A rail-mounted edge gateway

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of guide rail installation type edge gateway, including edge gateway main body, the both ends of edge gateway main body bottom are uniformly connected with mounting bracket, the bottom of two mounting brackets is equipped with link structure, the bottom of link structure is bonded with sliding structure, the bottom of sliding structure is equipped with guide rail structure, the both ends of guide rail structure are uniformly fixed with telescopic structure, a kind of guide rail installation type edge gateway of the utility model, the efficiency and security of edge gateway installation are realized, through the cooperation of link structure, it is achieved without loss installation, both avoid the damage to equipment and installation carrier, and simplify dismounting process, and sliding structure realizes the stable connection of gateway and guide rail, ensure gateway along guide rail smooth sliding simultaneously, fixed reliability and position adjustment flexibility are considered, telescopic structure is designed by adjustable guide rail spacing, so that device can adapt to edge gateway of different width, significantly improve the scope of application.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gateway installation technology, specifically a rail-mounted edge gateway. Background Technology

[0002] IoT gateways, as a new term, will play a very important role in the future IoT era. They will become the link between sensing networks and traditional communication networks. As gateway devices, IoT gateways can realize protocol conversion between sensing networks and communication networks, as well as between different types of sensing networks. They can achieve both wide area interconnection and local area interconnection. In addition, IoT gateways also need to have device management functions. Operators can manage the underlying sensing nodes through IoT gateway devices, understand the relevant information of each node, and realize remote control.

[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent document (publication number: CN220711505U) disclosing a gateway that can be mounted on a guide rail. The gateway body includes a gateway body and a mounting rail. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the gateway body closest to the guide rail. Fixed clamping blocks and clamping blocks are connected to both ends of the mounting plate closest to the guide rail, respectively. The fixed clamping blocks and clamping blocks are symmetrically arranged and clamp the gateway on both sides of the guide rail. A tightening assembly connects the clamping blocks to the mounting plate. By using the cooperation of the fixed clamping blocks and clamping blocks on the mounting plate, the gateway can be clamped onto mounting rails of different sizes, avoiding installation problems caused by size differences between the gateway and the guide rail. This improves the applicability of gateway installation to some extent, but it still has many shortcomings:

[0004] This type of rail-mountable gateway relies on a mechanical clamping structure consisting of a fixed clamp and a clamping block. Installation requires precise alignment with the rail and manual adjustment of the clamp positions, making the process cumbersome and inefficient, especially in mass deployment scenarios. Furthermore, the adjustment process requires coordination with limit components such as locking and shifting blocks; improper operation can easily lead to jamming, increasing installation difficulty. Additionally, it primarily relies on the tension spring for clamping force; in environments with long-term vibration or significant temperature variations, the spring is prone to fatigue and loss of elasticity, potentially causing the gateway to loosen its connection to the rail and affecting the stability of the device. Moreover, the structural design of the fixed and clamping blocks has limited adaptability to the shape and specifications of the rail, making stable clamping difficult and limiting its applicability to a narrow range of scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a rail-mounted edge gateway to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, which rely on the mechanical clamping structure of fixed clamping blocks and clamping blocks. During installation, precise alignment with the rail and manual adjustment of the clamping block position are required, which is cumbersome and inefficient, especially in batch deployment scenarios. Moreover, the adjustment process requires the linkage of the limit components such as the locking blocks and the lever blocks. If the operation is not correct, jamming may occur, which increases the difficulty of installation. Furthermore, it mainly relies on the elasticity of the tension spring to provide clamping force. In environments with long-term vibration or large temperature changes, the spring is prone to fatigue and loss of elasticity, which may cause the connection between the gateway and the rail to loosen, affecting the stability of the equipment operation. In addition, the structural design of the fixed clamping block and clamping block has limited adaptability to the shape and specifications of the rail, making it difficult to achieve stable clamping and limiting the applicable scenarios and scope.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rail-mounted edge gateway, comprising an edge gateway body, with mounting brackets fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom of the edge gateway body, and connecting structures provided at the bottom ends of the two mounting brackets, with a sliding structure bonded to the bottom end of the connecting structure, and a rail structure provided at the bottom end of the sliding structure, with telescopic structures fixedly provided at both ends of the rail structure.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting structure includes a recessed hook, one side of which is bonded to the top of the sliding structure. A recessed body is fixedly disposed on the surface of the other side of the recessed hook. A hook-and-loop slot is formed at the top of the recessed body, and a hook-and-loop body is engaged with the surface of the hook-and-loop slot. A hook-and-loop hook is fixedly connected to one side of the hook-and-loop body, and the top of the hook-and-loop hook is bonded to the bottom of the mounting bracket. The connecting structure, through the bonding of the recessed hook and the hook-and-loop hook, and the engaging connection of the recessed body and the hook-and-loop body, constructs a flexible connection between the edge gateway body and the sliding structure. The flexible connection system attaches the snap-on hooks to the sliding structure and the hook-on fasteners to the bottom of the mounting bracket on the bottom of the edge gateway body. The entire process requires no screw tightening or drilling, avoiding physical damage to the edge gateway body and sliding structure, effectively protecting the integrity of the equipment's appearance and internal components. The dual fixing method of snap-on and adhesive not only ensures the stability of the connection and prevents the gateway from falling off during operation, but also allows for quick disassembly by simply separating the hook-on and the slot, greatly simplifying the process of later maintenance and equipment replacement, lowering the assembly threshold, and improving on-site deployment efficiency.

