CN101034913B - Network equipment suitable for power line carrier communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a network device suitable for a power line carrier communication system, which is used for connecting a plurality of computers with an Internet signal. The network equipment comprises a network adapter and a wireless transmission device. The network adapter is used for transmitting a network signal of the Internet through a power line, and comprises: an adapter body; the accommodating part is arranged on the adapter body and is provided with an accommodating space, and the accommodating part is also provided with a network hole which can be used for a network cable to be inserted so as to transmit network signals of the Internet; and a plug for plugging in a socket to transmit the network signal to the power line; the wireless transmission device comprises: a device body; and the lamp holder connector is connected with the device body and is used for being electrically connected with a bulb socket and transmitting the network signal through the power line so as to transmit the network signal to the computers in a wireless way.

Description

Network equipment suitable for power line carrier communication systems

technical field

The present invention relates to a network device, more particularly, the present invention relates to a network device suitable for a power line carrier communication system, having a real wireless transmission structure and providing better communication quality. the

Background technique

In the past, network transmission either relied on telephone lines or network lines to transmit signals, but now there is a Power Line Carrier Communication System (Power Line Carrier Communication System), which uses existing basic power cables to carry voice and data signals, such as the Internet , telephone, video, etc. the

This power line carrier communication technology converts data signals into high-frequency signals and transmits them to general users through the existing power cable network carrying general power. For outdoor devices, a device that can transmit combined voice, data and low voltage and current is placed on the transformer, and a network adapter for power line carrier communication is installed in the house, and this network adapter can transfer power, data, Individual applications of sound are filtered out individually (eg: computer power, Internet, telephone, etc.). the

Power line carrier communication technology belongs to a "shared interface" technology, so personal terminals (computers, telephones, etc.) in several rooms can be connected to each other and share bandwidth through the same power distribution point, and the bandwidth can be dynamically managed Into the optimal state of use, so all users have enough bandwidth available at any time. At present, the theoretical transmission bandwidth of power line carrier communication proposed by the HomePlug Technology Association (HomePlug PowerlineAlliance) is 14Mbps, and the actual use average is about 7 to 8Mbps. the

The power line carrier communication system does not intend to create an independent network architecture, but can be integrated with existing wired and wireless network environments. The current popular wireless network often only has an effective range of about 150 yards (about 137 meters) indoors, and is easily interfered by wireless phones and microwaves. The use of power line carrier communication can make up for this deficiency, so it can be used with the current commonly used wireless networks. Network integration and collocation. the

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is an actual configuration structure diagram using a power line carrier communication system and a wireless network. It has a modem 11 connected to an Internet 10 signal, and a network adapter 12 is connected to the modem 11 through a network cable 111. , and transmit the network signal of the Internet 10 to a first socket 13 through a first plug 121, and then transmit the network signal to a second socket 14 through the power line 131 connected to the first socket 13, so a The wireless transmission device 15 can receive the network signal from the second socket 14 via a second plug 151 , and then transmit the network signal to a plurality of computers 16 in a wireless transmission mode 152 . the

In addition, please refer to Fig. 2 (A) and (B), which are known network adapters and wireless transmission devices respectively. A network hole 124 , the electrical terminal 123 is used to be inserted into the first socket 13 , and the network hole 124 is used to be inserted into the network cable 111 (see FIG. 1 ). The wireless transmission device 15 has a device body 153, a plug 151, a power cord 154 and an antenna 155. The structure of the plug 151 is similar to the network adapter 12, and is used to be inserted into the second socket 14 (see figure 1). the

The known network adapter has no major problems in actual operation, but its volume is still too large and too prominent to be easily accommodated. In addition, the known wireless transmission device must be arranged at a place with a socket because of its power requirements. the

However, as we all know, the wireless transmission coverage area of the wireless transmission device will be greatly affected by its placement, but the general socket is designed at the corner of the room near the wall, so the wireless transmission coverage area of the wireless transmission device will be due to Its configuration is greatly affected by the corner, so it is necessary to install multiple wireless transmission devices in different corners, or add extension lines to place the wireless transmission device in the middle, but this will cost more and lose It realizes the "wireless" advantages of wireless communication technology. the

To sum up, since the current power line carrier communication technology still has defects in practical use with wireless transmission devices, the inventor proposes the present invention "network equipment applicable to power line carrier communication systems" in view of the above-mentioned defects of known technologies. In this way, a simpler network device structure and better network communication quality are provided. the

Contents of the invention

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a network device suitable for use in a power line carrier communication system, which is used to provide an integrated network device with a truly wireless transmission interface by improving the structure of the network adapter and the wireless transmission device . the

