Smart home gateway

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure is a smart home gateway, comprising: an outer housing, which comprises a first cover plate, a first connecting plate and a second cover plate, one side of the first cover plate being connected to a first connecting plate, one side of the second cover plate being connected to the first connecting plate, a gap being formed between the first cover plate and the second cover plate, and an opening being formed in a lateral side of the gap; and an inner housing, which is embedded in the gap and is covered by the first cover plate and the second cover plate, wherein the inner housing is detachably connected to the outer housing, and enters and exits the gap through the opening; and a fiber coiling mechanism is formed on one side of the inner housing, and is used for coiling of an optical fiber. The optical fiber is located inside the smart home gateway and disposed close to the center of gravity of the smart home gateway, such that after the optical fiber is coiled in the smart home gateway, the stability of the smart home gateway remains unchanged, and the smart home gateway can be disposed stably in a vertical or horizontal configuration. In addition, the inner housing is detachably connected to the outer housing, making it convenient for the optical fiber to be coiled around the fiber coiling mechanism.

Description

Home smart gateway

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411639472.1, filed on November 15, 2024; the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of optical communication technology, and in particular to a home smart gateway. Background Technology

[0003] A home smart gateway is a network device that transmits optical signals via fiber optic media and modulates and demodulates them into other protocol signals. Home smart gateways are used as relay transmission devices in large local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). To enable communication between the home smart gateway and optical network terminals, they are connected via optical fiber. To achieve this connection, the home smart gateway is equipped with a fiber optic adapter. Different types of fiber optic connectors can be inserted into both ends of the adapter, allowing for the interfacing and conversion between various interfaces (such as LC, SC, FC, ST, MTRJ, MPO, E000, etc.). Summary of the Invention

[0004] In some embodiments, a home smart gateway is provided, comprising:

[0005] A circuit board electrically connected to an optical component, the optical component being connected to an optical fiber adapter via an optical fiber;

[0006] Inner shell, the length of the top is less than the length of the bottom; includes:

[0007] The support plate has a fiber coiling mechanism on one side that supports and connects to the fiber optic adapter, and the circuit board on the other side.

[0008] The second connecting plate has its sidewalls connected to the edge of the support plate; the edge of the second connecting plate protrudes from the side of the support plate, and the second connecting plate surrounds the side of the circuit board.

[0009] The housing includes:

[0010] The first cover plate covers one side of the support plate and is detachably connected to the second connecting plate;

[0011] The second cover plate covers the other side of the support plate and is detachably connected to the second connecting plate.

[0012] A first connecting plate covers one end of the support plate; the first connecting plate connects one end of the first cover plate and one end of the second cover plate to form a gap between the first cover plate and the second cover plate; the inner shell can enter and exit the gap.

[0013] The inner shell also includes:

[0014] An extension plate is connected to the side of the second connecting plate on its inner side and to the first cover plate on its outer side. The extension plate extends from the side of the second connecting plate away from the support plate. The inner dimension of the extension plate is smaller than the outer dimension of the extension plate, and the width of one end of the extension plate is smaller than the width of the other end of the extension plate.

[0015] The width of one end of the second connecting plate is smaller than the width of the other end of the second connecting plate; the second connecting plate forms an optical fiber hole, through which the optical fiber passes.

[0016] The fiber coiling mechanism is distributed on the surface of one side of the support plate; the projection of the first cover plate in the direction of the support plate covers the fiber coiling mechanism, and the fiber coiling mechanism is used to coil optical fibers. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in some embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only drawings of some embodiments of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings. In addition, the drawings described below can be regarded as schematic diagrams and are not intended to limit the actual size of the product, the actual flow of the method, the actual timing of the signals, etc. involved in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a home smart gateway according to some embodiments;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a home smart gateway according to some embodiments;

[0020] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a home smart gateway according to some embodiments;

[0021] Figure 4A is a structural diagram of an upper shell according to some embodiments;

[0022] Figure 4B is a structural diagram of an upper shell according to some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 4C is a cross-sectional view of an upper shell according to some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 4D is a cross-sectional view of an upper shell according to some embodiments;

[0025] Figure 4E is a cross-sectional view three of an upper shell according to some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 5A is a structural diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 5B is a structural diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 5C is a structural diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 5D is a diagram showing the usage state of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 6A is a cross-sectional view of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 6B is a cross-sectional view of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 6C is a cross-sectional view of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 7A is a cross-sectional view of an outer shell and an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 7B is a cross-sectional view of an outer shell and an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 8A is a second usage diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments;

[0036] Figure 8B is a diagram showing the usage state of an inner shell according to some embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described clearly and in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the described embodiments are merely some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided in this disclosure are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0038] Unless the context otherwise requires, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprising" is interpreted as open and inclusive, meaning "including, but not limited to"; the terms "first" and "second" should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or indicating an upper limit on the number; the term "multiple" means two or more; the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly, for example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part, and can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; the use of the terms "applicable to" or "configured to" implies open and inclusive language, which does not exclude applicability to or configuration to devices performing additional tasks or steps; descriptions such as "parallel," "perpendicular," "identical," "consistent," and "aligned" are not limited to absolute mathematical theoretical relationships, but also include acceptable error ranges arising in practice, and differences based on the same design concept but due to manufacturing reasons.

