A folding cable testing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of folding cable testing device, including first test box, second test box and adapter block, first test box and second test box structure are same and along adapter block left-right symmetry setting, first test box and second test box are all with adapter block movably installed, first test and second test box can be relatively folded and present up-down stacking structure, first test box includes shell, PCB module and at least one group RJ45 test socket assembly, RJ45 test socket assembly and PCB module are all installed in shell, RJ45 test socket module is electrically connected with PCB module, the upper end of RJ45 test socket assembly in PCB module, RJ45 test socket assembly includes socket body, at least two groups of structure same test socket for inserting RJ45 crystal head are provided with on socket body and are equidistantly arranged side by side.The utility model provides a kind of folding cable testing device, small in size and convenient to carry, whether network jumper is connected normally can be directly shown and judged intuitively by different LED lamp color.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network cable testing devices, specifically a foldable cable testing device. Background Technology

[0002] In today's rapidly evolving network technology landscape, network cables are ubiquitous. Whether building a convenient network environment at home or creating a complex cabling system in a large data center, the performance and connectivity of network cables are crucial for ensuring stable and efficient network operation. Routers and switches are core devices for this purpose. During installation and debugging, technicians must verify the continuity of each connector to ensure network stability. Regular continuity tests are also necessary during routine maintenance to identify and eliminate potential faults. While some test boxes use LEDs to sequentially display the connection of pins 1-8 of the RJ45 connector, these boxes are often bulky and inconvenient for personnel frequently traveling to different locations for network cable testing. Furthermore, most current test boxes have a single test port, and this sequential LED display method is inefficient and doesn't provide a direct and immediate view of configuration faults. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable cable testing device to solve the technical problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A foldable cable testing device includes a first test box, a second test box, and an adapter block. The first and second test boxes have the same structure and are symmetrically arranged along the adapter block. Both the first and second test boxes are movably installed with the adapter block. The first and second test boxes can be folded relative to each other to form an up-and-down stacked structure.

[0006] The first test box includes a housing, a PCB module, and at least one set of RJ45 test socket assemblies. The RJ45 test socket assembly and the PCB module are both installed inside the housing. The RJ45 test socket module is electrically connected to the PCB module. The RJ45 test socket assembly is located at the upper end of the PCB module. The RJ45 test socket assembly includes a socket body. At least two sets of identical test ports are arranged side by side at equal intervals on the socket body for inserting RJ45 crystal heads.

[0007] The adapter block has a hollow cavity structure with openings on both the left and right sides. The first test box extends towards the adapter block with a first protrusion and a raised first serrated portion on the outside of the first protrusion. The second test box extends towards the adapter block with a second protrusion and a raised second serrated portion on the outside of the second protrusion. The first serrated portion and the second serrated portion mesh with each other. Both the first protrusion and the second protrusion are inside the adapter block and are rotatably mounted with the adapter block.

[0008] The adapter block includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a support plate. The top plate is parallel to the bottom plate, and the support plate is vertically installed on one side between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate, bottom plate, and support plate form a cavity with an open structure. A partition plate is also provided between the top plate and the bottom plate. The partition plate is perpendicular to the support plate and is located between the first boss and the second boss.

[0009] The housing has a rectangular structure and includes an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing and the lower housing are fastened together with screws, and the first boss is on one side of the upper housing.

[0010] The test socket has a first LED and a second LED on its left and right sides respectively. Both the first LED and the second LED are electrically connected to the PCB module. The upper end of the housing has a first through hole for installing the socket body.

[0011] The first LED and the second LED are a combination of blue and green lights.

[0012] The housing is provided with two sets of RJ45 test socket assemblies, which are arranged on the housing with a left-right interval.

[0013] Each RJ45 test socket assembly has three test ports.