Another object of the present invention is to provide a network device suitable for use in a power line carrier communication system. The connector of the network adapter and the network hole are designed in one place, so that there is no protruding place during storage, and the wireless transmission device The connector is changed to a connector of a light bulb socket, so that it can be plugged into a light bulb socket on the ceiling. the

Another object of the present invention is to provide a network device suitable for use in a Power Line Carrier Communication System (Power Line Carrier Communication System) to allow multiple computers to be connected to an Internet signal, which includes a network adapter and a wireless transmission A device, the network adapter is used to transmit a network signal of the Internet through a power line, and the network adapter includes: an adapter body; a housing part, configured on the adapter body, has a housing space, wherein the The accommodating part is also equipped with a network hole, which can be inserted into a network cable to transmit the network signal of the Internet; and a plug, which is used for inserting into a socket to transmit the network signal to the power line. The wireless transmission device includes: a device body; and a lamp socket connector, the lamp socket connector is connected to the device body for electrical connection with a light bulb socket, and transmits the network signal through the power line, and then the The network signal is wirelessly transmitted to the plurality of computers; wherein the adapter body is also configured with a receiving portion, which has a receiving space, which can just completely accommodate the lamp socket connector of the wireless transmission device. the

According to the idea above, the accommodating portion and the accommodating portion are respectively disposed at two ends of the adapter body. the

According to the above idea, the device body also has at least one first fixing member, so as to provide an anti-slip positioning effect when placed on the ground. the

According to the idea above, the device body also has at least one second fixing member, so as to provide a better fixing effect when the lamp socket connector and the receiving portion engage with each other. the

According to the above idea, when the first fixing part is a convex line, the second fixing part is a concave groove; and when the first fixing part is a concave groove, the second fixing part is a convex line . the

According to the idea above, the network hole is disposed at the bottom of the accommodating portion, and when the network cable is not inserted into the network hole, the accommodating space can just accommodate the plug. the

According to the idea above, at least one terminal hole is configured at the bottom of the accommodating portion for inserting the electrical terminal of the plug. the

According to the idea above, the plug also has a power cord for electrical connection with the adapter body. the

According to the above idea, the bottom of the accommodating portion also has a hole for receiving the power cord into the adapter body. the

According to the above idea, the power line can also transmit power to the network adapter and the wireless transmission device respectively. the

According to the above idea, the accommodating portion is a groove. the

According to the idea above, the lamp socket is arranged on a ceiling. the

According to the idea above, the power line electrically connected to the socket and the light bulb socket is a single circuit. the

According to the above idea, the network signal is transmitted to the network adapter through the network cable through a modem or an Ethernet network. the

According to the above idea, the connecting head of the lamp socket is designed with a thread, and a corresponding thread is disposed inside the receiving portion, so as to connect the network adapter and the wireless transmission device by screwing in. the

Another object of the present invention is to provide a network adapter suitable for a power line carrier communication system for transmitting a network signal of an Internet through a power line, which includes: an adapter body; an accommodating portion configured On the adapter body, there is an accommodating space; and a plug with at least one electrical connection terminal, the plug is used to be inserted into a socket to transmit the network signal to the power line; wherein, the accommodating part There is also a network hole and at least one terminal hole, the network hole can be inserted into a network cable, and when the network cable is not inserted in the network hole, the accommodating space can just accommodate the plug, and the terminal hole can just provide The electrical connection terminal is inserted; wherein the adapter body is also configured with a receiving portion, which has a receiving space, which can just completely accommodate a wireless transmission device with a lamp socket connector. the

According to the above idea, the adapter body also has at least one fixing piece, so as to provide anti-slip positioning effect when placed on the ground, and the fixing piece can be a convex strip. the

According to the above idea, the connecting head of the lamp socket is designed with a thread, and a corresponding thread is disposed inside the receiving portion, so as to connect the network adapter and the wireless transmission device by screwing in. the

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wireless transmission device suitable for a power line carrier communication system for connecting multiple computers to an Internet signal, which includes: a device body; and a lamp socket connector, the The lamp socket connector is electrically connected with the device body, and is used to be inserted into a light bulb socket, and is connected to the Internet signal through a power line connected to the light bulb socket, and then wirelessly transmitted to the plurality of computers; wherein the Internet It is connected with the power line signal through a network adapter, and the lamp base connector can also be accommodated in the receiving portion of the network adapter. the

According to the above idea, the device body also has a ring-shaped indicator light to produce an indication effect when the wireless transmission device is activated. the

