CN204559809U - A kind of home network data integration device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a home network data integration device and system, which are applied in the communication field. The home network data integration device includes a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, and the backplane is arranged at an end opposite to the box body open end; the backplane has at least two functional slots, and each functional module passes through the box body opening The ends are inserted into the cabinet and connected to the corresponding functional slots on the back panel. This application modularizes devices in home network data systems such as home gateways, wireless routers, network set-top boxes, and NAS network storage into network modules, routing modules, media modules, storage modules, and hard disk boxes, and directly inserts these functional modules into the home The network data integration device is connected to the corresponding functional slot, and the devices that need to be arranged separately in the existing home network data system are gathered together, and connected through the backplane of the integrated device, which can avoid the need for network connection belt due to distributed layout. Reduce inconvenience and improve user experience.

Description

A home network data integration device and system

technical field

The utility model is applied to the field of communication, and in particular relates to a home network integration device and system.

Background technique

A typical home network data system, as shown in 1, generally includes a home gateway, a wireless router, and a NAS (Network Attached Storage, Network Attached Storage) network storage to form network layer devices in the home network, which are usually separate physical Entities, in different sizes and shapes, in the form of boxes or integrated devices; terminals such as network set-top boxes and desktop computers are connected to network layer equipment through wired Ethernet, notebook computers, tablet computers, smart phones, digital cameras, smart Terminals such as home appliances are connected to network-layer devices through wireless WiFi, and terminals such as network cameras and network printers are connected to network-layer devices through wired Ethernet or wireless WiFi. Together, they constitute a home network. In the home network data system, the home gateway is responsible for the connection with the external Internet. It is the channel for data exchange between various parts of the home network and completes the control of the home network; the wireless router provides wireless access and data exchange for the terminal, and through the gateway The module is routed to the external network; the network set-top box completes the decompression and decoding of network audio and video data, and sends it to the TV for playback through the audio and video cable; the NAS network storage completes the functions of network storage, file sharing and data backup of each terminal data.

With the increase of home smart terminals and the richness of applications, data resources such as videos, photos, music, and files are scattered among multiple PCs or tablets, and a network storage device is required to store public audio-visual resources. Home NAS It is also gradually entering the family. The home NAS network storage includes a storage service board and multiple hard disks, which realize file sharing, data backup and disaster recovery, network printing between terminals, and have functions such as WEB server, FTP server, and download server. At present, home gateways, wireless routers, and network set-top boxes are in the form of small boxes, and home NAS is a small integrated device in appearance. These products have many brands, different sizes, and shapes. It has a power adapter, but it can be placed randomly in the home, or scattered on the countertop, or piled up in the corner, and some need long network cables to connect with each other, which looks very messy, and the beauty of the appearance design can no longer be seen, so it cannot Works well as a decorative piece in a home where fine workmanship is a bit of a waste.

Utility model content

The main technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a home network data integration device and system to solve the problem that many devices in the existing home network data system are arranged independently of each other and need to be networked and connected.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a home network data integration device, which includes a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, and the backboard is arranged at an end opposite to the open end of the box body; The backboard has at least two functional slots, and each functional module is inserted into the box through the open end of the box and connected to the corresponding functional slots on the backboard.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the functional slot has a fixing part in the connection area with the functional module, and each functional module is connected and fixed on the backplane with the fixing part.

In an embodiment of the present utility model, the box body has an accommodating cavity corresponding to the functional slot formed by a partition, and the accommodating cavity is used for accommodating and fixing each functional module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the backplane includes at least one network function slot, and the network function slot is used for connecting a functional module with a network function.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the backplane further includes at least one storage function slot, and the storage function slot is used for connecting a functional module with a storage function.

In an embodiment of the present utility model, the backplane includes three network function slots and five storage function slots, and the three network function slots are respectively used to connect the gateway module, the routing module and the media module; wherein One storage function slot is used to connect the storage module, and the remaining four storage function slots are used to connect the mechanical hard disk respectively.

In an embodiment of the present utility model, the backplane further includes a power fan slot, and the power fan slot is used for connecting a power fan module.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a cable access opening, the cable access opening is provided on the side of the back plate, and the cable access opening is used for the access of externally connected cables.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention also provides a home network data system, including at least one functional module and the above-mentioned network data integration device; each functional module is correspondingly inserted into the corresponding functional slot of the home network data integration device.