[0014] The upper housing has a recessed first receiving groove on its upper part, in which a sign is placed. The adapter block has a recessed second receiving groove on its upper part, which is also used to place a sign.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the foldable cable testing device provided by this utility model is small in size and easy to carry. The foldable design greatly improves the portability of the testing device, making it convenient for staff to carry to different work sites. Moreover, the testing device of this application can directly and intuitively judge whether the network patch cord is connected normally by displaying different LED light colors. By connecting more test socket interfaces through the circuit board, it can achieve the purpose of testing multiple network cables at the same time and provide timely feedback on test results. Compared with the traditional method of testing one by one with a single port test box, it can improve testing efficiency by a factor of two and speed up the overall project progress. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 : A three-dimensional structural diagram of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 Top view of the first and second test boxes;

[0018] Figure 3 Top view of the first test box;

[0019] Figure 4 : Figure 3 AA section view;

[0020] Figure 5 : 3D structural diagram of the adapter block;

[0021] Figure 6 3D diagram of RJ45 test socket assembly;

[0022] Figure 7 This is an image showing the effect of this application after it has been folded. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Specific Implementation Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 In this embodiment of the utility model, a foldable cable testing device includes a first test box 1, a second test box 5, and an adapter block 6. The first test box 1 and the second test box 5 have the same structure and are symmetrically arranged along the adapter block 6. The first test box 1 and the second test box 5 are movably installed with the adapter block 6. The first test box 1 and the second test box 5 can be folded relative to each other to form an up-and-down stacked structure.

[0025] The first test box 1 includes a housing 2, a PCB module 4, and at least one set of RJ45 test socket assemblies 3. Both the RJ45 test socket assembly 3 and the PCB module 4 are installed inside the housing 2. The RJ45 test socket module is electrically connected to the PCB module 4. The RJ45 test socket assembly 3 is located at the upper end of the PCB module 4. The PCB module 43 includes a processing chip for detection. In this embodiment, two sets of RJ45 test socket assemblies 3 are provided on the housing 2, and the two sets of RJ45 test socket assemblies 3 are arranged on the housing 2 with a left-right interval.

[0026] The RJ45 test socket assembly 3 includes a socket body 301. At least two sets of identical test ports 302 are arranged side by side at equal intervals on the socket body 301 for inserting RJ45 crystal heads. In this embodiment, a single RJ45 test socket assembly 3 has three test ports 302. A first LED 303 and a second LED 304 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the outer end face of the test port 302. The first LED 303 and the second LED 304 are electrically connected to the PCB module 4. A first through hole 201-2 is opened at the upper end of the housing 2 for installing the socket body 301. The first LED 303 and the second LED 304 are a combination of blue and green lights.

[0027] When the RJ45 connector is inserted into test port 302, the processing chip is triggered to test the wiring sequence of the inserted network cable until the corresponding LED lights up to display the result. In this application, the first LED 303 and the second LED 304 are a combination of blue and green lights. If the shielded (STP) cable is connected normally, the blue light is on and the green light is off. If the unshielded (UTP) cable is connected normally, the green light is on and the blue light is off. Different light colors indicate different types of patch cords inserted. The light colors can also be adjusted to correspond to shielded or unshielded RJ45 connectors. Specifically, it is only necessary to distinguish between the two different colors to differentiate the test results of shielded and unshielded RJ45 connectors.

[0028] In this application, the adapter block 6 has a hollow cavity structure with openings on both the left and right sides. The first test box 1 extends towards the adapter block 6 with a first protrusion 201-3, and the outer side of the first protrusion 201-3 has a raised first serrated portion 201-4. The second test box 5 extends towards the adapter block 6 with a second protrusion 501, and the outer side of the second protrusion 501 has a raised second serrated portion 502. The first serrated portion 201-4 and the second serrated portion 502 mesh with each other. Both the first protrusion 201-3 and the second protrusion 501 are within the adapter block 6, and both the first protrusion 201-3 and the second protrusion 501 engage with each other. The adapter block 6 is rotatably installed, meaning that the first test box 1 and the second test box 5 are folded by meshing and rotating through a gear structure. The gear transmission structure makes the entire testing device more compact and smaller in size. Moreover, the gear meshing transmission structure ensures smoother movement transmission between the first test box 1 and the second test box 5 during opening or folding operations, without any jamming or shaking. It allows the first test box 1 and the second test box 5 to move synchronously at the same angle when folding or opening, allowing the user to more precisely control the opening angle and speed, providing a smooth operating experience.

