TWM649840U - Supporting assembly for outdoor computing system and telecommunication system including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A supporting assembly for an outdoor computing system is disclosed. The supporting assembly includes a holder having a base from which a peripheral wall extends and a foldable unit mechanically attached to the holder within the peripheral wall. The foldable unit has a first side, a second side connected to the first side and movable relative to the first side, and a third side connected to the first side and movable relative to the first side. The supporting assembly further includes a plurality of springs including a first spring and a second spring, the first spring being attached between the first side and the second side, the second spring being attached between the first side and the third side. The foldable unit is configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the foldable unit being maintained in the open configuration solely by the plurality of springs.

Description

Support components for outdoor computing systems and telecommunications systems containing them

The present invention generally relates to a support assembly for an outdoor computing system, and more specifically to a support assembly including a foldable unit configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration.

5G outdoor systems are usually stored in outdoor environments and exposed to harsh outdoor environments. Therefore, the surface of the 5G outdoor system may be in direct contact with the ground, shelves, assembly tables, and other storage locations. Such direct surface contact may cause damage to 5G outdoor systems. For example, damage to the external surface of the 5G outdoor system includes paint peeling and scratches on the external surface of the system. This type of damage may ultimately render 5G outdoor systems inoperable.

Therefore, the problem of damage to surfaces outside the 5G outdoor system due to direct contact between surfaces needs to be solved. There is also a need to provide a simple and convenient mechanism to prevent direct contact between the outer surface of the 5G outdoor system and the surface of the storage location.

The term "embodiments" and similar terms, such as implementations, configurations, aspects, embodiments, and options, are intended to refer broadly to all subject matter of this disclosure and the appended claims. Statements containing these terms should be understood not to limit the subject matter described herein or to limit the meaning or scope of the appended claims. The embodiments of the disclosure contemplated herein are defined by the appended claims rather than by this novel content. This summary provides a high-level overview of various aspects of the disclosure and introduces some concepts that are further described below in the Implementation section. This new type of content is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this novel content intended to be used alone to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by reference to the appropriate portions of the entire specification, any or all drawings, and each claim of this disclosure.

In view of the above problem that the storage method of the traditional 5G outdoor system is easy to damage the outer surface of the 5G outdoor system, a support component is provided to protect the outer surface of the 5G outdoor system from damage. By utilizing a foldable unit with a spring system, the support assembly can be easily converted into a tripod structure without the use of tools. Specifically, by having the foldable unit in the open/deployed configuration, the tripod structure provides space between the outer surface of the 5G outdoor system to which the support assembly is coupled and the surface of the storage location. The support component allows the 5G outdoor system to be stored without the outer surface of the system being in direct contact with the surface of the storage location. Therefore, using support components to place the 5G outdoor system can prevent damage to the exterior surfaces of the 5G outdoor system. Although the 5G outdoor system is illustrated throughout this specification as a communications system, the support components can be used with any type of communications system or computing device.

According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, a support assembly for an outdoor computing system is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the support assembly includes a bracket having a base, a peripheral wall extending from the base; and a foldable unit mechanically attached to the bracket within the peripheral wall. The foldable unit has several sides, including a first side; a second side connected to the first side, and the second side is movable relative to the first side; and a third side connected to the first side, and the third side is movable relative to the first side. Move. The support assembly further includes a plurality of springs. These springs include a first spring and a second spring. The first spring is attached between the first side and the second side, and the second spring is attached between the first side and the third side. . The foldable unit is configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and the foldable unit is maintained in the open configuration only by these springs.

In various embodiments, the peripheral wall overlaps only a portion of these sides in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base.

In various embodiments, when the foldable unit is in the open configuration, each of the second and third sides is substantially perpendicular to the first side.

In various embodiments, each of the second and third sides is parallel to the first side when the foldable unit is in the closed configuration.

In various embodiments, each spring is a torsion spring.

In various embodiments, each torsion spring has a first leg and a second leg, the first leg being substantially perpendicular to the second leg in the open configuration, and the first leg being substantially parallel to the second leg in the closed configuration. .

In various embodiments, a first leg of the first spring is attached to the first side, a second leg of the first spring is attached to the second side; and a first leg of the second spring is attached to the first side. side, the second leg of the second spring is attached to the third side.

In various embodiments, these springs further include a third spring. The third spring is a torsion spring and includes corresponding first and second legs. The first leg of the third spring is attached to the first side, and the third spring is a torsion spring. The second leg of the three springs is attached to the base of the bracket.

