A control panel
By designing a control panel structure with an unfolding aid, a fastening pin assembly, and a tightening seal, the problem of not being able to intuitively display content after the embedded panel is disassembled is solved, improving maintenance efficiency and the stability and sealing of the panel.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAN FENGYE AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONING PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The existing embedded control panel cannot display content intuitively after disassembly, which makes the repair process cumbersome and reduces repair efficiency.
A control panel structure including an unfolding aid, a fastening pin assembly, and a tightening seal is designed, which allows the panel to be unfolded and fixed in a designated position without disassembly, making it easy for maintenance personnel to observe the displayed content, and maintaining stability and sealing when stored.
It improves the convenience and efficiency of the maintenance process, ensures that the panel does not obstruct the view during maintenance, and maintains stability and sealing when stored.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of control panel technology, specifically a control panel. Background Technology
[0002] A control panel is a device used to control electrical equipment or machinery. Common control panels are divided into handheld and embedded types. A control panel mainly consists of a control motherboard and a display screen. Operators can use the control panel to control the device to start or stop it.
[0003] When existing embedded control panels are embedded inside a device, operators typically need to remove the control panel before they can perform maintenance or testing on components on the back of the control panel or other internal parts. However, because the control panel is removed, operators cannot directly view its display during maintenance, forcing them to either hold the control panel while performing maintenance or to simultaneously consult it. This process is extremely cumbersome, reducing maintenance efficiency and overall device usability. Therefore, we provide a control panel to address these issues. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a control panel that addresses the problem that disassembled control panels cannot be supported, thus preventing workers from directly viewing the content displayed on the control panel during equipment maintenance. This necessitates workers to repeatedly review the panel, increasing the complexity of maintenance and reducing efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a control panel, including a frame, a connecting shell fixedly connected to one side of the frame, a fixing frame provided on one side of the connecting shell, and a control panel installed inside the fixing frame; an unfolding aid for folding and storing the control panel is provided inside the connecting shell and the fixing frame; a tightening sealing member is provided on the outer wall of the fixing frame for sealing between the fixing frame and the connecting shell; the unfolding aid includes a rectangular slider slidably connected to the inner side of the connecting shell, an irregular frame fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular slider, the top of the irregular frame being located below the fixing frame, an auxiliary spring fixedly connected to one end of the rectangular slider, one end of the auxiliary spring being fixedly connected to the connecting shell, a storage groove is provided on the inner side of the connecting shell, and the auxiliary spring is located inside the storage groove; a fastening pin assembly penetrating to the inner side of the irregular frame is provided on the outer wall of the connecting shell.
[0006] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the unfolding aid further includes a rectangular connecting plate slidably connected to the inner side of the irregular frame, a rectangular movable block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rectangular connecting plate, a traction spring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rectangular movable block, one end of the traction spring is fixedly connected to the irregular frame, and a second limiting groove matching the rectangular movable block is opened on the inner side of the irregular frame.
[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a first limiting groove is provided on the inner side of the connecting shell, a guide block is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the rectangular slider, one end of the guide block is disposed on the inner side of the first limiting groove, and the rectangular slider is slidably connected to the connecting shell through the guide block.
[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the fastening pin assembly includes a pin slidably connected to the inner side of the connecting shell, one end of the pin extending through to the outside of the connecting shell and fixedly connected to a ring, one side of the ring being fixedly connected to a connecting spring, one end of the connecting spring being fixedly connected to the connecting shell, the inner side of the irregular frame having a second pin hole matching the pin, the inner side of the rectangular movable block having a first pin hole matching the pin, and the second pin hole being aligned with the first pin hole.
[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the fastening pin assembly further includes a second inclined surface formed at the bottom end of the irregular frame, one end of the pin extends through to the inner side of the connecting shell and is provided with a spherical surface, and the spherical surface is located below the second inclined surface.
[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention: two rings and two pins are provided, and the two pins are fixedly connected by a connecting rod.
[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the tightening seal includes a groove formed at the top of the fixed frame, a sealing rubber ring is glued to the top of the groove, and a first inclined surface is formed on the inner side of the connecting shell.
