Waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure of embedded industrial computer

Abstract

The utility model relates to a waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure of embedded industrial computer, aims at solving the low heat dissipation efficiency of current traditional embedded industrial computer, and the technical problem that the internal components are vulnerable to vibration damage under the high temperature of high load, and the water vapor dust is easy to invade, and the internal components are vulnerable to vibration damage in the humid, dusty or vibrating environment of industrial computer, including industrial computer body, the front end of industrial computer body is equipped with the connecting cover, the second cylinder inner chamber rotatable is equipped with the fan blade, the front end of connecting cover is equipped with the mounting plate respectively in upper and lower, the air bag is installed in the mounting plate, the air bag end is connected with first hose, first hose end is connected in first cylinder side end, the air cushion is installed to industrial computer body lower extreme, the air cushion end is equipped with second hose, second hose end is connected in first cylinder side end, the utility model discloses have high heat dissipation efficiency, can avoid high load high temperature failure, can prevent water vapor dust, anti -vibration effect simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial control computers, specifically a waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure for embedded industrial control computers. Background Technology

[0002] An industrial control computer (ICC) is a computer specifically designed for industrial environments to monitor and control production equipment and manufacturing processes. It is typically installed in harsh environments such as factories and workshops. As the core of industrial automation, the ICC is responsible for processing data, executing logical commands, and connecting various industrial devices to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the production line.

[0003] Chinese patent discloses an industrial control computer (authorization announcement number CN205722260U). The patented technology includes a chassis, a sealing plate, a light-sensitive device, an alarm device, and a wireless transmitter. The chassis has an opening, which is sealed by the sealing plate. The light-sensitive device is located inside the chassis and corresponds to the position of the opening. The light-sensitive device is configured to be connected to the alarm device and the wireless transmitter. When light is detected, the light-sensitive device outputs a level signal to trigger the alarm device to perform an alarm and to start the wireless transmitter to send a wireless signal.

[0004] However, existing technologies have the following problems when used: Firstly, traditional embedded industrial PCs have a simple heat dissipation design, relying mainly on basic heat dissipation components and lacking an efficient heat dissipation system that combines active and passive cooling, resulting in low heat dissipation efficiency. During high-load operation in factories and workshops, heat easily accumulates, causing frequent performance degradation and component damage due to high temperatures, thus affecting the reliable and efficient operation of the production line. Secondly, traditional embedded industrial PCs lack targeted waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof structures. In the harsh environments of factories and workshops, which are humid, dusty, and vibrating, moisture and dust can easily penetrate the interior, causing short circuits. At the same time, internal components are easily loosened or damaged by vibration and impact, making it impossible to stably connect to industrial equipment and ensuring continuous monitoring and control of the production process. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, adapt to the needs of reality, and provide a waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure for embedded industrial control computers. This solves the problems of low heat dissipation efficiency and easy failure due to high temperature under high load in traditional embedded industrial control computers. It also solves the technical problems of easy intrusion of water vapor and dust and easy damage to internal components by vibration in humid, dusty or vibrating environments.

[0006] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure for an embedded industrial control computer is designed, including an industrial control computer body, a connecting cover is installed at the front end of the industrial control computer body, a plug is detachably installed at the front end of the connecting cover, a connecting wire is installed at the front end of the plug, a heat sink is installed at the upper end of the industrial control computer body, a second cylinder is installed at the upper end of the connecting cover, a fan blade is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the second cylinder, a first cylinder is installed at the front end of the second cylinder, and an exhaust pipe is installed at the front end of the first cylinder; Mounting plates are installed at the top and bottom of the front end of the connecting cover, and an airbag is installed inside the mounting plate. The end of the airbag is connected to a first hose, and the end of the first hose is connected to the side end of the first cylinder. An air cushion is installed at the bottom of the industrial control computer body, and a second hose is installed at the end of the air cushion. The end of the second hose is connected to the side end of the first cylinder.