[0008] Preferably, the sliding structure includes a high-strength torsion spring, with a bottom push plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of the high-strength torsion spring. An internal locking plate is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom push plate, an arc-shaped locking block is fixedly provided at the top of the internal locking plate, and limit blocks are fixedly provided at both ends of the bottom of the internal locking plate. Internal locking buckles are fixedly connected to both sides of the internal locking plate, and a movable groove is formed on the surface of the internal locking plate. The internal locking plate drives the bottom push plate and the external locking plate to work together, forming continuous elastic pressure by bidirectionally compressing the high-strength torsion spring, ensuring the sliding structure... The internal locking plate maintains a tight fit with the guide rail, enhancing connection reliability. The limit stop strictly constrains the range of motion of the internal locking plate, preventing locking failure due to excessive displacement and ensuring the stability of the structure. The internal locking buckle serves as a backup auxiliary buckle, providing secondary fixation when the external locking buckle becomes loose, forming a double guarantee and further reducing the risk of the gateway falling off. The arc-shaped locking block provides a clear force point for the disassembly process, allowing the locking state to be released with a simple pull. Combined with the reserved space for component movement in the movable slot, it achieves compatibility between stable locking and smooth sliding.

[0009] Preferably, a top pressure plate is fixedly connected to the top of the high-strength torsion spring. The two sides of the top pressure plate are movably connected to the two sides of the movable groove, respectively. An external locking plate is fixedly connected to one end of the top pressure plate. The surface of the external locking plate is movably connected to the bottom surface of the internal locking plate. L-shaped limiting frames are fixedly provided at both ends of the external locking plate, and external locking buckles are fixedly connected to both sides of the external locking plate. The external locking plate drives the top pressure plate and the internal locking plate to form a bidirectional compression. The reaction force of the high-strength torsion spring enhances the overall locking strength, ensuring a tight engagement between the sliding structure and the guide rail groove. The L-shaped limiting frame and the limiting block of the internal locking plate are aligned with each other to form a mechanical limiting structure, effectively preventing the internal and external locking plates from shifting or misaligning during the movement, ensuring locking accuracy. Furthermore, the matching design of the external locking buckle and the guide rail groove not only restricts the vertical displacement of the sliding structure through locking to prevent it from falling off, but also does not affect its smooth sliding along the length of the guide rail, meeting the need for flexible adjustment of the gateway position.