In various embodiments, the support component further includes an elastic member, the first end of the elastic member is coupled to the peripheral wall of the bracket.

In various embodiments, the elastic member protruding from the peripheral wall of the bracket is elongated so that the elastic member is parallel to the second side and the third side of the foldable unit.

In various embodiments, the support assembly further includes a second end of the latch coupled to the elastic member.

In various embodiments, the first side of the foldable unit in the open configuration is configured to tilt toward the base of the stand in response to pressure exerted on the foldable unit or the first side of the foldable unit.

In various embodiments, the second and third sides are configured to fold toward the first side when the first side tilts in response to pressure.

In various embodiments, when the second side and the third side are folded, the coils of the first spring, the second spring, and the third spring are wound.

In various embodiments, the foldable unit in the closed configuration in response to pressure is configured to contact and push the latch such that the resilient member is compressed, the latch moves from the first position to the second position, and when the latch returns to the first position At this time, the foldable unit is finally locked by a latch placed on the top of the folded foldable unit.

In various embodiments, the foldable unit in the closed configuration is configured to return to the open configuration in response to release of the latch, which is released in response to pressure exerted on the latch and compressing the elastic member.

In various embodiments, the second and third sides of the foldable unit are configured to expand in response to release of the coils of the first spring, the second spring, and the third spring to place the foldable unit in the open configuration.

According to other aspects of the present disclosure, a telecommunications system is disclosed. According to various embodiments, a communication system includes an outdoor computing/communications device; and a support component coupled to one side of the outdoor computing/communications device.

In various embodiments, the support assembly is configured to prevent direct contact between an exterior surface of the outdoor computing/communications device and a surface upon which the outdoor computing/communications device is placed.

In various embodiments, a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing/communications device is placed on the surface with the foldable unit in an open configuration.

The above novel content is not intended to represent every implementation or every aspect of the disclosure. Rather, the foregoing description of the invention merely provides examples of some of the novel aspects and features described herein. The above features and advantages of the disclosure, as well as other features and advantages, will become apparent from the following detailed description of representative embodiments and modes for carrying out the disclosure when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims. Additional aspects of the present disclosure will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the detailed description of various embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and a brief description thereof provided below.

Embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numbers are used throughout to refer to similar or equivalent elements. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and are provided merely to illustrate aspects and features of the present disclosure. Many specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of specific aspects and features of the present disclosure, although one of ordinary skill in the relevant technical fields will recognize that these aspects and features may not be possible without one or more specific details. circumstances, implement it with other relationships or other methods. In some instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail for purposes of illustration. The embodiments disclosed herein are not necessarily limited to the order of actions or events shown, as some actions may occur in a different order and/or concurrently with other actions or events. Furthermore, not all illustrated actions or events are necessary to achieve the particular aspects and characteristics of the present disclosure.

For the purposes of this detailed description, unless otherwise stated, and where appropriate, the singular includes the plural and vice versa. The word "including" means "including but not limited to." In addition, similar words can be used here, such as "about", "almost", "substantially", "approximately", etc. to mean "at", "approximately", "almost at", "at 3% to 5%" %", "within acceptable manufacturing tolerances", or any logical combination thereof. Similarly, the terms "vertical" or "horizontal" are intended to include "within 3% to 5%" of the vertical or horizontal orientation respectively. In addition, directional terms such as "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "above", and "below" are intended to refer to equivalent directions as depicted in the referenced drawings; as the context changes from the reference It is understood that the object or element is understood, for example, from the usual position of the object or element; or as otherwise described herein.

A support assembly 100 for an outdoor computing/communication device 200 in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure is shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B . Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. In various embodiments, the support assembly 100 includes a bracket 101. The bracket 101 has a base 101a, and a peripheral wall 101b extends from the base 101a. In some embodiments, the bracket 101 is made of metal, thereby preventing wear, cracking, and deformation. In some embodiments, the bracket 101 is fixed to one side of the outdoor computing/communications device 200 containing the 5G outdoor system. In FIGS. 1A and 1B , one side of the outdoor computing/communication device 200 is partially shown.

