A data interface protection device

By designing dustproof boxes and folding door structures for the switch interfaces, the problem of interface damage caused by dust ingress was solved, achieving effective dust prevention and static electricity control, extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs.

CN224305792UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29CHONGQING CHINA TOBACCO IND CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHONGQING CHINA TOBACCO IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing switch interfaces lack effective dustproof structures, allowing dust to easily enter, leading to poor contact or damage, reducing equipment lifespan and increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

A data interface protection device was designed, including a dustproof box and a folding door structure. The folding door is in a folded state when the network cable is inserted, forming a dustproof barrier. When the network cable is pulled out, it is in an unfolded state, sealing the clearance hole. The sealing effect is ensured by a rubber sealing ring and magnetic connection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust from entering the interface, extends the service life of the equipment, reduces maintenance costs, and reduces electrostatic interference through the antistatic coating, improving interface cleanliness and performance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to switch dustproof technical field discloses a data interface protection device, including the dustproof box of suit, dustproof box one side corresponds to every switch network cable interface and is established to let the hole, and the dustproof box outside wall is closable and is connected with the sealing door, the sealing door is the folding door, and the folding door has the unfolded state and the folding state, when the folding door is in the unfolded state, the folding door seals the corresponding let the hole, when the folding door is in the folding state, the folding door opens the corresponding let the hole. The dust is easy to enter the interface, leads to the interface contact bad, even damages the interface to the problem of reducing the service life of switch, increasing equipment maintenance cost in prior art because of structural defects.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dustproof technology for switches, and in particular to a data interface protection device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, switches, as core network communication devices, are widely used in various data transmission scenarios. In the field of inspection, supervision, rectification, and remediation, ensuring the stability and reliability of communication equipment is particularly important. However, existing switch interfaces are typically exposed to the elements for extended periods, lacking effective dust protection structures. Dust easily enters the interfaces, leading to poor contact or even damage, thus reducing the switch's lifespan and increasing maintenance costs. Therefore, effectively protecting switch interfaces and preventing dust ingress is crucial for extending equipment lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a data interface protection device that solves the problem in the prior art where, due to structural defects, dust can easily enter the interface, leading to poor contact or even damage to the interface, thereby reducing the service life of the switch and increasing equipment maintenance costs.

[0004] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical means:

[0005] A data interface protection device includes a dustproof box fitted on the outside of a switch body. Each network cable interface of the switch has a clearance hole on one side of the dustproof box. A sealing door can be opened and closed at each clearance hole on the outer wall of the dustproof box.

[0006] The sealing door is a folding door, which has an unfolded state and a folded state. When the folding door is in the unfolded state, the folding door seals the corresponding clearance hole. When the folding door is in the folded state, the folding door opens the corresponding clearance hole.

[0007] The outer wall of the dustproof box is provided with a sliding groove. The folding door includes a first door panel and a second door panel. One side of the first door panel is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the dustproof box. The other side of the first door panel is hinged to one side of the second door panel. The rotation axis of the first door panel and the hinge axis of the first door panel and the second door panel are parallel. A slider is movably connected to the other side of the second door panel. The slider is slidably embedded in the sliding groove. By sliding the slider, the folding door can be converted from an unfolded state to a folded state, or the folding door can be converted from a folded state to an unfolded state.

[0008] By setting up the above structure, when the network cable is inserted, the folding door is in the folded state, the network cable passes through the clearance hole and is inserted into the switch network cable interface, and the sealing ring can fit tightly against the outer surface of the network cable connector, forming an effective dustproof barrier to prevent dust from entering the dustproof box through the clearance hole; when the network cable interface is not in use, the folding door is in the unfolded state, and the folding door can tightly seal the clearance hole, effectively blocking the intrusion of dust.

[0009] Furthermore, a rubber sealing ring is provided on the inner wall of the relief hole.

[0010] By setting up the above structure, when the network cable passes through the clearance hole and is inserted into the network cable interface of the switch, the outer surface of the network cable connector is in close contact with the rubber sealing ring, further preventing dust from entering the dustproof box from the clearance hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the dustproof box is provided with a limiting block on one side of the first door panel. The limiting block is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the first door panel. A first magnetic strip is provided on the first door panel. When the folding door is in the folded state, the first magnetic strip is magnetically connected to the limiting block.

[0012] By setting the above structure, when the folding door is in the folded state, the first door panel is perpendicular to the outer wall of the dust box, and the first door panel is magnetically attracted to the limiting block to prevent the first door panel from shaking and causing interference during the insertion or removal of the network cable.

[0013] Furthermore, a second magnetic strip is provided on the second door panel. When the folding door is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic strip is magnetically connected to the outer wall of the dustproof box. When the folding door is in the folded state, the second magnetic strip is magnetically connected to the first door panel.

[0014] By setting up the above structure, when the folding door is in the unfolded state, the second door panel is magnetically attracted to the outer wall of the dustproof box, so that the folding door is stably in the unfolded state, further enhancing the dustproof effect.

[0015] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the first door panel.

[0016] By setting up the above structure, pulling the handle outwards makes it easy to fold the folding door when it is in the unfolded state.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner wall of the dust box is coated with an antistatic coating.