In one embodiment of the present utility model, five functional modules are included, and the five functional modules are respectively a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, a storage module and a hard disk box; the network input end of the network management module is connected to an external network, The network output terminal is connected with the routing module, the media module and the storage module; the hard disk box is connected with the storage module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the backplane further includes a power fan slot, it also includes a power fan module connected to the gateway module, the routing module, the media module and the storage module , providing power for the gateway module, the routing module, the media module and the storage module.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sizes of the functional modules are the same.

The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

The utility model provides a home network data integration device and system. The home network data integration device includes a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, and the backboard is arranged at an end opposite to the box body open end; There are at least two functional slots, and each functional module is inserted into the cabinet through the open end of the cabinet and connected to the corresponding functional slots on the backplane respectively. Compared with the prior art, this application modularizes the equipment in the home network data system such as home gateway, wireless router, network set-top box and NAS network storage, and directly inserts these functional modules into the home network data integration device to correspond to The functional slot connection of the existing home network data system gathers the equipment that needs to be arranged separately in the existing home network data system, and connects through the backplane of the integrated device, which can avoid the inconvenience caused by the need for network connection due to distributed layout. Adopting this application The home network data integration device can facilitate the arrangement of devices in the home network data system and improve user experience.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an existing home network data system;

Fig. 2 is a front view of the home network data integration device provided by Embodiment 1;

Fig. 3 is the first rear view of the home network data integration device provided by the first embodiment;

Fig. 4 is the second rear view of the home network data integration device provided by the first embodiment;

Fig. 5 is a third rear view of the home network data integration device provided in the first embodiment;

Fig. 6 is a front view of the structure of the home network data system provided by the second embodiment;

Fig. 7 is a rear view of the structure of the home network data system provided by the second embodiment;

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the front view slot arrangement of the backplane in the home network data system provided by the second embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of connection of various functional modules in the structure of the home network data system provided by the second embodiment.

Detailed ways

The utility model will be described in further detail below through specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Embodiment one:

The home network data integration device provided by the utility model, the home network data integration device includes a box body 1 and a backboard 2, Fig. 2 is a front view of the home network data integration device, it can be seen that the box body 1 has an open end 11, and the opening The end 11 is oppositely provided with a backplane 2. Figure 3 is a rear view of the home network data integration device. It can be seen that there are eight functional slots 21 on the backplane 2, and each functional module is inserted into the box body 1 through the open end 11 of the box body and connected to the backplane respectively. The corresponding functional slots 21 on the board 2 are connected. It is worth noting that there are 8 functional slots 21 on the backplane 2 in this embodiment. Of course, the number of functional slots 21 on the specific backplane 2 is not limited to 8, and the specific number can be determined according to the specific home network data. The corresponding number of devices in the system is specifically set. Generally, there are at least two functional slots 21 on the backplane 2 . It should be noted that the functional slot 21 here refers to including functional circuits, which can provide related circuit connections for functional modules. The functional modules here refer to integrated modules with corresponding devices in the home network data system. For example, modularizing a router in home network data into a functional module is a router module. It should be noted that the home network data integration device here can be a chassis or other structures, and it should be understood that any device that can integrate functional modules can be realized.

Further, in order to facilitate the fixing of the functional modules, prevent the loosening of the functional modules, and facilitate the installation of the functional modules, there are fixed parts in the functional slot 21 in the connection area with the functional modules, and each functional module is connected and fixed on the backplane 2 with the fixed parts . Similarly, the box body 1 may also have a storage cavity 12 corresponding to the functional slot 21 formed by a partition, and the storage cavity 12 is used to accommodate and fix each functional module.

Specifically, at least network function slots are provided on the backplane 2, and the network function slots are used for connecting functional modules with network functions. Preferably, in the current home network data system, a lot of data needs to be used. In order to facilitate data acquisition and storage, the backplane 2 also includes storage function slots, and the storage function slots are used to connect functional modules with storage functions. . It should be noted that the storage function slots and the network function slots here may be composed of one or more function slots, and the specific composition may be set according to specific practical applications. Preferably, the network function slot is composed of three function slots, and the three function slots are respectively used to connect the gateway module, the routing module and the media module; the storage function slot is composed of five function slots, one of which is It is used to connect the storage module, and the remaining four functional slots are used to connect the mechanical hard disk.

