Network tester

By introducing a protective mechanism into the network tester, using a servo motor and bevel gear to control the opening and closing of the protective cover, the problem of easy damage to the RJ45 interface is solved, the interface is protected, and the reliability and durability of the network tester are improved.

CN224218408UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SICHUAN CHAOTENGDA IOT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN CHAOTENGDA IOT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing network testers lack protection for RJ45 interfaces, which can lead to damage if foreign objects enter the interface, affecting the stability and reliability of network testing.

Method used

A network tester was designed, comprising a housing, a circuit board, an RJ45 interface, and a protective mechanism. The opening and closing of the protective cover is controlled by a servo motor and bevel gears to prevent dust and debris from entering the interface. The protective cover is connected to the rotating shaft via an L-shaped connecting plate, and the side plate provides support to ensure the interface is protected when not in use.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the RJ45 interface, avoids interface damage, reduces signal interference and short circuit risk, extends interface life, and improves the stability and reliability of network communication.

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Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of network testers, and provides a network tester, comprising a housing; the circuit board is arranged on the inner wall of the shell; the RJ45 interface is arranged on the circuit board, extends to the outside of the shell and is used for connecting a network cable; the side plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the shell; and the protection mechanism is arranged on the side plate and is used for protecting the RJ45 interface. The network tester provided by the scheme not only can be used for network testing, but also has a protection function for the RJ45 interface, is relatively high in holding stability, is not easy to fall off, and has an auxiliary lighting function.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of network testers, and in particular relates to a network tester. Background Technology

[0002] A network tester, also known as a professional network tester or network detector, is a portable, visual, and intelligent testing device that can detect the operational status of the physical layer, data link layer, and network layer as defined by the OSI model. It is mainly used for local area network fault detection, maintenance, and structured cabling construction. The functions of a network tester cover the physical layer, data link layer, and network layer.

[0003] Existing network testers often lack protection for RJ45 interfaces. Therefore, if foreign objects enter the RJ45 interface during transport, it may damage the interface and affect subsequent network testing. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a network tester, which aims to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing network testers often lack protection functions for RJ45 interfaces.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented as follows: a network tester includes: a housing; a circuit board mounted on the inner wall of the housing; an RJ45 interface mounted on the circuit board and extending to the outside of the housing for connecting a network cable; a side plate fixedly mounted on one side of the housing; and a protective mechanism mounted on the side plate for protecting the RJ45 interface.

[0006] Preferably, the protective mechanism includes: a rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the side plate; an L-shaped connecting plate fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft; a protective cover fixedly mounted on the L-shaped connecting plate; and an opening and closing control mechanism mounted on the inner wall of the outer shell for controlling the opening and closing of the protective cover.

[0007] Preferably, the opening and closing control mechanism includes: a servo motor fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing, the output shaft of the servo motor being rotatably connected to the housing; and two bevel gears fixedly installed on the output shaft of the servo motor and the rotating shaft respectively and meshing with each other.

[0008] Preferably, a lithium battery is disposed on the inner wall of the housing, a charging interface is disposed on one side of the housing, and a light is disposed on the housing.

[0009] Preferably, a rectangular socket and a sliding groove are provided on one side of the outer casing, and a horizontal plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the outer casing.

[0010] Preferably, a gripping and restraining mechanism is provided on one side of the outer casing. The gripping and restraining mechanism includes: an insert plate disposed on the rectangular socket; a pin hole formed on the insert plate; a rectangular plate fixedly mounted on the insert plate; and a side hand strap fixedly mounted on the rectangular plate.

[0011] Preferably, a locking mechanism is installed on the horizontal plate. The locking mechanism is used to install and fix the gripping restraint mechanism. The locking mechanism includes: a pin that is slidably installed on the horizontal plate and adapted to the pin hole; a push plate that is fixedly sleeved on the pin and slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the slide groove; a spring that is slidably sleeved on the pin; and a limiting block that is fixedly installed at one end of the pin.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the network tester provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the network tester provided in this solution uses the outer casing as the overall structural foundation, providing a stable installation environment and external protection for internal components. This effectively resists adverse factors such as external physical impacts, dust, and moisture, ensuring the normal operation of the internal circuit boards and related interfaces. The circuit board, mounted on the inner wall of the casing, is the core component for the entire device to achieve network communication functions, undertaking critical tasks such as data processing and signal transmission. Its reasonable layout and stable installation ensure the stability and reliability of network communication. The RJ45 interface, mounted on the circuit board and extending to the outside of the casing, serves as a bridge connecting the device to the external network, facilitating user access to the network via network cable. The side plate, fixedly mounted on one side of the casing, provides reliable support for the installation of the protective mechanism. This protective mechanism, mounted on the side plate, protects the RJ45 interface. When the device is not in use or during transportation and storage, the protective mechanism effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the RJ45 interface, avoiding damage due to contamination or impact. It also reduces the risk of signal interference or short circuits caused by accidental contact with the interface, extending the service life of the RJ45 interface, ensuring continuous and stable network communication, and improving the reliability and durability of the entire device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a network tester provided by this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main appearance structure;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of part A shown in the figure;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 1The diagram shows an enlarged view of part B.

