TWI718420B - Communication module and puller of the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A communication module is provided, and is disposed in a cabinet. The communication module includes a module body and a puller. The module body is detachably disposed in the cabinet, and has a surface. The puller is disposed to the module body, and extends outside the surface. The puller includes a puller body and an elastic element, and the elastic element is connected between the puller body and the module body.

Description

Communication module and its puller

The present invention relates to a communication module, in particular to a communication module provided with a puller.

With the development of technology, the information industry is currently growing vigorously. There are a large number of communication equipment stored in many companies. In order to facilitate storage and management, in general, modular communication equipment is installed in a cabinet in a detachable manner, so that the configuration of the communication equipment can be adjusted according to requirements. However, as the functions of communication devices continue to improve, the number of components and/or weight required for them also increase. Due to the increase in the weight of the communication module, it is more difficult to install and remove the communication module. If the communication module is not fully pushed and installed in the cabinet, the electronic components in the communication module will not be able to fully perform its functions. On the other hand, when a considerable amount of force is required to install or remove a communication module, it will often cause hazards to personnel operations, or cause damage to the cabinet and the communication module.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, some embodiments of the present invention provide a communication module, which is arranged in a cabinet. The aforementioned communication module includes: a module body and a puller. The module system is installed in the cabinet in a detachable manner and has a surface. The puller is arranged on the aforementioned module body and extends beyond the aforementioned surface. The extraction aid includes an extraction aid body and an elastic element, and the elastic element is connected between the extraction aid body and the module body.

In one embodiment, the extractor further includes a fixing member, which is fixed on the module body. The system of the extractor is pivotally connected to the aforementioned fixing member, so that the extractor body can rotate around the fixing member. In one embodiment, the extractor body further includes a rotating part and a force applying part. The rotating part is located around the fixing part and is pivotally connected to the fixing part. The force applying part is connected to the rotating part and extends from the rotating part. In one embodiment, the rotating portion has an arc-shaped edge, and the center of the circle formed by the arc-shaped edge is substantially located at the position of the fixing member. The thickness of the rotating part is smaller than the thickness of the force applying part. In one embodiment, the aforementioned extraction aid further includes a limit post located on the module body. When the rotating part contacts the limit post, the included angle between the force application part and the aforementioned surface is less than or equal to 90 degrees. The forcing part has a wavy edge. When the extension direction of the forcing part is parallel to the surface of the module body, the wavy edge faces the surface.

In an embodiment, the aforementioned extractor further includes an abutting portion configured to abut the cabinet. In one embodiment, the elastic element is a tension spring, and the tension spring applies a pulling force to the extractor body, and the pulling force causes the force applying portion of the extractor body to rotate away from the surface. A handle is provided on the surface of the module body. The puller further includes a baffle on the module body, the baffle has a hole, and the hole is configured to fix the handle. When the communication module is installed in a proper position in the cabinet, the puller system abuts against the baffle, so that the communication module cannot be pushed further behind the cabinet.

In one embodiment, the extraction aid further includes a positioning structure disposed on the aforementioned module body, and the aforementioned positioning structure includes a fixing element. The extraction aid system is pivotally connected to the aforementioned fixing element, so that the extraction aid body can fix the element. Rotate for the center. In one embodiment, the extractor body further includes a rotating part and a force applying part. The rotating part is located around the fixing part and is pivotally connected to the fixing part. The force applying part is connected to the rotating part and extends from the rotating part. The aforementioned positioning structure further includes a limit post. When the rotating part contacts the limit post, the included angle between the force applying part and the aforementioned surface is less than or equal to 90 degrees. In one embodiment, the surface of the module body is provided with a handle, and the aforementioned positioning structure further includes a baffle. The baffle plate has a hole, and the hole is configured to fix the handle.

Some embodiments of the present invention provide a puller, which is arranged in a communication module. The aforementioned extraction aid includes an extraction aid body and an elastic element. The aforementioned elastic element is connected between the extractor body and the module body of the communication module.

In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, preferred embodiments are listed below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are described in detail as follows.

The communication module of the embodiment of the present invention will be described below. However, it can be easily understood that the embodiments of the present invention provide many suitable inventive concepts and can be implemented in a wide variety of specific backgrounds. The specific embodiments disclosed are only used to illustrate the use of the present invention in a specific method, and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used here (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meanings as commonly understood by the general artisans to whom the disclosures in this article belong. It is understandable that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant technology and the background or context of this disclosure, and not in an idealized or overly formal way. Interpretation, unless specifically defined here.