[0039] Optical communication systems use optical signals to carry information. These optical signals, carrying the information, are transmitted through information transmission equipment such as optical fibers or waveguides. The information transmission equipment then transmits the optical signals to information processing equipment such as computers. The optical signals are passively transmitted within the optical fibers or waveguides. Passive transmission enables low-cost information transmission and low-loss information transmission. Information transmission equipment such as optical fibers or waveguides can transmit optical signals. Information processing equipment such as computers identifies and processes electrical signals. An information connection needs to be established between the information transmission equipment and the information processing equipment. Establishing this connection requires the mutual conversion between electrical and optical signals.

[0040] In the field of optical communication technology, optical modules enable the conversion between optical signals and electrical signals. In some embodiments, an optical module includes an optical port and an electrical port. The optical module achieves optical communication with information transmission devices such as optical fibers or optical waveguides through the optical port. The optical module establishes an electrical connection with a home smart gateway through the electrical port. The electrical connection is used for power supply. The electrical connection is used for I2C signal transmission. The electrical connection is used for data information transmission. The electrical connection is used for grounding. The home smart gateway transmits electrical signals to information processing devices such as computers via network cables. The home smart gateway transmits electrical signals to information processing devices such as computers via Wi-Fi.

[0041] In some embodiments, the home smart gateway includes an optical component. The optical component is electrically connected to a circuit board located within the home smart gateway. The optical component includes a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic adapter connects to an optical fiber. In some embodiments, the optical component may be mounted on a circuit board.

[0042] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a home smart gateway according to some embodiments. Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a home smart gateway according to some embodiments. Figure 3 is an exploded view of a home smart gateway according to some embodiments. Figure 1 shows the home smart gateway placed vertically. Figure 2 shows the home smart gateway placed horizontally. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the thickness (i.e., the dimension in the z-direction) of the home smart gateway is less than the length (i.e., the dimension in the x-direction) of the home smart gateway. The thickness (i.e., the dimension in the z-direction) of the home smart gateway is less than the height (i.e., the dimension in the y-direction) of the home smart gateway.

[0043] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the home smart gateway includes a housing 100 and an inner housing 200. The inner housing 200 is embedded within the housing 100. The housing 100 partially encloses the inner housing 200. The housing 100 is detachably connected to the inner housing 200. The housing 100 covers the larger surface area of ​​the inner housing 200. The inner housing 200 supports and connects to a fiber optic adapter 102.

[0044] In some embodiments, the outer shell 100 is a shell structure with openings on three sides. In some embodiments, the outer shell 100 may be a shell structure with an opening on one side. The outer shell 100 may be a shell structure with openings on both sides. The inner shell 200 enters and exits through the openings of the outer shell 100 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the inner shell 200 and the outer shell 100.

[0045] In some embodiments, a fiber coiling mechanism 210 is formed on the inner shell 200. The fiber coiling mechanism 210 coils the optical fiber 01. When the optical fiber 01 is connected to the optical fiber adapter 102, there is a length slack in the optical fiber 01. The slack of the optical fiber 01 is coiled on the fiber coiling mechanism 210. The fiber coiling mechanism 210 organizes and gathers the slack of the optical fiber 01 inside the smart gateway. The optical fiber 01 is located inside the smart gateway and close to the center of gravity of the smart gateway, so that the stability of the smart gateway remains unchanged after the optical fiber 01 is coiled, thereby allowing the smart gateway to be stably installed vertically or horizontally. The inner shell 200 is detachably connected to the outer shell 100 to facilitate the coiling of the optical fiber 01 on the fiber coiling mechanism 210. The optical fiber 01 coiled inside the smart gateway can reduce the aesthetic defects caused by the leakage of optical fibers and improve the aesthetics of the smart gateway.

[0046] In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 includes a coiled side plate 211. The coiled side plate 211 coils around and supports the optical fiber 01. In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 includes multiple coiled side plates 211. The coiled side plates 211 are arc-shaped to facilitate the bending of the optical fiber 01, thereby reducing the possibility of the optical fiber 01 being damaged by bending. The multiple coiled side plates 211 have different arc radii.

[0047] In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 may include a coiled side plate 211, which coils and supports the optical fiber 01. In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 may include multiple coiled side plates 211, which are arc-shaped coiled side plates to facilitate guiding the bending of the optical fiber 01 and reduce the risk of bending damage to the optical fiber 01. The multiple coiled side plates 211 may have different arc radii.

[0048] In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 includes a coiling baffle 212. The coiling baffle 212 blocks the optical fiber 01 to facilitate the coiling of the optical fiber 01 by the coiling baffle 212. The fiber coiling mechanism 210 includes a plurality of coiling baffles 212. One end of the plurality of coiling baffles 212 is connected to the coiling side plate 211, and the other end of the plurality of coiling baffles 212 is suspended.

[0049] In some embodiments, each coiled side plate 211 is provided with a plurality of coiled baffles 212. The combination of the coiled side plate 211 and the plurality of coiled baffles 212 securely coils the optical fiber 01 around the side of the coiled side plate 211, thereby securingly coiling the optical fiber 01 inside the home smart gateway.

[0050] In some embodiments, the inner shell 200 includes a support plate 220. A fiber coiling mechanism 210 is disposed on one side of the support plate 220. In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 is connected to the support plate 220. The fiber optic adapter 102 is located on the same side of the support plate 220 as the fiber coiling mechanism 210, so as to facilitate the connection of the fiber optic adapter 102 to the fiber optic cable 01 and the coiling of the fiber optic cable 01 onto the fiber coiling mechanism 210.

