Front panel of a switch and switch

Abstract

This utility model discloses a front panel and a switch. The front panel, used in the switch, has the advantages of high structural strength and the ability to adapt to a certain degree of processing and installation errors. The front panel of the switch of this utility model includes a panel body and multiple support members. The panel body has multiple insertion holes along its length. A vertical connecting strip is formed between every pair of insertion holes on the panel body. The upper and lower ends of the panel body form an upper structural end and a lower structural end, respectively. The upper end of the support member is riveted to the upper structural end, and the lower end of the support member is inserted into the lower structural end. The support member is arranged vertically and is tightly attached to the rear side of the connecting strip.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switches, and more particularly to the front panel of a switch and the switch itself. Background Technology

[0002] A switch is a network device used for forwarding electrical and optical signals. It provides a dedicated electrical signal path for any two network nodes connected to the switch. To improve ease of operation, the operation ports of a switch are generally designed on the front panel. The front panel typically has multiple plug holes. If the distance between the plug holes is too close, it can lead to insufficient mechanical strength of the front panel, resulting in breakage. To ensure the mechanical strength of the front panel, current technology generally adds reinforcing ribs to the front panel to improve its strength. These reinforcing ribs are installed on the front panel by welding. However, due to processing errors, it is difficult to ensure production consistency, and the structural design is still insufficient, failing to provide adequate support. In addition, it is prone to detachment from the weld.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a front panel and front panel of a switch that can effectively strengthen the structural strength of the front panel and can adapt to a certain degree of processing and installation errors in order to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a front panel of a switch that effectively strengthens the structural strength of the front panel and can adapt to a certain degree of processing and installation errors.

[0005] Another objective of this utility model is to provide a switch having a front panel with high structural strength and the ability to adapt to a certain degree of processing and installation errors.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the front panel of the switch provided by this utility model includes a panel body and multiple support members. The panel body has multiple insertion holes along its length. A vertical connecting strip is formed between each pair of insertion holes on the panel body. The upper and lower ends of the panel body respectively form an upper structural end and a lower structural end. The upper end of the support member is riveted to the upper structural end, and the lower end of the support member is inserted into the lower structural end. The support member is arranged vertically and is tightly attached to the rear side of the connecting strip.

[0007] Preferably, the support is a sheet-like structure.

[0008] Preferably, the upper end of the support member is bent to one side to form a horizontally positioned mating part, which is riveted to the upper structure end.

[0009] Preferably, the lower end of the support member has a downwardly extending insertion portion, and the lower structural end has a mating hole, into which the insertion portion is inserted.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the panel body is bent backward to form an upper structural end, and the lower end of the panel body is bent backward to form a lower structural end, with the upper structural end and the lower structural end being arranged parallel to each other.

[0011] Preferably, the panel body has multiple heat dissipation holes, which are also arranged at the upper and lower structural ends.

[0012] Preferably, the support has a rear opening for inserting a circuit board.

[0013] Preferably, the insertion holes are arranged in a square shape.

[0014] To achieve the second objective mentioned above, this utility model also provides a switch, which includes a chassis and multiple interface units installed inside the chassis. The chassis includes the aforementioned front panel, and the interface units pass through the plug-in holes of the front panel.

[0015] Preferably, the chassis also includes a bottom frame and a cover plate, with the cover plate mounted on the upper end of the bottom frame and the front panel fixed to the front end of the bottom frame and the front end of the cover plate, respectively.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the front panel provided by this utility model includes a support member. The upper end of the support member is fixed to the upper structural end by riveting, and the lower end of the support member is fixed to the lower structural end by insertion. The support member has a certain degree of adjustability, can adapt to a certain degree of processing and installation errors, and is not easily detached due to deformation of the panel body. The fixation of the support member is more stable and secure. This utility model uses a support member to support the connecting strip, improving the mechanical strength of the connecting strip and avoiding breakage due to insufficient strength. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the switch of this utility model after it has been separated from the cover plate.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the front panel of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the front panel of this utility model when it is at another angle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the front panel of this utility model after it has been separated from the support member.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a front view of the front panel of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 The front panel edge of this utility model Figure 5 The sectional view obtained after cutting along line segment AA.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the support component of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the support component of this utility model when it is at another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To explain the technical content and structural features of this utility model in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, this utility model provides a front panel 10 for a switch. The front panel 10 includes a panel body 11 and multiple support members 12. The panel body 11 has multiple insertion holes 111 along its length. Vertical connecting strips 112 are formed between pairs of insertion holes 111 on the panel body 11. The upper and lower ends of the panel body 11 form an upper structural end 113 and a lower structural end 114, respectively. The upper end of the support member 12 is riveted to the upper structural end 113, and the lower end of the support member 12 is inserted into the lower structural end 114. The support member 12 is vertically arranged and tightly attached to the rear side of the connecting strip 112.