Please refer to FIG. 1 first, which shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a cabinet 10 and a communication module 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the communication module 20 can be installed in the cabinet 10. Generally speaking, various electronic components (not shown) are provided in the communication module 20. After a plurality of communication modules 20 are installed in the cabinet 10, the electronic components of different communication modules 20 can be connected through the inside of the cabinet 10. A device (not shown) is electrically connected to implement various communication functions.

Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 shows a partial three-dimensional diagram of the cabinet 10 and the communication module 20 of FIG. 1. It should be noted that, in order to clearly show the connection relationship between the cabinet 10 and the communication module 20, only parts of the cabinet 10 and the communication module 20 are shown in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the communication module 20 mainly includes a module body 21 and a puller 30. Various electronic components are installed in the module body 21, and the module body 21 is detachably installed in the cabinet 10, wherein the module body 21 has a surface 21A, and the user installs the module body 21 in the cabinet 10. In the middle, the aforementioned surface 21A will face the user.

In addition, the cabinet 10 has a clamping portion 11 for joining and positioning with the communication module 20. The extractor 30 is connected to the module body 21 and extends beyond the aforementioned surface 21A. In other words, when the user installs the communication module 20 in the cabinet 10, the puller 30 will be closer to the user than the module body 21. Regarding the detailed structure of the extractor 30, a further description will be given below in conjunction with Figures 3A and 3B. In addition, a handle 50 is provided on the aforementioned surface 21A of the module body 21 to assist the user to install the communication module 20 in the cabinet 10. It should be understood that although only one side of the communication module 20 is shown in this embodiment, the other side of the communication module 20 that is not shown also has the same or similar components as shown in this embodiment. For the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated below.

Please refer to FIGS. 3A and 3B together. FIG. 3A shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an extractor 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3B shows an exploded view of the extractor 30 of Figure 3A. It should be noted that, in order to clearly show the detailed structure of the extractor 30, the direction of the Z axis in FIGS. 3A and 3B is opposite to the direction of the Z axis in FIGS. In this embodiment, the extractor 30 mainly includes an extractor body 30A, a positioning structure 30B and an elastic element 40. The extractor body 30A includes a rotating part 32 and a force applying part 33. The force applying part 33 is connected to the rotating part 32 and extends from the rotating part 32. The positioning structure 30B is disposed on the module body 21 (see FIG. 2), so that the extractor 30 can be combined with the module body 21. The positioning structure 30B includes a fixing part 31, a limiting post 38 and a baffle 39. The rotating part 32 is located around the fixing part 31 and is pivotally connected to the fixing part 31, so that the extractor body can rotate around the fixing part 31. When the rotating portion 32 contacts the limiting post 38, the angle between the force applying portion 33 and the surface 21A of the module body 21 is less than or equal to 90 degrees. The rotating portion 32 has an arc-shaped edge 321, and the center O formed by the arc-shaped edge 321 is substantially located at the position of the fixing member 31. In addition, one side of the force applying portion 33 has a wavy edge 331.

In addition, the extractor body 30A further includes a first abutment portion 34 and a second abutment portion 35 for abutting against the clamping portion 11 of the cabinet 10 when the communication module 20 is installed, the first abutment portion 34 and the second abutment portion 34 The two abutting portions 35 are connected to the rotating portion 32, and an opening 36 is formed between the first abutting portion 34 and the second abutting portion 35. The extractor body 30A further includes a protruding post 37, and the protruding post 37 is located on the rotating part 32. In addition, the positioning structure 30B further includes a baffle 39, which is perpendicular to the module body 21 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the baffle 39 has a hole 391, and the hole 391 is configured to fix the handle 50 (see FIG. 2) on the surface 21A of the module body 21, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the hole 391 can also be replaced with another structure that can fix the handle 50 to the module body 21.