[0051] In some embodiments, the bottom of the coiled side plate 211 is connected to one side of the support plate 220. The top of the coiled side plate 211 is connected to the coiled baffle 212. The coiled side plate 211, the coiled baffle 212, and the support plate 220 form a storage space. The optical fiber 01 is located within the storage space to facilitate a more secure coiling of the optical fiber 01 within the home smart gateway.

[0052] In some embodiments, the housing 100 covers the support plate 220 from three directions to facilitate the entry and exit of the support plate 220 through the openings in the housing 100. When it is necessary to coil the optical fiber 01 onto the coiling mechanism 210, the support plate 220 is removed from the housing 100. When it is necessary to coil the optical fiber 01 onto the coiling mechanism 210, the support plate 220 is inserted into the housing 100.

[0053] Figure 4A is a structural diagram of an upper shell according to some embodiments. Figure 4B is a structural diagram of an upper shell according to some embodiments. Figure 4C is a cross-sectional view of an upper shell according to some embodiments. Figure 4D is a cross-sectional view of an upper shell according to some embodiments. Figure 4E is a cross-sectional view of an upper shell according to some embodiments. As shown in Figures 4A to 4E, in some embodiments, the outer shell 100 has three openings on its side. The outer shell 100 is a shell-like structure with side openings. The area of ​​each opening is smaller than the area of ​​the top surface and the bottom surface of the outer shell 100. In some embodiments, the outer shell 100 has two openings in the length direction and one opening in the width direction. In some embodiments, the outer shell 100 may have one opening in the length direction or one opening in the width direction.

[0054] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a first cover plate 110. The first cover plate 110 covers the inner housing 200 from one side. Ventilation holes are formed on the first cover plate 110. The ventilation holes assist in heat dissipation for the smart home gateway. When the smart home gateway is placed horizontally, the first cover plate 110 serves as the top plate of the housing 100.

[0055] In some embodiments, a first limiting plate 111 is formed on the inner side of the first cover plate 110. The first limiting plate 111 is assembled and connected to the inner shell 200. Multiple first limiting plates 111 are formed on the first cover plate 110. In some embodiments, a notch is provided at the end of the first cover plate 110, and the first cover plate 110 is assembled and connected to the inner shell 200 through the notch.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first limiting plate 111 extends along the width direction of the housing 100. The end of the first limiting plate 111 is close to the edge of the first cover plate 110. The first limiting plate 111 strengthens the first cover plate 110. In some embodiments, four first limiting plates 111 are formed on the first cover plate 110. The four first limiting plates 111 are evenly disposed on the inner side surface of the first cover plate 110.

[0057] In some embodiments, a first damping protrusion 112 is formed on the first cover plate 110. The first damping protrusion 112 dampens the inner shell 200. In some embodiments, a plurality of first damping protrusions 112 are formed on the first cover plate 110. The plurality of first damping protrusions 112 are disposed on the inner edge of the first cover plate 110.

[0058] In some embodiments, a first clearance opening 113 is formed on the first cover plate 110. The first clearance opening 113 is located at the side edge of the first cover plate 110 in the longitudinal direction. The first clearance opening 113 avoids the inner shell 200 to facilitate the removal of the inner shell 200 from the outer shell 100.

[0059] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a second cover plate 120. The second cover plate 120 covers the inner housing 200 from the other side. A gap 101 is formed between the second cover plate 120 and the first cover plate 110. The inner housing 200 is fitted within the gap 101. Heat dissipation holes are formed on the second cover plate 120. The heat dissipation holes are used to assist in heat dissipation of the home smart gateway. When the home smart gateway is placed horizontally, the second cover plate 120 serves as the base plate of the housing 100.

[0060] In some embodiments, in the y-direction, the thickness at one end of the gap 101 is greater than the thickness at the other end, so as to facilitate the inner shell 200 entering and exiting the gap 101. In some embodiments, in the y-direction, the distance between the first cover plate 110 and the second cover plate 120 continuously increases. The gap 101 causes the outer shell to form a conical structure that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom in the y-direction. The conical structure makes the smart home gateway more stable when placed vertically. When the fiber coiling mechanism 210 coils the optical fiber, based on the conical structure of the smart home gateway, it is less likely to tip over when the smart home gateway is placed vertically.

[0061] In some embodiments, a second limiting plate 121 is formed on the inner side of the second cover plate 120. The second limiting plate 121 is assembled and connected to the inner shell 200. Multiple second limiting plates 121 are formed on the second cover plate 120. In some embodiments, a notch is provided at the end of the second cover plate 120, and the second cover plate 120 is assembled and connected to the inner shell 200 through the notch.

[0062] In some embodiments, the second limiting plate 121 extends along the width direction of the housing 100. The end of the second limiting plate 121 is close to the edge of the second cover plate 120. The second limiting plate 121 strengthens the second cover plate 120. In some embodiments, four second limiting plates 121 are formed on the second cover plate 120. The four second limiting plates 121 are evenly disposed on the inner side surface of the second cover plate 120.

[0063] In some embodiments, a second damping protrusion 122 is formed on the second cover plate 120. The second damping protrusion 122 dampens the inner shell 200. A plurality of second damping protrusions 122 are formed on the second cover plate 120. In some embodiments, the plurality of second damping protrusions 122 are disposed on the inner side edge of the second cover plate 120.

