Wireless handwheel device

KR103015382B1Active Publication Date: 2026-09-04MYEONGSEONG TNC CO LTD
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Application Number
KR1020250007473
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KR · KR
Patent Type
Patents
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Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2026-09-04
Estimated Expiration
2045-01-17

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a wireless handwheel device, characterized in that a communication module is installed on the handwheel (10) to control devices wirelessly. In addition, a knob is installed on the handwheel (10), and the knob is in the form of a round handle. When the user rotates it left and right with their hand, an encoder connected to the lower shaft of the knob rotates. The present invention has the significant effect of enabling easy and accurate wireless operation of a CNC device by operating a wireless handwheel, allowing it to be used for work and demonstration in the field.
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Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wireless handwheel device, and more specifically, to a wireless handwheel device that allows for easy and accurate wireless operation of a device such as a CNC by manipulating the wireless handwheel, and can be used for on-site work and demonstration purposes. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, as PLCs are widely used for industrial purposes, test devices necessary for this are being developed. As an example of prior art, Patent No. 10-0765978 describes a PLC system test device connected to an analog input / output card, a high-speed counter card, and a digital input / output card of a PLC system, which inputs an analog signal, a high-speed counter signal, and a digital signal to the PLC system and displays a signal output from the PLC system, comprising: an analog input / output unit equipped with an analog input controller for adjusting the analog signal and inputting it to the PLC system, and an analog output display for displaying the analog signal output from the PLC system;

[0003] A digital input / output unit that adjusts the digital signal and inputs it into the PLC system, and displays the digital signal output from the PLC system;

[0004] A pulse generator for inputting a pulse signal of a predetermined intensity to the PLC system;

[0005] A PLC system test device is disclosed, comprising a PLC input unit for inputting a predetermined speed control signal to the PLC system, and further comprising pin connectors connected to the analog input / output card, high-speed counter card, and digital input / output card of the PLC system, respectively.

[0006] In addition, Publication No. 10-1992-0018490 discloses an interface circuit between a circuit tester and a PLC, characterized by comprising a console unit (10) composed of a stop switch for a measurement stop function, a start switch for an operation function, a feed switch, a print switch for a print function, a start LED, an auto LED, and a print LED indicating the operation of each switch, and a normal LED and a defective LED indicating normal and defective status; a board (30) configured to receive output signals of each function of the console unit (10) and input signals of the PLC control unit (20) and pass them to the console unit (10) and the PLC control unit (20); and a PLC control unit (20) configured with a photocoupler (PT) relay (RY) and capable of realizing a control function for IN-LINE by combining each control signal. Additionally, Registration No. 10-1506212 discloses a performance tester for a PLC remote meter reading system.

[0007] However, the aforementioned conventional technologies were difficult to operate due to their complex operation and were unable to accurately implement PLC performance in the test device, making them inadequate for educational and testing purposes. The problem to be solved

[0008] Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a wireless handwheel device that can be used for on-site work and demonstration by operating the wireless handwheel to easily and accurately drive devices such as CNC wirelessly. means of solving the problem

[0009] The present invention relates to a wireless handwheel device, characterized in that a communication module is installed on the handwheel (10) to control devices wirelessly.

[0010] In addition, a knob is installed on the handwheel (10), and the knob is in the form of a round handle, and when the user rotates it left and right with their hand, an encoder connected to the lower shaft of the knob rotates. Effects of the invention

[0011] Therefore, the present invention has the significant effect of enabling easy and accurate wireless operation of devices such as CNCs by manipulating a wireless handwheel, allowing them to be used for on-site work and demonstrations. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0012] Figure 1 is a photograph of the handwheel of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a photograph of a handwheel with an emergency switch attached to the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. Figure 3 is a photograph of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a photograph of the pulse check, handwheel MPG voltage check, and simple digital oscilloscope of the demonstration unit of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. Figure 5 is a photograph of the emergency switch installation in the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a photograph of the inner box of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an internal photograph of the inner box of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0013] The present invention relates to a wireless handwheel device, characterized in that a communication module is installed on the handwheel (10) to control devices wirelessly.

[0014] In addition, the handwheel (10) is characterized by operating the corresponding PLC of the device.

[0015] In addition, a knob is installed on the handwheel (10), and the knob is in the form of a round handle, and when the user rotates it left and right with their hand, an encoder connected to the lower shaft of the knob rotates.

[0016] Also, a handwheel and;

[0017] It is composed of a demonstration unit and is characterized by receiving a signal from a handwheel wirelessly and rotating the wings of the demonstration unit.

[0018] In addition, the receiving unit is characterized by having a communication module installed therein.

[0019] In addition, the demonstration section is a box-shaped hull, with wings and;

[0020] A receiver that receives the signal of the above-mentioned wireless handwheel;

[0021] A driving unit that receives a signal from the above-mentioned receiver and rotates a wing motor;

[0022] A PLC unit that controls the driving signal to the above motor via a PLC;

[0023] It is characterized by being composed of a control unit.

[0024] In addition, the above wings are characterized by having three wings corresponding to the xyz axes.