Further, in order to facilitate the work of each functional module, since the functional voltages of different functional modules may be different, as shown in Figure 4, the backplane 1 of the home network data integration device is also provided with a power supply fan module slot 22, the power supply fan The slot is used to connect the power fan module.

Further, since each functional module may be connected to the outside by cables, in order to facilitate the entry and exit of cables, as shown in Figure 5, the home network data integration device is also provided with a cable entry and exit opening 3, the cable entry and exit opening 3 Set on the side of the backplane 2, the cable access opening 3 is used for the access of externally connected cables of each functional module.

It should be noted that the functional modules in this example may include a network functional module and a storage functional module, which are equal to corresponding device integration modules in the existing home network data system. Specifically, the network functional modules include functional modules that directly use the network, such as a gateway module, a routing module, and a media module. Among them, the gateway module is responsible for the connection with the external network in the home network, is a channel for data exchange between various parts of the home network, and completes the control of the home network. The routing module provides wireless access and data exchange for the terminal in the home network, and routes to the external network through the gateway module. The media module receives the network TV signal from the gateway module, decompresses and decodes the network audio and video data and sends it to the TV for playback. The storage function module includes a storage module and a hard disk box, where the storage module refers to a memory with a network storage function, and the hard disk box refers to a common mechanical storage hard disk. The storage function module, the two together complete the network storage, file sharing and data backup of family data in the home network.

Specifically, the gateway module is connected to the external network through wired (WAN/ADSL MODEM) or wireless (3G/4G mobile communication), and they can be different module models (such as WAN gateway module or ADSL MODEM gateway module) , it is also possible to build in or connect a 3G/4G wireless network card to the above module, so that one module can have the function of wired and wireless gateway at the same time. The gateway module also has an Ethernet switching function, and the routing module, media module, and storage module are all connected to the Ethernet switching network of the gateway module through the backplane, as shown in Figure 4. The gateway module also provides 2-4 local area network LAN ports externally, which is convenient for terminals such as desktop computers to access the home network with Ethernet cables. The gateway module is also the control center of the home network. Through the routing module, the remote control and remote control functions of security equipment such as smart home appliances and network cameras are realized. The routing module completes the WLAN access point and routing functions, provides wireless WiFi access and data exchange for notebook computers, tablet computers, smart phones, digital cameras, smart home appliances and other terminals, and routes to the external network through the gateway module. The routing module also expands 2-4 LAN ports externally to increase the number of Ethernet access ports in the home network. The media module receives network TV signals from the gateway module, decompresses and decodes network audio and video data, and sends them to the TV for playback through audio and video cables such as HDMI. The media module has the function of remote communication, and completes the human-computer data interaction between the network TV remote control and the remote server. The media module also provides a USB port, which can directly play video and audio files in the external USB memory. Storage module and hard disk box: The storage module and four hard disk boxes constitute the home NAS network storage. The storage module receives data from the network, and writes the data into the hard disk through the SATA interface between the backplane and the hard disk box. Four hard disks can form RAID redundancy or JBOD connection to provide large capacity and reliable storage. The storage module can be connected to an audio-visual digital terminal such as a digital camera through a USB interface at the front, or connected to a USB printer through a USB interface at the rear. In order to reduce the size of the device and reduce the cost of the device, a 2.5-inch SATA mechanical hard disk is used here. The hard disk is placed in the hard disk box, and the structure and electrical adaptation of the hard disk box are inserted into the slot of the hard disk box.

