Adjustable support for network switch

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fixing supports, and discloses an adjustable support for a network switch, which comprises a long supporting frame and four groups of sliding columns, the sliding columns are uniformly arranged outside the long supporting frame in a sliding manner, and clamping grooves are uniformly formed outside the long supporting frame. The ends, away from the long supporting frame, of the sliding columns are connected with buckles through hinges, sliding sleeves are evenly arranged outside the sliding columns in a sliding mode, the outer portions of the sliding sleeves are connected with return springs, the other ends of the return springs are connected with return plates, the return plates are connected with the sliding columns, and the other ends of the pull ropes are connected with the buckles. Limiting balls are embedded in the upper end and the lower end outside the sliding column. According to the adjustable support for the network switch, the daily structural stability of the support is maintained, the risk of accidental loosening is reduced, the overall structure achieves function integration through mechanical linkage, the supporting strength is guaranteed while the operation steps are simplified, and the work efficiency of network equipment installation and maintenance is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fixed bracket technology, specifically an adjustable bracket for network switches. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of network equipment installation, brackets, as key components supporting network switches, directly affect the installation efficiency and operational stability of the equipment. Traditional brackets generally suffer from technical bottlenecks such as a single adjustment mechanism and cumbersome operation procedures when adapting to equipment of different specifications. This results in on-site installers having to spend a lot of time on size matching or structural reinforcement, especially in high-frequency equipment maintenance scenarios, where the operational redundancy of traditional designs is even more prominent.

[0003] In existing technologies, conventional supports mostly adopt fixed support structures or split adjustment components. When the size of the equipment changes, the support range needs to be adjusted by removing bolts, adding or removing shims, or replacing parts. This not only involves complicated operation procedures but also makes it easy for parts to be lost, affecting use. Furthermore, the locking mechanism and fixing device are often designed independently, requiring the equipment to be fixed first and then the support to be locked, or vice versa, leading to the risk of repeated calibration in the work process. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an adjustable bracket for network switches, which solves the technical problem that the fixing mechanism and fixing device are often designed independently, requiring the equipment to be fixed first and then the bracket to be locked, or vice versa, leading to the risk of repeated calibration in the work process.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable bracket for a network switch, comprising: a support frame and sliding columns, wherein there are four sets of sliding columns, which are evenly slidably disposed on the outside of the support frame, and slots are evenly provided on the outside of the support frame, wherein a buckle is connected to the end of the sliding column away from the support frame via a hinge, a sliding sleeve is evenly slidably disposed on the outside of the sliding column, a return spring is connected to the outside of the sliding sleeve, a return plate is connected to the other end of the return spring, the return plate is connected to the sliding column, a pull rope is connected to the outside of the sliding sleeve, the other end of the pull rope is connected to the buckle, and limit balls are embedded at both the upper and lower ends of the outside of the sliding column.

[0008] Preferably, the inner cavity of the sliding column is provided with a sliding groove, which is slidably connected to the support frame. The two side walls of the sliding groove are provided with elastic balls to improve the smoothness of the sliding column's movement.

[0009] Preferably, the buckle is fitted with a pressure plate on its outside, and the pressure plate is fitted with anti-slip texture on its outside. The anti-slip texture is a diamond-shaped raised array structure, formed by laser engraving process, and the raised height is 0.5mm to take into account both anti-slip performance and operation comfort.

[0010] Preferably, the buckle has a pin at its bottom and the sliding post has a locking hole on its outside that matches the pin. The pin has a stepped shaft structure, with its large diameter section forming an interference fit with the locking hole and its small diameter section fitted with a copper bushing to reduce rotational friction. The buckle can be fixed by the pin.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the sliding column is fitted with a base, and the base has a fixing hole on its outside. The fixing hole is a countersunk hole with a diameter of 6mm, which is suitable for M5 standard bolts. The base is provided with a rubber shock-absorbing pad.

[0012] Preferably, the inner cavity of the slot is slidably connected to the outer side of the limiting ball, and the outer side of the limiting ball is polished. The outer side of the pull rope is fitted with a guide sleeve, which is connected to the sliding column. The polishing process is carried out with 600-grit sandpaper to make the surface roughness of the limiting ball reach Ra0.4. The guide sleeve is made of polyoxymethylene resin and is fixed to the surface of the sliding column by a threaded connector.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an adjustable bracket for network switches, which has the following advantages:

[0015] This network switch uses an adjustable bracket. Through a sliding engagement design between the adjustable bracket and the supporting frame, it adapts to support network switches of different sizes. Operators can quickly adjust the support range simply by pulling the sliding column, matching equipment specifications without complex disassembly and assembly. This significantly improves the flexibility and efficiency of equipment installation. The linkage structure between the buckle and the sliding column allows the fixing and locking processes to be completed simultaneously. Rotating the buckle pulls the sliding sleeve, which in turn drives the embedded component to engage with the slot. This automatically positions the entire bracket while fixing the switch, avoiding the cumbersome step-by-step operation required by traditional brackets. The design of the return spring and return plate ensures the automatic reset function of the sliding sleeve when not in use, maintaining the daily structural stability of the bracket and reducing the risk of accidental loosening. The overall structure achieves functional integration through mechanical linkage, simplifying operation steps while ensuring support strength, effectively improving the efficiency of network equipment installation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the sliding column of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 11. Slot; 2. Sliding column; 21. Base; 3. Buckle; 31. Pressure plate; 4. Sliding sleeve; 41. Return spring; 42. Return plate; 43. Pull rope; 44. Guide sleeve; 45. Limit ball. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] This utility model provides a technical solution, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 3 An adjustable bracket for a network switch includes: a support frame 1 and sliding posts 2. There are four sets of sliding posts 2, evenly slidably disposed on the outside of the support frame 1. The sliding posts 2 are slidably connected to a slide rail via embedded sliders. The inner wall of the sliding posts 2 is coated with a lubricating coating to reduce frictional resistance.

