PLC cabinet safety type terminal integrated test tool

By designing the integrated test tooling of PLC cabinet insurance terminals, the problems of manual operation complexity and high error rate in PLC testing are solved, and more efficient and accurate testing process is achieved, equipment construction and maintenance are simplified, and industrial construction is adapted to Complex requirements of automation systems.

CN119104758APending Publication Date: 2024-12-10HARBIN YULONG AUTOMATION
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Application Number
CN202411435838.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2024-12-10

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Technical Problem

The existing PLC testing process relies on manual operations and is complex and prone to errors, resulting in low efficiency, high cost and high error rate, which cannot meet the rapid development needs of industrial automation systems.

Method used

A PLC cabinet safety terminal integrated test tool is designed, using parallel and staggered sub-terminal groups, cylindrical contacts connected to springs, grooves and fixing grooves, as well as cable holes and cable clamps, to simplify operation, Improve contact stability and cable management.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the risk of human operation errors during the test process, improves testing efficiency and accuracy, simplifies equipment construction and maintenance, reduces labor and time costs, and improves the ease of operation and maintenance convenience of the test equipment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an integrated testing tool for a PLC cabinet body safety type terminal, and relates to the technical field of PLC testing. In order to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the test cost is increased, the test period is prolonged and even the overall progress of a project is influenced due to low efficiency and high error rate in the existing PLC test work, the invention provides the technical scheme that the integrated test tool for the safety type terminal of the PLC cabinet body comprises a shell, the shell is used for accommodating the fuse terminal group, the fuse terminal group comprises a sub-terminal I and a sub-terminal II, each of the sub-terminal I and the sub-terminal II comprises a base and a contact, the base is of a cuboid structure, a through hole is formed in the side wall, with the smallest surface area, of the cuboid structure, the contact is of a cylindrical structure, and the through hole is communicated with the through hole. The first sub-terminal and the second sub-terminal are arranged in parallel and in a staggered manner. The number of the fuse terminal sets is at least two, and contacts extend out of the shell. And a groove is formed in the shell and is used as the base. The method is suitable for being applied to PLC testing work.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of PLC testing, and in particular to an integrated testing tool for PLC cabinet fuse terminals. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial automation systems, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is widely used in various automation control and monitoring tasks, and is the core component to ensure system stability and efficiency. Therefore, PLC testing is crucial to the normal operation of the entire industrial automation system. The accuracy and efficiency of the test directly affect the reliability, safety and operating cost of the system. However, the existing PLC testing process still has many limitations and technical difficulties, and needs to be improved urgently.

[0003] At present, PLC testing mainly relies on manual operation, which is complex and error-prone. First, technicians need to manually set the test program according to the specific configuration of the PLC cabinet to be tested. This process usually requires an in-depth understanding of the specifications, functions and interfaces of each PLC module to ensure that the test program can cover all possible working scenarios. However, due to the wide variety and complex configuration of PLC modules, technicians not only need to spend a lot of time setting up the test program, but also easily lead to incomplete coverage or setting errors due to negligence of details.

[0004] After the test program is set up, the tester needs to manually connect the test program with each PLC module according to the program requirements. This process is extremely challenging. Due to its complexity, it has a low fault tolerance rate. A slight mistake may lead to connection errors or missed connections, thus affecting the accuracy of the test results. This manual connection process is particularly time-consuming in actual operation, and usually requires at least two technicians to work together, which increases labor costs and operation time. At the same time, due to the large number of manual operations during the test process, any irregular operation may cause system failures, further reducing the reliability of the test.

[0005] In addition, as the scale and complexity of industrial automation systems continue to increase, traditional manual PLC testing methods can no longer meet the growing demand. During large-scale PLC system testing, problems such as low efficiency and high error rate of manual operation become more prominent, resulting in increased testing costs, longer testing cycles, and even affecting the overall progress of the project.

[0006] In summary, these defects of the existing technology seriously affect the efficiency and reliability of PLC testing, especially in industrial scenarios with increasing automation. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a solution that can simplify the PLC testing process, improve test accuracy and efficiency, reduce reliance on manual operations, reduce the risk of errors, and save manpower and time costs, thereby improving overall testing performance and ensuring the stability and efficiency of industrial automation systems. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art, the existing PLC testing work mainly relies on manual operation, which is inefficient and has a high error rate, resulting in increased testing costs, extended testing cycles, and even affecting the overall progress of the project, the technical solution provided by the present invention is:

[0008] A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing, the housing is used to accommodate

[0009] Fuse terminal block,

[0010] The fuse terminal group includes a sub-terminal 1 and a sub-terminal 2, and the sub-terminal 1 and the sub-terminal 2 both include a base and a contact.

[0011] The base is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a through hole is provided on a side wall of the rectangular parallelepiped structure with the smallest surface area.

[0012] The contact is a cylindrical structure and is telescopically arranged in the through hole;

[0013] The sub-terminals 1 and 2 are arranged in parallel and staggered;

[0014] The fuse terminal group has at least two contacts protruding from the housing;

[0015] A groove is arranged in the shell, and the groove is used as the base.