According to the above idea, the power line can also transmit power to the wireless transmission device. the

According to the above idea, the wireless transmission device may be a wireless router or an access point (AccessPoint, AP). the

According to the above idea, the device body also has at least one fixing piece, and the network adapter also has at least one corresponding fixing piece, and the connecting head of the lamp socket and the receiving portion are mutually locked by the fixing piece and the corresponding fixing piece. Provide better sealing effect when joining. the

According to the above idea, the connecting head of the lamp socket is designed with a thread, and a corresponding thread is disposed inside the receiving portion, so as to connect the network adapter and the wireless transmission device by screwing in. the

The effect and purpose of the present invention can be understood more deeply through the description of the following embodiments. the

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a known configuration architecture using a power line carrier communication system and a wireless network. the

FIG. 2(A) shows the structure of a known network adapter. the

FIG. 2(B) shows the structure of a known wireless transmission device. the

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a network device applicable to a power line carrier communication system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. the

Fig. 4 is a three-dimensional structural view of the network adapter of the network device of the present invention after the plug is removed. the

FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the network adapter and the wireless transmission device combined with each other according to the present invention. the

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a specific implementation architecture using a network device of the present invention. the

Among them, the reference signs are explained as follows:

10 Internet 20 Network Adapter

11 Modem 21 Adapter body

111 Network cable 22 Accommodating part

12 network adapters 221 network holes

121 first plug 222 terminal hole

122 adapter body 223 holes

123 electric terminal 23 plug

124 network holes 231 power cord

13 The first socket 232 Electric terminal

131 First Plug 24 Containment Department

14 The second socket 25 The first fixing piece

15 wireless transmission device 30 wireless transmission device

151 Second plug 31 Device body

152 wireless transmission 32 lamp socket connectors

153 device body 33 indicator lights

154 power cord 34 second fixing piece

155 antennas 40 network cables

16 computers 41 sockets

                                                                                                           

Detailed ways

The present invention will be explained below. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the following descriptions are for illustration only, rather than limiting the present invention. the

The following describes the network equipment applicable to the power line carrier communication system of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the actual structure and the implemented method do not necessarily completely conform to the described structure and method, and those skilled in the art should be able to do so without departing from the present invention Various changes and modifications are made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. the

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a schematic structural diagram of a network device applicable to a power line carrier communication system disclosed by the present invention. The network equipment of the present invention mainly includes a network adapter 20 and a wireless transmission device 30, wherein the network adapter 20 includes an adapter body 21, an accommodating portion 22, a plug 23 and an accommodating portion 24; and a network cable 40 can be inserted The accommodating portion 22 is used to transmit a network signal of the Internet, and the plug 23 is inserted into a socket 41 to transmit the network signal to a power line electrically connected to the socket 41 (see FIG. 1 ) middle. In addition, the plug 23 is electrically connected to the adapter body 21 through a power cord 231 , and the accommodating portion 24 has an accommodating space, which can just completely accommodate the socket connector 32 of the wireless transmission device 30 . the

The wireless transmission device 30 includes a device body 31 and a lamp socket connector 32, wherein the lamp socket connector 32 is used to electrically connect with a light bulb socket (not shown in the figure), and transmit the network signal through the power line , and then wirelessly transmit the network signal to multiple computers. Also have a ring indicator light 33 on this device body 31, to produce the effect of indication when this wireless transmission device 30 starts. the

In addition, please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a three-dimensional structural view of the network adapter of the present invention with the plug removed. The accommodating part 22 has an accommodating space, and its bottom is equipped with a network hole 221, at least one terminal hole 222 and a hole 223, and the network hole 221 is used for inserting the network cable 40 (see FIG. 3 ), and when the When the network cable 40 is not inserted in the network hole 221, the accommodating space can just accommodate the plug 23, and the live terminal 232 of the plug 23 can be inserted in the terminal hole 222, and for the plug 23 For the power cord, the power cord 232 is received into the adapter body 21 through the hole 223 . the

Please refer to FIG. 5 and also refer to FIG. 3 . FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the network adapter and the wireless transmission device combined with each other according to the present invention. Since the accommodating portion 22 of the network adapter 20 has an accommodating space, the plug 23 and the power cord 231 can be completely hidden in the adapter body 21 when stored, and the lamp socket connector of the wireless transmission device 30 32 can also be completely accommodated in the housing portion 24 of the network adapter 20, so the combination of the two can become a smooth and delicate egg-shaped structure, which is easy to carry. the