[0012] As a further aspect of the present invention: the width of the sealing rubber ring is greater than the width of the groove, the sealing rubber ring is located above the first inclined surface, and a first inclined surface is formed on each of the four inner sides of the connecting shell.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. By setting an unfolding aid, when the irregular frame is no longer fixed, the auxiliary spring is no longer subjected to external pressure, pushing the rectangular slider through the irregular frame to move the control panel to the outside of the connecting shell, thereby opening the port of the connecting shell. When the irregular frame moves out of the connecting shell, the traction spring is no longer subjected to external pressure, pulling the rectangular movable block to reset, thereby pulling the fixed frame laterally through the rectangular connecting plate, so that the control panel can be unfolded. This prevents the control panel from obstructing the inside of the connecting shell, and allows the control panel to move to a designated position and remain stationary. This makes it easier for staff to directly see the content displayed on the control panel to repair and test the electrical components inside the connecting shell, without having to hold the control panel to view it. This provides convenience for staff to repair and improves the overall practicality of the device. 2. By setting up a fastening pin assembly, when it is necessary to repair the electrical components on the back of the control panel and the inside of its connecting shell, the staff can first pull the connecting rod to move the two rings away from the connecting shell. When the spherical surface is pulled out from the first and second pin holes, the irregular frame is no longer limited, so that the auxiliary spring is no longer subject to external force to reset and push the rectangular slider to move the irregular frame upward. The above steps are reversed to fix the irregular frame to the connecting shell, thereby improving the stability of the fixed frame when stored. 3. By setting a tightening seal, when the control panel moves inward toward the connecting shell, when the sealing rubber ring contacts the first inclined surface, due to the elasticity of the sealing rubber ring itself, it is pushed inward toward the control panel by the action of the first inclined surface. At the same time, the sealing rubber ring adheres tightly to the connecting shell under its own elastic force, thereby sealing the control panel and the connecting shell, thus improving the overall sealing effect of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting shell of the present invention; Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed frame storage of the present invention; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view at point B in the middle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded fixed frame of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the irregular frame and the pin of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the rectangular connecting plate structure of the present invention.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Connecting shell; 3. Fixing frame; 4. Control panel; 5. Irregular frame; 6. Rectangular slider; 7. Auxiliary spring; 8. First limiting groove; 9. Groove; 10. Sealing rubber ring; 11. Second limiting groove; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Ring; 14. Connecting spring; 15. Pin; 16. First inclined surface; 17. Spherical surface; 18. Rectangular movable block; 19. Rectangular connecting plate; 20. Traction spring; 21. Second inclined surface; 22. First pin hole; 23. Guide block; 24. Storage groove; 25. Second pin hole. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0017] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," and "set up" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. The following describes embodiments of the invention based on its overall structure.
[0018] Please see Figures 1-8In this embodiment of the invention, a control panel includes a frame 1. A connecting shell 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the frame 1. A fixing frame 3 is provided on one side of the connecting shell 2. A control panel 4 is installed inside the fixing frame 3. An unfolding aid for folding and storing the control panel 4 is provided inside the connecting shell 2 and the fixing frame 3. A tightening seal is provided on the outer wall of the fixing frame 3 for sealing between the fixing frame 3 and the connecting shell 2. The unfolding aid includes a rectangular slider 6 slidably connected to the inside of the connecting shell 2. An irregular frame 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular slider 6. The top of the irregular frame 5 is located below the fixing frame 3. One end of the rectangular slider 6 is fixedly connected to the connecting shell 2. An auxiliary spring 7 is fixedly connected to the connecting shell 2. One end of the auxiliary spring 7 is fixedly connected to the connecting shell 2. A storage groove 24 is provided on the inner side of the connecting shell 2, and the auxiliary spring 7 is located inside the storage groove 24. A fastening pin assembly that penetrates to the inner side of the irregular frame 5 is provided on the outer wall of the connecting shell 2. The unfolding aid also includes a rectangular connecting plate 19 that is slidably connected to the inner side of the irregular frame 5. A rectangular movable block 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rectangular connecting plate 19. A traction spring 20 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rectangular movable block 18. One end of the traction spring 20 is fixedly connected to the irregular frame 5. A second limiting groove 11 that matches the rectangular movable block 18 is provided on the inner side of the irregular frame 5.