[0064] In some embodiments, a second clearance opening 123 is formed on the second cover plate 120. The second clearance opening 123 is located at the side edge of the second cover plate 120 in the longitudinal direction. The second clearance opening 123 avoids the inner shell 200 to facilitate the removal of the inner shell 200 from the outer shell 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a first connecting plate 130. The first connecting plate 130 connects a first cover plate 110 and a second cover plate 120 to achieve a transition connection between the first cover plate 110 and the second cover plate 120. In some embodiments, the first connecting plate 130 is an arc-shaped side plate. Along the length direction of the housing 100, one side of the first connecting plate 130 is connected to the first cover plate 110, and the other side of the first connecting plate 130 is connected to the second cover plate 120. The first cover plate 110, the first connecting plate 130, and the second cover plate 120 are integrally formed.

[0066] In some embodiments, an indicator light port 131 is formed on the first connecting plate 130. A light guide post 132 is embedded in the indicator light port 131. The light guide post 132 is disposed on the side of the first connecting plate 130. The indicator light port 131 is embedded at the top of the light guide post 132.

[0067] In some embodiments, a decorative frame 133 is provided on the first connecting plate 130. The decorative frame 133 is located on the outside of the first connecting plate 130. The decorative frame 133 covers the indicator light opening 131. The decorative frame 133 uses a light-transmitting material so that the light from the indicator light can pass through the decorative frame 133. In some embodiments, the decorative frame 133 is pasted on the outside of the first connecting plate 130.

[0068] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a third connecting plate 140. The third connecting plate 140 is located within the spacing 101. In some embodiments, the third connecting plate 140 is positioned near one edge of the first connecting plate 130. The third connecting plate 140 supports a first cover plate 110. The third connecting plate 140 supports a second cover plate 120. The third connecting plate 140 supports a first connecting plate 130. The third connecting plate 140 enhances the strength of the housing 100 to reduce deformation of the housing 100.

[0069] In some embodiments, a first connecting rib 141 is formed on the outer surface of the third connecting plate 140. The first connecting rib 141 connects to the inner shell 200. In some embodiments, multiple first connecting ribs 141 are formed on the outer surface of the third connecting plate 140. The multiple first connecting ribs 141 are arranged side by side on the outer surface of the third connecting plate 140.

[0070] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a fourth connecting plate 150. The fourth connecting plate 150 is located within the spacing 101. In some embodiments, the fourth connecting plate 150 is located near the other edge of the first connecting plate 130. The fourth connecting plate 150 supports a first cover plate 110. The fourth connecting plate 150 supports a second cover plate 120. The fourth connecting plate 150 supports a first connecting plate 130. The fourth connecting plate 150 increases the strength of the housing 100 to reduce deformation of the housing 100.

[0071] In some embodiments, a second connecting rib 151 is formed on the outer side of the fourth connecting plate 150. The second connecting rib 151 connects to the inner shell 200. In some embodiments, multiple second connecting ribs 151 are formed on the outer side of the fourth connecting plate 150. The multiple second connecting ribs 151 are arranged side by side on the outer side surface of the fourth connecting plate 150.

[0072] Figure 5A is a structural diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figure 5B is a structural diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figure 5C is a structural diagram of an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figure 5D is a diagram of an inner shell in use according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the support plate 220 is an irregularly shaped structure to adapt to the outer shell 100. In some embodiments, the support plate 220 includes a fiber coil portion 221. A fiber coiling mechanism 210 is formed on a first side of the fiber coil portion 221.

[0073] In some embodiments, the fiber coiling mechanism 210 includes a first coiling side plate 2111, a second coiling side plate 2112, a third coiling side plate 2113, and a fourth coiling side plate 2114. The bottom of the first coiling side plate 2111 is connected to the fiber coiling portion 221. The bottom of the second coiling side plate 2112 is connected to the fiber coiling portion 221. The bottom of the third coiling side plate 2113 is connected to the fiber coiling portion 221. The bottom of the fourth coiling side plate 2114 is connected to the fiber coiling portion 221. The second coiling side plate 2112 is disposed around the first coiling side plate 2111. The third coiling side plate 2113 is disposed around the first coiling side plate 2111. The fourth coiling side plate 2114 is disposed around the first coiling side plate 2111. The fiber coiling mechanism 210 facilitates the coiling of optical fibers 01 of different lengths.

[0074] In some embodiments, the radius of the arc of the first coiled side plate 2111 is smaller than the radius of the arc of the second coiled side plate 2112. The radius of the arc of the first coiled side plate 2111 is smaller than the radius of the arc of the third coiled side plate 2113. The radius of the arc of the first coiled side plate 2111 is smaller than the radius of the arc of the fourth coiled side plate 2114. In some embodiments, the radius of the arc of the fourth coiled side plate 2114 is larger than the radius of the arc of the third coiled side plate 2113.

[0075] In some embodiments, a plurality of winding baffles 212 are provided on the top of the first winding side plate 2111. A plurality of winding baffles 212 are provided on the top of the second winding side plate 2112. A plurality of winding baffles 212 are provided on the top of the third winding side plate 2113. A plurality of winding baffles 212 are provided on the top of the fourth winding side plate 2114. In some embodiments, the winding baffles 212 are parallel to the side surface of the fiber coil portion 221.