[0010] Preferably, the guide rail structure includes a mounting base, with mounting guide rails fixedly connected to both ends of the mounting base surface. Guide rail grooves are formed on both sides of the mounting guide rails, and the surfaces of the two guide rail grooves are respectively engaged with the ends of an external snap-fit ​​fastener. As the supporting foundation of the overall device, the mounting base can be fixed to a wall, equipment frame, or other carrier using bolts or other methods, providing solid support for the edge gateway and related components, effectively resisting external interference such as vibration and impact. Two parallel mounting guide rails form a clear sliding path, ensuring that the sliding structure and gateway move along a preset direction, avoiding cluttered installation positions, and improving the regularity of the equipment layout. The guide rail grooves precisely match the external snap-fit ​​fasteners of the sliding structure, providing a unified installation interface for sliding components of different specifications, enhancing the versatility of the structure.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic structure includes a telescopic compartment, one end of which is fixedly connected to one end of a mounting rail, and the other end of which is slidably connected to a tension strip. One end of the tension strip is fixedly connected to one end of another mounting rail. A corrugated groove is formed on the surface of the telescopic compartment. A fixing block is fixedly disposed at one end of the surface of the tension strip. A tension spring is fixedly disposed inside the fixing block. A limiting rotating block is fixedly connected to the end of the tension spring away from the fixing block. One end of the limiting rotating block is rotatably connected to the surface of the tension strip, and the other end of the limiting rotating block is engaged with the surface of the corrugated groove. A hand lever is fixedly installed at the middle of the other end of the limiting rotating block; the sliding engagement of the tension bar in the telescopic compartment allows for free adjustment of the distance between the two installation guide rails, enabling it to adapt to edge gateway bodies of different widths, greatly expanding the applicability of the device. Furthermore, the limiting rotating block is tightly engaged with the corrugated groove under the action of the tension spring, which can quickly fix the adjusted guide rail distance, preventing the distance from loosening due to vibration or other factors during use, ensuring structural stability. At the same time, the hand lever provides an intuitive operation point for distance adjustment, allowing locking and unlocking to be completed without the need for tools, simplifying the installation and debugging process and improving on-site operation efficiency.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This rail-mounted edge gateway achieves high efficiency and safety in edge gateway installation. Through the interlocking and adhesive connection of the connecting structure, it achieves non-destructive installation without drilling or screws, avoiding physical damage to the equipment and mounting carrier, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process, and making later maintenance and equipment replacement more convenient. Furthermore, the sliding structure, with the elasticity of the strong torsion spring, the anti-offset design of the limiting components, and the guarantee of the spare buckle, expands the scope of application while achieving a stable connection between the gateway and the rail. It also ensures that the gateway slides smoothly along the rail, taking into account both the reliability of fixation and the flexibility of position adjustment. The telescopic structure, through the design of adjustable rail spacing, allows the device to adapt to edge gateways of different widths, significantly improving the scope of application, and the locking mechanism after adjustment ensures structural stability.

[0014] In terms of space utilization, this type of rail-mounted edge gateway allows for a compact arrangement of the gateway with other devices, reducing space occupation and facilitating cable management and maintaining a neat layout. Regarding environmental adaptability, it can stably fix the gateway in industrial scenarios with vibration and dust, reducing the risk of loose connections. It also facilitates cleaning to ensure heat dissipation. In terms of management and maintenance, the centralized installation of the gateway facilitates quick status identification and troubleshooting, and the unified installation standard reduces the difficulty of batch deployment. In terms of expansion, new gateways can be directly added to existing rails, quickly responding to system expansion needs. It has a wide range of applications and strong practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rail-mounted edge gateway of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of the sliding structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Edge gateway main body; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Recessed hook; 4. Recessed main body; 5. Hook slot; 6. Hook main body; 7. Hook hook; 8. High-strength torsion spring; 9. Bottom push plate; 10. Internal locking plate; 11. Arc-shaped locking block; 12. Limiting block; 13. Internal locking buckle; 14. Movable groove; 15. Top pressure plate; 16. External locking plate; 17. L-shaped limiting bracket; 18. External locking buckle; 19. Mounting base; 20. Mounting guide rail; 21. Guide rail slide groove; 22. Telescopic compartment; 23. Tension strip; 24. Corrugated groove; 25. Fixing block; 26. Tension spring; 27. Limiting rotating block; 28. Hand lever. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a rail-mounted edge gateway, including an edge gateway body 1. Both ends of the bottom of the edge gateway body 1 are fixedly connected to mounting brackets 2. The bottom ends of the two mounting brackets 2 are provided with connecting structures. The bottom ends of the connecting structures are bonded with sliding structures. The bottom ends of the sliding structures are provided with rail structures. Both ends of the rail structures are fixedly provided with telescopic structures.

[0024] Furthermore, the connecting structure includes a recessed hook 3, one side of which is bonded to the top of the sliding structure, and a recessed body 4 is fixedly provided on the surface of the other side of the recessed hook 3. A hook groove 5 is provided at the top of the recessed body 4, and a hook body 6 is engaged with the surface of the hook groove 5. A hook hook 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the hook body 6, and the top of the hook hook 7 is bonded to the bottom of the mounting bracket 2.

[0025] When in use, first attach the recessed hook 3 to the top of the outer snap plate 16, attach the hook hook 7 to the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, and then align the hook body 6 with the hook slot 5 and snap it in. This will enable the edge gateway body 1 to be quickly connected to the sliding structure. When disassembling, simply remove the hook body 6 from the hook slot 5. The operation is simple and will not damage the relevant components.

[0026] Furthermore, the sliding structure includes a strong torsion spring 8, a bottom push plate 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the strong torsion spring 8, an internal locking plate 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom push plate 9, an arc-shaped locking block 11 is fixedly provided at the top of the internal locking plate 10, limit blocks 12 are fixedly provided at both ends of the bottom of the internal locking plate 10, internal locking buckles 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the internal locking plate 10, and an active groove 14 is provided on the surface of the internal locking plate 10.