[0026] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings as follows. Fig. 1 is a photograph of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a photograph of the handwheel with an emergency switch attached to the wireless handwheel device of the present invention, Fig. 3 is a photograph of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention, Fig. 4 is a photograph of the pulse check, handwheel MPG voltage check, and simple digital oscilloscope of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention, Fig. 5 is a photograph of the installation of the emergency switch of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention, Fig. 6 is a photograph of the inner box of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention, and Fig. 7 is a photograph of the interior of the inner box of the demonstration section of the wireless handwheel device of the present invention.

[0027] In the present invention, a knob is installed on the upper part, and the knob is in the form of a round handle. When rotated left or right by hand, an encoder connected to the lower shaft of the knob rotates, causing the wings of the demonstration unit to rotate left and right and stop at an accurate position.

[0028] Left and right levers are installed in the middle; the left lever selects the xyz axes, while the right lever acts as a multiplier, representing the rotational speed multiplier determined by the wing encoder.

[0029] A maximum speed fixed setting button is installed on the lower left side. Specifically, if the left maximum speed fixed setting button is pressed, the wings rotate at a constant maximum speed. If the right magnification fixed setting button is continuously pressed, the wings rotate continuously at a constant magnification of the encoder rotation speed.

[0030] A battery is inserted into the back, and a battery case is installed. An emergency switch is installed on the side, and when pressed, the rotating blades stop.

[0031] Meanwhile, as another embodiment, the above-mentioned emergency switch is installed on the lower front to enable a rapid response to an emergency. A communication module is installed in the body to enable wireless communication with the demonstration unit. Meanwhile, a display can be installed on the above-mentioned handwheel.

[0032] The handwheel of the present invention comprises a control unit, a storage unit for storing data, a transceiver unit for wireless communication with a demonstration unit, an input unit such as a knob, and an output unit for displaying power status, etc., using an LED.

[0033] The demonstration unit is installed with three wings each fixed to an axis, and a motor is installed on the axis. The control unit of the demonstration unit drives the motor through the motor drive unit. The main body of the demonstration unit has an insertion groove into which an inner box with a cover is inserted, and a PLC unit is installed inside the inner box, so that each PLC drives the motor corresponding to the wing to drive in the xyz direction.

[0034] When the user operates the knob of the handle wheel, the signal is wirelessly transmitted to the demonstration unit via the communication module, and the demonstration unit control unit, upon receiving the signal through the receiver of the demonstration unit, activates the corresponding PLC in the PLC unit and drives the motor of the corresponding wing through that PLC.

[0035] The wireless system uses RF communication. The receiver is installed on the upper surface of the main body of the demonstration unit to facilitate repair and maintenance.

[0036] Also, a power supply unit can be installed on the bottom left or right to turn the power on and off.

[0037] Therefore, the present invention has the significant effect of enabling easy and accurate wireless operation of devices such as CNCs by manipulating a wireless handwheel, allowing them to be used for on-site work and demonstrations. Explanation of the symbols

[0038] 10: Handwheel 11: Wireless wheel knob 12: Axis selection knob 13: Rotation speed scale selection knob 14: Maximum rotation speed lock button 15: Maximum encoder rotation speed lock button 16 : Emergency switch 20 : Demonstration Department 21 : Wing 22 : Receiver 23 : Inner box 24 : PLC section

Claims

Claim 1 A communication module is installed on a handwheel (10) to control devices wirelessly, and the handwheel (10) operates the corresponding PLC of the device. A knob is installed on the handwheel (10), and the knob is in the form of a round handle. When the user rotates the knob left and right with their hand, an encoder connected to the lower shaft of the knob rotates. In a wireless handwheel device, as the encoder rotates, the wings of the demonstration unit (20) rotate left and right and stop at an accurate position. Left and right levers are installed in the middle, where the left lever selects the xyz axis, and the right lever is a multiplier, which is the multiplier of the rotation speed determined by the encoder of the wings. A maximum speed fixed setting button is installed on the lower left side. When the left maximum speed fixed setting button is pressed, the wings (21) rotate at a constant maximum speed. When the right multiplier fixed setting button is continuously pressed, the wings (21) continue to rotate at a constant maximum multiplier of the encoder rotation speed. A battery is inserted on the back side, and a battery case is mounted. An emergency switch (16) is installed on the side, and when pressed, the rotating blade stops. A display is installed on the handwheel (10). The handwheel (10) is composed of a control unit, a storage unit for storing data, a transceiver unit for wireless communication with the demonstration unit, a knob input unit, and an output unit that displays the power status using an LED. The demonstration unit (20) has three blades (21) each fixed to an axis, and a motor is installed on the axis end. The control unit of the demonstration unit (20) drives the motor through a motor drive unit. The main body of the demonstration unit (20) has an insertion groove into which an inner box (23) with a cover is inserted. A PLC unit (24) is installed inside the inner box (23), and each PLC drives the motor corresponding to the blade to drive in the xyz direction. When a user operates the knob of the handwheel (10), the signal is transmitted wirelessly to the demonstration unit (20) through a communication module, and the signal is received through the receiver (22) of the demonstration unit (20). The control unit of the demonstration unit (22) operates the corresponding PLC of the PLC unit (24), and drives the motor of the corresponding wing (21) through the corresponding PLC.A wireless handwheel device characterized by using an RF communication method, with a receiver installed on the upper surface of the main body of the demonstration unit to facilitate repair and maintenance, and a power supply installed on the lower left or right side to turn the power on and off. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete

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