Embodiment two:

The utility model provides a home network data system, as shown in Figure 6-8, the home network data system is a small integrated device (1U=44.45mm) about 260mm wide x 200mm deep x 3U high. Of course, the specific size can be set according to the specific situation, and it is composed of a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, a storage module, a hard disk box, a power supply fan module and a backplane. The front part of the integrated device is a power supply fan module inserted vertically, a hard disk box inserted horizontally, a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, and a storage module. All modules and hard disk boxes are plugged into the backplane of the integrated device and interconnected through the backplane. Specifically, the home network data system includes at least one functional module 4 and any one of the home network data integration devices in the first embodiment above. Among them, FIG. 6 is a front view of the home network data system, FIG. 7 is a rear view of the home network data system, and FIG. 8 is a front view of slot arrangement of the backplane. As shown in Figure 6, the home network data system includes a home network data integration device, 8 functional modules and a power fan module. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , there are two areas behind the home network data integration device, one is a space area 6 for cable inlet and outlet, and the other is a backplane area 7 . There are 9 slots corresponding to the backplane in the backplane area 7, 8 of which are functional slots, and one is a power fan module slot. Each of the 8 functional modules is inserted into the cabinet 1 through the open end 11 of the cabinet 1 and is respectively connected to the corresponding functional slots 21 on the backplane 2. The power supply fan module is also inserted into the cabinet 1 through the open end 11 of the cabinet 1 and respectively Connect to the corresponding power fan module slot 22 on the backplane 2. It is not difficult to see from Figure 8 that the backplane provides carrying capacity and interaction for the above-mentioned functional modules and power supply and fan modules. There are 9 slots distributed on the back panel. From left to right in the front view, there are vertical power fan module slots, 4 horizontal hard disk box slots, gateway module slots, routing module slots, media module slots and Storage module slot. Preferably, the length of the backboard is about 220 mm, which is shorter than the width of the device. Of course, the specific length can be set according to specific practical applications. The gateway module, routing module, media module and storage module are only partially inserted into their respective slots in the width direction of the integrated device, and the rear panel of the device has an opening space on the right side of the back panel (front view) to facilitate the gateway module, routing Modules, media modules, and storage modules are cabled out from the rear. It is worth noting that the slots here include functional slots and power fan module slots.

Furthermore, each functional module is designed to have a unified mechanical structure size, and is directly inserted into the corresponding functional slot of the home network data system in the form of a module, replacing the existing separated home network system with a whole home network data system It improves the level of integration, and simplifies the appearance and structure design and interconnection of the equipment in the current home network system, which is conducive to the generalization, low cost, upgrade and replacement, and green energy saving of the equipment in the home network system.

It should be noted that the functional module 4 in this example may include the network functional module 4 and the storage functional module 4, which are equal to the integrated modules of corresponding devices in the existing home network data system. Specifically, the network function module 4 includes a gateway module, a routing module, a media module and other function modules 4 that directly use the network. Among them, the gateway module is responsible for the connection with the external network in the home network, is a channel for data exchange between various parts of the home network, and completes the control of the home network. The routing module provides wireless access and data exchange for the terminal in the home network, and routes to the external network through the gateway module. The media module receives the network TV signal from the gateway module, decompresses and decodes the network audio and video data and sends it to the TV for playback. The storage function module 4 includes a storage module and a hard disk box, where the storage module refers to a memory with a network storage function, and the hard disk box refers to a common mechanical storage hard disk. The storage function module 4, both of them jointly complete the network storage, file sharing and data backup of family data in the home network.

