Network switch convenient to install

By designing protective components and simplifying the installation structure on the switch connector, the problems of easy dust accumulation and low installation efficiency have been solved, achieving efficient protection and rapid installation.

CN224139026UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17BEIJING YOURUI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING YOURUI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing switch connectors are prone to dust accumulation when exposed to air, and the installation method is inefficient and cumbersome due to bolt connections.

Method used

The design incorporates a connector with protective components and a simplified installation structure, including protective and fixing components. The protective components prevent dust accumulation on the connector, while the limit ball and bolts enable quick connection between the main body and the support frame.

Benefits of technology

It provides protection for the connectors, improves installation efficiency, prevents dust accumulation, and simplifies the installation process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of switches, and discloses a network switch convenient to install, which comprises a main body, the side surface of the main body is fixedly connected with a plurality of connectors, the end part of each connector is provided with a plug-in slot, each connector is provided with a protection assembly, and the protection assembly is connected with the main body. N-shaped supporting frames are arranged at the two ends of the bottom of the main body, first grooves are formed in the two ends of the tops of the two supporting frames, positioning rods are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the main body, the four positioning rods are inserted into the first grooves in the tops of the two supporting frames respectively, and second grooves are formed in the centers of the two ends of the bottom of the main body. According to the utility model, when the equipment is not in use, a connector connected with an optical fiber can be protected, the main body is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the follow-up maintenance and repair of the equipment are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of switch technology, specifically a network switch that is easy to install. Background Technology

[0002] Network switches are key devices in computer networks used to connect multiple devices and enable data exchange and communication. They connect various network devices such as computers, servers, printers, and cameras to form a local area network (LAN), thereby achieving interconnection and resource sharing between devices. In terms of data transmission, network switches support full-duplex communication mode, allowing data to be transmitted bidirectionally between different ports simultaneously. This working mode significantly improves network bandwidth utilization, greatly accelerates data transmission speed, and effectively avoids the data transmission waiting and inefficiency problems of traditional half-duplex communication mode, bringing users a smoother and more efficient network experience.

[0003] Common switches lack protective structures on their fiber optic connectors, leaving them exposed to air when not in use. This allows dust to easily accumulate inside the connectors. Furthermore, most switches use bolt connections, requiring each bolt to be tightened individually during installation. To improve installation efficiency, this application proposes a network switch that is easy to install. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a network switch that is easy to install, comprising a main body, with multiple connectors fixedly connected to the side of the main body, each connector having a plug-in slot at its end and a protective component on each connector, and gate-shaped support frames at both ends of the bottom of the main body, with first grooves at both ends of the top of the two support frames, and positioning rods fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the main body, the four positioning rods being inserted into the first grooves at the top of the two support frames respectively, and second grooves at the center of both ends of the bottom of the main body, with fixing components inserted into the second grooves at the middle position of the two support frames.

[0005] Preferably, the fixing component includes a fixing tube, two limiting balls and a bolt. Semi-circular limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the second groove. The fixing tube is inserted through and inserted into the center of the support frame, and the top end of the fixing tube is inserted into the second groove. Openings are provided on both sides of the top of the fixing tube. The two limiting balls are respectively movably disposed in the two openings. The bolt is threaded into the bottom end of the fixing tube.

[0006] Preferably, the diameter of the openings at both ends of the passage is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball, and the wall thickness of the fixing tube is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball.

[0007] Preferably, when one side of the limiting ball contacts the bolt inside the fixing tube, the other side of the limiting ball extends out of the opening and engages in the limiting groove in the second groove.

[0008] Preferably, the protective assembly includes two fixed rods, a cover, two connecting rods, and two springs. Each connector has slots on both sides of its outer wall. The two fixed rods are fixedly connected to the slots on both sides of the connector. A collar is movably sleeved on each of the two fixed rods. A fixing bolt is fixedly installed on the outer wall of each of the two collars. The cover is sleeved on the end of the connector. The two connecting rods are fixedly connected to both ends of the cover. The ends of the two connecting rods away from the cover are rotatably connected to the fixing bolts on the outer walls of the two collars. The two springs are sleeved on the two fixed rods.