[0019] In this embodiment: the control panel 4 can be applied to a vehicle air conditioning parts testing device. The control panel 4 can also be installed on the vehicle air conditioner. The irregular frame 5 is fixed by the fastening pin assembly. The auxiliary spring 7 is no longer subjected to external pressure, pushing the rectangular slider 6 through the irregular frame 5 to move the control panel 4 towards the outside of the connecting shell 2, thereby opening the port of the connecting shell 2. When the irregular frame 5 moves out of the connecting shell 2, the traction spring 20 is no longer subjected to external pressure, pulling the rectangular movable block 18 to reset. This causes the fixed frame 3 to move laterally through the rectangular connecting plate 19, allowing the control panel 4 to unfold. Thus, the control panel 4 no longer presses against the connecting shell 2. The internal shielding allows the control panel 4 to be moved to a designated position, enabling staff to directly view the content displayed on the control panel 4 and perform maintenance and testing on the electrical components inside the connecting shell 2 without having to hold the control panel 4 to view it. This provides convenience for staff to perform maintenance and testing on the electrical components behind the vehicle air conditioning control panel 4, thereby improving the overall practicality of the device. After the control panel 4 is moved to its maximum position outside the connecting shell 2, a certain space is left between the control panel 4 and the connecting shell 2 so that the connecting wires on the control panel 4 will not be interfered with during the lateral movement of the control panel 4.
[0020] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 3The inner side of the connecting shell 2 is provided with a first limiting groove 8. A guide block 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rectangular slider 6. One end of the guide block 23 is located inside the first limiting groove 8. The rectangular slider 6 is slidably connected to the connecting shell 2 through the guide block 23.
[0021] In this embodiment: During the process of the rectangular slider 6 moving to the outside of the connecting shell 2, the guide block 23 moves along the direction of the first limiting groove 8. The guide block 23 and the first limiting groove 8 cooperate to limit the rectangular slider 6, thereby preventing the rectangular slider 6 from detaching from the connecting shell 2.
[0022] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 4-8 The fastening pin assembly includes a pin 15 that is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting shell 2. One end of the pin 15 extends through to the outside of the connecting shell 2 and is fixedly connected to a ring 13. A connecting spring 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the ring 13. One end of the connecting spring 14 is fixedly connected to the connecting shell 2. The inner side of the irregular frame 5 is provided with a second pin hole 25 that matches the pin 15. The inner side of the rectangular movable block 18 is provided with a first pin hole 22 that matches the pin 15. The second pin hole 25 is aligned with the first pin hole 22. There are two rings 13 and two pins 15. The two pins 15 are fixedly connected by a connecting rod 12.
[0023] In this embodiment: First, when it is necessary to repair the electrical components on the back of the control panel 4 and the inside of its connecting shell 2, the operator can first pull the connecting rod 12 to move the two rings 13 away from the connecting shell 2. When the spherical surface 17 is pulled out from the first pin hole 22 and the second pin hole 25, the irregular frame 5 is no longer limited, so that the auxiliary spring 7 is no longer subject to external force to reset and push the rectangular slider 6 to move the irregular frame 5 upward. The above steps are reversed to fix the irregular frame 5 to the connecting shell 2, thereby improving the stability of the fixed frame 3 when it is stored.
[0024] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 4-8 The fastening pin assembly also includes a second inclined surface 21 at the bottom of the irregular frame 5, and one end of the pin 15 extends through to the inner side of the connecting shell 2 and is provided with a spherical surface 17, and the spherical surface 17 is located below the second inclined surface 21.
[0025] In this embodiment: when the unfolded control panel 4 needs to be installed, the fixing frame 3 is pushed to move parallel to the irregular frame 5, and then the fixing frame 3 is pushed downward. When the second inclined surface 21 contacts the spherical surface 17 at one end of the pin 15, the pin 15 is pushed to move outward of the connecting shell 2 under the action of the second inclined surface 21. When the fixing frame 3 moves to be flush with the connecting shell 2, the pin 15 is aligned with the first pin hole 22 and the second pin hole 25, so that the connecting spring 14 is no longer pushed by the external force to drive the ring 13 to drive the pin 15 to reset, so that the pin 15 is inserted into the first pin hole 22 and the second pin hole 25, thereby fixing the fixing frame 3 in the designated position.
