Industrial personal computer

By installing a drying box and desiccant on the front of the industrial computer host, the problem of moisture entering the host in humid environments is solved, enabling stable operation in humid environments and improving the adaptability of the industrial computer.

CN224176939UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28SHANGHAI TUHAN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI TUHAN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-04-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When traditional industrial PCs dissipate heat in humid environments, moisture in the air can easily enter the host, affecting long-term stable operation.

Method used

A drying box is installed on the front of the main unit. The drying box contains a mesh box and desiccant. When air is drawn in by the cooling fan, the airflow first passes through the desiccant in the drying box to absorb moisture before entering the main unit, thus preventing moisture from entering.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents moisture from entering the host computer in humid environments, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the industrial computer in humid environments and improving its adaptability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an industrial personal computer, which relates to the technical field of computers and comprises a host, a front cover detachably covers the front side of the host, a plurality of fan ports are arranged on the front side of the host, cooling fans are mounted on the inner sides of the fan ports, and the front cover covers the fan ports. Side through openings used for air inlet are symmetrically formed in the two sides of the front cover, a mounting groove with an opening in the top is formed in the middle of the front cover, a drying box is vertically inserted into the mounting groove, air inlets used for being in butt joint with the side through openings are formed in the two sides of the drying box, and a plurality of net boxes are fixed in the drying box; and a drying agent is placed in the net box. A plurality of fixing holes are formed in the edge of the front side of the main machine, positioning piles are fixed to the edge of the inner side of the front cover, and the positioning piles and the fixing holes are fixed in an inserted mode. The industrial personal computer can be used in a humid environment, and moisture in the air is prevented from influencing long-time stable operation of the industrial personal computer.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer technology, specifically to an industrial control computer. Background Technology

[0002] An industrial control computer (ICC) is a ruggedized, enhanced personal computer. It is a general term for a tool that uses a bus architecture to detect and control production processes, electromechanical equipment, and process equipment.

[0003] However, when traditional computer mainframes are used in harsh industrial environments, especially humid environments, moisture from the air can easily enter the mainframe during the heat dissipation process, which can affect the long-term stable operation of the mainframe and is not conducive to the normal use of industrial control computers.

[0004] Therefore, this application proposes a computer industrial control computer to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a computer industrial control computer to solve the technical problem that existing host computers cannot be dried, which causes moisture in the air to easily enter the host computer during the heat dissipation process, affecting the long-term stable operation of the host computer.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a computer industrial control computer, including a host, a front cover detachably provided on the front side of the host, a plurality of fan vents provided on the front side of the host, a cooling fan installed inside the fan vents, and the front cover covering the plurality of fan vents;

[0007] The front cover has symmetrical side openings for air intake on both sides. The front cover has a top-opening mounting groove in the middle. A drying box is vertically inserted into the mounting groove. The drying box has air inlets on both sides for connecting with the side openings. Several mesh boxes are fixed inside the drying box, and desiccant is placed in each mesh box.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a plurality of fixing holes are provided on the front edge of the main unit, and a positioning post is fixed on the inner edge of the front cover, and the positioning post is inserted and fixed to the fixing holes.

[0009] The present invention is further provided with a fixing bracket for fixing the cooling fan on the edge of the fan port.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a dust filter is laid on the outer port of the front cover.

[0011] The present invention is further provided that the top outer edge surface of the drying box is provided with friction texture.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a plurality of the mesh boxes are horizontally fixed to the inner side of the drying box and are distributed at equal intervals.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the desiccant in the mesh box includes activated carbon packets, silica gel desiccant, and calcium chloride desiccant.

[0014] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: By setting a front cover and a drying box, and placing a desiccant in a mesh box inside the drying box, the airflow in the environment enters the drying box through the side opening during the cooling process of the main unit through the cooling fan. The desiccant in the mesh box absorbs the moisture in the airflow before it enters the main unit, thus making the device suitable for use in a certain degree of humid environment and improving the adaptability of the device in different industrial sites.

[0015] Meanwhile, thanks to the vertical insertion and installation of the drying box on the front cover, the desiccant inside the box can be easily replaced regularly, which helps to ensure the drying effect during heat dissipation.

