TWM545278U - Electronic box with a temperature control function - Google Patents

Abstract

This present creation provides an electronic box with a temperature control function, in which the electronic box is applied to an electronic apparatus to control its activation. The electronic box comprises a body, a heater, a temperature detecting circuit and a controlling circuit. The body has a housing space to set up the electronic apparatus. The temperature detecting circuit could detect an inside temperature in the body. The controlling circuit is connected electrically with the temperature detecting circuit and the heater; when the controlling circuit receives an active instruction, if the inside temperature is less than a first default temperature, the controlling circuit will stop to supply the power and trigger the heater, and, if the inside temperature is more than the first default temperature, the controlling circuit starts to supply the power to the electronic apparatus to activate the electronic apparatus. Thereby, this present creation could activate the electronic apparatus in a low temperature.

Description

Electronic chassis with temperature control

This creation is about an electronic chassis, and in particular, an electronic chassis with temperature control for electronic devices.

Since electronic devices have limitations on the range of operating temperatures that can be used, electronic devices can generally be turned on normally when the electronic device operates in the normal temperature range. However, if the electronic device is used in a special occasion, such as a high latitude or snow environment, since the ambient temperature is low and the ambient temperature may be lower than the operating temperature range of the electronic components inside the electronic device, At this time, when the electronic device is turned on, it is easy to malfunction or cannot be turned on at all.

The present embodiment provides an electronic chassis with temperature control function, which enables the electronic device to be successfully turned on at a low temperature.

The present invention provides an electronic chassis with temperature control function, which is suitable for controlling the startup of an electronic device, and the electronic chassis includes a body, a heater, a temperature detecting circuit and a control circuit. The body has a housing space and is available for electronic devices to be placed therein. The heater and the temperature detecting circuit are respectively disposed in the body. The temperature detection circuit detects the internal temperature inside the body. The control circuit is electrically connected to the temperature detecting circuit and the heater, and when the control circuit receives the start command of the electronic device, the internal temperature is used as a basis for whether the electronic device is powered on or off. Where the internal temperature is low At the first preset temperature, the control circuit stops supplying power to the electronic device and controls the heater to start to raise the internal temperature to reach the first preset temperature; and when the internal temperature is higher than the first preset temperature, the control circuit starts to supply power to the electronic Device to enable the electronic device to boot.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a circulating fan is further disposed in the body and electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit transmits the circulating fan through the starter to accelerate the internal temperature to reach the first preset temperature.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a heat dissipation fan is further disposed in the body and electrically connected to the control circuit. When the internal temperature is higher than the second preset temperature, the control circuit controls the cooling fan to start to move the body. The heat source inside is blown outside the machine body, wherein the second preset temperature is greater than the first preset temperature.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a timing circuit is further included, and the timing circuit is electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit starts the heater operation at a timing according to the timing time set by the timing circuit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a monitor is further disposed, the monitor is disposed in the body and electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit starts the monitor according to the monitoring instruction.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a control interface is further included, and the control interface is electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit controls the operation of the electronic chassis according to the input operation of the manipulation interface.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a power supply circuit is further included, and the control circuit is electrically connected, and the power supply circuit provides power required for the operation of the electronic chassis and the electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply circuit is a DC power supply circuit or an AC power supply circuit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device is a computer switch or a video switcher.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body has a transmission hole, and the transmission hole is transmitted through a transmission line connected to the electronic device.

In summary, the present embodiment provides an electronic chassis with temperature control function, when the electronic device is placed inside the electronic chassis, when the electronic device is started, If the internal temperature of the electronic chassis is too low, the internal temperature of the electronic chassis can be increased by heating, and then the power is supplied to the electronic device for booting. In this way, the creation can avoid the malfunction caused by the direct start of the electronic device at a low temperature, and can also enable the electronic device to be turned on smoothly after the active heating.

In order to further understand the features and technical contents of this creation, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this creation, but these descriptions and drawings are only used to illustrate this creation, not the right to this creation. The scope is subject to any restrictions.