Specifically, the gateway module is connected to the external network through wired (WAN/ADSL MODEM) or wireless (3G/4G mobile communication), and they can be different module models (such as WAN gateway module or ADSL MODEM gateway module) , it is also possible to build in or connect a 3G/4G wireless network card to the above module, so that one module can have the function of wired and wireless gateway at the same time. The gateway module also has an Ethernet switching function. The routing module, media module, and storage module are all connected to the Ethernet switching network of the gateway module through the backplane, as shown in Figure 9, where the thick solid line represents the Ethernet connection, and the thin solid line represents the SATA connection, the dotted line indicates the I2C line connection. The gateway module also provides 2-4 local area network LAN ports externally, which is convenient for terminals such as desktop computers to access the home network with Ethernet cables. The gateway module is also the control center of the home network. Through the routing module, the remote control and remote control functions of security equipment such as smart home appliances and network cameras are realized. The routing module completes the WLAN access point and routing functions, provides wireless WiFi access and data exchange for notebook computers, tablet computers, smart phones, digital cameras, smart home appliances and other terminals, and routes to the external network through the gateway module. The routing module also expands 2-4 LAN ports externally to increase the number of Ethernet access ports in the home network. The media module receives network TV signals from the gateway module, decompresses and decodes network audio and video data, and sends them to the TV for playback through audio and video cables such as HDMI. The media module has the function of remote communication, and completes the human-computer data interaction between the network TV remote control and the remote server. The media module also provides a USB port, which can directly play video and audio files in the external USB memory. Storage module and hard disk box: The storage module and four hard disk boxes constitute the home NAS network storage. The storage module receives data from the network, and writes the data into the hard disk through the SATA interface between the backplane and the hard disk box. Four hard disks can form RAID redundancy or JBOD connection to provide large capacity and reliable storage. The storage module can be connected to an audio-visual digital terminal such as a digital camera through a USB interface at the front, or connected to a USB printer through a USB interface at the rear. In order to reduce the size of the device and reduce the cost of the device, a 2.5-inch SATA mechanical hard disk is used here. The hard disk is placed in the hard disk box, and the structure and electrical adaptation of the hard disk box are inserted into the slot of the hard disk box. The power fan module inputs AC mains power from the back panel, and provides DC power such as 12V, 5V and 3.3V for the above-mentioned functional components after conversion. There are openings on the left and right side panels of the integrated device, and the fan group in the module provides left and right ventilation for the device to dissipate heat. The power fan module has an I2C communication bus connected to the gateway module, routing module, media module and storage module, as shown in Figure 9, for power management of each module, such as power-on and power-off management, and support for hot swapping, etc.

The above content is a further detailed description of the utility model in conjunction with specific implementation methods, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the utility model is only limited to these descriptions. For a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the utility model belongs, without departing from the concept of the utility model, some simple deduction or substitutions can also be made, which should be regarded as belonging to the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims (12)

1. A home network data integration device, characterized in that it comprises a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, and the backboard is arranged at an end opposite to the open end of the box body; the backboard There are at least two functional slots on the top, and each functional module is inserted into the box through the open end of the box and connected to the corresponding functional slots on the backplane. 2. The home network data integration device according to claim 1, wherein the functional slot has a fixing part in the connection area with the functional module, and each functional module is connected and fixed on the back of the fixed part. board. 3. The home network data integration device according to claim 1, wherein the box body has an accommodating cavity corresponding to the functional slot formed by a partition, and the accommodating cavity is used for accommodating and fixing Each functional module. 4 . The home network data integration device according to claim 1 , wherein the backplane includes at least one network function slot, and the network function slot is used to connect a function module having a network function. 5 . The home network data integration device according to claim 4 , wherein the backplane further comprises at least one storage function slot, and the storage function slot is used for connecting a functional module having a storage function. 6 . 6. The home network data integration device according to claim 5, wherein the backplane includes three network function slots and five storage function slots, and the three network function slots are respectively used to connect the gateway module , routing module and media module; one of the storage function slots is used to connect the storage module, and the remaining four storage function slots are used to connect the mechanical hard disk respectively. 7. The home network data integration device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the backplane further includes a power fan slot, and the power fan slot is used for connecting a power fan module. 8. The home network data integration device according to any one of claims 1-6, further comprising a cable entry and exit opening, the cable entry and exit opening is set on the side of the back panel shown, the line shown The cable entry and exit opening is used for the entry and exit of externally connected cables. 9. A home network data system, characterized in that it comprises at least one functional module and the network data integration device according to any one of claims 1-8; each functional module is correspondingly inserted into the home network data integration device to connect to the corresponding function slot. 10. The home network data system as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, comprising five functional modules, the five functional modules are respectively a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, a storage module and a hard disk box; the network management module network The input end is connected to the external network, the network output end is connected to the routing module, the media module and the storage module; the hard disk box is connected to the storage module. 11. The home network data system according to claim 10, wherein when the backplane further includes a power fan slot, a power fan module is connected to the gateway module, the routing module, the The media module and the storage module provide power for the gateway module, the routing module, the media module and the storage module. 12. The home network data system according to any one of claims 9-11, wherein the size of each functional module is the same.