[0009] Preferably, when the spring is in its normal extended state, the collar is located at the end of the fixing rod closest to the main body, and the cap is fitted onto the end of the connector.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] By pulling the protective assembly on the connector, the cover in the protective assembly moves along the direction of the fixed rod in the slot via the connecting rod. During the movement of the collar, the spring on the fixed rod is compressed. When the cover is separated from the end of the connector, the cover is rotated so that the connecting rod rotates around the fixed bolt, thereby removing the cover from the end of the connector. At this point, the optical fiber can be connected to the connector. When not in use, the cover can be put back on the connector, thus protecting the connector.

[0012] When installing the main body, place it on top of the two support frames, and insert the four positioning rods at the bottom of the main body into the corresponding first grooves. At this time, the top ends of the fixing tubes on the two support frames are inserted into the second grooves at both ends of the bottom of the main body. Then, screw the bolts into the fixing tubes, so that the bolts press the limiting ball in the through-hole, thereby engaging the limiting ball with the limiting groove on the inner wall of the second groove, thus fixing the main body on the two support frames. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the main body of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the support frame and the fixed pipe of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the fixing tube and the limiting ball of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connector and the protective component of this utility model;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Connector; 3. Protective component; 4. Support frame; 5. Positioning rod; 6. First groove; 7. Second groove; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Fixing tube; 10. Through port; 11. Limiting ball; 12. Bolt; 21. Groove; 31. Fixing rod; 32. Collar; 33. Cover; 34. Connecting rod; 35. Fixing bolt; 36. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Depend on Figure 1-5 The present invention includes a main body 1, with multiple connectors 2 fixedly connected to the side of the main body 1. Each connector 2 has an insertion groove at its end and a protective component 3 on each connector 2. Both ends of the bottom of the main body 1 are provided with gate-shaped support frames 4. Both ends of the top of the two support frames 4 are provided with first grooves 6. Positioning rods 5 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the main body 1. The four positioning rods 5 are respectively inserted into the first grooves 6 on the top of the two support frames 4. A second groove 7 is provided at the center of both ends of the bottom of the main body 1. A fixing component is provided at the middle position of the two support frames 4 and inserted into the second groove 7. The protective component 3 at the end of the connector 2 can protect the connector 2 when it is not in use. The fixing component can quickly complete the installation and connection between the main body 1 and the support frame 4.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the fixing assembly includes a fixing tube 9, two limiting balls 11, and a bolt 12. Semi-circular limiting grooves 8 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the second groove 7. The fixing tube 9 is inserted through and inserted into the center of the support frame 4, and the top end of the fixing tube 9 is inserted into the second groove 7. Openings 10 are provided on both sides of the top of the fixing tube 9. The two limiting balls 11 are respectively movably disposed in the two openings 10. The bolt 12 is threaded into the bottom end of the fixing tube 9. The fixing assembly can fix the top end of the fixing tube 9 to the second groove 7 at the bottom of the main body 1, thereby completing the connection between the main body 1 and the support frame 4.

[0023] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the diameter of the openings at both ends of the through-hole 10 is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball 11, and the wall thickness of the fixing tube 9 is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball 11. This allows the limiting ball 11 to move within the through-hole 10 without detaching from it. Furthermore, when one side of the limiting ball 11 is compressed, the other side will extend out from the opening of the through-hole 10.