[0076] In some embodiments, the inner shell 200 includes a second connecting plate 230. The side of the second connecting plate 230 connects to the edge of the support plate 220, such that the second connecting plate 230 surrounds the side of the support plate 220. In some embodiments, the second connecting plate 230 connects to a third connecting plate 140. The second connecting plate 230 connects to a fourth connecting plate 150, thereby enabling the assembly of the inner shell 200 and the outer shell 100 via the second connecting plate 230. The second connecting plate 230 can connect to a first cover plate 110. The second connecting plate 230 can connect to a second cover plate 120. The second connecting plate 230 can connect to a first connecting plate 130. The width of the second connecting plate 230 is greater than the thickness of the support plate 220, such that the edge of the second connecting plate 230 protrudes beyond the side of the support plate 220, thereby causing the support plate 220 to be recessed within the frame formed by the second connecting plate 230, thus forming an open shell-like structure with the support plate 220 and the second connecting plate 230. The open shell-like structure accommodates the optical fiber 01. The center of gravity of the home smart gateway should be as close as possible to the center of the gateway itself. When different lengths of optical fiber 01 are wound on the fiber coiling mechanism 210, the position of the center of gravity of the home smart gateway changes little, which helps to ensure the stability of the home smart gateway whether it is placed vertically or horizontally.

[0077] In some embodiments, the side of the second connecting plate 230 protrudes beyond one side of the support plate 220. In some embodiments, one side of the second connecting plate 230 protrudes beyond one side of the support plate 220, and the other side of the second connecting plate 230 protrudes beyond the other side of the support plate 220.

[0078] In some embodiments, in the y-direction of the home smart gateway, the width of one end of the second connecting plate 230 is smaller than the width of the other end of the second connecting plate 230. The second connecting plate 230 and the support plate 220 form a tapered frame that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. The tapered frame makes it less likely for the home smart gateway to tip over when placed vertically.

[0079] In some embodiments, the second connecting plate 230 includes a first connecting sub-plate 231, a second connecting sub-plate 232, and a third connecting sub-plate 233. The second connecting plate 230 surrounds the support plate 220 from three side directions. In some embodiments, the first connecting sub-plate 231 connects to the side of the support plate 220 in the width direction. The third connecting sub-plate 233 connects to the side of the support plate 220 in the width direction. The second connecting sub-plate 232 connects to the side of the support plate 220 in the length direction. One end of the first connecting sub-plate 231 is close to the first connecting plate 130, and the other end of the first connecting sub-plate 231 is connected to one end of the second connecting sub-plate 232. One end of the third connecting plate 233 is close to the first connecting plate 130, and the other end of the third connecting plate 233 is connected to the other end of the second connecting plate 232.

[0080] In some embodiments, the first connecting sub-plate 231 is connected to the third connecting plate 140. The third connecting sub-plate 233 is connected to the fourth connecting plate 150. In some embodiments, a first gap 201 is formed between one end of the first connecting sub-plate 231 and the support plate 220. The third connecting plate 140 is engaged with the first gap 201. A second gap 202 is formed between one end of the third connecting sub-plate 233 and the support plate 220. The fourth connecting plate 150 is engaged with the second gap 202.

[0081] In some embodiments, in the y-direction of the home smart gateway, the width of one end of the first connecting sub-plate 231 is smaller than the width of the other end of the first connecting sub-plate 231. In the y-direction of the home smart gateway, the width of one end of the third connecting sub-plate 233 is smaller than the width of the other end of the third connecting sub-plate 233. The first connecting sub-plate 231, the second connecting sub-plate 232, and the third connecting sub-plate 233 form a trapezoidal second connecting plate 230. The trapezoidal second connecting plate 230 facilitates adaptation to the tapered structure of the home smart gateway, which is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, thereby ensuring the stability of the home smart gateway when placed vertically through the stability of the triangle.

[0082] In some embodiments, a mesh 2331 is formed on the third connecting sub-board 233. A network port is provided within the mesh 2331. The mesh 2331 is located near the other end of the third connecting sub-board 233. When the smart gateway is placed vertically, the mesh 2331 is located at a lower position on the smart gateway. The mesh 2331 connects to a network cable, which helps to reduce the impact of the network cable on the center of gravity of the smart gateway, thereby making the smart gateway stable when placed vertically. In some embodiments, the mesh 2331 may be provided on the first connecting sub-board 231.

[0083] In some embodiments, a fiber optic hole 2332 is formed on the third connecting sub-board 233. The optical fiber 01 passes through the fiber optic hole 2332 to enter and exit the smart gateway. The fiber optic hole 2332 is located near the other end of the first connecting sub-board 231. In some embodiments, the fiber optic hole 2332 is located at the edge of the mesh 2331. When the smart gateway is placed vertically, the fiber optic hole 2332 is located at a lower position on the smart gateway. Connecting the smart gateway to the optical fiber 01 helps reduce the impact of the optical fiber 01 on the center of gravity of the smart gateway, thereby making the smart gateway more stable when placed vertically. In some embodiments, the fiber optic hole 2332 may be provided on the third connecting sub-board 233.