In addition, the elastic element 40 of the extractor 30 is connected between the extractor body 30A and the module body 21. In this embodiment, the positioning structure 30B further includes a protruding portion 302, the protruding portion 302 has an opening 302A, and the elastic element 40 is connected to the protruding post 37 and the opening 302A of the protruding portion 302. For example, the elastic element 40 is a tension spring to apply a pulling force to the extractor body 30A, so that the force applying portion of the extractor body 30A can be centered on the fixing member 31 and away from the surface 21A (as shown in Figure 2). Show) rotation. Regarding the detailed process of the rotation of the extractor body 30A, further description will be given below in conjunction with Figures 4A to 4C and 5A to 5C.

In this embodiment, the positioning structure 30B includes a plate 301, a fixing member 31, a limit post 38, a baffle 39 and a protruding portion 302. The plate 301 is arranged and flatly attached to the module body 21 (second Figure) One of the upper surface, and the fixing member 31, the limiting post 38, the baffle 39 and the protruding portion 302 are all connected to the plate 301 and all extend away from the upper surface of the module body 21 from the plate 301. Out, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the plate 301 may not be required, that is, the fixing member 31, the limiting column 38, the baffle 39 and the protruding portion 302 may be directly disposed on the upper surface of the module body 21. In other words, the fixing member 31, the limiting column 38 and the baffle 39 can be directly fixed to the module body 21 or fixed to the module body 21 via the plate 301.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the thickness T1 of the rotating portion 32 is smaller than the thickness T2 of the urging portion 33. With the above design, the rotating part 32 can be prevented from contacting the cabinet 10 when rotating, thereby avoiding damage to the cabinet 10, the puller 30 and/or the electronic components provided in the module body 21. In addition, in order to achieve the above effect, the thickness of the second abutting portion 35 is the same as the thickness T1 of the rotating portion 32. The thickness of the first contact portion 34 may be the same as the thickness T2 of the force applying portion 33. In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the application of force, the force applying portion 33 and the rotating portion 32 are located on different horizontal planes (X-Y plane), that is, the position of the force applying portion 33 is higher than the position of the rotating portion 32. However, in some other embodiments, the force applying portion 33 and the rotating portion 32 can be arranged on the same horizontal plane according to design requirements.

Please refer to FIG. 4A. FIG. 4A shows a partial top view of the communication module 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention before installation is completed. It should be noted that, for the sake of brevity, the following drawings will not completely illustrate the complete structure of the cabinet 10, but only schematically illustrate the clamping portion 11 of the cabinet 10, and the bottom part of the following drawings represents the cabinet 10's interior. As shown in FIG. 4A, the pulling force generated by the elastic element 40 will pull the extractor body 30A. When the communication module 20 is not installed in the cabinet 10, the rotating part 32 of the extractor body 30A will interact with the limit post 38 contact, and at this time the angle θ between the force applying portion 33 and the surface 21A (that is, the angle between the side of the force applying portion 33 close to the surface 21A and the surface 21A) will be less than or equal to 90 degrees (in this embodiment) In the example, it is 85 degrees). When the communication module 20 is pushed into the cabinet 10, the first abutting portion 34 will first abut the clamping portion 11 of the cabinet 10. The user can apply a force (as shown by arrow F) on the force applying portion 33 to push the force applying portion 33 toward the surface 21A of the module body 21.

Please refer to FIG. 4B. FIG. 4B shows a partial top view of the communication module 20 during the installation process. As shown in Figure 4B, since the force shown by arrow F is greater than the pulling force generated by the elastic element 40, the force applying portion 33 of the extractor body 30A starts to rotate toward the surface 21A of the module body 21 (in the clockwise direction) , And the rotating part 32 will be separated from the limiting post 38, and the module body 21 will move toward the inside of the cabinet 10.

Next, please refer to FIG. 4C, which shows a partial top view of the communication module 20 after the installation is completed. As shown in FIG. 4C, after the installation of the communication module 20 is completed, the second abutting portion 35 will abut the clamping portion 11 of the cabinet 10. The extension direction (X-axis direction) of the force applying portion 33 will be parallel to the surface 21A of the module body 21, and the wavy edge 331 of the force applying portion 33 will face the aforementioned surface 21A. At this time, the communication module 20 is installed in an appropriate position in the cabinet 10, and the extractor body 30A is pressed against the baffle 39, so that the communication module 20 cannot be pushed further behind the cabinet 10, that is, the baffle 39 has The effect of the limit (the extractor body 30A will be limited by the baffle 39), so that the user can know that the communication module 20 has been installed in the correct position in the cabinet 10 and stop applying force. This prevents the user from pushing the communication module 20 too much into the cabinet 10, which may cause improper connection between the electronic components in the communication module 20 and the connector of the cabinet 10 and fail to perform the original function.