[0029] The adapter block 6 in this application includes a top plate 601, a bottom plate 602, and a support plate 603. The top plate 601 is parallel to the bottom plate 602, and the support plate 603 is vertically installed on one side between the top plate 601 and the bottom plate 602. The top plate 601, the bottom plate 602, and the support plate 603 form a cavity with an open structure. A partition plate 604 is also provided between the top plate 601 and the bottom plate 602. The partition plate 604 is perpendicular to the support plate 603. The partition plate 604 is between the first boss 201-3 and the second boss 501. That is, the partition plate 604 divides the cavity into two chambers for the installation of the first boss 201-3 and the second boss 501, respectively. At the same time, the partition plate 604 can also limit the rotation angle of the first boss 201-3 and the second boss 501 to avoid collisions that could damage the components.

[0030] Furthermore, the housing 2 in this application has a rectangular structure, comprising an upper housing 201 and a lower housing 202, which are locked together by screws. The first boss 201-3 is located on one side of the upper housing 201. The second test box 5 has the same structure as the first test box 1 and will not be described again.

[0031] The upper housing 201 has a recessed first receiving groove 201-1 on its upper part, in which a label 7 is placed. The adapter block 6 has a recessed second receiving groove 601-1 on its upper part, which is also used to place the label 7. For work with a fixed testing procedure, the label can help the operator to perform tests in the predetermined order, making the testing process smoother and more standardized, reducing repetitive work or missed steps caused by disordered operation, and further improving the overall work efficiency.

[0032] Compared with existing technologies, the foldable cable testing device provided by this utility model is small in size and easy to carry. The foldable design greatly improves the portability of the testing device, making it convenient for staff to carry to different work sites. Moreover, the testing device of this application can directly and intuitively judge whether the network patch cord is connected normally by displaying different LED light colors. By connecting more test socket interfaces through the circuit board, it can achieve the purpose of testing multiple network cables at the same time and provide timely feedback on test results. Compared with the traditional method of testing one by one with a single port test box, it can improve testing efficiency by a factor of two and speed up the overall project progress.

[0033] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the foregoing exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A foldable cable testing device, characterized in that: The device includes a first test box, a second test box, and an adapter block. The first and second test boxes have identical structures and are symmetrically arranged along the adapter block. Both the first and second test boxes are movably mounted to the adapter block and can be folded relative to each other to form a stacked structure. The adapter block is a hollow cavity structure with openings on both its left and right sides. The first test box has a first protrusion extending towards the adapter block, with a raised first serrated portion on its outer side. The second test box has a second protrusion extending towards the adapter block, with a raised second serrated portion on its outer side. The first and second serrated portions mesh with each other. Both the first and second protrusions are inside the adapter block and are rotatably mounted to it.

2. The collapsed cable testing device of claim 1, wherein: The first test box includes a housing, a PCB module, and at least one set of RJ45 test socket assemblies. The RJ45 test socket assembly and the PCB module are both installed inside the housing. The RJ45 test socket module is electrically connected to the PCB module. The RJ45 test socket assembly is located at the upper end of the PCB module. The RJ45 test socket assembly includes a socket body. At least two sets of identical test ports are arranged side by side at equal intervals on the socket body for inserting RJ45 crystal heads.

3. A folding cable testing device according to claim 2, wherein: The adapter block includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a support plate. The top plate is parallel to the bottom plate, and the support plate is vertically installed on one side between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate, bottom plate, and support plate form a cavity with an open structure. A partition plate is also provided between the top plate and the bottom plate. The partition plate is perpendicular to the support plate and is located between the first boss and the second boss.

4. The collapsed cable testing device of claim 3, wherein: The housing has a rectangular structure and includes an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing and the lower housing are fastened together with screws, and the first boss is on one side of the upper housing.

5. A folding cable testing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The test socket has a first LED and a second LED on its left and right sides respectively. Both the first LED and the second LED are electrically connected to the PCB module. The upper end of the housing has a first through hole for installing the socket body.

6. The collapsed cable testing device of claim 5, wherein: The first LED and the second LED are a combination of blue and green lights.

7. The collapsed cable testing device of claim 6, wherein: The housing is provided with two sets of RJ45 test socket assemblies, which are arranged on the housing with a left-right interval.

8. The collapsed cable testing device of claim 7, wherein: Each RJ45 test socket assembly has three test ports.

9. The collapsed cable testing device of claim 8, wherein: The upper housing has a recessed first receiving groove on its upper part, in which a sign is placed. The adapter block has a recessed second receiving groove on its upper part, which is also used to place a sign.

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