[0084] In some embodiments, a limiting baffle 234 is formed on the second connecting plate 230. The limiting baffle 234 limits the optical fiber 01, so that the optical fiber 01 is more orderly wound on the fiber coiling mechanism 210, reducing the possibility of the optical fiber 01 sticking out of the edge of the second connecting plate 230 and affecting the assembly of the inner shell 200 and the outer shell 100. In some embodiments, one end of the limiting baffle 234 is connected to the side of the second connecting plate 230, and the other end of the limiting baffle 234 is suspended on the side of the support plate 220.

[0085] In some embodiments, a plurality of limiting baffles 234 are formed on the second connecting plate 230. In some embodiments, a plurality of limiting baffles 234 are formed on the side of the first connecting sub-plate 231. A plurality of limiting baffles 234 are formed on the side of the second connecting sub-plate 232.

[0086] In some embodiments, a fiber optic clip 203 is provided on one side of the support plate 220. The fiber optic clip 203 engages with the fiber optic cable 01. In some embodiments, the fiber optic clip 203 is located on the side of the fiber optic hole 2332. By securing the fiber optic cable 01 with the fiber optic clip 203, the fiber optic cable 01 is securely contained within the fiber optic hole 2332, thereby reducing the risk of the fiber optic cable 01 warping at the fiber optic hole 2332 and hindering the assembly connection between the inner shell 200 and the outer shell 100.

[0087] In some embodiments, the inner shell 200 includes an extension plate 240. The inner dimension of the extension plate 240 is smaller than the outer dimension of the extension plate 240. The inner side of the extension plate 240 connects to the edge of the second connecting plate 230. The outer side of the extension plate 240 connects to the outer shell 100. The outer side of the extension plate 240 connects to the first cover plate 110. The outer side of the extension plate 240 connects to the second cover plate 120. The outer side of the extension plate 240 connects to the first connecting plate 130. The extension plate 240 extends the edge of the inner shell 200 outward. Connecting the outer shell 100 via the extension plate 240 facilitates the assembly connection between the inner shell 200 and the outer shell 100. In some embodiments, the extension plate 240 surrounds the edge of the second connecting plate 230. The extension plate 240 serves as the edge of the inner shell 200. The outer side of the extension plate 240 connects to the first cover plate 110. The outer side of the extension plate 240 connects to the second cover plate 120. The outer side of the extension plate 240 is connected to the first connecting plate 130.

[0088] In some embodiments, the fiber optic hole 2332 penetrates the epitaxial plate 240 to facilitate the assembly of the fiber optic cable 01 into the fiber optic hole 2332.

[0089] In some embodiments, the extension plate 240 includes a first extension sub-plate 241. The inner side of the first extension sub-plate 241 surrounds an edge on one side of the second connecting plate 230. The first extension sub-plate 241 extends in a direction away from the support plate 220. The first extension sub-plate 241 is connected to the first cover plate 110. In some embodiments, the first extension sub-plate 241 surrounds an edge of the first connecting sub-plate 231. The first extension sub-plate 241 surrounds an edge of the second connecting sub-plate 232. The first extension sub-plate 241 surrounds an edge of the third connecting sub-plate 233.

[0090] In some embodiments, the first extension sub-board 241 includes a first extension support portion 2411. The inner side of the first extension support portion 2411 is connected to one side of the second connection sub-board 232. The first extension support portion 2411 vertically supports the home smart gateway.

[0091] In some embodiments, a first protrusion 2412 is formed on the first extension support portion 2411. The first protrusion 2412 protrudes from the side of the first extension support portion 2411. The first protrusion 2412 is used for gripping to facilitate pulling the inner shell 200 out of the outer shell 100, or inserting the inner shell 200 into the outer shell 100.

[0092] In some embodiments, the first cover plate 110, the extension plate 240, the second connecting plate 230, and the support plate 220 together form a home smart gateway. The home smart gateway has a conical shape that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. The conical shape allows the home smart gateway to be placed stably in a horizontal position. The conical shape also allows the home smart gateway to be placed stably in a vertical position.

[0093] When optical fiber 01 is coiled on the coiling mechanism 210, the smart home gateway can be placed vertically. When placed vertically, optical fiber 01 is in a vertically coiled state. Tension is generated by bending at different positions of optical fiber 01. This tension acts on the support plate 220. Tension directions include leftward, upper leftward, rightward, and upper rightward. The smart home gateway has a tapered structure that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. The tapered structure provides strong stability. Forces acting in the leftward, upper leftward, rightward, and upper rightward directions act on the edge of the epitaxial plate 240. The forces acting on the edge of the epitaxial plate 240 can be decomposed into components perpendicular to the direction of the epitaxial plate 240. The forces acting on the edge of the epitaxial plate 240 can be decomposed into components parallel to the direction of the epitaxial plate 240. This force decomposition helps reduce tension imbalance in the left and right directions of optical fiber 01. Because the smart home gateway has a cone-shaped structure that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, it is not easy for the smart home gateway to tip over even if the tension of the optical fiber 01 is unbalanced in the left and right directions.

[0094] If the smart gateway is placed horizontally, fiber optic cable 01 is located inside the smart gateway, and in this case, fiber optic cable 01 is in a horizontally coiled state. The tension generated by the bending of fiber optic cable 01 acts on the support plate 220. The tension is ablated at the edge of the extension plate 240. The ablation result is a force perpendicular to the direction of the extension plate 240. The ablation result is a force parallel to the direction of the extension plate 240. This force ablation makes it less likely for the smart gateway to tilt when placed horizontally.

