Modularized extensible network distribution frame
By introducing detachable modular components and limiting structures into the modular network patch panel, the problem of inconvenient patch panel expansion is solved, achieving flexible expansion and space saving, and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU TUYUE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing modular network patch panels have fixed specifications, making it difficult to expand them as needed later, which is inconvenient to use and takes up rack space.
A modular and scalable network patch panel is designed. It features detachable right and left module components at the bottom of the patch panel housing. The modules are detachably connected using limit rods, return springs, and guide slots. It is also equipped with network cable port slots and module port slots to facilitate cable installation.
It allows for the selection of an appropriate number of module main bodies for expansion as needed, saving costs and rack space, while also facilitating modular cable installation and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network patch panel technology, specifically a modular and scalable network patch panel. Background Technology
[0002] Network patch panels are an indispensable key device in network cabling systems. They are installed in cabinets in computer rooms or equipment rooms to centrally manage and orderly connect various network cables. Network patch panels can neatly gather cables from different devices or information points together and achieve fast and stable connections and transfers through their ports.
[0003] In the field of network patch panels, there are modular network patch panels and fixed network patch panels. Fixed network patch panels cannot be freely combined into modules, which has greater limitations, while modular network patch panels can be freely combined according to actual needs, making them more flexible to use.
[0004] However, most modular network patch panels currently available come in two models: 24 ports or 48 ports. If a 24-port patch panel is used initially, and the number of ports needs to be increased later, it is usually done by adding a new patch panel or replacing the 24-port patch panel with a 48-port patch panel. The former requires more rack space in actual operation, while the latter requires the original patch panel to be removed, which is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0006] Given that the existing modular network patch panels have fixed specifications, they are not convenient to expand or add to as needed later, making them inconvenient to use.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A modular and scalable network patch panel, characterized in that it comprises:
[0009] A patch panel assembly includes a fixed backplate frame, a patch panel housing disposed at the front end of the fixed backplate frame, a limiting component disposed inside the patch panel housing, and a cable management assembly fixed at the rear end of the fixed backplate frame.
[0010] The right module assembly includes a right module body that is detachably connected to the lower right side of the patch panel housing;
[0011] The left module assembly includes a left module body that is detachably connected to the lower left side of the patch panel housing.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the limiting component includes a limiting rod penetrating inside the wiring frame housing, a return spring sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting rod, and a pull plate fixedly installed on the top of the limiting rod.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: the top end face of both the right module body and the left module body is provided with a limiting insertion hole adapted to the limiting insertion rod, and a guide groove is provided on one side of the limiting insertion hole on the top of the right module body and the left module body.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the depth of the guide groove on the side closer to the limiting insertion hole is less than the depth of the guide groove on the side farther from the limiting insertion hole.
[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model: the top end faces of the right module body and the left module body are also fixed with connecting blocks, and the bottom of the patch panel housing is provided with a connecting slot that matches the connecting blocks, and the connecting slot and the connecting blocks are engaged with each other.
[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the patch panel assembly also includes a network cable port slot at the front end of the patch panel housing, a label strip above the network cable port slot, and a module port slot at the rear end of the patch panel housing. The right module body and the left module body are also provided with network cable port slots, label strips and module port slots.
[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model: the interior of the fixed backplate frame is also provided with a module port slot, and the position and size of the module port slot on the fixed backplate frame are adapted to the module port slot on the wiring frame housing. Fixing holes for mounting screws are provided on the left and right sides of the fixed backplate frame.
[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cable management frame assembly includes a support frame fixed to both sides of the rear end of the fixed back plate frame, a cable management plate fixed to the inside of the support frame, and a cable management hole opened inside the cable management plate that is adapted to the position of the module port slot.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0020] 1. This utility model provides a detachable right module assembly and a left module assembly at the bottom of the patch panel housing. The appropriate number of right module bodies and left module bodies can be selected as needed to save costs. Furthermore, expansion can be achieved without disassembling the original patch panel assembly. The right module bodies and left module bodies can be tightly installed under the patch panel assembly, saving cabinet space.
[0021] 2. This utility model features a matching network cable port slot and a module port slot, which facilitates the installation of cable module ports inside the module port slot, thereby enabling modular and free installation of cables and making it convenient for users. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a modular and scalable network patch panel.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right module component in a modular and scalable network patch panel.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a quick-release left module component in a modular and scalable network patch panel;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the patch panel assembly and the right module assembly in a modular and scalable network patch panel.