[0026] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 2-6 The tightening seal includes a groove 9 at the top of the fixed frame 3, and a sealing rubber ring 10 is glued to the top of the groove 9. A first inclined surface 16 is provided on the inner side of the connecting shell 2. The width of the sealing rubber ring 10 is greater than the width of the groove 9. The sealing rubber ring 10 is located above the first inclined surface 16. A first inclined surface 16 is provided on each of the four inner sides of the connecting shell 2.
[0027] In this embodiment: when the control panel 4 moves towards the inside of the connecting shell 2, when the sealing rubber ring 10 contacts the first inclined surface 16, due to the elasticity of the sealing rubber ring 10 itself, under the action of the first inclined surface 16, the sealing rubber ring 10 is pushed towards the inside of the control panel 4 to contract. At the same time, the sealing rubber ring 10 adheres tightly to the connecting shell 2 under its own elastic force, thereby sealing the control panel 4 and the connecting shell 2, thus improving the overall sealing effect of the device.
[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A control panel, comprising a rack (1), characterized in that, A connecting shell (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the frame (1), a fixing frame (3) is provided on one side of the connecting shell (2), and a control panel (4) is installed on the inner side of the fixing frame (3). The inner sides of the connecting shell (2) and the fixing frame (3) are provided with unfolding aids for folding and storing the control panel (4); The outer wall of the fixed frame (3) is provided with a tightening seal for sealing the fixed frame (3) and the connecting shell (2); The unfolding aid includes a rectangular slider (6) slidably connected to the inside of the connecting shell (2). A shaped frame (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular slider (6). The top of the shaped frame (5) is located below the fixed frame (3). An auxiliary spring (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the rectangular slider (6). One end of the auxiliary spring (7) is fixedly connected to the connecting shell (2). A storage groove (24) is opened on the inner side of the connecting shell (2), and the auxiliary spring (7) is located inside the storage groove (24). A fastening pin assembly that penetrates to the inside of the shaped frame (5) is provided on the outer wall of the connecting shell (2). The unfolding aid also includes a rectangular connecting plate (19) slidably connected to the inside of the irregular frame (5). A rectangular movable block (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rectangular connecting plate (19). A traction spring (20) is fixedly connected to the inside of the rectangular movable block (18). One end of the traction spring (20) is fixedly connected to the irregular frame (5). A second limiting groove (11) matching the rectangular movable block (18) is opened on the inside of the irregular frame (5). The fastening pin assembly includes a pin (15) slidably connected to the inner side of the connecting shell (2). One end of the pin (15) extends through to the outside of the connecting shell (2) and is fixedly connected to a ring (13). A connecting spring (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the ring (13). One end of the connecting spring (14) is fixedly connected to the connecting shell (2). The inner side of the irregular frame (5) is provided with a second pin hole (25) that matches the pin (15). The inner side of the rectangular movable block (18) is provided with a first pin hole (22) that matches the pin (15). The second pin hole (25) is aligned with the first pin hole (22). The fastening pin assembly also includes a second inclined surface (21) at the bottom of the irregular frame (5), one end of the pin (15) extends through to the inner side of the connecting shell (2) and is provided with a spherical surface (17), and the spherical surface (17) is located below the second inclined surface (21); Two rings (13) and two pins (15) are provided, and the two pins (15) are fixedly connected by a connecting rod (12).
2. A control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the connecting shell (2) is provided with a first limiting groove (8), and a guide block (23) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rectangular slider (6). One end of the guide block (23) is located inside the first limiting groove (8), and the rectangular slider (6) is slidably connected to the connecting shell (2) through the guide block (23).
3. A control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tightening seal includes a groove (9) formed at the top of the fixed frame (3), and a sealing rubber ring (10) is glued to the top of the groove (9). A first inclined surface (16) is formed on the inner side of the connecting shell (2).
4. A control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The width of the sealing rubber ring (10) is greater than the width of the groove (9). The sealing rubber ring (10) is located above the first inclined surface (16). A first inclined surface (16) is opened on each of the four inner sides of the connecting shell (2).