Please refer to FIGS. 1A and 1B . In various embodiments, the support assembly 100 further includes a foldable unit 102 that is mechanically attached to the bracket 101 in the peripheral wall 101 b. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the foldable unit 102 has several sides, including a first side 103 , a second side 104 connected to the first side 103 , and a third side 105 connected to the first side 103 . The second side 104 of the foldable unit 102 is movable relative to the first side 103 , and the third side 105 is also movable relative to the first side 103 . In some embodiments, the first side 103, the second side 104, and the third side 105 are made of metal, thereby preventing wear, cracking, and deformation. The first side 103 , the second side 104 , and the third side 105 are used to support the outdoor computing/communication device 200 and protect the outer surface of the outdoor computing/communication device 200 from damage.

Please refer to FIGS. 1A and 1B . In various embodiments, the support assembly 100 further includes a plurality of springs, and these springs include a first spring 106 a and a second spring 106 b. In some embodiments, the first spring 106a and the second spring 106b are made of metal, thereby preventing wear, cracking, and deformation. A first spring 106a is attached between the first side 103 and the second side 104, and a second spring 106b is attached between the first side 103 and the third side 105. As illustrated in Figures 2A-2E, the foldable unit 102 is configured to change between an open configuration (Figures 1A, 1B, and 2A) and a closed configuration (Figure 2E). The foldable unit 102 is held in the open configuration only by the first spring 106a and the second spring 106b. When the foldable unit 102 is folded, the tension of the first spring 106a and the second spring 106b increases.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the peripheral wall 101 b only partially overlaps with one of the first side 103 , the second side 104 , and the third side 105 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the base 101 a. That is, only the lower portions of the first side 103 , the second side 104 , and the third side 105 overlap with the peripheral wall 101 b of the bracket 101 . In some embodiments, each of the two parallel sides of peripheral wall 101b has two sections, a first section extending from a medial side of peripheral wall 101b and a second section extending from the first section. In some embodiments, the first section is thicker than the second section, such that the distance between the first sections is less than the distance between the second sections. In some embodiments, when the foldable unit 102 is in the open configuration, the inner surfaces of the second side 104 and the third side 105 of the foldable unit 102 contact the inner surface of the second section and the inner surface of the first section. Align as shown in Figure 1A and Figure 1B.

In some embodiments, when the foldable unit 102 is in the open configuration, the second side 104 and the third side 105 are each substantially perpendicular to the first side 103, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. Furthermore, when the foldable unit 102 is in the closed configuration, the second side 104 and the third side 105 are both parallel to the first side 103, as shown in FIG. 2E.

In some embodiments, both the first spring 106a and the second spring 106b are torsion springs. For example, the first spring 106a and the second spring 106b each have a first leg and a second leg. As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, in the open configuration, the first leg is generally perpendicular to the second leg. Furthermore, in the closed configuration, as shown in Figure 2E (first spring 106a and second spring 106b are not actually shown in Figure 2E), the first legs of first spring 106a and second spring 106b are substantially parallel to the second leg. In some embodiments, the first leg of the first spring 106a is attached to the first side 103 and the second leg of the first spring 106a is attached to the second side 104. Furthermore, the first leg of the second spring 106b is attached to the first side 103 and the second leg of the second spring 106b is attached to the third side 105 .

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , in some embodiments, the springs further include a third spring 106c. For example, the third spring 106c is also a torsion spring. In some embodiments, the first spring 106a, the second spring 106b, and the third spring 106c are of the same type and size. The third spring 106c includes corresponding first and second legs. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the first leg of the third spring 106 c is attached to the first side 103 , and the second leg of the third spring 106 c is attached to the base 101 a of the bracket 101 .

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , in some embodiments, the support assembly 100 further includes an elastic member 107 . In some embodiments, the first end of the elastic member 107 is coupled to the peripheral wall 101b of the bracket 101 . In some embodiments, the elastic member 107 protrudes from the peripheral wall 101 b of the bracket 101 and elongates, so that the elastic member 107 is parallel to the second side 104 and the third side 105 of the foldable unit 102 .

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , in some embodiments, the support assembly 100 further includes a latch 108 , and the latch 108 is coupled to the second end of the elastic member 107 . In some embodiments, latch 108 is made of metal, thereby resisting wear, cracking, and deformation. The latch 108 is configured to maintain the foldable unit 102 in the closed configuration by inhibiting the release or deployment of the first spring 106a, the second spring 106b, and the third spring 106c once the foldable unit 102 is fully folded and in the closed configuration.

