Industrial Internet of Things communication gateway

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of communication gateways, and discloses an industrial internet of things communication gateway, which comprises an industrial internet of things communication gateway base, an industrial internet of things communication gateway shell and a communication gateway control module, the industrial Internet of Things communication gateway base and the industrial Internet of Things communication gateway shell are provided with dismounting and mounting protection mechanisms. The dismounting and mounting protection mechanism comprises a T-shaped block, a protection frame, a protection plate, a baffle, a reinforcing frame, a positioning frame, an abutting screw rod and an abutting disc. The T-shaped block is fixedly connected with the industrial Internet of Things communication gateway shell, the T-shaped block and the industrial Internet of Things communication gateway base are clamped, and the protection plate and the protection frame are clamped. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and effects: the gateway interface which is not used can be shielded and protected, dust, foreign matters and the like are effectively prevented from entering the interface, the whole body is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the later maintenance is relatively convenient.

Description

An industrial IoT communication gateway Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication gateway technology, and in particular to an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) communication gateway. Background Technology

[0002] As a key hub connecting industrial equipment and IoT systems, industrial IoT communication gateways are increasingly needed as industrial automation progresses, requiring more and more industrial devices to connect to networks for real-time data acquisition, transmission, and analysis. The development of communication technologies such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 4G / 5G provides stable and high-speed data transmission channels for industrial IoT communication gateways.

[0003] In existing industrial IoT communication gateways, some interfaces are usually left unused for future use. However, these unused interfaces are directly exposed, and as electronic products, gateways are prone to attracting dust through electrostatic discharge. This dust can easily clog the exposed interfaces, affecting subsequent use. In addition, existing industrial IoT communication gateways are generally assembled using multiple screws, which is not quick and convenient to assemble and disassemble, affecting the maintenance efficiency of the communication gateway. Therefore, it is necessary to design an industrial IoT communication gateway to solve the above problems.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) communication gateway to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) communication gateway, comprising:

[0007] An industrial IoT communication gateway base, on which an industrial IoT communication gateway housing is mounted, and both the industrial IoT communication gateway base and the industrial IoT communication gateway housing are provided with a disassembly and assembly protection mechanism.

[0008] The disassembly and assembly protection mechanism includes a T-block, a protective frame, a protective plate, a baffle, a reinforcing frame, a positioning frame, a clamping screw, and a clamping disc;

[0009] The T-shaped block is fixedly connected to the housing of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the T-shaped block is snapped into the base of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the protective plate is snapped into the protective frame, the top of the baffle is fixedly connected to the protective frame, the reinforcing frame is fixedly installed on the side of the housing of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the positioning frame is fixedly installed on the side of the base of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the baffle is snapped into the reinforcing frame and the positioning frame, the bottom of the clamping screw is fixedly connected to the clamping plate, and the clamping plate abuts against the protective frame.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the disassembly and assembly protection mechanism includes a limiting plate and a side plate. The limiting plate is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle, and the bottom of the limiting plate is in contact with the reinforcing frame. The side plate is fixedly installed on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway housing, and the tightening screw is threaded onto the side plate.

[0011] A further feature of this invention is that the industrial IoT communication gateway housing has multiple gateway interfaces on its side, and a protective plate covers the gateway interfaces.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to insert the gateway connector.

[0013] A further feature of this invention is that the side of the protective frame contacts the housing of the industrial IoT communication gateway.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that the protective frame has a placement hole on its side, and the protective plate is fitted into the placement hole.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, it is easy to insert the protective plate.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that a side hole is provided on the side wall of the placement hole.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to insert the gateway connector.

[0018] A further feature of this invention is that a T-shaped groove is provided on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway base, and the T-shaped block is engaged with the T-shaped groove.

[0019] A further feature of this invention is that the industrial IoT communication gateway housing has a heat dissipation vent, and a dustproof mesh is fixedly installed inside the heat dissipation vent.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model, through its designed disassembly and assembly protective mechanism, can shield and protect unused gateway interfaces, effectively preventing dust and foreign objects from entering the interface. This is because communication gateways, as electronic products, are prone to attracting dust due to static electricity. The protective plate cuts off the path for dust to enter the interface, preventing dust from clogging the interface and ensuring normal connection and communication functions during subsequent use. Moreover, the entire design is easy to disassemble and assemble, making later maintenance more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an industrial Internet of Things communication gateway proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an industrial Internet of Things communication gateway proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of part A in Figure 2.