[0095] In some embodiments, the extension plate 240 includes a second extension sub-plate 242. The inner side of the second extension sub-plate 242 surrounds the edge of the other side of the second connecting plate 230. The second extension sub-plate 242 extends in a direction away from the support plate 220. The second extension sub-plate 242 is connected to the second cover plate 120. In some embodiments, the second extension sub-plate 242 surrounds the edge of the other side of the first connecting sub-plate 231. The second extension sub-plate 242 surrounds the edge of the other side of the second connecting sub-plate 232. The second extension sub-plate 242 surrounds the edge of the other side of the third connecting sub-plate 233.

[0096] In some embodiments, the second extension sub-board 242 includes a second extension support portion 2421. The inner side of the second extension support portion 2421 is connected to the other side of the second connection sub-board 232. The second extension support portion 2421 vertically supports the home smart gateway.

[0097] In some embodiments, a second protrusion 2422 is formed on the second extension support 2421. The second protrusion 2422 protrudes from the side of the second extension support 2421. The second protrusion 2422 is for gripping. The second protrusion 2422 facilitates the removal of the inner shell 200 from the outer shell 100. The second protrusion 2422 facilitates the insertion of the inner shell 200 into the outer shell 100.

[0098] In some embodiments, the extension plate 240 includes a third extension sub-plate 243. The inner side of the third extension sub-plate 243 surrounds the edge of one end of the first connecting sub-plate 231. The third extension sub-plate 243 extends away from the support plate 220. The third extension sub-plate 243 is connected to the first connecting plate 130.

[0099] In some embodiments, the extension plate 240 includes a fourth extension sub-plate 244. The inner side of the fourth extension sub-plate 244 surrounds the edge of one end of the third connecting sub-plate 233. The fourth extension sub-plate 244 extends away from the support plate 220. The fourth extension sub-plate 244 is connected to the first connecting plate 130.

[0100] In some embodiments, the first extended support portion 2411 extends away from the second connecting sub-plate 232. The second extended support portion 2421 extends away from the second connecting sub-plate 232. The first extended support portion 2411 and the second extended support portion 2421 form a triangular structure at the lower part of the home smart gateway. The triangular structure makes the home smart gateway more stable when placed vertically.

[0101] Figure 6A is a cross-sectional view of an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figure 6B is a cross-sectional view of an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figure 6C is a cross-sectional view of an inner shell according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the support plate 220 includes a fixing part 222. The fixing part 222 is located at one end of the fiber coil 221. The fiber optic adapter 102 is fixedly disposed on the fixing part 222. The first side of the fixing part 222 is not on the same plane as the first side of the fiber coil 221. The fact that the first side of the fixing part 222 is not flush with the first side of the fiber coil 221 facilitates the adjustment of the distance between various parts of the support plate 220 and the first cover plate 110 or the second cover plate 120, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the position of various devices on the inner shell 200.

[0102] As shown in Figure 6A, the first side of the fixing part 222 is lower than the first side of the fiber coil part 221. The first side of the fixing part 222 supports and connects the fiber optic adapter 102.

[0103] In some embodiments, the support plate 220 includes a connecting portion 223. As shown in FIG6A, the bottom of the connecting portion 223 is connected to the fixing portion 222. The top of the connecting portion 223 is connected to the fiber coil portion 221. The connecting portion 223 facilitates the transition from the fixing portion 222 to the fiber coil portion 221.

[0104] In some embodiments, one end of the fixing portion 222 forms a light guide bracket 2221. The light guide bracket 2221 supports the connected light guide post 132. The light guide bracket 2221 isolates the light from adjacent indicator lights to reduce light crosstalk.

[0105] Figure 7A is a cross-sectional view of an outer shell and an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figure 7B is a cross-sectional view of an outer shell and an inner shell according to some embodiments. Figures 7A and 7B show the assembly relationship between the outer shell and the inner shell. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7A and 7B, the edge of the first outer sub-plate 241 is assembled and connected to the first cover plate 110. The edge of the second outer sub-plate 242 is assembled and connected to the second cover plate 120. The edge of the third outer sub-plate 243 is assembled and connected to the first connecting plate 130. The edge of the fourth outer sub-plate 244 is assembled and connected to the first connecting plate 130.

[0106] In some embodiments, a first damping rib 2413 is formed on the side of the first extended support portion 2411. The first damping rib 2413 is assembled and connected to the first damping protrusion 112. The first damping rib 2413 and the first damping protrusion 112 realize the assembly connection between the first extended support portion 2411 and the first cover plate 110, thereby reducing the risk of the inner shell 200 detaching from the outer shell 100 without external force.

[0107] In some embodiments, a second damping rib 2423 is formed on the side of the second extended support portion 2421. The second damping rib 2423 is assembled and connected to the second damping protrusion 122. The second damping rib 2423 and the second damping protrusion 122 realize the assembly connection between the second extended support portion 2421 and the second cover plate 120, thereby reducing the risk of the inner shell 200 detaching from the outer shell 100 without external force.

[0108] Figure 8A is a second usage diagram of an inner casing according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8A, the home smart gateway includes a circuit board 300. The circuit board 300 is disposed on the other side of a support plate 220. In some embodiments, the support plate 220 supports and connects to the circuit board 300. An optical component is disposed on the circuit board 300. A chip is disposed on the circuit board 300.