[0022] The outer side of the support frame 1 is evenly provided with slots 11. The slots 11 are rectangular grooves and are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the support frame 1. The end of the sliding column 2 away from the support frame 1 is connected to a buckle 3 by a hinge. The hinge is a damping hinge structure, which allows the buckle 3 to rotate around the hinge axis in the range of 0°-90°.

[0023] A sliding sleeve 4 is uniformly slidably disposed on the outside of the sliding column 2. The sliding sleeve 4 is an annular metal sleeve, and its inner diameter forms a clearance fit with the outer diameter of the sliding column 2. A return spring 41 is connected to the outside of the sliding sleeve 4. The other end of the return spring 41 is connected to a return plate 42, and the return plate 42 is connected to the sliding column 2.

[0024] The return plate 42 is fixed to the surface of the sliding column 2 by welding. A spring mounting hole is provided on its surface, and the end of the return spring 41 is fixed in the hole by snap-fit.

[0025] The external connection of the sliding sleeve 4 is a pull rope 43, and the other end of the pull rope 43 is connected to the buckle 3.

[0026] The pull rope 43 is a flexible nylon rope. After passing through the pre-set groove inside the sliding column 2, it is connected to the drive end of the buckle 3. A ceramic guide ring is embedded at the entrance of the groove to reduce wear. Limiting balls 45 are embedded at both the upper and lower ends of the sliding column 2.

[0027] The limiting ball 45 is a cylindrical limiting pin, whose outer diameter forms a transition fit with the width of the slot 11, and the end of the limiting ball 45 is provided with a chamfer structure to facilitate its insertion into the slot 11.

[0028] The inner cavity of the sliding column 2 is provided with a sliding groove, which is slidably connected to the support frame 1. Elastic balls are provided on both sides of the sliding groove to improve the smoothness of the movement of the sliding column 2.

[0029] The buckle 3 is externally fitted with a pressure plate 31, and the pressure plate 31 is externally fitted with anti-slip texture. The anti-slip texture is a diamond-shaped raised array structure, which is formed by laser engraving process. The raised height is 0.5mm to take into account both anti-slip performance and operation comfort.

[0030] Preferably, the bottom of the buckle 3 is provided with a pin, and the outside of the sliding column 2 is provided with a locking hole that matches the pin. The pin is a stepped shaft structure, with its large diameter section forming an interference fit with the locking hole, and its small diameter section being fitted with a copper bushing to reduce rotational friction. The buckle 3 can be fixed by the pin.

[0031] The top of the sliding column 2 is equipped with a base 21. The base 21 has a fixing hole on its outside. The fixing hole is a countersunk hole with a diameter of 6mm, which is suitable for M5 standard bolts. The base 21 is equipped with a rubber shock-absorbing pad.

[0032] The inner cavity of the slot 11 is slidably connected to the outer side of the limiting ball 45, and the outer side of the limiting ball 45 is polished. The outer side of the pull rope 43 is fitted with a guide sleeve 44, which is connected to the sliding column 2. The polishing process is carried out with 600-grit sandpaper to make the surface roughness of the limiting ball 45 reach Ra0.4. The guide sleeve 44 is made of polyoxymethylene resin and is fixed to the surface of the sliding column 2 by a threaded connector.

[0033] This solution first pulls the sliding column 2 outside the support frame 1, then adjusts the position of the sliding column 2 to adjust the size of the device to accommodate network switches of different sizes. The network switch is placed on top of the base 21, and the buckle 3 is rotated to restrict the external movement of the network switch and fix it in place. At the same time, when the buckle 3 rotates, the pull rope 43 pulls the sliding sleeve 4 to slide outside the sliding column 2, thereby driving the limiting ball 45 into the inner cavity of the slot 11 to fix the position of the sliding column 2 and the support frame 1, thus reducing the installation steps of the device.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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. An adjustable bracket for a network switch, comprising: The support frame (1) and sliding column (2) are provided. There are four sets of sliding columns (2) and they are evenly slidably arranged on the outside of the support frame (1). The support frame (1) is evenly provided with slots (11). The end of the sliding column (2) away from the support frame (1) is connected to a buckle (3) by a hinge. The sliding column (2) is evenly slidably provided with a sliding sleeve (4). The sliding sleeve (4) is connected to a return spring (41). The other end of the return spring (41) is connected to a return plate (42). The return plate (42) is connected to the sliding column (2). The sliding sleeve (4) is connected to a pull rope (43). The other end of the pull rope (43) is connected to the buckle (3). The upper and lower ends of the sliding column (2) are both embedded with limit balls (45).

2. The adjustable bracket for a network switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the sliding column (2) is provided with a sliding groove, which is slidably connected to the support frame (1).

3. The adjustable bracket for a network switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (3) is fitted with a pressure plate (31) on its outside, and the pressure plate (31) is fitted with anti-slip texture on its outside.

4. The adjustable bracket for a network switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (3) has a pin at its bottom, and the sliding column (2) has a locking hole on its outside that is adapted to the pin.

5. An adjustable bracket for a network switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sliding column (2) is fitted with a base (21), and the base (21) has a fixing hole on its outside.

6. An adjustable bracket for a network switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the slot (11) is slidably connected to the outer side of the limiting ball (45), and the outer side of the limiting ball (45) is polished. The outer side of the pull rope (43) is fitted with a guide sleeve (44), and the guide sleeve (44) is connected to the sliding column (2).

Images