[0018] By setting up the above structure, the potential threat of static electricity to the network cable interface can be addressed. Since static electricity is one of the important factors for dust adsorption and accumulation, the anti-static coating can effectively reduce the generation and accumulation of static electricity, thereby reducing dust interference to the network cable interface and protecting the cleanliness and performance of the interface.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] 1. This application incorporates a clearance hole and a folding door. When a network cable is inserted, the folding door is folded, the cable passes through the clearance hole and is inserted into the switch's network cable interface, and the outer surface of the cable connector contacts the inner wall of the clearance hole, forming an effective dust barrier to prevent dust from entering the dustproof box through the clearance hole. When the network cable interface is not in use, the folding door is unfolded, and it can tightly seal the clearance hole, effectively preventing dust from entering.

[0021] 2. This technical solution uses a dustproof box as the main frame of the entire device, aiming to fully cover and strictly protect the network cable interface area of ​​the switch body. Its internal space layout is strictly customized according to the actual distribution of the network cable interfaces of the switch to ensure that it can accurately accommodate all network cable interfaces and their related components, and achieve seamless connection.

[0022] 3. By setting a sliding groove on the outer wall of the dust box and moving a slider on the second door panel, the folding door can be easily opened and closed by the smooth sliding of the slider in the sliding groove. The design of the sliding groove and the slider not only ensures the smoothness of the folding door movement, but also provides sufficient structural strength to cope with frequent operation in daily use. Attached Figure Description

[0023] This utility model can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a data interface protection device according to this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a data interface protection device according to this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding door in a data interface protection device of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a folding door from another perspective in a data interface protection device of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the switch body in a data interface protection device of this utility model.

[0031] In the above attached diagram: 1. Dustproof box; 2. Switch body; 3. Switch network cable interface; 4. Clearance hole; 5. Rubber sealing ring; 6. Folding door; 61. First door panel; 62. Second door panel; 7. Slide groove; 8. Slider; 9. Limit block; 10. First magnetic strip; 11. Second magnetic strip; 12. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and represent schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the utility model. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the figures may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known mechanisms and their descriptions may be omitted in the figures.

[0033] In the figures of this utility model embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figure, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the figures are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In the description of this application, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In related technologies, a baffle is hinged to the top of each network cable interface. A magnetic strip is installed at the movable end of the baffle. When no network cable is inserted, the baffle seals the interface, and the magnetic strip magnetically connects to the outer wall of the switch to fix the baffle in place. When a network cable needs to be inserted, the baffle is opened, the cable is inserted, and the movable end of the baffle supports the outer surface of the network cable connector. However, in actual use, it has been found that the baffle is prone to deformation and loosening, and the movable end of the baffle can restrict the insertion angle of the network cable, causing inconvenience.

[0035] like Figure 1-7As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment proposes a data interface protection device, including a dustproof box 1 fitted on the outside of the switch body 2. In this embodiment, the right side wall of the dustproof box 1 is detachably connected to the dustproof box 1. Specifically, the right side wall of the dustproof box 1 is fixedly connected to the dustproof box 1 by bolts. By removing the right side wall of the dustproof box 1, the switch body 2 can be removed and placed. The front side wall of the dustproof box 1 has clearance holes 4 corresponding to each switch network cable interface 3. In this embodiment, the design of these clearance holes 4 fully considers the size and shape of the standard network cable plug, ensuring that the network cable can be easily and smoothly inserted and removed. The inner side wall of the clearance hole 4 is provided with a rubber sealing ring 5. When the network cable is inserted, the rubber sealing ring 5 can tightly fit the outer surface of the network cable connector, forming an effective dustproof barrier to prevent dust from entering the interior of the dustproof box 1 through the clearance hole 4. Each clearance hole 4 on the outer wall of the dust box 1 is equipped with a sealing door that can be opened and closed. The sealing door is a folding door 6, which has an unfolded state and a folded state. When the folding door 6 is in the unfolded state, it seals the corresponding clearance hole 4. When the folding door 6 is in the folded state, it opens the corresponding clearance hole 4. The outer wall of the dust box 1 is provided with a sliding groove 7. The folding door 6 includes a first door panel 61 and a second door panel 62. The left side of the first door panel 61 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the dust box 1. The left side of the second door panel 62 is hinged to the right side of the first door panel 61. The rotation axis of the first door panel 61 and the hinge axis between the first door panel 61 and the second door panel 62 are both parallel to the vertical direction. There are two sliding grooves 7, both of which are horizontally set on the dust box 1. The right end of the sliding groove 7 penetrates the side wall of the dust box 1, allowing the slider 8 to be inserted into or removed from the sliding groove 7. The second door panel 62 has a slider 8 on its right side that rotates. The slider 8 is slidably embedded in the groove 7. By sliding the slider 8, the folding door 6 can be changed from an unfolded state to a folded state, or vice versa. Compared with the existing technology described above, the folding door 6 folds and retracts to one side of the clearance hole 4, which is suitable for the design of compact switch bodies 2 with small interface spacing, making it highly practical. At the same time, the design of the folding door 6 is compatible with different sizes of network cable plugs, providing more space for network cable plugging and unplugging, and making it more user-friendly.

