A patch panel for connecting a server rack to an optical fiber.

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of patch panel technology, and more particularly to a patch panel for connecting a server rack and an optical fiber crossover. It includes two mounting units arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides, with multiple cabling units detachably installed between the two mounting units. Each mounting unit includes a mounting plate with fixing ears welded to its four corners. The cabling units are detachably installed between the two mounting plates. Each cabling unit includes a cabling body, with mounting brackets slidably connected to both sides of the cabling body. The two mounting brackets are detachably installed to the mounting plates on both sides. This utility model's patch panel for connecting a server rack and an optical fiber crossover, through its adjustable mounting brackets and modular cabling structure, enables flexible installation of the patch panel in server racks of different sizes, improves the neatness and maintenance convenience of fiber optic patch cord routing, and effectively enhances installation efficiency, cabling standardization, and equipment operational stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of patch panel technology, and in particular to a patch panel for connecting a cabinet and an optical fiber. Background Technology

[0002] In existing communication equipment deployments, fiber optic connections between server racks and optical distribution boxes typically rely on patch panels for patch cord management and signal distribution. Traditional patch panels mostly employ a fixed structural design, resulting in a limited installation method that is difficult to adapt to server rack environments of varying sizes. Furthermore, the lack of effective cable management structures leads to messy and tangled patch cords, affecting not only aesthetics but also potential safety hazards such as fiber optic bending losses or loose connections. In addition, existing patch panels are not convenient to install and maintain; adjusting height or replacing modules often requires disassembling numerous components, leading to low construction efficiency and increased maintenance costs. Therefore, we propose a patch panel for connecting server racks and optical distribution boxes. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a patch panel that connects a cabinet and an optical fiber, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A patch panel for connecting a cabinet to an optical fiber includes an installation unit. Two installation units are provided and are symmetrically distributed from left to right. Multiple cabling units are detachably installed between the two installation units. The mounting unit includes a mounting plate, and fixing ears are fixedly welded to the four corners of the mounting plate. The cable unit can be detachably installed between two mounting plates. The wiring unit includes a wiring body, and mounting brackets are slidably connected to both the left and right sides of the wiring body. The two mounting brackets are detachably installed to the mounting plates on both sides.

[0005] Preferably, each of the two mounting plates has a mounting groove at its opposite ends, and the upper part of the mounting groove extends through the top of the mounting plate. The mounting groove is provided with a plurality of equidistant positioning screw holes.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting blocks in the mounting bracket can be slidably inserted along the mounting groove, and the height can be adjusted and locked by the fixing screws and the positioning screw holes at different positions. This structural design not only improves the flexibility and adaptability of the patch panel during installation, but also enhances its adaptability to different cabinet spaces, making it easy to assemble and adjust quickly on site.

[0007] Preferably, the wiring body includes an optical fiber crossbeam, on which a plurality of optical fiber interface modules are arranged at equal intervals. The lower end of the optical fiber crossbeam is fixedly connected to a plurality of cable clips corresponding one-to-one with the optical fiber interface modules, and each cable clip is provided with a cable slot.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, each fiber optic interface module is equipped with an independent cable clip, and the patch cords are classified and fixed through the cable tray, which effectively prevents the cross-tangling between fiber optic patch cords, improves the neatness of the cabling and maintenance efficiency. This structure helps to reduce the risk of signal interference and physical damage caused by patch cord mess, and also helps maintenance personnel to quickly identify the route of the line in the future.

[0009] Preferably, slide bars are fixedly connected to both the upper left and right sides of the fiber optic beam, and two guide posts located on both sides of the slide bars are fixedly connected to both the upper left and right sides of the fiber optic beam.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, a stable sliding guide structure is provided for the support bracket. The slide bar cooperates with the slide groove on the support bracket, and the guide post cooperates with the guide groove to form a horizontal sliding support system. This allows the mounting bracket to slide smoothly on the fiber optic beam, thereby realizing flexible adjustment in the width direction of the cabling unit and enhancing the equipment's compatibility with cabinets of different sizes.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting bracket includes a support frame, which is slidably connected to one side of the fiber optic beam. One end of the support frame is fixedly welded with a mounting block that is slidably connected to the mounting groove. A fixing screw that is threadedly connected to the positioning screw hole is inserted into the mounting block.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, a detachable sliding connection structure between the cabling unit and the installation unit is realized. The support bracket and the fiber optic beam slide together, the mounting block and the mounting groove slide into each other, and the fixing screw and the positioning screw hole are used to lock and fix the cabling unit. This allows the cabling unit to be freely adjusted in height and installed stably, greatly improving the installation convenience and applicability of the product.

