Network cable interface and network communication equipment

Abstract

This application relates to the field of network cable interface technology, and discloses a network cable interface and network communication device. The network cable interface includes: an interface body and a locking member. The interface body has a receiving cavity for connecting to a network cable connector. The interface body also has a clearance hole communicating with the receiving cavity. At least a portion of the locking member is adapted to pass through the clearance hole and be inserted into the receiving cavity. A first locking portion is provided within the receiving cavity, and the locking member has a second locking portion. The first locking portion is adapted to engage with the second locking portion to limit the locking member to a locked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member and the network cable connector are locked together to prevent the network cable connector from being pulled out of the receiving cavity. This achieves locking of the network cable connector, and installation is simple and convenient, requiring no specific installation tools. Furthermore, since the first locking portion is located within the receiving cavity, when the locking member is limited to the locked position, the locking member cannot be disassembled from the outside, improving the level of security.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of network cable interface technology, and in particular to a network cable interface and network communication device. Background Technology

[0002] As people pay more and more attention to network security, the security locking of network cable interfaces has gradually become a key focus for various equipment manufacturers.

[0003] In related technologies, in order to achieve physical locking between the network cable interface and the network cable connector, it is usually achieved by customizing a specific network cable connector to lock it to the network cable interface. Moreover, the installation process requires special installation tools, which is relatively complicated and time-consuming. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a network cable interface that enables locking of the network cable connector and is simple and convenient to install without the need for specific installation tools. At the same time, since the first locking part is located in the receiving cavity, the locking part cannot be disassembled from the outside when it is locked in the locked position, thereby improving the level of security protection.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a network cable interface, characterized in that it includes:

[0007] The interface body has a receiving cavity for connecting to the network cable connector, and the interface body also has a clearance hole communicating with the receiving cavity.

[0008] A locking element, at least a portion of which is adapted to pass through a clearance hole and be inserted into a receiving cavity;

[0009] The cavity contains a first latching part, and the locking member has a second latching part. The first latching part is adapted to engage with the second latching part to limit the locking member to the locked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member and the network cable connector are locked together to prevent the network cable connector from being pulled out of the cavity.

[0010] The network cable interface proposed in the first aspect of this application, when the network cable connector is inserted into the receiving cavity, at least a portion of the locking member is inserted into the receiving cavity through a clearance hole, such that the second locking portion of the locking member engages with the first locking portion inside the receiving cavity, thereby limiting the locking member to a locked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, it engages with the network cable connector to prevent the network cable connector from being pulled out of the receiving cavity. This design achieves locking of the network cable connector, and installation is simple and convenient, requiring no specific installation tools. Furthermore, since the first locking portion is located inside the receiving cavity, once the locking member is in the locked position, it cannot be disassembled from the outside, improving the level of security.

[0011] Optionally, there are multiple first card contacts and multiple second card contacts, with each of the multiple first card contacts and multiple second card contacts corresponding to one another.

[0012] Optionally, the locking member includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a connecting portion. Along the insertion direction of the locking member, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are spaced apart, the connecting portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and the second mounting portion has a second snap-fit ​​portion.

[0013] Optionally, along the first direction, the size of the first mounting part is larger than the size of the second mounting part, and the first direction is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the locking member.

[0014] Optionally, the first snap-fit ​​portion is constructed as a protrusion.

[0015] Optionally, the first snap-fit ​​portion is constructed as a snap-fit ​​slot.

[0016] Optionally, the second snap-fit ​​portion is constructed as a snap-fit.

[0017] Optionally, there are two latches, which are symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the locking element.

[0018] Optionally, the second mounting part also has a guide ramp, which is inclined toward the central axis of the locking member along the insertion direction of the locking member.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a network communication device, including the network cable interface in the first aspect embodiment.