[0024] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when one side of the limiting ball 11 contacts the bolt 12 inside the fixing tube 9, the other side of the limiting ball 11 extends out of the opening 10 and engages in the limiting groove 8 in the second groove 7. Through the compression of the bolt 12, the limiting ball 11 can be stably engaged with the limiting groove 8 in the second groove 7, thereby installing the main body 1 on the two support frames 4.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the protective assembly 3 includes two fixing rods 31, a cover 33, two connecting rods 34, and two springs 36. Each connector 2 has slots 21 on both sides of its outer wall. The two fixing rods 31 are fixedly connected to the slots 21 on both sides of the connector 2. A collar 32 is movably sleeved on each of the two fixing rods 31. Fixing bolts 35 are fixedly installed on the outer walls of each of the two collars 32. The cover 33 is sleeved on the end of the connector 2. The two connecting rods 34 are fixedly connected to both ends of the cover 33, and the ends of the two connecting rods 34 away from the cover 33 are rotatably connected to the fixing bolts 35 on the outer walls of the two collars 32. The two springs 36 are respectively sleeved on the two... When protecting the connector 2, the protective component 3 on the fixed rod 31 is pulled, causing the cover 33 in the protective component 3 to move along the direction of the fixed rod 31 within the slot 21 via the connecting rod 34 and the collar 32. During the movement of the collar 32, the spring 36 on the fixed rod 31 is compressed. Then, the cover 33 is rotated, causing the connecting rod 34 to rotate around the fixing bolt 35. When the connecting rod 34 is in a horizontal state, the cover 33 is released, and the spring 36 releases its elastic force to push the collar 32 back to its original position. In this way, the cover 33 is placed on the connector 2, thereby protecting the connector 2.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, when the spring 36 is in the normal extension and retraction state, the collar 32 is located at the end of the fixing rod 31 near the main body 1, and the cover 33 is sleeved on the end of the connector 2. At this time, the cover 33 can protect the connector 2.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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. A network switch for easy installation comprising a main body (1), characterised in that: Multiple connectors (2) are fixedly connected to the side of the main body (1). Each connector (2) has an insertion slot at its end and a protective component (3) is provided on each connector (2). Both ends of the bottom of the main body (1) are provided with a gate-shaped support frame (4). Both ends of the top of the two support frames (4) are provided with a first groove (6). Positioning rods (5) are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the main body (1). The four positioning rods (5) are respectively inserted into the first groove (6) at the top of the two support frames (4). A second groove (7) is provided at the center of both ends of the bottom of the main body (1). A fixing component is provided at the middle position of the two support frames (4) and inserted into the second groove (7).

2. The network switch of claim 1, wherein: The fixing assembly includes a fixing tube (9), two limiting balls (11) and a bolt (12). The inner wall of the second groove (7) is provided with semi-circular limiting grooves (8) on both sides. The fixing tube (9) is inserted through and inserted into the center of the support frame (4), and the top end of the fixing tube (9) is inserted into the second groove (7). The top of the fixing tube (9) is provided with openings (10) on both sides. The two limiting balls (11) are respectively movably arranged in the two openings (10). The bolt (12) is threaded into the bottom end of the fixing tube (9).

3. A network switch for easy installation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diameter of the openings at both ends of the port (10) is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball (11), and the wall thickness of the fixing tube (9) is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball (11).

4. A network switch for easy installation according to claim 3, characterized in that: When one side of the limiting ball (11) contacts the bolt (12) inside the fixing tube (9), the other side of the limiting ball (11) extends out of the opening (10) and engages in the limiting groove (8) in the second groove (7).

5. The network switch of claim 1, wherein: The protective assembly (3) includes two fixed rods (31), a cover (33), two connecting rods (34) and two springs (36). Each connector (2) has a slot (21) on both sides of its outer wall. The two fixed rods (31) are fixedly connected to the slots (21) on both sides of the connector (2). A collar (32) is movably sleeved on each of the two fixed rods (31). A fixing bolt (35) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of each of the two collars (32). The cover (33) is sleeved on the end of the connector (2). The two connecting rods (34) are fixedly connected to both ends of the cover (33). The ends of the two connecting rods (34) away from the cover (33) are rotatably connected to the fixing bolts (35) on the outer wall of the two collars (32). The two springs (36) are sleeved on the two fixed rods (31).

6. A network switch for easy installation according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the spring (36) is in its normal extension and retraction state, the collar (32) is located at the end of the fixing rod (31) near the main body (1), and the cover (33) is sleeved on the end of the connector (2).