The foldable unit 102 is folded by winding the first spring 106a, the second spring 106b, and the third spring 106c. 2A to 2E illustrate the steps of folding the foldable unit 102 of the support assembly 100. As shown in FIG. 2A , when the foldable unit 102 is in the fully open configuration, all the first side 103 , the second side 104 , and the third side 105 of the foldable unit 102 are perpendicular to the base 101 a of the bracket 101 . As shown in FIG. 2B , the first side 103 of the foldable unit 102 in the open configuration is configured to tilt toward the base 101 a of the bracket 101 in response to pressure P applied to the foldable unit 102 or the first side 103 of the foldable unit 102 . The second side 104 and the third side 105 of the foldable unit 102 are configured to fold toward the first side 103 when the first side 103 tilts in response to pressure P. See Figure 2C.

When the second side 104 and the third side 105 are folded, the coils of the first spring 106a, the second spring 106b, and the third spring 106c are wound. As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D , the foldable unit 102 that tilts in response to the pressure P is configured to eventually contact and push the latch 108 , thereby compressing the elastic member 107 . Next, the latch 108 moves from the first position to the second position, and when the latch 108 returns to the first position, the foldable unit 102 is finally locked by the latch 108 placed on top of the folded foldable unit 102 live, as shown in Figure 2E.

As shown in Figures 2E-2A, the latch 108 is released and the foldable unit 102 is converted from the closed configuration to the open configuration. That is, the foldable unit 102 in the closed configuration is configured to return to the open configuration in response to release of the latch 108 . For example, latch 108 is released in response to pressure applied to latch 108 and compressing elastic member 107 . The direction of pressure used to release latch 108 is opposite to the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 2E.

Once the latch 108 is released, the second side 104 and the third side 105 of the foldable unit 102 are configured to expand in response to the release of the coils of the first spring 106a, the second spring 106b, and the third spring 106c such that Foldable unit 102 is in an open configuration. Finally, the foldable unit 102 is placed in the open configuration, as shown in Figure 2A.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , in some embodiments, the telecommunications system 400 includes an outdoor computing/communication device 200 and a support assembly 100 coupled to one side of the outdoor computing/communication device 200 , such as a bottom side. For example, the support assembly 100 is fixed to one side of the outdoor computing/communication device 200 using at least one fastener 300, such as a screw. In some embodiments, several support assemblies 100, such as two support assemblies 100, are coupled to one side of the outdoor computing/communication device 200, as illustrated in Figures 3A and 3B.

As shown in FIGS. 4A-4C , the support assembly 100 is configured to prevent direct contact between the outer surface of the outdoor computing/communications device 200 and the surface 500 on which the outdoor computing/communications device 200 is placed. Therefore, damage to the exterior surfaces of the outdoor computing/communication device 200, such as paint peeling and scratches, can be prevented. In FIGS. 4A-4C , it is noted that the support assembly 100 or foldable unit 102 is in an open configuration to provide space between the outer surface of the outdoor computing/communications device 200 and the surface 500 . For example, even if there is water on surface 500, the exterior surfaces of outdoor computing/communications device 200 will not contact the water on surface 500 due to support assembly 100.

Please refer to FIGS. 5A to 5C . In various embodiments, when the outer surface or bottom surface of the outdoor computing/communication device 200 does not need to contact another surface, the foldable unit 102 coupled to one side of the outdoor computing/communication device 200 is in Closed configuration. For example, the foldable unit 102 need not be in the open configuration when the outdoor computing/communications device 200 is directly coupled to the pole structure 600 without requiring another surface to support the outdoor computing/communications device 200 . Alternatively, when the outdoor computing/communications device 200 is directly coupled to the pole structure 600, the support assembly 100 may be detached from one side of the outdoor computing/communications device 200. Additionally, the support assembly 100 can be placed in a closed configuration to provide the technician with more space for cable installation and/or operation.

As mentioned above, the support component of the present disclosure is very easy to open or close, so technicians can operate the support component without any tools. Additionally, the support assembly's easy opening/closing mechanism provides quick access to outdoor computing/communications equipment while technicians repair telecommunications systems. Furthermore, by placing the support assembly in a closed configuration, the size of the telecommunications system can be reduced, so technicians have more space to install and handle the cables. Additionally, the support assembly may be easily attached to or detached from the outdoor computing/communications device as desired. Therefore, support assemblies provide a very convenient and cost-effective way to prevent damage to exterior surfaces of outdoor computing/communications equipment.