In addition, it should be noted that after the communication module 20 is installed in the cabinet 10, the user will not apply force to the extractor body 30A. However, the pulling force generated by the elastic element 40 cannot overcome the friction force between the cabinet 10 and the communication module 20 (in other words, a friction force equal to the pulling force of the elastic element 40 is generated between the cabinet 10 and the communication module 20). Therefore, in the above situation, the pulling force of the elastic element 40 cannot drive the extractor body 30A to rotate, and of course it is not enough to move the communication module 20 out of the cabinet 10, so that the force applying portion 33 is kept on the surface of the module body 21. 21A parallel closed state.

Next, please refer to FIG. 5A. FIG. 5A shows a partial top view of the communication module 20 before being removed from the cabinet 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 5A, since the force applying portion 33 is located in front of the surface 21A of the module body 21, there is a gap between the force applying portion 33 and the aforementioned surface 21A, which helps the user as indicated by the arrow F The force is applied to the force applying part 33 in the direction. In addition, since the edge of the force applying portion 33 facing the surface 21A is designed to be wavy (for example, the wavy edge 331 ), it can further help the user to apply force on the force applying portion 33. It should be understood that, in some other embodiments, the force applying portion 33 can be designed as any other ergonomic structure, so as to prevent the user from being injured during operation.

Please refer to FIG. 5B. FIG. 5B shows a partial top view of the communication module 20 during the removal process. As shown in Figure 5B, in the direction of arrow F, the force applying portion 33 (such as the wavy edge 331) is applied. The force applying portion 33 of the extractor body 30A starts to move away from the surface 21A of the module body 21 (in the counterclockwise direction) Direction) to rotate. The second abutting portion 35 is separated from the clamping portion 11 of the cabinet 10, and the first abutting portion 34 abuts against the clamping portion 11 of the cabinet 10, thereby gradually moving the module body 21 out of the cabinet 10 (that is, toward Move in the Y-axis direction in Figure 5B).

Next, please refer to FIG. 5C. FIG. 5C shows a partial top view schematic diagram of the communication module 20 after the removal is completed. As shown in FIG. 5C, after the removal of the communication module 20 is completed, due to the force applied by the user and the pulling force generated by the elastic element 40, the rotating part 32 of the extractor body 30A will again interact with the limit post 38 contact. Through the arrangement of the elastic element 40, the extractor body 30A will maintain an appropriate operating position before the communication module 20 is installed next time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from using the extractor 30 at the wrong position and/or angle to perform operations, which may cause damage to the cabinet 10, the extractor 30, and/or the electronic components provided in the module body 21, and even cause the user to operate On the danger.

It should be noted that in the above embodiments, the extraction aid 30 connected to the side of the module body 21 is taken as an example to illustrate the operation direction of the extraction aid 30, but it is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, the unillustrated extractor 30 connected to the other side of the module body 21 can be operated in a different rotation direction from the extractor 30 of the above-mentioned embodiment.

In summary, the embodiments of the present invention provide a communication module provided with a puller. By setting the puller, the communication module can be more easily installed in a cabinet or the communication module can be removed from the cabinet. Remove from the cabinet. In addition, when the puller is in contact with the cabinet, the user can immediately understand that the communication module has been installed in the correct position in the cabinet, thereby achieving positioning.

In addition, through the limit post of the extractor and the elastic element connected between the extractor body and the module body, the extractor is maintained in a proper position before installation. Through the above design, when the communication module is installed in the cabinet, the extractor will not hit the cabinet, thereby avoiding damage to the cabinet, the extractor and or the electronic components installed in the module body.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and its advantages have been disclosed above, it should be understood that any person with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the manufacturing processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, devices, methods, and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can disclose the content from the present invention. It is understood that the current or future developed processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, devices, methods, and steps can be used according to the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention includes the above-mentioned manufacturing processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, devices, methods and steps. In addition, the scope of each patent application constitutes an individual embodiment, and the protection scope of the present invention also includes the scope of each patent application and the combination of the embodiments.