[0027] During use, the internal locking plate 10 works together with the bottom push plate 9, cooperating with the external locking plate 16 to compress the high-strength torsion spring 8. The elastic force of the high-strength torsion spring 8 provides the basic force for locking. The limiting block 12 restricts the range of motion of the internal locking plate 10 to prevent excessive displacement. The internal locking buckle 13 can serve as an auxiliary buckle to enhance connection stability. The movable groove 14 provides space for the movement of the top pressure plate 15, while the arc-shaped locking block 11 facilitates the application of force during disassembly, causing the internal locking plate 10 to drive the relevant components to disengage.

[0028] Furthermore, a top pressure plate 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the high-strength torsion spring 8. The two sides of the top pressure plate 15 are movably connected to the two sides of the movable groove 14 respectively. An external locking plate 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the top pressure plate 15. The surface of the external locking plate 16 is movably connected to the bottom surface of the internal locking plate 10. L-shaped limit frames 17 are fixedly provided at both ends of the external locking plate 16. External locking buckles 18 are fixedly connected to both sides of the external locking plate 16.

[0029] During use, the top pressure plate 15, under the action of the strong torsion spring 8, cooperates with the bottom push plate 9, causing the outer locking plate 16 and the inner locking plate 10 to interact, so that the outer locking buckle 18 can be firmly locked into the guide rail groove 21. The L-shaped limit frame 17 and the limit block 12 cooperate with each other to restrict the position of the outer locking plate 16 and the inner locking plate 10, preventing them from being misaligned and affecting the locking effect, while ensuring the stability of the structure during the sliding process.

[0030] Furthermore, the guide rail structure includes a mounting base 19, with mounting guide rails 20 fixedly connected to both ends of the surface of the mounting base 19. Guide rail grooves 21 are provided on both sides of the mounting guide rails 20, and the surfaces of the two guide rail grooves 21 are respectively engaged with the two ends of the external snap fasteners 18.

[0031] When in use, first fix the mounting base 19 in a suitable position. The mounting guide rail 20 provides a mounting track for the sliding structure. After the external snap fastener 18 is engaged with the guide rail groove 21, it can ensure that the sliding structure drives the edge gateway body 1 to slide stably along the mounting guide rail 20, and prevent the sliding structure from falling off the mounting guide rail 20, making the position adjustment of the edge gateway body 1 more convenient and stable.

[0032] Furthermore, the telescopic structure includes a telescopic chamber 22. One end of the telescopic chamber 22 is fixedly connected to one end of one of the mounting guide rails 20. The other end of the telescopic chamber 22 is slidably connected to a tension strip 23. One end of the tension strip 23 is fixedly connected to one end of another mounting guide rail 20. The surface of the telescopic chamber 22 is provided with a corrugated groove 24. A fixing block 25 is fixedly provided at one end of the surface of the tension strip 23. A tension spring 26 is fixedly provided inside the fixing block 25. A limiting rotating block 27 is fixedly connected at one end of the tension spring 26 away from the fixing block 25. One end of the limiting rotating block 27 is rotatably connected to the surface of the tension strip 23. The other end of the limiting rotating block 27 is engaged with the surface of the corrugated groove 24. A hand lever 28 is fixedly provided in the middle of the other end of the limiting rotating block 27.

[0033] When in use, if it is necessary to adjust the distance between the two mounting guide rails 20, the tension strips 23 of the two mounting guide rails 20 can be stretched in the opposite direction and will slide in the telescopic chamber 22. Under the action of the tension spring 26, the limiting rotating block 27 will be inserted into the corresponding corrugated groove 24 in sequence, thereby fixing the distance between the mounting guide rails 20 to adapt to the edge gateway body 1 of different widths. Alternatively, the lever 28 can be moved directly to disengage the limiting rotating block 27 from the corrugated groove 24, which can quickly achieve the stretching. Similarly, when it is necessary to retract, the lever 28 can be moved to disengage the limiting rotating block 27 from the corrugated groove 24, which can easily adjust the distance between the two mounting guide rails 20 inward.