[0026] Figure 5 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a patch panel assembly in a modular and scalable network patch panel.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Patch panel assembly; 101. Fixed backplate frame; 102. Patch panel housing; 103. Network cable port slot; 104. Label strip; 105. Connecting card slot; 106. Module port slot; 107. Fixing hole; 2. Cable management rack assembly; 201. Cable management plate; 202. Cable management hole; 203. Support frame; 3. Limiting assembly; 301. Pull plate; 302. Return spring; 303. Limiting plug; 4. Right module assembly; 401. Right module body; 402. Guide groove; 403. Connecting card block; 404. Limiting plug hole; 5. Left module assembly; 501. Left module body. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more readily understood, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0030] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single embodiment or an embodiment selectively excluded from other embodiments.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a modular and scalable network patch panel, comprising:
[0033] The patch panel assembly 1 includes a fixed back panel frame 101, a patch panel housing 102 disposed at the front end of the fixed back panel frame 101, a limiting component 3 disposed inside the patch panel housing 102, and a cable management assembly 2 fixed to the rear end of the fixed back panel frame 101.
[0034] The right module assembly 4 includes a right module body 401 that is detachably connected to the right side below the patch panel housing 102;
[0035] The left module assembly 5 includes a left module body 501 that is detachably connected to the left side of the patch panel housing 102.
[0036] Specifically, the limiting component 3 includes a limiting rod 303 that penetrates the inside of the patch panel housing 102, a return spring 302 sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting rod 303, and a pull plate 301 fixedly installed on the top of the limiting rod 303.
[0037] Furthermore, pulling the pull plate 301 can cause the limiting rod 303 on the pull plate 301 to move inside the wiring frame housing 102, thereby causing the reset spring 302 to stretch upward, which facilitates the unlocking of the limiting component 3.
[0038] Specifically, the top end faces of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are provided with limiting insertion holes 404 that are adapted to the limiting insertion rod 303, and a guide groove 402 is provided on one side of the limiting insertion hole 404 on the top of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501.
[0039] Furthermore, after the limiting plug 303 is inserted into the limiting plug hole 404, the position of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 can be limited under the action of the limiting plug 303, so as to prevent the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 from shifting after being installed under the patch panel housing 102, which would affect the use.
[0040] Specifically, the depth of the guide groove 402 on the side closer to the limiting socket 404 is less than the depth of the guide groove 402 on the side farther from the limiting socket 404.
[0041] Furthermore, since the depth of the guide groove 402 gradually decreases, when installing the right module body 401 or the left module body 501, it is only necessary to align the deepest part of the guide groove 402 with the bottom of the limiting rod 303. The limiting rod 303 can be pushed upward through the guide groove 402, thereby facilitating the movement of the limiting rod 303 to the top of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501, and then entering the limiting socket 404 to achieve position limiting.
[0042] Specifically, the top end faces of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are also fixed with connecting card blocks 403, and the bottom of the patch panel housing 102 is provided with a connecting card slot 105 that is compatible with the connecting card block 403. The connecting card slot 105 and the connecting card block 403 are engaged with each other.
[0043] Furthermore, the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are respectively installed inside the connection slot 105 at the bottom of the patch panel housing 102 via the connection card block 403. An appropriate number of right module bodies 401 and left module bodies 501 can be selected as needed to achieve expansion without disassembling the original patch panel assembly 1. In addition, the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 can be tightly installed below the patch panel assembly 1, saving cabinet space.
[0044] When the user needs to expand the number of ports, the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are respectively installed inside the connection slot 105 at the bottom of the patch panel housing 102 via the connection card block 403. The deepest part of the guide groove 402 is aligned with the bottom of the limiting rod 303. As the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 slide at the bottom of the patch panel housing 102, the limiting rod 303 can be pushed upwards via the guide groove 402, thus facilitating the movement of the limiting rod 303 to the top of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 until they are aligned. After the matching limiting socket 404 reaches below the designated limiting rod 303, under the action of the return spring 302, the limiting rod 303 is inserted into the limiting socket 404. Under the action of the limiting rod 303, the positions of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are limited, thereby realizing the installation of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501. In order to facilitate the installation of the right module body 401 and the left module body 501, the guide groove 402 on the right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are opposite to the limiting socket 404.
[0045] In summary, the modular and expandable network patch panel, by setting detachable right module assembly 4 and left module assembly 5 at the bottom of the patch panel housing 102, can save costs by selecting an appropriate number of right module bodies 401 and left module bodies 501 as needed, and can achieve expansion without disassembling the original patch panel assembly 1. Furthermore, the right module body 401 and left module body 501 can be tightly installed under the patch panel assembly 1, saving cabinet space.
[0046] Example 2
[0047] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which provides an improved design for a modular and scalable network patch panel.