[0020] The network communication device proposed in the first aspect of this application, by providing the aforementioned network cable interface, allows at least a portion of the locking member to pass through a clearance hole and be inserted into the cavity after the network cable connector is inserted into the cavity. This causes the second engaging portion of the locking member to engage with the first engaging portion within the cavity, thereby limiting the locking member to a locked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, it engages with the network cable connector to prevent the connector from being pulled out of the cavity. This design achieves locking of the network cable connector, and installation is simple and convenient, requiring no specific tools. Furthermore, since the first engaging portion is located within the cavity, the locking member cannot be disassembled from the outside once it is locked, thus improving the level of security. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of a network cable interface and a network cable connector provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the interface body provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a locking member provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0026] 100 Ethernet port;

[0027] Interface body 1; receiving cavity 11; first snap-fit ​​part 111; clearance hole 12;

[0028] Locking component 2; second locking part 21; first mounting part 22; second mounting part 23; guide slope 231; connecting part 24;

[0029] Network cable connector 200; spring latch 201; limiting part 202;

[0030] The locking component is inserted in the X direction, and the first direction is Y. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0033] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0036] In this application, "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), and similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two).

[0037] It should be noted that as people pay more and more attention to network security, the security locking of network cable interfaces has gradually become a key focus for various equipment manufacturers.

[0038] In related technologies, in order to achieve physical locking between the network cable interface and the network cable connector, it is usually achieved by customizing a specific network cable connector to lock it to the network cable interface. Moreover, the installation process requires special installation tools, which is relatively complicated and time-consuming.

[0039] Based on this, this application proposes a network cable interface 100. When the network cable connector 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, at least a portion of the locking member 2 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 through the clearance hole 12, so that the second locking portion 21 of the locking member 2 engages with the first locking portion 111 in the receiving cavity 11, thereby limiting the locking member 2 to the locked position. When the locking member 2 is in the locked position, the locking member 2 and the network cable connector 200 are mutually restrained to prevent the network cable connector 200 from being pulled out of the receiving cavity 11. This configuration achieves locking of the network cable connector 200, and the installation is simple and convenient, requiring no specific installation tools. At the same time, since the first locking portion 111 is located inside the receiving cavity 11, when the locking member 2 is limited to the locked position, the locking member 2 cannot be disassembled from the outside, thus improving the level of security.

[0040] The network cable interface 100 proposed in this application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the network cable interface 100 according to the first aspect embodiment of this application includes: an interface body 1 and a locking member 2. The interface body 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 11 for connecting to a network cable connector 200. The interface body 1 is also provided with a clearance hole 12 communicating with the receiving cavity 11. At least a portion of the locking member 2 is adapted to pass through the clearance hole 12 and be inserted into the receiving cavity 11. The receiving cavity 11 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 111. The locking member 2 has a second snap-fit ​​portion 21. The first snap-fit ​​portion 111 is adapted to snap-fit ​​with the second snap-fit ​​portion 21 so that the locking member 2 is limited to a locked position. When the locking member 2 is in the locked position, the locking member 2 and the network cable connector 200 are limited to prevent the network cable connector 200 from being pulled out of the receiving cavity 11.

[0042] Specifically, the receiving cavity 11 is used to connect to the network cable connector 200, and the clearance hole 12 is connected to the receiving cavity 11. It should be noted that the clearance hole 12 is set on the peripheral wall of the interface body 1. For example, the clearance hole 12 can be set on the top wall of the interface body 1, the side wall of the interface body 1, or the rear wall of the interface body 1. The specific setting depends on the actual situation, and no specific restrictions are made here.

[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first engaging portion 111 is provided in the receiving cavity 11, and the locking member 2 has a second engaging portion 21. When at least a portion of the locking member 2 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 through the clearance hole 12, the second engaging portion 21 of the locking member 2 engages with the first engaging portion 111 in the receiving cavity 11. With this arrangement, the locking member 2 can be limited to the locked position.

[0044] The locking position is the position where the locking element 2 restricts the network cable connector 200. The restriction method includes, but is not limited to, abutment and limiting, for example, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the network cable connector 200 has a spring-loaded tongue 201 and a limiting part 202. The end face of the limiting part 202 is aligned with the pull-out direction of the network cable connector 200. When the network cable connector 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the locking member 2 is moved to the locking position. When the locking member 2 is in the locking position, the locking member 2 and the network cable connector 200 are engaged in a limiting cooperation. For example, a portion of the locking member 2 abuts against or latches against the limiting part 202 of the network cable connector 200 to restrict movement. The network cable connector 200 is pulled outward, thereby confining the network cable connector 200 within the receiving cavity 11. Of course, the locking part 2 can also cooperate with other positions of the network cable connector 200 for limiting, which will not be listed here. When the locking part limits the limiting part 202 of the network cable connector 200, pressing the spring tongue 201 will prevent the network cable connector 200 from being pulled out, thereby locking the network cable connector 200. The entire installation process does not require specific tools and is simple and convenient.