[0034] In this embodiment, the following steps are taken during use: First, the mounting base 19 is installed in a preset position. Then, the inner locking plate 10 and the outer locking plate 16 are bidirectionally pressed to compress the powerful torsion spring 8. The outer locking buckle 18 is aligned with the guide rail groove 21 of the mounting guide rail 20 and engaged. After release, the elasticity of the powerful torsion spring 8 causes the outer locking buckle 18 to tightly engage with the guide rail groove 21. A recessed hook 3 is attached to the top of the outer locking plate 16, and a hook 7 is attached to the bottom of the mounting bracket 2 of the edge gateway body 1. The hook body 6 is aligned with the hook slot 5 of the recessed hook body 4 from one side and engaged. Then, according to the width of the edge gateway body 1, the two mounting guide rails 20 can be stretched in the opposite direction. The stretching strip 23 will slide in the telescopic chamber 22. Under the action of the tension spring 26, the limiting rotating block 27 will be engaged in the corresponding corrugated groove 24 in sequence, thus realizing the engagement between the mounting guide rails 20. The distance is fixed to accommodate edge gateway bodies 1 of different widths. Alternatively, the lever 28 can be moved to disengage the limiting block 27 from the corrugated groove 24, allowing for quick stretching. Similarly, when shrinking is required, the lever 28 can be moved to disengage the limiting block 27 from the corrugated groove 24, allowing for easy inward adjustment of the distance between the two mounting rails 20. Then, from the other side, the hook body 6 is aligned with the hook slot 5 of the buckle body 4 and engaged, completing the fixation of the edge gateway body 1 and the sliding structure. To adjust the position of the edge gateway body 1, the sliding structure can be pushed along the mounting rail 20. To disassemble, the arc-shaped locking block 11 is pulled to cause the internal locking plate 10 to move the components, releasing the engagement between the external locking buckle 18 and the guide rail groove 21, or the hook body 6 and the hook slot 5 can be directly separated to disassemble the edge gateway body 1 and the sliding structure.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rail-mounted edge gateway comprising an edge gateway body (1), characterized in that: The edge gateway body (1) has mounting brackets (2) fixedly connected to both ends of its bottom. The bottom ends of the two mounting brackets (2) are provided with connecting structures. The bottom ends of the connecting structures are bonded with sliding structures. The bottom ends of the sliding structures are provided with guide rail structures. The two ends of the guide rail structures are fixedly provided with telescopic structures.

2. The rail-mounted edge gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting structure includes a recessed hook (3), one side of which is bonded to the top of the sliding structure. A recessed body (4) is fixedly provided on the surface of the other side of the recessed hook (3). A hook groove (5) is provided at the top of the recessed body (4). A hook body (6) is engaged with the surface of the hook groove (5). A hook hook (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the hook body (6). The top of the hook hook (7) is bonded to the bottom of the mounting bracket (2).

3. The rail-mounted edge gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding structure includes a high-strength torsion spring (8), a bottom push plate (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the high-strength torsion spring (8), an internal locking plate (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom push plate (9), an arc-shaped locking block (11) is fixedly provided at the top end of the internal locking plate (10), limit blocks (12) are fixedly provided at both ends of the bottom of the internal locking plate (10), internal locking buckles (13) are fixedly connected to both sides of the internal locking plate (10), and an active groove (14) is opened on the surface of the internal locking plate (10).

4. A rail-mounted edge gateway according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top end of the high-strength torsion spring (8) is fixedly connected to a top pressure plate (15). The two sides of the top pressure plate (15) are movably connected to the two sides of the movable groove (14). One end of the top pressure plate (15) is fixedly connected to an external locking plate (16). The surface of the external locking plate (16) is movably connected to the bottom surface of the internal locking plate (10). Both ends of the external locking plate (16) are fixedly provided with L-shaped limit frames (17). Both sides of the external locking plate (16) are fixedly connected with external locking buckles (18).

5. A rail-mounted edge gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail structure includes a mounting base (19), and mounting guide rails (20) are fixedly connected to both ends of the surface of the mounting base (19). Guide rail grooves (21) are provided on both sides of the mounting guide rails (20), and the surfaces of the two guide rail grooves (21) are respectively engaged and connected to the two ends of the external snap fasteners (18).

6. A rail-mounted edge gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic structure includes a telescopic chamber (22), one end of which is fixedly connected to one end of one of the mounting rails (20), and the other end of which is slidably connected to a tension strip (23). One end of the tension strip (23) is fixedly connected to one end of another mounting rail (20). The surface of the telescopic chamber (22) is provided with a corrugated groove (24). One end of the surface of the tension strip (23) is fixedly provided with a fixing block (25). The inside of the fixing block (25) is fixedly provided with a tension spring (26). The end of the tension spring (26) away from the fixing block (25) is fixedly connected to a limiting rotating block (27). One end of the limiting rotating block (27) is rotatably connected to the surface of the tension strip (23), and the other end of the limiting rotating block (27) is engaged with the surface of the corrugated groove (24). A hand lever (28) is fixedly provided in the middle of the other end of the limiting rotating block (27).

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