[0109] Figure 8B shows a usage state of an inner shell according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8B, the home smart gateway includes a protective cover 400. The protective cover 400 covers the circuit board 300. In some embodiments, a support plate 220 supports and connects to the protective cover 400. When the optical fiber 01 is coiled on the support plate 220, the inner shell 200 is pulled out from the outer shell 100, and the protective cover 400 covers the circuit board 300, thereby reducing external force from damaging the optical components, chips, etc. on the circuit board 300.

[0110] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit them. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A home smart gateway, comprising: A circuit board electrically connected to an optical component, the optical component being connected to an optical fiber adapter via an optical fiber; Inner shell, the length of the top is less than the length of the bottom; includes: The support plate has a fiber coiling mechanism on one side that supports and connects to the fiber optic adapter, and the circuit board on the other side. The second connecting plate has its sidewalls connected to the edge of the support plate; the edge of the second connecting plate protrudes from the side of the support plate, and the second connecting plate surrounds the side of the circuit board. The housing includes: The first cover plate covers one side of the support plate and is detachably connected to the second connecting plate; The second cover plate covers the other side of the support plate and is detachably connected to the second connecting plate. A first connecting plate covers one end of the support plate; the first connecting plate connects one end of the first cover plate and one end of the second cover plate to form a gap between the first cover plate and the second cover plate; the inner shell can enter and exit the gap. The inner shell also includes: An extension plate is connected to the side of the second connecting plate on its inner side and to the first cover plate on its outer side. The extension plate extends from the side of the second connecting plate away from the support plate. The inner dimension of the extension plate is smaller than the outer dimension of the extension plate, and the width of one end of the extension plate is smaller than the width of the other end of the extension plate. The width of one end of the second connecting plate is smaller than the width of the other end of the second connecting plate; the second connecting plate forms an optical fiber hole, through which the optical fiber passes. The fiber coiling mechanism is distributed on the surface of one side of the support plate; the projection of the first cover plate in the direction of the support plate covers the fiber coiling mechanism, and the fiber coiling mechanism is used to coil optical fibers.

2. The home smart gateway according to claim 1 further includes: The second cover plate is located on the other side of the support plate; the second cover plate is spaced apart from the first cover plate. A first connecting plate, connecting the first cover plate and the second cover plate, is located on one side of the interval; One side of the second connecting plate protrudes from one side of the support plate, and the other side of the second connecting plate protrudes from the other side of the support plate; The epitaxial plate includes: The first outer sub-plate is connected to the edge of one side of the second connecting plate on its inner side and to the first cover plate on its outer side; The second outer sub-plate is connected to the edge of the other side of the second connecting plate on the inner side and to the second cover plate on the outer side.

3. The home intelligent gateway of claim 2, wherein, The second connecting plate includes a first connecting sub-plate, a second connecting sub-plate, and a third connecting sub-plate; one end of the first connecting sub-plate is close to the first connecting plate, and the other end of the first connecting sub-plate is connected to one end of the second connecting sub-plate; one end of the third connecting sub-plate is close to the first connecting plate, and the other end of the third connecting sub-plate is connected to the other end of the second connecting plate. The width of the first connecting sub-plate and the width of the third connecting sub-plate increase continuously from one end to the other. The first connecting sub-board has mesh holes and fiber optic holes formed therein, the mesh holes and fiber optic holes are close to the second connecting sub-board, and the fiber optic holes penetrate the epitaxial plate; A fiber optic clip is provided on the side of the fiber optic hole, and the fiber optic clip is connected to the support plate.

4. The home intelligent gateway of claim 3, wherein, The support plate includes: The fiber coiling section is connected to the first connecting sub-plate, the second connecting sub-plate, and the third connecting sub-plate on its side; the fiber coiling mechanism is formed on one side of the fiber coiling section; The connecting part is connected to the first connecting sub-plate, the fiber coil part, and the third connecting sub-plate on its side; The fixing part is connected to the first connecting sub-board, the connecting part and the third connecting sub-board on its side; one side of the fixing part is lower than one side of the fiber coil part, and one side of the fixing part supports the connection of the fiber optic adapter.

5. The home smart gateway according to claim 2 further includes a circuit board and a protective cover; the other side of the support plate supports and connects the circuit board; the protective cover covers the circuit board and is connected to the support plate.

6. The home intelligent gateway of claim 1, wherein, The fiber coiling mechanism includes a coiling side plate and a coiling baffle; the bottom of the coiling side plate is connected to the support plate, the top of the coiling side plate is connected to one end of the coiling baffle, and the other end of the coiling baffle is suspended on the side of the support plate. A limiting baffle is provided on the side of the second connecting plate, and the limiting baffle is suspended on the side of the support plate.

7. The home intelligent gateway of claim 2, wherein, A third connecting plate and a fourth connecting plate are formed within the interval, and the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate are close to the edge of the interval; the edges of the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate connect the first cover plate, the first connecting plate and the second cover plate; Connecting ribs are formed on the side of the third connecting plate and the side of the fourth connecting plate, and the connecting ribs are assembled and connected to the second connecting plate.

8. The home intelligent gateway of claim 1, wherein, The inner side of the extension plate is connected to the edge of the second connecting plate, and the outer side of the extension plate is connected to the first cover plate, the first connecting plate and the second cover plate.

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