[0036] A limiting block 9 is fixedly provided on the left side of the first door panel 61 in the dust box 1. The limiting block 9 is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the first door panel 61, so that the first door panel 61 can only rotate a maximum of 90°. A first magnetic strip 10 is provided on the first door panel 61. When the folding door 6 is in the folded state, the first door panel 61 is perpendicular to the outer wall of the dust box 1. The first magnetic strip 10 is magnetically connected to the limiting block 9, so the first door panel 61 is magnetically attracted to the limiting block 9 to prevent the first door panel 61 from shaking and causing interference during the insertion or removal of the network cable. The first magnetic strip 10 is magnetically connected to the limiting block 9.

[0037] A second magnetic strip 11 is provided on the second door panel 62. When the folding door 6 is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic strip 11 is magnetically connected to the outer wall of the dustproof box 1. When the folding door 6 is in the folded state, the second magnetic strip 11 is magnetically connected to the first door panel 61. In this embodiment, when the folding door 6 is in the unfolded state, the second door panel 62 is magnetically attracted to the outer wall of the dustproof box 1, so that the folding door 6 is stably in the unfolded state, further enhancing the dustproof effect.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the first magnetic strip 10 is embedded in the first door panel 61, the second magnetic strip 11 is embedded in the second door panel 62, and iron sheets are provided on the portion of the limiting block 9, the first door panel 61, the outer wall of the dust box 1 that is magnetically connected to the two magnetic strips.

[0039] A handle 12 is provided on the first door panel 61. In this embodiment, when the folding door 6 is in the unfolded state, the first door panel 61 and the second door panel 62 are parallel to each other on the outer wall of the dust box 1. Pulling the handle 12 outward can more conveniently fold the folding door 6 in the unfolded state.

[0040] The inner wall of the dust box 1 is coated with an antistatic coating. In this embodiment, in order to deal with the potential threat of static electricity to the network cable interface, the inner wall of the dust box 1 is specially coated with an antistatic coating. Since static electricity is one of the important factors for dust adsorption and accumulation, the antistatic coating can effectively reduce the generation and accumulation of static electricity, thereby reducing the interference of dust to the network cable interface and protecting the cleanliness and performance of the interface.

[0041] Working principle:

[0042] When the network cable interface is not in use, the folding door 6 is in the unfolded state. At this time, the second magnetic strip 11 stably attaches the second door panel 62 to the outer wall of the dustproof box 1, and the folding door 6 can tightly seal the clearance hole 4, effectively blocking the intrusion of dust.

[0043] When the network cable is inserted, pull the handle 12 outward and push the second door panel 62 to the left. The slider 8 slides in the groove 7 until the first door panel 61 and the second door panel 62 are both in contact and perpendicular to the outer wall of the dust box 1. At this time, the second magnetic strip 11 stably attracts the second door panel 62 to the first door panel 61, and the first magnetic strip 10 stably attracts the first door panel 61 to the limiting block 9. The clearance hole 4 opens, and the folding door 6 will not affect the insertion and removal of the network cable. The network cable passes through the clearance hole 4 and is inserted into the network cable interface 3 of the switch. The sealing ring can fit tightly against the outer surface of the network cable connector, forming an effective dust barrier to prevent dust from entering the interior of the dust box 1 through the clearance hole 4.

[0044] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions 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 solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model. Technologies, shapes, and structural parts not described in detail in this utility model are all known technologies.

Claims

1. A data interface protection device, used to be mounted on the body of a switch, characterized in that: Includes a dustproof box fitted outside the switch body, with a clearance hole on one side of the dustproof box corresponding to each network cable interface of the switch, and a sealing door that can be opened and closed at each clearance hole position on the outer wall of the dustproof box; The sealing door is a folding door, which has an unfolded state and a folded state. When the folding door is in the unfolded state, the folding door seals the corresponding clearance hole. When the folding door is in the folded state, the folding door opens the corresponding clearance hole. The outer wall of the dustproof box is provided with a sliding groove. The folding door includes a first door panel and a second door panel. One side of the first door panel is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the dustproof box. The other side of the first door panel is hinged to one side of the second door panel. The rotation axis of the first door panel and the hinge axis of the first door panel and the second door panel are parallel. A slider is movably connected to the other side of the second door panel. The slider is slidably embedded in the sliding groove. By sliding the slider, the folding door can be converted from an unfolded state to a folded state, or the folding door can be converted from a folded state to an unfolded state.

2. The data interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber sealing ring is provided on the inner wall of the relief hole.

3. The data interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dustproof box has a limiting block on one side of the first door panel. The limiting block is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the first door panel. The first door panel is provided with a first magnetic strip. When the folding door is in the folded state, the first magnetic strip is magnetically connected to the limiting block.

4. The data interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second door panel is provided with a second magnetic strip. When the folding door is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic strip is magnetically connected to the outer wall of the dust box. When the folding door is in the folded state, the second magnetic strip is magnetically connected to the first door panel.

5. A data interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is provided on the first door panel.

6. The data interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the dust box is coated with an antistatic coating.