodiment, the gateway device also includes a magnetic structure 600, through which the main housing 110 and the panel housing 120 are detachably connected. Specifically, the magnetic structure 600 includes a first magnetic element 610 and a second magnetic element 620 with opposite magnetic poles. The first magnetic element 610 is disposed on the main housing 110, optionally on the first housing 111; the second magnetic element 620 is disposed on the panel housing 120, and the first magnetic element 610 and the second magnetic element 620 magnetically engage to connect the main housing 110 and the panel housing 120.

[0053] Optionally, the magnetic pole of the first magnetic component 610 can be the N pole, and the magnetic pole of the second magnetic component 620 can be the S pole; or, the magnetic pole of the first magnetic component 610 can be the S pole, and the magnetic pole of the second magnetic component 620 can be the N pole. According to the principle of attraction between opposite poles, the first magnetic component 610 and the second magnetic component 620 attract each other because their magnetic poles are different. The first magnetic component 610 can be fixedly connected to the main shell 110 by welding, bonding, or other methods, and the second magnetic component 620 can be fixedly connected to the panel shell 120 by welding, bonding, or other methods, wherein bonding can be done by applying adhesive.

[0054] In this embodiment, the magnetic attraction force of the opposite-polar magnetic components is used to achieve a stable connection between the panel shell 120 and the main shell 110. The panel shell 120 and the main shell 110 are not easy to loosen or fall off, and at the same time, it will not affect the signal reception, button operation and other functions. When it is necessary to separate the panel 120 and the main shell 110, an external force can be applied to separate them. The connection and disassembly operations are simple, avoiding the problem of damage to the snap-fit ​​structure during the disassembly and assembly process caused by the snap-fit ​​method, and also avoiding the problems of the screw connection method, such as the unsightly exposed screws and the need for complicated operations such as screwing.

[0055] In one alternative embodiment, the number of magnetic structures 600 is one.

[0056] In another embodiment, reference Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple magnetic structures 600, and the magnetic structures 600 are arranged at intervals.

[0057] In this embodiment, there are multiple magnetic attraction structures 600. Different positions of the main shell 110 and different positions of the panel shell 120 can be magnetically attracted by different magnetic attraction structures 600, which helps to increase the connection area between the main shell 110 and the panel shell 120 and improve the connection stability.

[0058] In the scheme of this application, reference is made to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the panel housing 120 includes a panel 121 and an annular protrusion 122. The annular protrusion 122 protrudes from the surface of the panel 121 and is sleeved around the periphery of the main housing portion 110. Optionally, the annular protrusion 122 is sleeved around the periphery of the first housing portion 111. This arrangement, through the annular protrusion 122, increases the area of ​​the panel housing 120 covering the main housing portion 110, resulting in a larger exposed area of ​​the panel housing 120, which is beneficial for improving the appearance of the gateway device.

[0059] In a further embodiment, the gateway device further includes a reinforcing rib 700. At least one of the main housing portion 110 and the annular protrusion 122 is provided with the reinforcing rib 700. The annular protrusion 122 abuts against the main housing portion 110 via the reinforcing rib 700; that is, both the annular protrusion 122 and the main housing portion 110 are in contact with the reinforcing rib 700. Optionally, only the main housing portion 110 or only the annular protrusion 122 may be provided with the reinforcing rib 700, or both the main housing portion 110 and the annular protrusion 122 may be provided with the reinforcing rib 700. The reinforcing rib 700 may be sheet-like, specifically a straight structure, a cross-shaped structure, etc. The embodiments of this application do not limit the specific structure of the reinforcing rib 700.

[0060] In this embodiment, a reinforcing rib 700 is provided between the panel shell 120 and the main shell portion 110, thereby separating the panel shell 120 and the main shell portion 110 by a certain distance. Figure 7 The gap 800 shown reduces the connection area between the panel shell 120 and the main shell 110, avoiding direct contact and the resulting high friction that would make disassembly and assembly difficult. This facilitates assembly and prevents jamming, ensuring reliability during use and disassembly. Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 700 helps to strengthen the strength and rigidity of the shell 100, improving its resistance to damage.

[0061] Of course, in other embodiments, the gateway device may not have the reinforcing rib 700, and the inner wall surface of the annular protrusion 122 may be in direct contact with the outer surface of the main shell 110, so that the main shell 110 and the annular protrusion 122 are tightly fitted together.

[0062] In one alternative embodiment, the number of reinforcing ribs 700 is one.