[0007] In this solution, for heat dissipation, the heat sink at the top of the industrial computer passively absorbs and conducts heat, while the second cylinder at the top of the connecting cover and the first cylinder form an active heat dissipation channel. Starting the motor at the front of the second cylinder drives the fan blades to rotate, drawing hot air above the heat sink into the first circular groove, and then expelling it through the exhaust pipe at the front of the first cylinder. This accelerates airflow, significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency, and prevents high temperatures from affecting the performance of the industrial computer. When waterproofing and earthquake resistance are required, the exhaust pipe is closed and the relevant connecting pipes are connected. The airflow generated by the fan blades enters the airbag inside the mounting plate through the first flexible hose. The airbag expands and covers the front end of the connector cover, forming a waterproof barrier. At the same time, the airflow enters the air cushion at the bottom of the industrial control computer body through the second flexible hose. The air cushion inflates to form an elastic support layer, which absorbs vibration energy and plays a role in earthquake resistance.

[0008] Preferably, the front end of the connecting cover has a socket, and the plug is inserted into the socket.

[0009] In practical applications, the size and shape of the socket match the plug, and after insertion, it tightly wraps and limits the plug to prevent it from loosening or falling off due to vibration or pulling. This ensures stable signal and power transmission between the connection cable and the industrial control computer, and prevents downtime or data loss due to connection interruption. The connector is precisely positioned to fit the airbag. When the airbag is inflated, it covers the connection gap along the edge of the connector, forming a tight waterproof seal without the need for additional adjustments. This prevents the connector from shifting and causing waterproof leaks, and blocks moisture and dust from entering.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting plate is installed on the upper end of the connecting cover, the upper end of the connecting plate is connected to the second cylinder, a first circular groove is opened at the rear end of the second cylinder, the fan blade is installed in the first circular groove, a motor is installed at the front end of the second cylinder, and the front end of the fan blade is connected to the motor drive end.

[0011] In practical applications, the second cylinder is fixed to the upper end of the connecting cover by the connecting plate. The first circular groove is opened at the rear end of the second cylinder to install the fan blades, and the motor is installed at the front end to connect the fan blades. This lays the foundation for stable operation of the fan blades and efficient heat dissipation, and optimizes the active cooling system. The connecting plate increases the contact area between the second cylinder and the connecting cover, disperses pressure, prevents the second cylinder from loosening or shifting due to motor vibration or external impact, prevents the connecting cover from deforming, ensures the long-term stability of the active heat dissipation structure, and guarantees the smooth rotation of the fan blades. The first circular groove provides space and channel for the fan blades, reducing rotational resistance and improving ventilation efficiency; the motor directly drives the fan blades, eliminating energy loss from intermediate components, ensuring stable fan blade speed, and efficiently drawing away hot air above the heat sink to maximize heat dissipation.

[0012] Preferably, the second cylinder has an air guide hole at its front end, which is connected to the first circular groove, and the first cylinder has a second circular groove at its rear end, which is connected to the air guide hole.

[0013] In practical applications, an air guide hole is opened at the front end of the second cylinder to connect with the first circular groove, and a second circular groove is opened at the rear end of the first cylinder to connect with the air guide hole, thus creating a smooth airflow channel to ensure stable airflow transmission during function switching and to ensure the efficient implementation of each function. In active cooling mode, the airflow generated by the fan blades enters the second circular groove through the air guide hole and is then discharged from the exhaust pipe, avoiding airflow leakage and blockage, improving the efficiency of heat dissipation airflow transmission, and preventing the accumulation of hot air around the heat sink. In waterproof and shockproof mode, after the exhaust pipe is closed, the airflow enters the second circular groove through the air guide hole. The second circular groove buffers and diverts the airflow, allowing it to enter the second and third connecting pipes evenly, and then deliver it to the airbag and air cushion, ensuring that both are inflated synchronously and evenly, avoiding uneven pressure from affecting the protective effect.

[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the mounting plate has a groove, and the upper end of the airbag is connected to the top of the inner wall of the groove.

[0015] In practical applications, a groove is cut at the upper end of the mounting plate, and the upper end of the airbag is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the groove, providing reasonable space for the installation, storage and inflation of the airbag, ensuring that the outer shell is not affected when not in use, and that it is highly waterproof when in use. In the non-waterproof state, the groove completely houses the retracted airbag, preventing the airbag from being exposed and damaged, keeping the outer shell flat and aesthetically pleasing, and not affecting the installation of the industrial control computer and the surrounding layout; the groove can also limit the airbag to prevent it from shifting due to vibration, ensuring accurate connection with the first hose. In waterproof mode, when airflow enters the airbag, the groove guides the airbag to expand towards the connector, preventing it from shifting unnecessarily. The groove's size is designed so that the inflated airbag precisely covers the connector gap, eliminating waterproofing leaks and preventing rupture or component compression due to over-expansion, thus ensuring reliable waterproofing. Furthermore, the groove facilitates airbag inspection and replacement without disassembling the entire outer shell.