[0016] Further, a preferred embodiment is provided in which a fixing groove is provided on an outer side wall of the housing, and the fixing groove is used to fix

[0017] Back clip,

[0018] The back clip is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a protrusion is provided at one end close to the fuse terminal, and the protrusion faces the housing;

[0019] The back clip is provided with a fixing bolt for detachably connecting with the fixing groove.

[0020] Furthermore, a preferred embodiment is provided, wherein the contact is connected to the base via a spring.

[0021] Furthermore, a preferred embodiment is provided, wherein the axis of the spring coincides with the axis of the contact.

[0022] Furthermore, a preferred embodiment is provided, wherein a wire clamp is provided between the spring and the base.

[0023] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides an integrated test tool for PLC cabinet fuse type terminals, wherein the test terminal comprises a housing of the integrated test tool for PLC cabinet fuse type terminals and a fuse terminal group.

[0024] Furthermore, a preferred embodiment is provided in which a cable channel is provided on the top of the housing.

[0025] Furthermore, a preferred embodiment is provided, wherein a cable clamp is provided in the cable channel.

[0026] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides a safety test plug, including the test terminal and an adapter, wherein the adapter is respectively connected to the sub-terminal 1 and the sub-terminal 2 of the at least two safety terminal groups through a wire.

[0027] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides a safety PLC test cabinet, wherein the cabinet is connected to the PLC to be tested via the safety test plug.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the present invention is beneficial in that:

[0029] The present invention provides a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture, in which the sub-terminals 1 and 2 are arranged in parallel and staggered, which cleverly solves the problem of operational complexity. Traditional terminals are often prone to confusion or errors in wiring and connection, while the present design arranges the terminals in parallel and staggered, which not only makes the operation more intuitive, but also reduces space occupancy and improves overall compactness. This optimized design not only simplifies the operating steps, but also effectively avoids circuit problems caused by wrong connection or looseness, significantly reduces the risk of human operational errors during the test process, and thus improves test efficiency and accuracy.

[0030] The present invention provides an integrated testing tool for PLC cabinet fuse terminals, in which the contacts adopt a cylindrical structure and are connected to the base through a spring, so that the contacts have good telescopic performance. Traditional terminals are often prone to unstable signal transmission or poor contact due to uneven pressure or unstable contact during the contact process. The present invention provides a constant contact pressure for the contacts through a spring structure, ensuring the stability and reliability of the contact surface. Especially in a high-frequency test environment, this design can effectively avoid test errors caused by unstable contact. In addition, the cylindrical design of the contacts also enhances the contact area, further improving the accuracy of signal transmission.

[0031] The present invention provides a PLC cabinet fuse-type terminal integrated test fixture, with grooves and fixing grooves provided in the shell, which, when used in conjunction with a back clip, enable the terminal to have convenient installation and disassembly functions. This modular design not only simplifies the construction process of the test equipment, but also improves the versatility and adaptability of the terminals. Compared with traditional terminal designs, users can complete operations more quickly when replacing or maintaining, significantly reducing the preparation and maintenance time of the equipment, and effectively reducing the construction period of the test project. Especially in scenarios where frequent terminal replacement is required, this design can greatly improve work efficiency.

[0032] The present invention provides a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool, and the cable channel and cable clamp design on the top of the shell further improve the standardization of cable management. In existing test equipment, cables often affect the entire test process or even cause signal interruption due to improper placement or loose fixation. The present invention provides fixation and protection for cables through special cable channels and cable clamps, effectively preventing the cables from sliding or loosening during the test process. This not only ensures the continuity of the test, but also improves the cleanliness of the test environment and reduces safety hazards caused by improper cable management.

[0033] The present invention provides a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture, which not only solves the key problems of low test efficiency and high error rate in the prior art, but also further improves the operability, test accuracy and maintenance convenience of the equipment. Compared with the existing research, this solution has made all-round optimization in terminal layout, contact design, cable management and other aspects, and has significant technical advantages.

[0034] The present invention provides a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated testing tool, which is suitable for use in PLC testing work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a side view of an integrated test fixture for PLC cabinet fuse terminals;

[0037] Figure 3 A top view of an integrated test fixture for PLC cabinet fuse terminals;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a rear view of a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture;

[0040] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture;

[0041] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the back clip.

[0042] Among them, 1 represents the bottom plate of the housing, 2 represents the upper cover of the housing, 3 represents the cable clamp, 4 represents the contact, 5 represents the spring, and 6 represents the wire clamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the advantages and benefits of the technical solution provided by the present invention more clearly reflected, the technical solution provided by the present invention is now further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, specifically:

[0044] Embodiment 1: This embodiment provides a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing, the housing is used to accommodate

[0045] Fuse terminal block,

[0046] The fuse terminal group includes a sub-terminal 1 and a sub-terminal 2, each of which includes a base and a contact 4.

[0047] The base is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a through hole is provided on a side wall of the rectangular parallelepiped structure with the smallest surface area.