10: Cabinet 11: Clamping part 20: Communication module 21: Module body 21A: Surface 30: Extractor 30A: Extractor body 30B: Positioning structure 301: Plate 302: Protruding part 302A: Opening 31 : Fixing part 32: Rotating part 321: Arc-shaped edge 33: Force application part 331: Wave-shaped edge 34: First abutting part 35: Second abutting part 36: Opening 37: Protruding post 38: Limiting post 39 : Baffle plate 391: hole 40: elastic element 50: handle F: arrow O: circle center T1: first thickness T2: second thickness θ: included angle

Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a cabinet and a communication module according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cabinet and communication module of Figure 1. Figure 3A shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an extractor according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3B shows the exploded view of the extractor in Figure 3A. 4A to 4C show a partial top view schematic diagram of a process of installing a communication module according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5A to 5C show partial schematic top views of the process of removing the communication module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

30: Extractor

30A: Extractor body

30B: Positioning structure

301: Plate

302: Projection

302A: Hole

31: fixed parts

32: Rotating part

321: arc-shaped edge

33: force part

331: Wavy Edge

34: The first abutment part

35: The second abutment part

36: opening

37: convex column

38: limit post

39: bezel

391: Hole

40: elastic element

O: Center of circle

T1: first thickness

T2: second thickness

Claims (15)

A communication module is arranged in a cabinet and includes: a module body, which is detachably arranged in the cabinet and has a surface; and a puller, which is arranged on the module body and extends to the Outside the surface, the extractor includes an extractor body, an elastic element, and a fixing element. The elastic element is connected between the extractor body and the module body, and the fixing element is fixed to On the module body, the extraction aid system is pivotally connected to the fixing part, and the extraction aid body can rotate with the fixing part as the center. According to the communication module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the extractor body further includes: a rotating part located around the fixing part and pivotally connected to the fixing part; and a force applying part connected to the rotating part The part is extended from the rotating part. According to the communication module described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the rotating part has an arc-shaped edge, and a center formed by the arc-shaped edge is substantially located at the position of the fixing member. According to the communication module described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the thickness of the rotating part is smaller than the thickness of the force applying part. For the communication module described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the puller further includes a limit post located on the module body, wherein when the rotating part contacts the limit post, the force applying part and The angle between the surfaces is less than or equal to 90 degrees. The communication module according to the second item of the patent application, wherein the force applying portion has a wavy edge, and when the extension direction of the force applying portion is parallel to the surface of the module body, the wavy edge faces the surface . For the communication module described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the elastic element is a tension spring, and the tension spring applies a pulling force to the extractor body, and the pulling force causes the pulling force to be applied to the extractor body. The force part rotates away from the surface. For the communication module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the extractor body further includes two abutting parts configured to abut the cabinet. For the communication module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, a handle is provided on the surface of the module body. According to the communication module described in claim 9, wherein the extractor further includes a baffle on the module body, the baffle has a hole, and the hole is configured to fix the handle. For example, the communication module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the pull-out aid further includes a baffle on the main body of the module. When the communication module is installed in a proper position in the cabinet, the pull-out aid The device system abuts against the baffle, so that the communication module cannot be pushed further behind the cabinet. For the communication module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the extractor further includes a positioning structure disposed on the module body, the positioning structure includes: a fixing member, and the extractor is pivotally connected to the system The fixing part enables the main body of the extractor to rotate with the fixing part as the center. According to the communication module described in item 12 of the scope of patent application, the extractor body further includes a rotating part and a force applying part. The rotating part is located around the fixing part and is pivotally connected to the fixing part. The portion is connected to the rotating portion and extends from the rotating portion, and the positioning structure further includes a limiting post, wherein when the rotating portion contacts the limiting post, the included angle between the force applying portion and the surface Less than or equal to 90 degrees. For the communication module described in claim 12, wherein the surface of the module body is provided with a handle, and the positioning structure further includes a baffle, the baffle has a hole, and the hole is configured to The handle is fixed, and when the communication module is installed in a proper position in the cabinet, the puller system abuts against the baffle, so that the communication module cannot be pushed further behind the cabinet. An extraction aid, which is arranged in a communication module, includes: an extraction aid body; an elastic element connected between the extraction aid body and a module body of the communication module; and a fixing member fixed to On the module body, the extraction aid system is pivotally connected to the fixing part, and the extraction aid body can rotate with the fixing part as the center.

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