1‧‧‧Electronic chassis

101‧‧‧ body

103‧‧‧ accommodating space

105‧‧‧Transmission hole

10‧‧‧Control circuit

11‧‧‧ Temperature detection circuit

12‧‧‧heater

13‧‧‧Control interface

14‧‧‧Power circuit

15‧‧‧Circular fan

16‧‧‧ cooling fan

17‧‧‧ Timing circuit

18‧‧‧Monitor

19‧‧‧Network Circuit

3‧‧‧Electronic equipment

31‧‧‧ transmission line

S301‧‧‧ Receive start command

S303‧‧‧Detecting internal temperature

S305‧‧‧The internal temperature is less than the first preset temperature

S307‧‧‧Starting heater

S309‧‧‧Starting circulation fan

S311‧‧‧Power supply to electronic equipment

S313‧‧‧The internal temperature is greater than the second preset temperature

S315‧‧‧Starting cooling fan

1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic chassis with temperature control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a functional block diagram of an electronic chassis with temperature control function of the present embodiment.

3 is a flow chart showing the operation of the electronic chassis with temperature control function of the present embodiment.

The present invention provides an electronic chassis with a temperature control function, which is mainly used for placing related electronic devices, and first determines whether the internal temperature of the electronic chassis is too low when the electronic device is powered on. When the internal temperature of the electronic chassis is too low, the electronic device is not turned on temporarily, that is, the electronic device does not supply power to the electronic device, but the internal temperature of the electronic chassis is first heated until the internal temperature is raised to a temperature suitable for the electronic device to be turned on. At this time, the electronic chassis device can successfully start the power supply of the electronic device. Specifically, the electronic chassis of the present invention can effectively prevent the electronic device from being turned on in a low temperature environment, and can actively heat the temperature of the environment in which the electronic device is located, so that the electronic device can be booted smoothly after being properly heated at a low temperature. .

[Appearance of an electronic cabinet with temperature control function]

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is an electronic device with temperature control function provided by the embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of the chassis. The electronic chassis 1 with temperature control function has a body 101 and associated control elements. The interior of the body 101 has an accommodating space 103. The accommodating space 103 can be used for the electronic device 3 to be placed therein. In an embodiment, the electronic device 3 is, for example, a KVM switch or an AV switch, but the creation is not limited thereto. Further, a transmission hole 105 is opened at an appropriate position on the side of the body 101, and the transmission hole 105 can communicate with the accommodation space 103 in the body 101. The transmission hole 105 functions to allow the transmission line 31 to which the electronic device 3 disposed in the accommodation space 103 is connected to pass. That is, even if the electronic device 3 is disposed in the body 101, the transmission hole 105 can be transmitted through the transmission line 31 to perform communication and signal transmission with the external related electronic products.

Further, the body 101 can also be provided with, for example, a temperature detecting circuit 11, a heater 12, a manipulation interface 13, a power supply circuit 14, a circulation fan 15, a cooling fan 16, and a monitor 18. The components are arranged in FIG. The method is only an example, and this creation is not limited to this.

For example, the temperature detecting circuit 11 can be used to detect the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103 where the electronic device 3 is located. The heater 12 can be heated to increase the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103. The manipulation interface 13 can provide personnel to control the electronic chassis 1, for example, can be used to control the power on or off of the electronic device 3, control the value of detecting the temperature, and control the operation of the fan. The power circuit 14 provides power required for the operation of the electronic chassis 1 and the electronic device 3. When the circulating fan 15 is in operation, the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103 can be quickly balanced. When the cooling fan 16 is in operation, the heat source in the body 101 can be drawn out of the body 101 through the airflow. The monitor 18 can be used to obtain an instant image in the body 101, and can store the acquired image in the electronic chassis 1 or transmit the upload cloud or the remote electronic device through the network.

Therefore, when the electronic device 3 is disposed in the accommodating space 103 in the body 101, the user can turn on the electronic device 3 through the manipulation of the operation interface 13. The temperature detecting circuit 11 then detects whether the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103 is suitable for the electronic device 3 to be turned on. If it is suitable for booting, the electronic chassis 1 provides power to the electronic device 3 to open machine. If it is not suitable for starting the power, the electronic chassis 1 does not provide power to the electronic device 3 to start the power at this time, but first activates the heater 12 to heat the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103, and the heater 12 is heated to the accommodating space 103. When the internal temperature reaches the temperature suitable for the electronic device 3 to be turned on, then the electronic chassis 1 supplies power to the electronic device 3 for power-on, and the heater 12 can stop heating or reheat for a while to stop heating.