[0013] Preferably, the support frame has two sliding grooves that are slidably connected to the guide post, and the upper end of the support frame has a guide groove that is slidably connected to the guide post.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sliding connection between the support frame and the fiber optic beam is further optimized. The sliding groove and the guide post cooperate to form a lateral sliding support. The guide groove ensures the structural stability during the sliding process and prevents deviation or shaking. This dual guiding structure not only improves the smoothness and accuracy of the sliding process, but also enhances the safety and reliability of the entire cabling unit during the adjustment process.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model achieves flexible positioning and rapid installation of the cabling unit in the height direction by setting a sliding and adjustable mounting bracket and mounting plate structure. Specifically, the mounting block can slide up and down in the mounting groove and achieve multi-position locking through the fixing screw and positioning screw hole, thereby adjusting the installation height of the cabling unit according to different application scenarios, improving adaptability and installation efficiency. This design not only simplifies the installation process, but also enhances the equipment's adaptability to complex on-site environments, especially suitable for installation occasions with different specifications of cabinets or limited space, significantly improving the equipment's versatility and practicality.

[0016] 2. This utility model also features multiple cable clips at the lower end of the fiber optic crossbeam, each corresponding to a fiber optic interface module. Each cable clip has a cable slot for classifying, fixing, and orderly laying out fiber optic patch cords. This effectively prevents patch cords from crossing and tangling, improves cabling neatness, and reduces the risk of signal interference and physical damage caused by cable tangles. In addition, the cable clip design helps maintenance personnel quickly identify the route of the cable, improving maintenance efficiency. Meanwhile, through the sliding connection structure between the support frame and the fiber optic crossbeam, including slide bars, slide grooves, guide posts, and guide slots, the cable unit can also achieve adjustment in the lateral width direction, further enhancing its compatibility with cabinets of different sizes and improving the product's scalability and application flexibility. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a patch panel for connecting a cabinet and an optical fiber according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structural composition of a patch panel for connecting a cabinet and an optical fiber according to this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the patch panel for connecting a cabinet and an optical fiber according to this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket for a patch panel that connects a cabinet to an optical fiber according to this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Installation unit; 2. Cable management unit; 3. Mounting plate; 31. Mounting groove; 32. Positioning screw hole; 4. Fixing ear; 5. Cable distribution body; 51. Fiber optic crossbeam; 511. Sliding bar; 512. Guide post; 52. Cable clamp; 521. Cable tray; 6. Mounting bracket; 61. Support bracket; 611. Guide groove; 612. Sliding groove; 62. Mounting block; 63. Fixing screw. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: A patch panel for connecting a cabinet to an optical fiber includes a mounting unit 1. Two mounting units 1 are provided and are symmetrically distributed on the left and right. Multiple cabling units 2 are detachably installed between the two mounting units 1. The mounting unit 1 includes a mounting plate 3. Fixing ears 4 are fixedly welded to the four corners of the mounting plate 3. The cabling units 2 are detachably installed between the two mounting plates 3.

[0023] In this embodiment, the cabling unit 2 includes a cabling body 5, with mounting brackets 6 slidably connected to both sides of the cabling body 5. The two mounting brackets 6 are detachably installed to the mounting plates 3 on both sides. The opposing ends of the two mounting plates 3 are provided with mounting grooves 31, and the upper part of the mounting grooves 31 penetrates the top of the mounting plates 3. The mounting grooves 31 are provided with a plurality of equidistant positioning screw holes 32. The cabling body 5 includes an optical fiber crossbeam 51, with a plurality of optical fiber interface modules equidistantly arranged on the optical fiber crossbeam 51. The lower end of the optical fiber crossbeam 51 is fixedly connected with a plurality of cabling clips 52 corresponding to the optical fiber interface modules. Each cabling clip 52 is provided with a cable receiving groove 521. The mounting bracket 6 includes a support frame 61, which is slidably connected to one side of the optical fiber crossbeam 51. One end of the support frame 61 is fixedly welded with a mounting block 62 that is slidably connected to the mounting groove 31. A fixing screw 63 that is threadedly connected to the positioning screw hole 32 is inserted into the mounting block 62.

[0024] Through the above solution, by setting up a sliding and adjustable mounting bracket 6 in conjunction with the mounting plate 3, flexible positioning and rapid installation of the cabling unit 2 in the height direction are achieved. Specifically, the mounting block 62 can slide up and down within the mounting groove 31, and multi-position locking is achieved through the fixing screw 63 and the positioning screw hole 32, thereby adjusting the installation height of the cabling unit 2 according to different application scenarios, improving adaptability and installation efficiency. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also enhances the equipment's adaptability to complex field environments, especially suitable for installation occasions with different cabinet specifications or limited space, significantly improving the equipment's versatility and practicality. In addition, multiple cabling clips 52 corresponding to the fiber optic interface modules are set at the lower end of the fiber optic beam 51. Each cabling clip 52 has a cable tray 521 for classifying, fixing, and orderly laying out fiber optic patch cords, effectively preventing patch cord crossing and knotting, improving cabling neatness, and reducing the risk of signal interference and physical damage caused by cable chaos. Furthermore, the design of the cabling clips 52 also helps maintenance personnel quickly identify the line routing, improving maintenance efficiency.