[0063] In another embodiment, reference Figure 6 As shown, multiple reinforcing ribs 700 are spaced apart in the direction surrounding the annular protrusion 122. Of course, multiple reinforcing ribs 700 may be spaced apart in other directions besides the direction surrounding the annular protrusion 122.

[0064] In this embodiment, the number of reinforcing ribs 700 is increased. Different positions of the panel shell 120 and the main shell 110 are respectively engaged by different reinforcing ribs 700. A gap 800 exists between different positions of the panel shell 120 and the main shell 110, which helps to further reduce the connection area between the panel shell 120 and the main shell 110, further reduce friction, and improve reliability during use and disassembly. Simultaneously, it helps to further improve the strength and rigidity of the shell 100, and further enhance the damage resistance of the shell 100.

[0065] In a further embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 6 As shown, the reinforcing rib 700 is a strip structure, and the reinforcing rib 700 extends along the axial direction of the annular protrusion 122, that is, the reinforcing rib 700 extends along the width direction of the annular protrusion 122.

[0066] In this embodiment, the extension length of the reinforcing rib 700 is increased. During the process of the annular protrusion 122 being fitted onto the outside of the main shell 110, the reinforcing rib 700 can guide the movement direction of the annular protrusion 122 relative to the main shell 110, which is beneficial for the annular protrusion 122 to be accurately fitted onto the outside of the main shell 110.

[0067] Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing rib 700 may be a non-strip structure.

[0068] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A gateway device, characterized by The device includes a housing (100), a circuit board (200), a power board (300), and an optical fiber board (400) for connecting optical fibers. The circuit board (200), the power board (300), and the optical fiber board (400) are all located within the housing (100). The optical fiber board (400) is electrically connected to the power board (300) to supply power to the power board (300), and the power board (300) is electrically connected to the circuit board (200) to supply power to the circuit board (200). The fiber optic board (400), the power supply board (300), and the circuit board (200) are arranged sequentially in the thickness direction of the power supply board (300), and the power supply board (300) and the circuit board (200) are stacked. The circuit board (200) is provided with an antenna module.

2. The gateway device of claim 1, wherein, The gateway device further includes an antenna board (500), which is located inside the housing (100), and is disposed on the circuit board (200). The antenna board (500) is provided with at least one of the antenna modules.

3. The gateway device of claim 2, wherein, The number of antenna boards (500) is at least two, and the antenna boards (500) are spaced apart on the circuit board (200). Each antenna board (500) is provided with a different antenna module.

4. The gateway device of claim 2, wherein, The antenna plate (500) has a strip-shaped structure and extends along the edge of the circuit board (200).

5. The gateway device of claim 1, wherein, The antenna module includes a star-flash connection module.

6. The gateway device of claim 1, wherein, The power board (300) is provided with a first connector (310), and the circuit board (200) is provided with a second connector (210). One of the first connector (310) and the second connector (210) is provided with a socket, and the other is provided with a plug. The plug is inserted into the socket.

7. The gateway device of claim 1, wherein, The housing (100) includes a main housing portion (110) and a panel housing (120). The gateway device also includes a magnetic structure (600), through which the main housing portion (110) and the panel housing (120) are detachably connected. The magnetic structure (600) includes a first magnetic element (610) and a second magnetic element (620) with opposite magnetic poles. The first magnetic element (610) is disposed on the main shell (110), and the second magnetic element (620) is disposed on the panel shell (120). The first magnetic element (610) and the second magnetic element (620) are magnetically attracted to each other so that the main shell (110) and the panel shell (120) are connected.

8. The gateway device of claim 7, wherein, The number of magnetic structures (600) is multiple, and the magnetic structures (600) are arranged at intervals.

9. The gateway device of claim 7, wherein, The panel shell (120) includes a panel (121) and an annular protrusion (122), the annular protrusion (122) protruding from the surface of the panel (121) and sleeved around the periphery of the main shell (110). The gateway device further comprises reinforcing ribs (700), at least one of the main shell part (110) and the annular protruding part (122) is provided with the reinforcing ribs (700), and the annular protruding part (122) is in abutting fit with the main shell part (110) through the reinforcing ribs (700).

10. The gateway device of claim 9, wherein, A plurality of reinforcing ribs (700) are arranged at intervals in the direction in which the annular protruding part (122) surrounds. And / or, the reinforcing ribs (700) are in a strip structure, and the reinforcing ribs (700) extend along the axial direction of the annular protruding part (122).

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