In addition, in an embodiment, when the heater 12 starts heating and the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103 has not reached the temperature suitable for the electronic device 3 to be turned on, the operation of the circulating fan 15 can also be started to cause the heater 12 to be generated. The heat source can quickly circulate in the accommodating space 103 and accelerate the heating effect.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 3 has been successfully turned on. If the internal temperature of the accommodating space 103 is too high, the heat source in the body 101 can be extracted from the body 101 by the operation of the heat dissipation airflow 16 to achieve a temperature lowering effect on the internal body 101, thereby avoiding high temperature operation. The electronic device 3 causes damage.

[Functional Block Example of Electronic Case with Temperature Control Function]

Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of an electronic chassis with temperature control function provided by the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, please refer to FIG. The electronic chassis 1 may include, for example, a control circuit 10, a temperature detecting circuit 11, a heater 12, a manipulation interface 13, a power supply circuit 14, a circulation fan 15, a cooling fan 16, a timing circuit 17, and a monitor 18, and a network circuit 19. The control circuit 10 is the main control core of the electronic chassis 1, and the control circuit 10 can be disposed at an appropriate position within the body 101. The control circuit 10 can be configured, for example, by a controller or a microprocessor and optionally with associated circuits. The control circuit 10 is electrically connected to the temperature detecting circuit 11, the heater 12, the control interface 13, the power supply circuit 14, the circulating fan 15, the cooling fan 16, the timing circuit 17, the monitor 18, and the network circuit 19.

In an embodiment, the control circuit 10 knows the internal temperature of the body 101 through the detection result of the temperature detecting circuit 11, and can be phased according to the temperature detection result. The operation of the heater 12 is controlled. For example, when the internal temperature of the body 101 is less than the first predetermined temperature, the control circuit 10 can control the heater 12 to activate the heating function. And when the heater 12 is started, the control circuit 10 can further control the circulation fan 15 to start operation. In addition, when the internal temperature of the body 101 is greater than the second preset temperature, the control circuit 10 can control the cooling fan 16 to start running, and the second preset temperature is greater than the first preset temperature. It should be noted that the first preset temperature is set at a temperature suitable for the electronic device 3 to be turned on, and the second preset temperature is set at the highest temperature among the operable temperatures of the electronic device, but the creation is not limited thereto. The relevant temperature can be flexibly set depending on the location of the electronic device 3 or the type of the electronic device 3.

The control interface 13 can be used for the user to control the electronic chassis 1 and can provide a startup command or a shutdown command for the electronic device 3 through the manipulation interface 13 when the electronic device 3 places the accommodating space 103 of the body 101. . In an embodiment, the connection between the manipulation interface 13 and the electronic device 3 is via a suitable transmission line for the transmission of the above instructions. The manipulation interface 13 can be, for example, any one or combination of a button circuit, a touch input circuit, or a wireless receiving circuit.

In addition, the power supply circuit 14 can be used in addition to the electronic chassis 1. The control circuit 10 can also control the power supply circuit 14 to provide power to the electronic device 3 when the internal temperature of the body 101 is lower than the first preset temperature. In other words, the control circuit 10 can only control the power supply circuit 14 to supply power to the electronic device 3 when the internal temperature is greater than the first preset temperature. Specifically, the power supply circuit 14 and the electronic device 3 can be connected through a suitable power line so that the electronic device 3 can obtain power required for operation from the power circuit 14.

In an embodiment, the power circuit 14 can be a DC power circuit or an AC power circuit. For example, when the electronic chassis 1 can obtain the power supply source of the DC power supply, the power supply circuit 14 can be selected as a DC power supply circuit, and the DC power supply can be converted into a DC working power supply for the electronic chassis 1 and the electronic device 3 to work through the DC power supply circuit. Or, for example, when the electronic chassis 1 can obtain a power supply source of the AC power source, the power circuit 14 can be selected as an AC power circuit and will be delivered through the AC power circuit. The streaming power is converted into a DC operating power supply that can be used by the electronic chassis 1 and the electronic device 3. The power circuit 14 is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the present invention.