[0016] In summary, this device can be used in humid environments, preventing moisture in the air from affecting the long-term stable operation of the industrial control computer. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main unit and the front cover of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the front cover and the drying box of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the front cover of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main unit; 101. Mounting hole; 2. Fan vent; 201. Mounting bracket; 3. Cooling fan; 4. Front cover; 401. Side vent; 402. Mounting slot; 403. Positioning post; 5. Drying box; 501. Friction texture; 6. Air inlet; 7. Filter box. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] A type of industrial control computer, such as Figure 1-4As shown, the device includes a main unit 1. A front cover 4 is detachably mounted on the front side of the main unit 1. Multiple fan vents 2 are provided on the front side of the main unit 1, and cooling fans 3 are installed inside the fan vents 2. The front cover 4 covers the multiple fan vents 2. Specifically, several fixing holes 101 are provided on the front edge of the main unit 1. Positioning posts 403 are fixed to the inner edge of the front cover 4, and the positioning posts 403 are inserted into the fixing holes 101 for fixation. A mounting bracket 201 for fixing the cooling fans 3 is provided along the edge of each fan vent 2.

[0024] The front cover 4 has symmetrical side openings 401 for air intake on both sides. The front cover 4 has a top-opening mounting groove 402 in the middle. A drying box 5 is vertically inserted into the mounting groove 402. The drying box 5 has air inlets 6 on both sides for connecting with the side openings 401. Several mesh boxes 7 are fixed inside the drying box 5. Desiccant is placed in the mesh boxes 7. In this embodiment, the multiple mesh boxes 7 are horizontally fixed inside the drying box 5 and are equidistantly distributed. The desiccant in the mesh boxes 7 includes one or more of activated carbon packets, silica gel desiccant, and calcium chloride desiccant.

[0025] Meanwhile, the outer port of the front cover 4 is covered with a dust filter, which can be used to filter dust and other debris in the incoming airflow.

[0026] In addition, the top outer edge of the drying box 5 is provided with friction texture 501, which allows the operator to slide the drying box 5 up through the friction texture 501 to slide the drying box 5 out from the top of the mounting groove 402 and to replace the desiccant in the mesh box 7 regularly.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the industrial computer, through the cooperation of the front cover 4 and the drying box 5, allows the intake airflow for heat dissipation to enter the drying box 5 after being filtered through the filter screen inside the side vent 401. The desiccant placed in the mesh box 7 inside the drying box 5 dries the airflow, preventing ambient moisture from directly entering the main unit 1 and affecting its long-term stable operation. This makes the device suitable for use in environments with a certain degree of humidity, improving its adaptability to different industrial sites.

[0028] Meanwhile, the vertical insertion and installation of the drying box 5 on the front cover 4 makes it easy to slide the drying box 5 up and down, so as to regularly replace the desiccant in the mesh box 7 and ensure the drying effect during heat dissipation.

[0029] In summary, this device can be used in humid environments, preventing moisture in the air from affecting the long-term stable operation of the industrial control computer.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A computer industrial control computer, comprising a host (1), wherein the front side of the host (1) is detachably covered with a front cover (4), characterized in that: The front side of the host (1) is provided with multiple fan vents (2), and a cooling fan (3) is installed inside the fan vents (2), and the front cover (4) covers the multiple fan vents (2); The front cover (4) has symmetrical side openings (401) for air intake on both sides. The front cover (4) has a top-opening mounting groove (402) in the middle. A drying box (5) is vertically inserted into the mounting groove (402). The drying box (5) has air inlets (6) on both sides for connecting with the side openings (401). Several mesh boxes (7) are fixed inside the drying box (5). Desiccant is placed in the mesh boxes (7).

2. The industrial computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front edge of the host (1) is provided with several fixing holes (101), and the inner edge of the front cover (4) is fixed with a positioning post (403), which is inserted and fixed to the fixing hole (101).

3. The industrial computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the fan opening (2) is provided with a mounting bracket (201) for fixing the cooling fan (3).

4. The industrial computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer port of the front cover (4) is covered with a dust filter.

5. The industrial computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top outer edge of the drying box (5) is provided with friction texture (501).

6. The industrial control computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple mesh boxes (7) are horizontally fixed inside the drying box (5) and are distributed at equal intervals.

7. A computer industrial control computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The desiccant in the mesh box (7) includes activated carbon packs, silica gel desiccant, and calcium chloride desiccant.