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of part B in Figure 2.

[0027] In the diagram, 1. Industrial IoT communication gateway base; 2. Industrial IoT communication gateway housing; 3. T-block; 4. T-slot; 5. Protective frame; 6. Placement hole; 7. Side hole; 8. Gateway interface; 9. Protective plate; 10. Baffle; 11. Reinforcing frame; 12. Positioning frame; 13. Limiting plate; 14. Side plate; 15. Clamping screw; 16. Clamping disc. Detailed Implementation

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through the specific circumstances.

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, this utility model provides an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) communication gateway, comprising:

[0031] The industrial IoT communication gateway base 1 has an industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 mounted on it. The industrial IoT communication gateway base 1 and the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 are equipped with a disassembly and assembly protection mechanism. It should be noted that the gateway interface 8 that is not in use can be shielded and protected to prevent dust from entering. The overall disassembly and assembly is convenient and maintenance is relatively easy.

[0032] The disassembly and assembly protective mechanism includes a T-block 3, a protective frame 5, a protective plate 9, a baffle 10, a reinforcing frame 11, a positioning frame 12, a clamping screw 15, and a clamping plate 16;

[0033] T-block 3 is fixedly connected to the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2, T-block 3 is snapped into the industrial IoT communication gateway base 1, protective plate 9 is snapped into the protective frame 5, the top of baffle 10 is fixedly connected to the protective frame 5, reinforcing frame 11 is fixedly installed on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2, positioning frame 12 is fixedly installed on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway base 1, baffle 10 is snapped into the reinforcing frame 11 and positioning frame 12, the bottom of the clamping screw 15 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 16, and the clamping plate 16 abuts against the protective frame 5.

[0034] With the above structure, the T-shaped block 3 on the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 is inserted into the T-shaped groove 4 on the industrial IoT communication gateway base 1. Then, according to the number and position of the gateway interfaces 8 used, the protective plate 9 is inserted into the placement hole 6 corresponding to the unused gateway interfaces 8. Next, the protective frame 5 is brought into contact with the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 and the protective frame 5 is moved down so that the baffle 10 is inserted into the reinforcing frame 11 and the positioning frame 12. This can limit the position of the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2. Then, the clamping screw 15 is rotated so that the clamping plate 16 clamps and limits the protective frame 5. When maintenance is required later, it is convenient to quickly remove and perform maintenance. It is also convenient to add or remove gateway connectors later.

[0035] Specifically, the disassembly and assembly protection mechanism also includes a limiting plate 13 and a side plate 14. The limiting plate 13 is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle 10, and the bottom of the limiting plate 13 is in contact with the reinforcing frame 11. The side plate 14 is fixedly installed on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2, and the tightening screw 15 is threaded onto the side plate 14.

[0036] Through the above structure, the limiting plate 13 can limit the position of the baffle 10.

[0037] Specifically, the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 has multiple gateway interfaces 8 on its side, a protective plate 9 covers the gateway interfaces 8, the protective frame 5 is in contact with the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2, the protective frame 5 has placement holes 6 on its side, the protective plate 9 is snapped into the placement holes 6, and the side wall of the placement holes 6 has side holes 7, which are convenient for shielding and protecting unused gateway interfaces 8.

[0038] Specifically, the industrial IoT communication gateway base 1 has a T-slot 4 on its side, and the T-block 3 is engaged with the T-slot 4. It should be noted that this facilitates the docking of the industrial IoT communication gateway base 1 and the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2.

[0039] Specifically, the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 has a heat dissipation vent, and a dustproof mesh is fixedly installed inside the heat dissipation vent. It should be noted that this facilitates heat dissipation inside the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] S1: During installation, align the T-block 3 fixedly connected to the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 2 with the T-slot 4 opened on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway base 1, and then insert the T-block 3 into it along the guide direction of the T-slot 4. The T-shaped structure design provides good positioning and connection stability, allowing the communication gateway housing 2 to be firmly installed on the base 1. According to actual usage requirements, determine which gateway interfaces 8 are temporarily unused, and insert the protective plate 9 corresponding to the unused interface position into the placement hole 6 opened on the side of the protective frame 5 to provide initial protection for the idle interfaces. Then, fit the protective frame 5 into the industrial IoT communication gateway housing 1. On the side of the communication gateway housing 2, the baffle 10 on the protective frame 5 is moved downward and inserted between the reinforcing frame 11 and the positioning frame 12. At this time, the limiting plate 13 fixedly installed on the side of the baffle 10 contacts the top of the reinforcing frame 11, which plays a limiting role and ensures that the protective frame 5 is installed in an accurate position. Then, by rotating the tightening screw 15 threaded on the side plate 14, the bottom fixedly connected clamping plate 16 is driven to move downward. As the clamping screw 15 rotates, the clamping plate 16 gradually abuts against the top of the protective frame 5 and applies pressure to firmly fix the protective frame 5 on the communication gateway housing 2, thereby completing the entire installation process.