Since the lamp socket connector 32 is designed with a thread, a corresponding thread can be configured inside the receiving portion 24 (refer to FIG. 3 ), so that the network adapter 20 and the wireless transmission device 30 can be connected by screwing in. However, the form of the lamp holder connector 32 of the present invention is not limited to the threaded seat form of the bulb connector as shown in the figure, but can be designed as a socket form of a lamp tube connector, or even a connector form of other lamp types. , these changes will not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the form of the accommodating portion 24 will change accordingly with the shape and size of the socket connector 32 . In addition, in order to strengthen the fixing effect after the network adapter 20 is combined with the wireless transmission device 30, so that it is not easy to be loosened due to external force (such as collision), the adapter body 21 can also have at least one first fixing member 25 and The device body 31 also has at least one corresponding second fixing member 34 , so that a better fixing effect can be provided when the receiving portion 24 and the socket connector 32 are engaged with each other. The first fixing part 25 can be a convex line or a concave groove, and the second fixing part can be a concave groove or a convex line corresponding to the first fixing part 34 . And when the first fixing member 25 is a convex strip, when the network adapter 20 is used independently, it can also increase the anti-slip positioning effect on the plane when it is placed on the plane. the

In addition, the accommodating portion 22 can be a groove, and the accommodating portion 22 and the accommodating portion 24 are respectively arranged at both ends of the adapter body 21, but they can also be arranged at the ends of the adapter body according to different requirements or shape designs. Each position is not limited to the two ends mentioned in this embodiment, the bulb socket can be arranged on a ceiling, and the power line electrically connected to the socket and the bulb socket is a single-circuit, and the The power line can also transmit power to the network adapter and the wireless transmission device respectively, and the network signal is transmitted to the network adapter through a modem or an Ethernet network through the network cable, and the wireless transmission device can be a wireless router or— Access point (AccessPoint, AP). the

Therefore, for example, please refer to FIG. 6 , which is an example of the specific implementation of the present invention in a house. A network signal of the Internet 10 is transmitted to the house through a modem 11, wherein the house can be divided into four different rooms, and the modem 11 is arranged in the first room of the house. In the previous network configuration, unless the network cables are respectively laid in each room, simply using a wireless router or an access point will prevent the computers 16 in other rooms from obtaining network signals due to signal obstruction. However, the present invention only needs to unscrew the network device of the present invention and divide it into two independent devices: the network adapter 20 and the wireless transmission device 30, take out the plug 23 of the network adapter 20, pull out the power cord 231 and the plug 23 Insert in this socket 41, insert the network cable 40 that this modem 11 is connected to this network hole 221 at the same time, in addition a plurality of wireless transmission devices 30 are respectively screwed into the existing existing on the ceiling of the second, third and fourth rooms. In the light bulb socket 42, the computer 16 in each room in the house can easily realize the effect of wireless Internet access and achieve a truly wireless transmission form without redundant power cords or network cables. Because the wireless transmission device 30 can be installed on the bulb socket 42 on the ceiling or on the lamp socket of any group of lamps in the room like a general light bulb, it can even be configured on an outdoor lamp stand or a utility pole. The configuration location is relatively high, and there are no various compartments and obstacles to block it, which can effectively improve the coverage of wireless transmission. the

In summary, the present invention can indeed provide a network device applicable to a power line carrier communication system, which breaks through the inherent inconvenience caused by poor structural design when surfing the Internet wirelessly, and at the same time combines the network adapter and the wireless transmission device into one An integrated product that is easy to store and store, and the connector of the wireless transmission device is changed to the connector of the light bulb socket, so it can be inserted into any kind of light bulb socket, especially the light bulb socket on the ceiling, which is only Changing the appearance structure does not need to change the existing circuit configuration, and it is extremely convenient in practical operation and application, and the implementation cost is extremely low. The technology of the present invention applicable to the network equipment in the power line carrier communication system is simple but provides extremely high convenience. And can effectively promote the progress of the industry. The technology of the invention is simple, can be used in a wide range of fields, and has industrial value. the

The above is a detailed description of the present invention through preferred embodiments, rather than limiting the scope of the present invention, so those skilled in the art should understand that slight changes made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and Any modification should be considered as a further implementation of the present invention. the

Those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention. the

Claims (12)

1. a network equipment is useful in the power-line carrier communication system, and in order to allow a plurality of computers be connected with a Internet signal, it comprises:

One network adapter is transmitted by a power line in order to the network signal with this internet, and this network adapter comprises:

One adaptor body;

One holding part is configured on this adaptor body, has an accommodation space, and wherein this holding part also disposes a network hole, and this network hole can be inserted to transmit the network signal of this internet for a netting twine; And

One plug is in order to be plugged on the socket and this network signal is transferred in this power line; And

One radio transmitting device, it comprises:

One device body; And

One lamp socket connector, it is connected with this device body, in order to being electrically connected with a light bulb holder, and transmits this network signal by this power line, and then this network signal is wirelessly transmitted in described a plurality of computer;

Wherein this adaptor body also disposes a resettlement section, and this resettlement section has a receiving space, and this receiving space just can be accommodated the lamp socket connector of this radio transmitting device fully.