The timing circuit 17 provides a timing function such that the control circuit 10 can automatically control the electronic device 3 to turn the power on or off when the control circuit 10 can time the specific timing time according to the timing circuit 17. For example, the control circuit 10 can automatically control the electronic device 3 to be turned on when the timing circuit 17 counts up to 8:00 in the morning, and when the electronic device 3 is turned on, the control circuit 10 still determines whether the internal temperature of the body 101 is suitable for booting. The related operations in this section have been fully described above and will not be described here. In addition, the control circuit 10 can also automatically control the electronic device 3 to be turned off when the timing circuit 17 counts up to 8:00 pm, that is, the control circuit 10 controls the power supply circuit 14 to stop supplying power to the electronic device 3. The timing time of the timing circuit 17 can be set by the user through the manipulation of the manipulation interface 13 according to individual needs.

The monitor 18 can be used to capture the image inside the body 101, so that the remote user can judge whether the electronic chassis 1 or the electronic device 3 is abnormal according to the relevant image captured by the monitor 18, and can immediately make appropriate Dispose of to avoid damage to the electronic chassis 1 or the electronic device 3. Specifically, the control circuit 10 can turn on the monitor 18 to obtain the captured image according to the operation of the monitoring command issued by the manipulation interface 13, and can transmit the image captured by the monitor 18 through wired transmission or wireless transmission. Monitor to the remote terminal device. In addition, in an embodiment, the control circuit 10 can also obtain the monitoring command transmitted by the remote terminal device through the network circuit, and execute the above control mode.

The network circuit 19 provides the electronic chassis 1 with the relevant electronic devices of the outside world to transmit data or instructions through the technology of the network interface. In an embodiment, the network circuit 19 can be a wired network interface or a wireless network interface. For example, the network circuit 19 can be a WIFI network interface, an RS232 network interface, an RS422 network interface, an RS485 network interface, or an Ethernet interface, but the creation is not limited thereto. In addition, in an embodiment, the control circuit 10 can also obtain the monitoring command transmitted by the remote terminal device through the network circuit 19, and execute the execution mode of the control monitor 18.

[Example of operation method of electronic cabinet with temperature control function]

Referring to FIG. 3 in conjunction with FIGS. 1 and 2, FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation of the electronic chassis with temperature control function according to the present embodiment. The operation method of the electronic chassis 1 with the temperature control function described in this embodiment is exemplified in FIG. 3, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The process illustrated in Figure 3 can perform the following steps, for example, in conjunction with the architectures provided in Figures 1 and 2.

In step S301, when the electronic device 3 has been placed in the accommodating space 103 in the body 101, the electronic chassis 1 receives an activation command regarding the electronic device 3. When this step is executed, the control circuit 10 can receive a start command from the user through the manipulation input of the manipulation interface 13, and the start command is an instruction for turning on the electronic device 3 to turn on.

In step S303, the electronic chassis 1 detects the internal temperature. In this step, the control circuit 10 can know the current internal temperature in the body 101 through the detection result of the temperature detecting circuit 11.

In step S305, it is determined whether the internal temperature of the body 101 is less than the first preset temperature. In this step, the control circuit 10 compares the internal temperature detected by the temperature detecting circuit 11 with the temperature of the first preset temperature.

If the determination in step S305 is YES, the execution unit proceeds to step S307 to activate the heater 12. When the step S307 is executed, it indicates that the internal temperature of the body 101 is lower than the first preset temperature. Therefore, the electronic device 3 is not suitable for starting the power at this time. Therefore, the control circuit 10 first controls the heater 12 to start heating, so that the internal temperature of the body 101 can be improved. To the temperature suitable for the electronic device 3 to boot.

In step S309, the circulation fan 15 is started. In this step, the control circuit 10 can further control the activation of the circulation fan 15 so that the heat source generated by the heater 12 can be quickly and uniformly diffused to the accommodating space 103 inside the body 101.

If the determination in step S305 is NO, the execution unit performs step S311 to supply power to the electronic device 3. When the step S311 is executed, it indicates that the internal temperature of the body 101 is greater than the first pre-time. The temperature is set, so that the electronic device 3 is suitable for starting up at this time, so the control circuit 10 can control the power supply circuit 14 to supply power to the electronic device 3 for booting.

In step S313, it is determined whether the internal temperature of the body 101 is greater than a second preset temperature. In this step, the control circuit 10 compares the internal temperature detected by the temperature detecting circuit 11 with the temperature of the second preset temperature.