[0027] The front panel 10 provided by this utility model includes a support member 12. The upper end of the support member 12 is fixed to the upper structural end 113 by riveting, and the lower end of the support member 12 is fixed to the lower structural end 114 by insertion. The support member 12 has a certain adjustment capability, which can adapt to a certain degree of processing and installation errors. It is not easy to detach from the fixed position due to deformation of the panel body 11, and the fixing of the support member 12 is more stable and secure. This utility model uses the support member 12 to support the connecting strip 112, thereby improving the mechanical strength of the connecting strip 112 and avoiding breakage due to insufficient strength.

[0028] Preferably, the panel body 11 is made of galvanized steel, and the support member 12 is also made of galvanized steel, but this is not a limitation. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the length of the panel body 11 is in the left-right direction, and the panel body 11 has a total of 5 insertion holes 111, but this number is not limited and can be more or less as needed. In the embodiment provided by this utility model, the insertion holes 111 are arranged in a square shape, but they can also be designed in other shapes according to actual application needs.

[0029] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the connecting strip 112 has a relatively small width and a considerable length, and is generally strip-shaped. The support member 12 of this utility model has a sheet-like structure. The structure of the support member 12 is relatively small and does not occupy too much space, which is beneficial to the internal structure layout of the switch.

[0030] like Figures 2 to 8As shown, the upper end of the support member 12 is bent to one side to form a horizontally arranged docking portion 121. The docking portion 121 is riveted to the upper structural end 113, and the docking portion 121 facilitates the riveting to the upper structural end 113. The lower end of the support member 12 has a downwardly extending insertion portion 122, and the lower structural end 114 has a docking hole 115, into which the insertion portion 122 is inserted. The insertion portion 122 and the docking hole 115 facilitate the insertion of the lower end of the support member 12 into the lower structural end 114.

[0031] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the upper end of the panel body 11 is bent backward to form an upper structural end 113, and the lower end of the panel body 11 is bent backward to form a lower structural end 114. The upper structural end 113 and the lower structural end 114 are arranged parallel to each other. The panel body 11 has multiple heat dissipation holes 116, which are also located on the upper structural end 113 and the lower structural end 114. The multiple heat dissipation holes 116 on the panel body 11 facilitate external heat dissipation of the switch. Preferably, the heat dissipation holes 116 are hexagonal holes, but the form is not limited. The bending of the upper structural end 113 and the lower structural end 114 facilitates connection with other parts of the chassis 100.

[0032] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the support member 12 has a rear opening for inserting a circuit board. After the circuit board is inserted into the insertion notch 123, the support member is positioned and avoids obstacles, thereby enhancing the installation stability of the circuit board.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the front panel 10 of this utility model is applied to a switch 1000. The switch 1000 includes a chassis 100 and multiple interface units 200 installed inside the chassis 100. Each interface unit 200 has multiple I / O ports. The chassis 100 includes the aforementioned front panel 10, and the interface units 200 pass through the insertion holes 111 of the front panel 10. Further, the chassis 100 also includes a bottom frame 20 and a cover plate 30. The cover plate 30 is installed on the upper end of the bottom frame 20, and the front panel 10 is fixed to the front end of the bottom frame 20 and the front end of the cover plate 30, respectively. In addition, the switch 1000 of this utility model also includes a power supply module 300, a heat dissipation module 400, a CPU 500, a motherboard 600, etc., installed inside the chassis 100. Other structures are not listed in detail. A positioning pin (not shown) is installed on the bottom frame 20. All the above devices are inserted into the positioning pin and move into place along the positioning pin.

[0034] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, not all connecting strips 112 are provided with support members 12 for support. Some connecting strips 112 do not have support members 12 on the rear side. This is for structural design and spatial layout considerations, and does not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 3 In the diagram, arrow X points from left to right, arrow Z points from top to bottom, and arrow Y points from front to back.

[0036] The above-disclosed examples are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A front panel of a switch, characterized by, The panel includes a panel body and multiple support members. The panel body has multiple insertion holes along its length. A vertical connecting strip is formed between each pair of insertion holes on the panel body. The upper and lower ends of the panel body are respectively formed as an upper structural end and a lower structural end. The upper end of the support member is riveted to the upper structural end, and the lower end of the support member is inserted into the lower structural end. The support member is arranged vertically and is tightly attached to the rear side of the connecting strip.

2. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member is a sheet-like structure.

3. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the support member is bent to one side to form a horizontally arranged docking part, which is riveted to the upper structure end.

4. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the support member has a downwardly extending insertion portion, and the lower structural end has a mating hole, into which the insertion portion is inserted.

5. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the panel body is bent backward to form the upper structural end, and the lower end of the panel body is bent backward to form the lower structural end. The upper structural end and the lower structural end are arranged parallel to each other.

6. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel body has multiple heat dissipation holes, which are also located at the upper structural end and the lower structural end.

7. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member has a rear opening for inserting a circuit board.

8. The front panel of the switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion holes are arranged in a square shape.

9. A switch, comprising a chassis and a plurality of interface units installed within the chassis, characterized in that, The chassis includes a front panel as described in any one of claims 1-8, and the interface unit passes through a plug-in hole in the front panel.

10. The switch according to claim 9, characterized in that, The chassis also includes a bottom frame and a cover plate. The cover plate is installed on the upper end of the bottom frame, and the front panel is fixed to the front end of the bottom frame and the front end of the cover plate.

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