[0016] Preferably, a first connecting pipe is installed at the end of the airbag, a second connecting pipe is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder, and the two ends of the first hose are respectively connected to the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe.

[0017] In practical applications, a first connecting tube is installed at the end of the airbag, a second connecting tube is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder, and the two are connected by a first flexible hose to form a stable and detachable gas transmission connection, ensuring that the airflow is efficiently delivered to the airbag and is easy to maintain. The first connecting tube is sealed to the airbag as a whole, and the second connecting tube is fixedly sealed to the first cylinder to prevent air leakage; the first flexible hose is adapted to the position of both to prevent vibration from shifting and causing the connection to break, ensuring that all airflow enters the airbag, so that it expands quickly and evenly to cover the inlet and ensures waterproof effect.

[0018] The first hose is detachable. When the airbag is aged or damaged or the first hose is leaking, there is no need to disassemble the first cylinder or mounting plate. The parts can be replaced simply by removing the hose. The operation is simple and efficient, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

[0019] Preferably, a fourth connecting pipe is installed at the end of the air cushion, a third connecting pipe is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder, and the two ends of the second hose are respectively connected to the fourth connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe.

[0020] In practical applications, a fourth connecting pipe is installed at the end of the air cushion, a third connecting pipe is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder, and the two are connected by a second flexible hose to build a stable and flexible gas transmission channel, ensuring that the airflow is efficiently delivered to the air cushion to achieve shock resistance and is easy to maintain. The fourth connecting pipe and the air cushion, and the third connecting pipe and the first cylinder are all sealed to prevent air leakage; the second flexible hose adapts to position changes to ensure smooth airflow, allowing the air cushion to inflate quickly to form a uniform elastic support layer, absorbing vibration energy, reducing the impact on the internal components of the industrial control computer, and preventing component damage. The second hose is detachable. If the air cushion leaks or the hose is damaged, there is no need to disassemble the industrial control computer or the first cylinder. The hose can be replaced simply by removing it. This makes the operation convenient, reduces maintenance difficulty, shortens maintenance time, and ensures the continuous and reliable anti-vibration function.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. When the embedded industrial computer of this utility model generates heat during long-term operation, it activates the heat dissipation function to ensure stability. First, the heat sink at the top of the industrial computer body absorbs heat with a high thermal conductivity material, and the heat is conducted to the air through the heat dissipation fins to achieve passive heat dissipation. Then, the motor at the front end of the second cylinder is started, which drives the fan blades in the first circular groove at the rear end to rotate at high speed. The fan blades create a negative pressure, which draws the hot air above the heat sink into the first circular groove, and then into the second circular groove of the first cylinder through the air guide hole, and finally discharged from the exhaust pipe. This process allows the air above the heat sink to circulate rapidly, with cold air replenishing and hot air being discharged, which accelerates heat conduction and maintains a stable temperature even under high load, extends the life of components, and reduces high-temperature failures.