[0045] Meanwhile, since the first snap-fit ​​part 111 is located inside the receiving cavity 11, when the locking member 2 is inserted into the clearance hole 12 and limited to the locked position, the locking member 2 cannot be disassembled from the outside, which helps to improve the security protection level of the network cable interface 100.

[0046] In summary, the network cable interface 100 proposed in the first aspect of this application, after the network cable connector 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, at least a portion of the locking member 2 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 through the clearance hole 12, so that the second locking portion 21 of the locking member 2 engages with the first locking portion 111 in the receiving cavity 11, thereby limiting the locking member 2 to the locked position. When the locking member 2 is in the locked position, the locking member 2 and the network cable connector 200 are mutually restrained to prevent the network cable connector 200 from being pulled out of the receiving cavity 11. This configuration achieves locking of the network cable connector 200, and the installation is simple and convenient, requiring no specific installation tools. At the same time, since the first locking portion 111 is located inside the receiving cavity 11, when the locking member 2 is limited to the locked position, the locking member 2 cannot be disassembled from the outside, thus improving the level of security protection.

[0047] In some embodiments of this application, there are multiple first latching portions 111 and multiple second latching portions 21, with each of the multiple first latching portions 111 and the multiple second latching portions 21 corresponding to one another.

[0048] Specifically, the receiving cavity 11 may be provided with a plurality of first latching parts 111, and the locking member 2 is provided with a plurality of second latching parts 21. The plurality of first latching parts 111 and the plurality of second latching parts 21 correspond one-to-one. For example, the number of first latching parts 111 can be 2, 3, 4, or 5, and the number of second latching parts 21 can be set to 2, 3, 4, or 5 respectively. When at least a part of the locking member 2 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 through the clearance hole 12, the plurality of first latching parts 111 and the plurality of second latching parts 21 are latched and assembled one-to-one. This can improve the limiting strength of the locking member 2, avoid the risk of the locking member 2 disengaging from the clearance hole 12, and help to further improve the security protection level of the network cable interface 100.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the locking member 2 includes a first mounting part 22, a second mounting part 23 and a connecting part 24. Along the insertion direction X of the locking member, the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23 are spaced apart, and the connecting part 24 connects the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23. The second mounting part 23 has a second snap-fit ​​part 21.

[0050] Specifically, the locking member 2 has an overall H-shaped structure. Along the insertion direction X of the locking member, the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23 of the locking member 2 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart. The connecting part 24 connects the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23. The second mounting part 23 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part 21 that mates with the first snap-fit ​​part 111. When the network cable connector 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the locking member 2 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 through the clearance hole 12, so that the second mounting part 23 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11 before the first mounting part 22 and the connecting part 24. The overall installation structure of the locking member 2 is simple and reliable, and the processing cost is low.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, along the first direction Y, the size of the first mounting part 22 is larger than the size of the second mounting part 23, and the first direction Y is perpendicular to the insertion direction X of the locking member. That is, the size of the first mounting part 22 in the first direction Y is larger than the size of the second mounting part 23 in the first direction Y. This arrangement makes it easy to distinguish the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23 when the locking member 2 is installed, preventing incorrect installation. In other words, by differentiating the sizes of the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23, error prevention can be achieved, thereby improving installation efficiency.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, the first snap-fit ​​portion 111 is constructed as a protrusion. That is, as... Figure 3As shown, the first snap-fit ​​part 111 can be constructed as a protrusion. The first snap-fit ​​part 111 protrudes from the inner surface of the receiving cavity 11 and snaps with the second snap-fit ​​part 21 through the protrusion. The installation method is simple and reliable, and the protrusion processing cost is low.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, the first latching portion 111 is configured as a latching slot. That is, as... Figure 3 As shown, the first snap-fit ​​part 111 can also be configured as a snap-fit ​​groove, which snaps into the second snap-fit ​​part 21. The installation method is simple and reliable, and the processing cost of the snap-fit ​​groove is low.