If the determination in step S313 is YES, the execution unit proceeds to step S315 to activate the cooling fan 16. In this step, the control circuit 10 can further control the activation of the cooling fan 16 so that the excessive heat source inside the body 101 can be quickly extracted from the outside of the body 101, and the temperature of the internal body 101 can be appropriately cooled, thereby ensuring the electronic device 3. The operation can be unaffected by high temperatures.

If the determination in step S313 is NO, the execution unit step S313 is continued.

It is also worth noting that the step S309 of FIG. 3, which is not a necessary execution step, may also be omitted.

In addition, when the steps S307 and S309 are continuously performed, the internal temperature of the body 101 will continue to rise, and when the internal temperature of the body 101 rises above the first preset temperature, since the electronic device 3 can be successfully turned on at this time, Therefore, the control circuit 10 can control the heater 12 to stop heating and control the circulation fan 15 to stop operating.

In addition, when the cooling fan 16 is activated in step S315, step S313 is continuously performed, and until the determination in step S313 is NO, the control circuit 10 controls the cooling fan 16 to stop operating.

[Possible effects of the examples]

In summary, the electronic chassis with temperature control function provided by the embodiment of the present invention can automatically raise the temperature through the heater when the electronic device is disposed in the electronic chassis and the temperature is too low to be turned on. When the device is heated to a temperature suitable for power-on, the electronic chassis can start to supply power to the electronic device. In this way, the creation can effectively prevent the malfunction of the electronic device from being turned on in a low temperature environment or damage related components.

The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Electronic chassis

101‧‧‧ body

103‧‧‧ accommodating space

105‧‧‧Transmission hole

11‧‧‧ Temperature detection circuit

12‧‧‧heater

13‧‧‧Control interface

14‧‧‧Power circuit

15‧‧‧Circular fan

16‧‧‧ cooling fan

18‧‧‧Monitor

3‧‧‧Electronic equipment

31‧‧‧ transmission line

Claims (10)

An electronic chassis with a temperature control function, which is suitable for controlling the startup of an electronic device, comprising: a body having an accommodating space for the electronic device to be placed in the accommodating space; a heater disposed at a temperature detecting circuit disposed in the body to detect an internal temperature in the body; and a control circuit electrically connected to the temperature detecting circuit and the heater, the control circuit receiving When the start command is sent to the electronic device, the internal temperature is used as a basis for whether the electronic device is powered on or not; wherein when the internal temperature is lower than a first preset temperature, the control circuit stops supplying power to the electronic device and controls The heater is activated to raise the internal temperature to the first predetermined temperature; wherein when the internal temperature is higher than the first predetermined temperature, the control circuit starts to supply power to the electronic device to cause the electronic device to be powered on. The electronic chassis of claim 1 further comprising a circulating fan, wherein the circulating fan is disposed in the body and electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit activates the cycle when the heater is activated. a fan to speed up the internal temperature to reach the first preset temperature. The electronic chassis having the temperature control function of claim 1 further includes a heat dissipation fan disposed in the body and electrically connected to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is higher than a second preset At the time of temperature, the control circuit controls the cooling fan to start to blow a heat source inside the body to the outside of the machine, wherein the second preset temperature is greater than the first preset temperature. The electronic chassis having the temperature control function of claim 1 further includes a timing circuit electrically connected to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit starts the heater operation at a timing according to a certain time set by the timing circuit. The electronic chassis with temperature control function of claim 1 further includes a monitor, The monitor is disposed in the body and electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit starts the monitor according to a monitoring command. The electronic chassis with the temperature control function of claim 5 further includes a network circuit electrically connected to the control circuit for the control circuit to obtain the output of a remote terminal device through the network circuit. The monitoring command, wherein the network circuit is a WIFI network interface, an RS232 network interface, an RS422 network interface, an RS485 network interface or an Ethernet interface. The electronic chassis having the temperature control function of claim 1 further includes a manipulation interface electrically connected to the control circuit, and the control circuit controls the operation of the electronic chassis according to the input operation of the manipulation interface. The electronic chassis with the temperature control function of claim 1 further includes a power circuit electrically connected to the control circuit, the power circuit providing the electronic chassis and the power required for the operation of the electronic device. The electronic chassis with temperature control function of claim 8, wherein the power circuit is a DC power circuit or an AC power circuit. An electronic chassis having a temperature control function according to claim 1, wherein the body has a transmission hole, and the transmission hole is transmitted through a transmission line to which the electronic device is connected.