Although the disclosed embodiments have been illustrated and described with respect to one or more embodiments, equivalent modifications and modifications will occur or become known to others skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, while specific features of the present disclosure may be disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, which may be useful for any given or particular application. Necessary and beneficial.

The terminology used herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Additionally, to the extent that the terms "includes," "includes," "has," "has," "has," or variations thereof are used in the detailed description and/or claims, such terms are intended to be similar to the terms " "comprising" is inclusive.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Furthermore, terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, shall be construed to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technical field and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, except as expressly stated herein. So defined.

The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, but it should be understood that they are presented by way of illustration only, not limitation. Various changes may be made in the disclosed implementations based on the disclosure herein without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments. Rather, the scope of the disclosure should be defined in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

100:Support component 101:Bracket 101a: Base 101b: Surrounding wall 102: Foldable unit 103: First side 104: Second side 105:Third side 106a:First spring 106b: Second spring 106c:Third spring 107: Elastic component 108:Latch 200:Outdoor computing/communication equipment 300: Fasteners 400:Telecommunication systems 500: Surface 600: Rod structure P: pressure

The present disclosure and its advantages will be better understood from the following description of representative embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings depict only representative embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments or claims. [FIG. 1A] and [FIG. 1B] are perspective views of a support assembly according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. [FIG. 2A] to [FIG. 2E] illustrate steps of folding or closing the foldable unit of the support assembly according to specific aspects of the present disclosure. [FIG. 3A] and [FIG. 3B] illustrate the coupling of a support component and an outdoor computing system according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. [FIG. 4A] is a side view of a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing system with a foldable unit in an open configuration, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. [FIG. 4B] illustrates a rear view of a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing system with a foldable unit in an open configuration, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. [FIG. 4C] is a perspective view of a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing system with a foldable unit in an open configuration, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. [FIG. 5A] is a side view of a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing system with a foldable unit in a closed configuration, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. [FIG. 5B] illustrates a rear view of a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing system with a foldable unit in a closed configuration, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. [FIG. 5C] is a perspective view of a support assembly coupled to an outdoor computing system with a foldable unit in a closed configuration, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. Elements in the drawings are drawn for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the size and/or relative positioning of some elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of features. While various modifications and alternative forms have been disclosed, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in greater detail herein. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. On the contrary, the disclosure is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

100:Support component

101:Bracket

101a: Base

101b: Surrounding wall

102: Foldable unit

103: First side

104: Second side

105:Third side

106a:First spring

106c:Third spring

107: Elastic component

108:Latch

200:Outdoor computing/communication equipment

Claims (10)

A support component for an outdoor computing system, the support component includes: A stent having a base from which a peripheral wall extends; A foldable unit mechanically attached to the bracket within the peripheral wall, the foldable unit having a plurality of sides, the sides including: One first side, a second side connected to the first side, the second side being movable relative to the first side, and a third side connected to the first side and movable relative to the first side; and A plurality of springs, including a first spring and a second spring, the first spring is attached between the first side and the second side, and the second spring is attached to the first side and the third side between, Wherein the foldable unit is configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and the foldable unit is maintained in the open configuration only through the springs. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall overlaps only a portion of the sides in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the springs is a torsion spring. The support assembly of claim 3, wherein each of the torsion springs has a first leg and a second leg, and the first leg is substantially perpendicular to the second leg in the open configuration, The first leg is substantially parallel to the second leg in the closed configuration. A support assembly as described in claim 4, wherein: The first leg of the first spring is attached to the first side, the second leg of the first spring is attached to the second side; and The first leg of the second spring is attached to the first side, and the second leg of the second spring is attached to the third side. The support assembly of claim 5, wherein the springs further include a third spring, the third spring is a torsion spring and includes a corresponding first leg and a second leg, and the third spring The first leg is attached to the first side and the second leg of the third spring is attached to the base of the bracket. The support component of claim 6 further includes an elastic member, a first end of the elastic member is coupled to the peripheral wall of the bracket. The support assembly of claim 7, further comprising a latch coupled to a second end of the elastic member. A telecommunications system consisting of: an outdoor computing/communications device; and The support component of claim 1 is coupled to one side of the outdoor computing/communication device. The telecommunications system of claim 9, wherein the support assembly coupled to the outdoor computing/communication device is placed on a surface with the foldable unit in the open configuration.