[0048] Specifically, the patch panel assembly 1 also includes a network cable port slot 103 opened at the front end of the patch panel housing 102, a label strip 104 set above the network cable port slot 103, and a module port slot 106 opened at the rear end of the patch panel housing 102. The right module body 401 and the left module body 501 are also provided with network cable port slots 103, label strips 104 and module port slots 106.
[0049] Furthermore, the module port slot 106 is used to install cables. The cables are installed inside the module port slot 106 through the existing cable module port, and a matching network cable port slot 103 is provided on the front side of the module port slot 106, which can be used to connect the network cable port to realize cable connection.
[0050] Specifically, the backplate frame 101 is also provided with a module port slot 106 inside, and the module port slot 106 on the backplate frame 101 is adapted to the position and size of the module port slot 106 on the patch panel housing 102. Fixing holes 107 for mounting screws are provided on the left and right sides of the backplate frame 101.
[0051] Furthermore, screws can be installed in the fixing holes 107 to fix the fixing backplate frame 101 to the rack bracket.
[0052] Specifically, the cable management frame 2 includes a support frame 203 fixed to both sides of the rear end of the fixed back plate frame 101, a cable management plate 201 fixed to the inside of the support frame 203, and a cable management hole 202 opened inside the cable management plate 201 and adapted to the position of the module port slot 106.
[0053] Furthermore, when the cable is connected using the cable module port, it passes through the cable management hole 202 inside the cable management board 201, and the cable management function can be realized through the built-in cable management bracket component 2.
[0054] In use, when connecting using the cable module port, the cable passes through the cable management hole 202 inside the cable management board 201, and is installed inside the module port slot 106 via the existing cable module port. The front side of the module port slot 106 is provided with a matching network cable port slot 103, which can be used to connect the network cable port to realize the cable connection. After the cable is successfully installed, the fixing back panel frame 101 is fixed to the rack bracket with screws. Then, the matching network cable port is inserted into the network cable port slot 103 to realize the cable connection. In use, the function of the network cable port slot 103 at that location can be determined by affixing the corresponding label on the label strip 104.
[0055] In summary, by matching the network cable port slot 103 with the module port slot 106, it is convenient to install cable module ports inside the module port slot 106, thereby realizing modular and free installation of cables and making it convenient for users.
[0056] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0057] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0058] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any actual implementation method, and in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.
[0059] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A modular and scalable network patch panel, characterized in that: include: The patch panel assembly (1) includes a fixed back panel frame (101), a patch panel housing (102) disposed at the front end of the fixed back panel frame (101), a limiting component (3) disposed inside the patch panel housing (102), and a cable management assembly (2) fixed at the rear end of the fixed back panel frame (101). The right module assembly (4) includes a right module body (401) detachably connected to the right side below the patch panel housing (102); The left module assembly (5) includes a left module body (501) detachably connected to the left side below the patch panel housing (102).
2. The modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (3) includes a limiting rod (303) that penetrates the inside of the wiring frame housing (102), a return spring (302) sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting rod (303), and a pull plate (301) fixedly installed on the top of the limiting rod (303).
3. A modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end faces of the right module body (401) and the left module body (501) are provided with limiting insertion holes (404) that are adapted to the limiting insertion rod (303). A guide groove (402) is provided on one side of the limiting insertion hole (404) on the top of the right module body (401) and the left module body (501).
4. A modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The depth of the guide groove (402) on the side closer to the limiting socket (404) is less than the depth of the guide groove (402) on the side farther from the limiting socket (404).
5. A modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top end faces of the right module body (401) and the left module body (501) are also fixed with connecting card blocks (403), and the bottom of the patch panel housing (102) is provided with a connecting card slot (105) that is compatible with the connecting card block (403), and the connecting card slot (105) and the connecting card block (403) are engaged with each other.
6. A modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The patch panel assembly (1) further includes a network cable port slot (103) opened at the front end of the patch panel housing (102), a label strip (104) set above the network cable port slot (103), and a module port slot (106) opened at the rear end of the patch panel housing (102). The right module body (401) and the left module body (501) are also provided with network cable port slots (103), label strips (104) and module port slots (106).
7. A modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixed backplate frame (101) also has a module port slot (106) inside, and the module port slot (106) on the fixed backplate frame (101) is matched with the module port slot (106) on the patch panel housing (102) in terms of position and size. The fixed backplate frame (101) has fixing holes (107) for mounting screws on its left and right sides.
8. A modular and scalable network patch panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cable management assembly (2) includes a support frame (203) fixed to both sides of the rear end of the fixed back plate frame (101), a cable management plate (201) fixed to the inside of the support frame (203), and a cable management hole (202) opened inside the cable management plate (201) and adapted to the position of the module port slot (106).