[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Outer shell; 2. Circuit board; 3. RJ45 interface; 4. Side plate; 5. Shaft; 6. L-shaped connecting plate; 7. Protective cover; 8. Servo motor; 9. Bevel gear; 10. Lithium battery; 11. Charging interface; 12. Lighting lamp; 13. Rectangular socket; 14. Slide groove; 15. Horizontal plate; 16. Insert plate; 17. Pin hole; 18. Rectangular plate; 19. Side handle; 20. Pin rod; 21. Push plate; 22. Spring; 23. Limit block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the terms "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] This utility model embodiment provides a network tester, such as... Figure 1-4 As shown, the network tester includes: a housing 1; a circuit board 2 mounted on the inner wall of the housing 1; an RJ45 interface 3 mounted on the circuit board 2 and extending to the outside of the housing 1 for connecting a network cable; a side plate 4 fixedly mounted on one side of the housing 1; and a protective mechanism mounted on the side plate 4 for protecting the RJ45 interface 3.

[0022] In this embodiment, the outer casing 1 serves as the overall structural foundation, providing a stable installation environment and external protection for the internal components. It effectively resists adverse factors such as external physical impacts, dust, and moisture, ensuring the normal operation of the internal circuit boards and related interfaces. The circuit board 2, installed on the inner wall of the outer casing 1, is the core component for the entire device to realize network communication functions, bearing key tasks such as data processing and signal transmission. Its reasonable layout and stable installation ensure the stability and reliability of network communication. The RJ45 interface 3 is installed on the circuit board 2 and extends to the outside of the outer casing 1, serving as a bridge for the device to connect to the external network, facilitating users to connect the device to the network via a network cable. The side plate 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer casing 1, providing reliable support for the installation of the protective mechanism. The protective mechanism is installed on the side plate 4 and protects the RJ45 interface 3. When the device is not in use or during transportation and storage, the protective mechanism can effectively prevent dust, debris, etc., from entering the interior of the RJ45 interface 3, avoiding damage to the interface due to contamination or collision. It can also reduce the risk of signal interference or short circuit caused by accidental contact with the interface, extend the service life of the RJ45 interface 3, ensure the continuous stability of network communication, and improve the reliability and durability of the entire device.

[0023] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the protective mechanism includes: a rotating shaft 5 rotatably mounted on the side plate 4; an L-shaped connecting plate 6 fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 5; a protective cover 7 fixedly mounted on the L-shaped connecting plate 6; and an opening and closing control mechanism mounted on the inner wall of the outer shell 1 for controlling the opening and closing of the protective cover 7.

[0024] In this embodiment, the protective cover 7 can protect the RJ45 interface 3. When the device is not in use or during transportation or storage, the protective mechanism can effectively prevent dust, debris and other objects from entering the RJ45 interface 3, avoid damage to the interface due to contamination or collision, and reduce the risk of signal interference or short circuit caused by accidental contact with the interface, thus extending the service life of the RJ45 interface 3.

[0025] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the opening and closing control mechanism includes: a servo motor 8 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer casing 1, the output shaft of the servo motor 8 being rotatably connected to the outer casing 1; and two bevel gears 9 respectively fixedly installed on the output shaft of the servo motor 8 and on the rotating shaft 5 and meshing with each other.

[0026] In this embodiment, the servo motor 8 and two bevel gears 9 can drive the rotating shaft 5 and the L-shaped connecting plate 6 to rotate, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the protective cover 7.

[0027] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a lithium battery 10 is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell 1, a charging interface 11 is provided on one side of the outer shell 1, and a lighting lamp 12 is provided on the outer shell 1.