[0025] In this embodiment, slide bars 511 are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the upper end of the fiber optic beam 51, and two guide posts 512 located on both sides of the slide bars 511 are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the upper end of the fiber optic beam 51; two sliding grooves 612 that are slidably connected to the guide posts 512 are opened on the support frame 61, and the upper end of the support frame 61 is provided with a guide groove 611 that is slidably connected to the guide posts 512.

[0026] Through the above solution, the cable management unit 2 can also achieve adjustment in the horizontal width direction through the sliding connection structure between the support frame 61 and the fiber optic beam 51, including the slide bar 511, slide groove 612, guide post 512 and guide groove 611, further enhancing its compatibility with cabinets of different sizes and improving the product's expandability and application flexibility.

[0027] It should be noted that this utility model is a patch panel for connecting a cabinet and an optical fiber. During use, the patch panel is first fixed to the cabinet using the fixing ears 4 at the four corners of the mounting plate 3 to ensure overall structural stability and reliability. Then, the cabling unit 2 is slidably embedded into the mounting grooves 31 on the top of the two mounting plates 3 via the mounting brackets 6 on both sides. The mounting block 62 slides into the mounting groove 31 and is locked in place by the through-connected fixing screws 63 and corresponding positioning screw holes 32, thus completing the height adjustment and installation positioning of the cabling unit 2. The cabling body 5 in the cabling unit 2 includes an optical fiber crossbeam 51, on which multiple optical fiber interface modules are equidistantly arranged for the access and connection of optical fiber patch cords. Multiple cabling clips 52 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the optical fiber crossbeam 51. Each cabling unit... The cable clamp 52 is equipped with a cable tray 521, which is used to classify, fix and arrange the fiber optic patch cords led out from the fiber optic interface module in an orderly manner, avoiding cable tangling and knotting, improving the neatness of the cabling and maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, when it is necessary to adapt to different sized cabinets, the sliding cooperation between the slide bar 511 and the slide groove 612, and the guide post 512 and the guide groove 611, allows the support bracket 61 to slide laterally on the fiber optic beam 51, thereby driving the overall movement of the mounting bracket 6, realizing the flexible adjustment of the cable management unit 2 in the width direction to adapt to the layout of cabinet space of different depths or widths. Through the above structural design, the patch panel can not only be quickly installed and is suitable for cabinets of various specifications, but also realize the neat arrangement and efficient management of fiber optic patch cords, improving the stability, maintainability and aesthetics of equipment operation.

[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A distribution frame for connecting cabinets to optical links, characterized by: It includes an installation unit (1), two installation units (1) are provided and are symmetrically distributed on the left and right, and multiple cable units (2) are detachably installed between the two installation units (1). The mounting unit (1) includes a mounting plate (3), and the four corners of the mounting plate (3) are fixedly welded with fixing ears (4). The cable unit (2) is detachably installed between the two mounting plates (3). The wiring unit (2) includes a wiring body (5), and mounting brackets (6) are slidably connected to both the left and right sides of the wiring body (5). The two mounting brackets (6) are detachably installed with the mounting plates (3) on both sides respectively.

2. The cabinet and optical network connection distribution frame of claim 1, wherein: The two mounting plates (3) are provided with mounting grooves (31) at opposite ends, and the upper part of the mounting grooves (31) penetrates the top of the mounting plate (3). The mounting grooves (31) are provided with a number of positioning screw holes (32) distributed at equal intervals.

3. The cabinet and optical network connection distribution frame of claim 1 wherein: The wiring body (5) includes an optical fiber crossbeam (51), on which several optical fiber interface modules are arranged at equal intervals. The lower end of the optical fiber crossbeam (51) is fixedly connected to multiple cable clips (52) corresponding to the optical fiber interface modules. Each cable clip (52) has a cable slot (521).

4. The cabinet and optical network connection distribution frame of claim 3 wherein: The upper left and right sides of the fiber optic beam (51) are fixedly connected with slide bars (511), and the upper left and right sides of the fiber optic beam (51) are fixedly connected with two guide posts (512) located on both sides of the slide bars (511).

5. The cabinet and optical connection distribution frame of claim 1 wherein: The mounting bracket (6) includes a support frame (61), which is slidably connected to one side of the fiber beam (51). One end of the support frame (61) is fixedly welded to a mounting block (62) that is slidably connected to the mounting groove (31). A fixing screw (63) that is threadedly connected to the positioning screw hole (32) is inserted and connected to the mounting block (62).

6. The cabinet and optical connection distribution frame of claim 5, wherein: The support frame (61) has two sliding grooves (612) that are slidably connected to the guide post (512), and the upper end of the support frame (61) has a guide groove (611) that is slidably connected to the guide post (512).

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