[0022] 2. When the industrial control computer of this utility model is in a humid, dusty, or easily vibrating environment, it activates the waterproof and shockproof function. First, it switches the airflow channel, closes the exhaust pipe of the first cylinder, and connects the first connecting pipe of the airbag, the second connecting pipe of the first cylinder, the fourth connecting pipe of the air cushion, and the third connecting pipe of the first cylinder. The motor is started to drive the fan blades to rotate. After the airflow accumulates in the first and second circular grooves, it is split. One part is injected into the airbag in the mounting plate through the second connecting pipe, the first flexible hose, and the first connecting pipe; the other part is injected into the air cushion at the lower end of the industrial control computer body through the third connecting pipe, the second flexible hose, and the fourth connecting pipe. The air cushion expands into an elastic buffer layer to absorb vibration energy and protect the internal components. After the airbag expands, it extends from the groove to cover the socket and plug gap of the connecting cover, blocking moisture and dust. The existing heat dissipation structure is switched to protection, which is simple to operate, reliable in protection, and the inflation state is adjustable, improving the adaptability to complex environments. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection between the connecting cover and the industrial control computer body of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the first cylinder and the second cylinder of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first hose and the second hose of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the air cushion of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing the installation plate and airbag separated in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Airbag; 3. Connecting cover; 4. Heat sink; 5. First cylinder; 6. Second cylinder; 7. Industrial computer body; 8. Air cushion; 9. Exhaust pipe; 10. Socket; 11. Plug; 12. Connecting wire; 13. Connecting plate; 14. First circular groove; 15. Fan blade; 16. Air duct; 17. Motor; 18. Second circular groove; 19. First connecting pipe; 20. First flexible hose; 21. Second connecting pipe; 22. Third connecting pipe; 23. Second flexible hose; 24. Fourth connecting pipe; 25. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Example 1: A waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure for an embedded industrial computer, see [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 7 The system includes an industrial computer body 7, a connecting cover 3 installed at the front end of the industrial computer body 7, a plug 11 detachably installed at the front end of the connecting cover 3, a connecting wire 12 installed at the front end of the plug 11, a heat sink 4 installed at the upper end of the industrial computer body 7, a second cylinder 6 installed at the upper end of the connecting cover 3, a fan blade 15 rotatably installed inside the second cylinder 6, a first cylinder 5 installed at the front end of the second cylinder 6, and an exhaust pipe 9 installed at the front end of the first cylinder 5; a socket 10 is opened at the front end of the connecting cover 3, and the plug 11 is inserted into the socket 10. Inside 0; A connecting plate 13 is installed on the upper end of the connecting cover 3, and the upper end of the connecting plate 13 is connected to the second cylinder 6. A first circular groove 14 is opened at the rear end of the second cylinder 6, and the fan blade 15 is installed in the first circular groove 14. A motor 17 is installed at the front end of the second cylinder 6, and the front end of the fan blade 15 is connected to the drive end of the motor 17. An air guide hole 16 is opened at the front end of the second cylinder 6, and the air guide hole 16 is connected to the first circular groove 14. A second circular groove 18 is opened at the rear end of the first cylinder 5, and the air guide hole 16 is connected to the second circular groove 18. When the embedded industrial computer generates heat during long-term operation, the heat sink 4 at the top of the computer body 7 first absorbs the heat through a highly thermally conductive material, and then conducts it to the air through the heat sink fins to achieve passive heat dissipation. To enhance heat dissipation, the motor 17 at the front end of the second cylinder 6 is started, driving the fan blades 15 in the first circular groove 14 at the rear end of the second cylinder 6 to rotate at high speed. The fan blades 15 create a negative pressure, drawing hot air from above the heat sink 4 into the first circular groove 14, then through the air guide hole 16 of the second cylinder 6 into the second circular groove 18 of the first cylinder 5, and finally out through the exhaust pipe 9 at the front end of the first cylinder 5. This design allows for rapid air circulation above heatsink 4, continuously replenishing cool air and promptly expelling hot air, thus accelerating heat transfer and preventing hot air buildup. It can flexibly adapt to the heating conditions of industrial control computers, maintaining stable temperatures even under high loads, extending component lifespan, and reducing high-temperature failures.

[0026] For details, see Figures 1 to 7Mounting plates 1 are installed at the top and bottom of the front end of the connecting cover 3, respectively. An airbag 2 is installed inside the mounting plate 1. The end of the airbag 2 is connected to a first hose 20. The end of the first hose 20 is connected to the side end of the first cylinder 5. An air cushion 8 is installed at the bottom of the industrial control computer body 7. A second hose 23 is installed at the end of the air cushion 8. The end of the second hose 23 is connected to the side end of the first cylinder 5. A groove 25 is opened at the top of the mounting plate 1. The top of the airbag 2 is connected to the top of the inner wall of the groove 25. A first connecting pipe 19 is installed at the end of the airbag 2. A second connecting pipe 21 is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder 5. The two ends of the first hose 20 are respectively connected to the first connecting pipe 19 and the second connecting pipe 21. A fourth connecting pipe 24 is installed at the end of the air cushion 8. A third connecting pipe 22 is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder 5. The two ends of the second hose 23 are respectively connected to the fourth connecting pipe 24 and the third connecting pipe 22. When the industrial computer is in a humid, dusty, or vibrating environment, the waterproof and shockproof function needs to be activated. First, switch the airflow channel, close the exhaust pipe 9 at the front end of the first cylinder 5, and connect the first connecting pipe 19 of the airbag 2, the second connecting pipe 21 of the first cylinder 5, the fourth connecting pipe 24 of the air cushion 8, and the third connecting pipe 22 of the first cylinder 5. When the motor 17 is started, the fan blades 15 rotate. The airflow accumulates in the first circular groove 14 and the second circular groove 18 and then splits. One part is injected into the airbag 2 in the mounting plate 1 through the second connecting pipe 21, the first flexible hose 20, and the first connecting pipe 19; the other part is injected into the air cushion 8 at the lower end of the industrial control computer body 7 through the third connecting pipe 22, the second flexible hose 23, and the fourth connecting pipe 24. The air cushion 8 expands to form an elastic buffer layer that can absorb vibration energy, weaken the impact of external impacts on the internal components of the industrial control computer body 7, and prevent components from loosening and falling off. After the airbag 2 expands, it extends from the groove 25 of the mounting plate 1, covering the connection gap of the socket 10 and plug 11 at the front end of the connecting cover 3, forming a sealing barrier to prevent moisture and dust from entering and to prevent short circuits. Protection is achieved by switching the existing heat dissipation structure, without the need for additional components. The operation is simple and the protection is reliable. The inflation state of airbag 2 and air cushion 8 can be flexibly adjusted. When protection is not needed, they can be stored without affecting the use of the industrial control computer, thus improving its adaptability to complex environments.