[0054] In some embodiments of this application, the second snap-fit ​​portion 21 is configured as a snap fastener. That is, when the first snap-fit ​​portion 111 is configured as a protrusion or a slot, the second snap-fit ​​portion 21 can be configured as a snap fastener that snaps into it. For example, the snap fastener can snap into the protrusion or slot. With this configuration, the snap-fit ​​assembly is both simple and secure.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, there are two latches, symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the locking member 2. Specifically, as... Figure 3 As shown, the two buckles are symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the locking member 2. When the locking member 2 passes through the relief hole 12 and is inserted into the receiving cavity 11, the two buckles are respectively engaged with their corresponding first engaging parts 111. Since the two buckles are symmetrically arranged, the force of the buckle is more uniform, which can improve the limiting strength of the locking member 2 and further avoid the risk of the locking member 2 falling off from the relief hole 12.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second mounting part 23 also has a guide slope 231, which is inclined towards the central axis of the locking member 2 along the insertion direction X of the locking member. Specifically, the guide slope 231 of the second mounting part 23 is inclined towards the central axis of the locking member 2 along the insertion direction X of the locking member. With this configuration, when the second mounting part 23 moves along the insertion direction, the guide slope 231 and the first engaging part 111 guide each other, and the second mounting part 23 deforms under the interaction of the guide slope 231 and the first engaging part 111, so that the buckle of the second mounting part 23 can engage with the first engaging part 111. The guide slope 231 provides a certain guiding installation function, making the installation of the locking member 2 easier.

[0057] The network communication device according to a second aspect embodiment of this application includes the network cable interface 100 in the first aspect embodiment.

[0058] The network communication device proposed in the first aspect of this application, by providing the aforementioned network cable interface 100, allows at least a portion of the locking member 2 to pass through the clearance hole 12 and be inserted into the receiving cavity 11 after the network cable connector 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 11. This causes the second locking portion 21 of the locking member 2 to engage with the first locking portion 111 within the receiving cavity 11, thereby limiting the locking member 2 to a locked position. When the locking member 2 is in the locked position, it engages with the network cable connector 200 to prevent the network cable connector 200 from being pulled out of the receiving cavity 11. This configuration achieves locking of the network cable connector 200, and the installation is simple and convenient, requiring no specific installation tools. Furthermore, since the first locking portion 111 is located within the receiving cavity 11, the locking member 2 cannot be disassembled from the outside after being limited to the locked position, thus improving the level of security.

[0059] It should also be noted that 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0060] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0061] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

[0062] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A network cable interface, characterized in that, include: The interface body has a receiving cavity for connecting to a network cable connector, and the interface body also has a clearance hole communicating with the receiving cavity; A locking member, at least a portion of which is adapted to pass through the clearance hole and be inserted into the receiving cavity; The receiving cavity is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the locking member has a second snap-fit ​​portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion is adapted to snap-fit ​​with the second snap-fit ​​portion so that the locking member is limited to the locked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member is limited to the network cable connector to prevent the network cable connector from being pulled out of the receiving cavity.

2. The network cable interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple first latching parts and multiple second latching parts, and the multiple first latching parts and multiple second latching parts correspond one-to-one.

3. The network cable interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a connecting portion. Along the insertion direction of the locking member, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are spaced apart, and the connecting portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. The second mounting portion has a second snap-fit ​​portion.

4. The network cable interface according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the first direction, the size of the first mounting part is larger than the size of the second mounting part, and the first direction is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the locking member.

5. The network cable interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​portion is constructed as a protrusion.

6. The network cable interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​part is constructed as a snap-fit ​​slot.

7. The network cable interface according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second snap-fit ​​part is constructed as a snap fastener.

8. The network cable interface according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are two buckles, which are symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the locking member.

9. The network cable interface according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second mounting portion also has a guide ramp, which is inclined toward the central axis of the locking member along the insertion direction of the locking member.

10. A network communication device, characterized in that, Including the network cable interface according to any one of claims 1-9.

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