[0042] S2: During use, for the gateway interface 8 that needs to be connected to the device, since the side wall of the placement hole 6 has a side hole 7, the operator can directly insert the corresponding gateway connector into the gateway interface 8 through the side hole 7 without disassembling the protective frame 5. The operation is very convenient. The unused interface is tightly covered by the protective plate 9, which effectively prevents dust, foreign objects and other objects from entering the interface. This is because as an electronic product, the communication gateway is prone to dust attraction due to static electricity. The setting of the protective plate 9 cuts off the way for dust to enter the interface, avoids dust clogging the interface, and ensures the normal connection and communication function of the interface in subsequent use.

[0043] S3: When maintenance of the communication gateway is required, simply rotate the clamping screw 15 in the reverse direction to disengage the clamping plate 16 from the protective frame 5, thus releasing the fixation of the protective frame 5. Then, lift the protective frame 5 upwards and remove the baffle 10 from the reinforcing frame 11 and positioning frame 12 to completely disassemble the protective frame 5. At this point, the communication gateway housing 2 is fully exposed, facilitating technicians to inspect, repair, or replace the internal components. If it is necessary to add or remove gateway connectors, similarly, first disassemble the protective frame 5, add or remove the protective plate 9 according to the new usage requirements, adjust the protection status of unused interfaces, and then reinstall the protective frame 5 to complete the maintenance and adjustment work. The entire maintenance process requires no additional tools, is simple and quick to operate, greatly improves the maintenance efficiency of the communication gateway, reduces equipment downtime, and lowers maintenance costs.

[0044] The above provides a detailed description of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) communication gateway provided by this utility model. Specific embodiments have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An industrial Internet of Things (IoT) communication gateway, characterized in that, include: An industrial IoT communication gateway base (1) is provided, on which an industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2) is mounted. The industrial IoT communication gateway base (1) and the industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2) are equipped with a disassembly and assembly protection mechanism. The disassembly and assembly protection mechanism includes a T-block (3), a protective frame (5), a protective plate (9), a baffle (10), a reinforcing frame (11), a positioning frame (12), a clamping screw (15), and a clamping disc (16). The T-block (3) is fixedly connected to the industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2). The protective plate (9) is engaged with the base (1) of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the protective plate (9) is engaged with the protective frame (5), the top of the baffle (10) is fixedly connected to the protective frame (5), the reinforcing frame (11) is fixedly installed on the side of the housing (2) of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the positioning frame (12) is fixedly installed on the side of the base (1) of the industrial IoT communication gateway, the baffle (10) is engaged with the reinforcing frame (11) and the positioning frame (12), the bottom of the clamping screw (15) is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (16), and the clamping plate (16) abuts against the protective frame (5).

2. The industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disassembly and assembly protection mechanism also includes a limiting plate (13) and a side plate (14). The limiting plate (13) is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle (10). The bottom of the limiting plate (13) is in contact with the reinforcing frame (11). The side plate (14) is fixedly installed on the side of the industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2). The tightening screw (15) is threaded onto the side plate (14).

3. An industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that, The industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2) has multiple gateway interfaces (8) on its side, and a protective plate (9) covers the gateway interfaces (8).

4. An industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective frame (5) is in contact with the industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2) on its side.

5. An industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective frame (5) has a placement hole (6) on its side, and the protective plate (9) is fitted into the placement hole (6).

6. An industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that, The placement hole (6) has a side hole (7) on its side wall.

7. An industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that, The industrial IoT communication gateway base (1) has a T-shaped groove (4) on its side, and the T-shaped block (3) is engaged with the T-shaped groove (4).

8. An industrial IoT communication gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that, The industrial IoT communication gateway housing (2) has a heat dissipation vent, and a dustproof net is fixedly installed inside the heat dissipation vent.

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