[0027] In addition, all components designed in this utility model are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. Those skilled in the art can fully implement them, so there is no need to elaborate. The content protected by this utility model does not involve improvements to the internal structure and method.

[0028] The embodiments disclosed herein are preferred embodiments, but are not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can readily grasp the spirit of this utility model based on the above embodiments and make different extensions and variations. However, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, they are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof and shockproof integrated shell structure for an embedded industrial computer, comprising an industrial computer body (7), characterized in that, The industrial computer body (7) is equipped with a connecting cover (3) at the front end. A plug (11) is detachably installed at the front end of the connecting cover (3). A connecting wire (12) is installed at the front end of the plug (11). A heat sink (4) is installed at the upper end of the industrial computer body (7). A second cylinder (6) is installed at the upper end of the connecting cover (3). A fan blade (15) is rotatably installed inside the second cylinder (6). A first cylinder (5) is installed at the front end of the second cylinder (6). An exhaust pipe (9) is installed at the front end of the first cylinder (5). The connecting cover (3) is equipped with mounting plates (1) at the top and bottom of the front end, and an airbag (2) is installed inside the mounting plate (1). The end of the airbag (2) is connected to a first hose (20), and the end of the first hose (20) is connected to the side end of the first cylinder (5). The lower end of the industrial control computer body (7) is equipped with an air cushion (8), and the end of the air cushion (8) is equipped with a second hose (23), and the end of the second hose (23) is connected to the side end of the first cylinder (5).

2. The waterproof and shockproof integrated housing structure for an embedded industrial computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the connecting cover (3) is provided with a socket (10), and the plug (11) is inserted into the socket (10).

3. The waterproof and shockproof integrated housing structure for an embedded industrial computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting plate (13) is installed on the upper end of the connecting cover (3). The upper end of the connecting plate (13) is connected to the second cylinder (6). A first circular groove (14) is opened at the rear end of the second cylinder (6). The fan blade (15) is installed in the first circular groove (14). A motor (17) is installed at the front end of the second cylinder (6). The front end of the fan blade (15) is connected to the drive end of the motor (17).

4. The waterproof and shockproof integrated housing structure for an embedded industrial computer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second cylinder (6) has an air guide hole (16) at its front end, and the air guide hole (16) is connected to the first circular groove (14). The first cylinder (5) has a second circular groove (18) at its rear end, and the air guide hole (16) is connected to the second circular groove (18).

5. The waterproof and shockproof integrated housing structure for an embedded industrial computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) has a groove (25) at its upper end, and the upper end of the airbag (2) is connected to the top of the inner wall of the groove (25).

6. The waterproof and shockproof integrated housing structure for an embedded industrial computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The airbag (2) is equipped with a first connecting tube (19) at its end, and a second connecting tube (21) is installed on the side wall of the first cylinder (5). The two ends of the first hose (20) are respectively connected to the first connecting tube (19) and the second connecting tube (21).

7. The waterproof and shockproof integrated housing structure for an embedded industrial computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The air cushion (8) is equipped with a fourth connecting pipe (24) at its end, the first cylinder (5) is equipped with a third connecting pipe (22) on its side wall, and the two ends of the second hose (23) are respectively connected to the fourth connecting pipe (24) and the third connecting pipe (22).

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