2. the network equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein:

This holding part and this resettlement section are configured in the two ends of this adaptor body respectively;

This adaptor body also has at least one first fixture; And/or

This device body also has at least one second fixture, in order to fix described at least one first fixture, wherein:

This first fixture is a raised line, and this second fixture is a chase; Perhaps, this first fixture is a chase, and this second fixture is a raised line.

3. the network equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein:

This network hole is configured in the bottom of this holding part;

This holding part bottom also disposes at least one terminal hole, in order to power connection end of this plug of planting; And/or

This plug also has a power line in order to being electrically connected with this adaptor body, and this holding part bottom also has a hole, in order to this power cord accommodation to this adaptor body.

4. the network equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein:

When this netting twine was not inserted in this network hole, this accommodation space can just ccontaining this plug;

This power line can also be distinguished transferring electric power and give this network adapter and this radio transmitting device;

This holding part is a groove;

This lamp holder socket is configured on the ceiling;

This power line that this socket is electrically connected with this light bulb holder is a single loop; And/or

This network signal is by a modulator-demodulator or an Ethernet and transfer to this network adapter by this netting twine.

5. the network equipment as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this lamp socket connector is screw thread design, and the inboard configuration in this resettlement section one corresponding screw thread, allows this network adapter be connected with this radio transmitting device with this by the screw-in mode.

6. a network adapter is useful in the power-line carrier communication system, transmits by a power line in order to the network signal with an internet, and it comprises:

One adaptor body;

One holding part is configured on this adaptor body, has an accommodation space; And

One plug has at least one power connection end, and this plug is in order to be plugged on the socket and this network signal is transferred in this power line; And

Wherein this holding part also disposes a network hole and at least one terminal hole, and this network hole can be inserted for a netting twine, and when this netting twine is not inserted in this network hole, and this accommodation space can just ccontaining this plug, and this terminal hole can just be for this power connection end plant;

Wherein this adaptor body also disposes a resettlement section, has a receiving space, and it can just accommodate a radio transmitting device that has a lamp socket connector fully.

7. network adapter as claimed in claim 6, wherein:

This plug also has a power line to be electrically connected with this adaptor body;

This holding part also has a hole, in order to this power cord accommodation to this adaptor body;

This holding part and this resettlement section are configured in the two ends of this adaptor body respectively; And/or

This adaptor body also has at least one fixture, and this fixture is a raised line.

8. network adapter as claimed in claim 6 is characterized in that, this lamp socket connector is screw thread design, and the inboard configuration in this resettlement section one corresponding screw thread, allows this network adapter be connected with this radio transmitting device with this by the screw-in mode.

9. a radio transmitting device is applicable in the power-line carrier communication system, and in order to allow a plurality of computers be connected with a Internet signal, it comprises:

One device body; And

One lamp socket connector, it is electrically connected with this device body, in order to being inserted in a light bulb holder, and by a power line that this light bulb holder connected and be connected with this Internet signal, and then be wirelessly transmitted in described a plurality of computer;

This internet is connected with this power line signal by a network adapter;

The lamp socket connector of this radio transmitting device can also be housed in the resettlement section of this network adapter.

10. radio transmitting device as claimed in claim 9, wherein:

This device body also has a ring-type indicator light, refers to not in order to produce when this radio transmitting device starts;

This light bulb holder is configured on the ceiling;

This power line can also be given this radio transmitting device by transferring electric power; And/or

This radio transmitting device is in a wireless router and the access point.

11. radio transmitting device as claimed in claim 9, wherein:

This device body also has at least one fixture; And

This network adapter also has at least one corresponding fixture, in order to fix described at least one fixture.

12. radio transmitting device as claimed in claim 9 is characterized in that, this lamp socket connector is screw thread design, and the inboard configuration in this resettlement section one corresponding screw thread, allows this network adapter be connected with this radio transmitting device with this by the screw-in mode.

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