[0028] In this embodiment, the device can be powered by a lithium battery 10, and an external charging cable can be connected to the charging interface 11 to charge the lithium battery 11. The lighting lamp 12 can provide auxiliary lighting.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rectangular inlet 13 and a sliding groove 14 are provided on one side of the outer shell 1, and a horizontal plate 15 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the outer shell 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the rectangular socket 13 facilitates the installation of the gripping restraint mechanism.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a gripping and restraining mechanism is provided on one side of the outer shell 1. The gripping and restraining mechanism includes: an insert plate 16 disposed on the rectangular socket 13; a pin hole 17 formed on the insert plate 16; a rectangular plate 18 fixedly installed on the insert plate 16; and a side hand strap 19 fixedly installed on the rectangular plate 18.

[0032] In this embodiment, the grip restraint mechanism can be installed and locked by the insert plate 16 with pin hole 17 and in conjunction with the locking mechanism. The side hand strap 19 can restrain the user's palm, thereby preventing the tester from slipping out of the hand and falling when the staff holds it.

[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a locking mechanism is installed on the horizontal plate 15. The locking mechanism is used to install and fix the gripping restraint mechanism. The locking mechanism includes: a pin 20 slidably installed on the horizontal plate 15 and adapted to the pin hole 17; a push plate 21 fixedly sleeved on the pin 20 and slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the slide groove 14; a spring 22 slidably sleeved on the pin 20; and a limiting block 23 fixedly installed at one end of the pin 20.

[0034] In this embodiment, the spring 22 rebounds the push plate 21, which can cause the pin 17 to be inserted into the pin hole 17, thereby locking the insert plate 16 onto the rectangular socket 13. The push plate 21 can push the pin 17 up and down, thereby separating the pin 20 from the pin hole 17, making it easier to disassemble the insert plate 16 and facilitate the disassembly of the gripping restraint mechanism.

[0035] In summary, compared with related technologies, this network tester not only performs network testing, but also has protection for the RJ45 interface, strong grip stability, is not easy to drop, and has auxiliary lighting function.

[0036] It should be understood, in the several embodiments provided in this application, that the disclosed apparatus may be implemented in other ways.

[0037] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A network tester, characterized in that, include: Outer shell (1); Circuit board (2) mounted on the inner wall of the outer casing (1); An interface (3) for connecting a network cable is mounted on the circuit board (2) and extends to the outside of the housing (1); A side plate (4) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer casing (1); A protective mechanism installed on the side plate (4) to protect the RJ45 interface (3).

2. The network tester as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The protective mechanism includes: Rotate the shaft (5) mounted on the side plate (4); An L-shaped connecting plate (6) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (5); A protective cover (7) is fixedly installed on the L-shaped connecting plate (6); An opening and closing control mechanism is installed on the inner wall of the outer casing (1) to control the opening and closing of the protective cover (7).

3. The network tester as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The opening and closing control mechanism includes: A servo motor (8) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing (1), and the output shaft of the servo motor (8) is rotatably connected to the housing (1); Two bevel gears (9) are fixedly installed on the output shaft of the servo motor (8) and the rotating shaft (5) respectively and mesh with each other.

4. The network tester as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A lithium battery (10) is provided on the inner wall of the outer casing (1), a charging interface (11) is provided on one side of the outer casing (1), and a lighting lamp (12) is provided on the outer casing (1).

5. The network tester as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A rectangular slot (13) and a sliding groove (14) are provided on one side of the outer shell (1), and a horizontal plate (15) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of one side of the outer shell (1).

6. The network tester as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A gripping and restraining mechanism is provided on one side of the outer shell (1), the gripping and restraining mechanism comprising: Insert plate (16) is provided on the rectangular socket (13); A pin hole (17) is formed on the insert plate (16); A rectangular plate (18) is fixedly installed on the insert plate (16); Side hand strap (19) fixedly installed on the rectangular plate (18).

7. The network tester as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A locking mechanism is installed on the horizontal plate (15). The locking mechanism is used to install and fix the gripping restraint mechanism. The locking mechanism includes: A pin (20) is slidably mounted on the horizontal plate (15) and adapted to the pin hole (17); A push plate (21) is fixedly sleeved on the pin (20) and slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the slide groove (14); A spring (22) that is slidably sleeved on the pin (20); A limiting block (23) is fixedly installed at one end of the pin (20).