[0048] The contact 4 is a cylindrical structure and is telescopically arranged in the through hole;

[0049] The sub-terminals 1 and 2 are arranged in parallel and staggered;

[0050] The fuse terminal group has at least two contacts 4 extending out of the housing;

[0051] A groove is arranged in the shell, and the groove is used as the base.

[0052] Sub-terminal 1 and sub-terminal 2 are fixed on the terminal to be tested by the reaction force of spring 5 and the pulling force between the back clamp and the terminal to be tested. The contact between the contact and the terminal to be tested (spring compression) realizes the conduction between the terminal to be tested and sub-terminal 1 and sub-terminal 2.

[0053] The housing is realized by a housing bottom plate 1 and a housing upper cover 2 .

[0054] Embodiment 2: This embodiment is a further limitation of a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing provided in embodiment 1. A fixing groove is provided on an outer wall of the housing. The fixing groove is used to fix

[0055] Back clip,

[0056] The back clip is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a protrusion is provided at one end close to the fuse terminal, and the protrusion faces the housing;

[0057] The back clip is provided with a fixing bolt for detachably connecting with the fixing groove.

[0058] Embodiment 3: This embodiment further limits the PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing provided in Embodiment 1, and the contact 4 is connected to the base through a spring 5.

[0059] Embodiment 4: This embodiment further limits the PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing provided in Embodiment 3, and the axis of the spring 5 coincides with the axis of the contact 4.

[0060] Embodiment 5: This embodiment further limits the PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing provided in Embodiment 3, and a wire clamp 6 is further provided between the spring 5 and the base.

[0061] Embodiment 6: This embodiment provides a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool, and the test terminal includes a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing provided in Embodiment 1, and a fuse terminal group.

[0062] Embodiment 7: This embodiment further limits the integrated testing tool for PLC cabinet fuse terminals provided in embodiment 6, and a cable channel is provided on the top of the shell.

[0063] Embodiment 8: This embodiment further limits the integrated testing tool for PLC cabinet fuse terminals provided in embodiment 7, and a cable clamp 3 is provided in the cable channel.

[0064] Embodiment 9: This embodiment provides a safety test plug, including the test terminal and the adapter provided in embodiment 7, wherein the adapter is connected to the sub-terminal 1 and the sub-terminal 2 of the at least two safety terminal groups through a wire.

[0065] Embodiment 10: This embodiment provides a safety PLC test cabinet, which is connected to the PLC under test through the safety test plug provided in embodiment 9.

[0066] Implementation Method XI: Combination Figure 1-7 This embodiment is described in detail by using specific examples to further describe the technical solution provided above. Specifically:

[0067] The PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture of this embodiment comprehensively solves the problems of low efficiency, high error rate and increased testing cost in the prior art through multiple structural optimizations, and provides a more efficient, stable and flexible test operation solution. The solution improves the overall performance through a series of carefully designed structures and components, adapts to various complex test environments, and enhances the operability, test accuracy and maintenance convenience of the equipment.

[0068] First, the shell of a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool adopts a rectangular structure, and a through hole for accommodating contact 4 is provided on one of the side walls with the smallest surface area. Contact 4 is designed as a cylinder and connected to the base through a spring 5, which ensures the stability and good telescopic performance of contact 4. The spring 5 structure provides a constant contact pressure for contact 4, so that it can maintain reliable contact during high-frequency testing, avoiding problems such as poor contact and unstable signal transmission. The design of the cylindrical contact 4 further increases the contact area, ensures accurate signal transmission, and provides a stable operating experience even in high-frequency testing scenarios.

[0069] The parallel and staggered arrangement of sub-terminals 1 and 2 is one of the core innovations of this implementation. By staggering the terminals in space, not only the mutual interference between terminal groups is reduced, but also the space utilization and intuitiveness of operation are improved. This layout design greatly simplifies the wiring and operation process, and reduces the risk of operational errors caused by complex connections. Especially in a multi-terminal testing environment, users can more easily identify and connect each terminal. This design effectively reduces the probability of misoperation and wrong connection, improves the safety and accuracy of the test, and provides more flexibility for system expansion, allowing more terminal groups to be used simultaneously in a limited space.

[0070] The grooves and fixing slots in the housing, when used in conjunction with the back clip, significantly improve the convenience of installation and removal of the equipment. The back clip is designed as a rectangular structure, and a protrusion is provided at one end close to the fuse terminal to enhance the firmness of the connection. This modular design allows the test terminals to be quickly fixed or removed without the use of complex tools. Users can flexibly replace the terminal group according to different test requirements, greatly reducing the preparation and maintenance time of the equipment, which is particularly suitable for test scenarios that require frequent terminal replacement. In addition, the modular design of the back clip structure makes the expansion of the terminal group more flexible, enhancing the adaptability and scalability of the entire system.

[0071] In order to ensure that the management of cables during the test is more standardized and orderly, this embodiment also provides a cable channel and a cable clamp 3 on the top of the housing. The cable channel is used to introduce the cable, while the cable clamp 3 fixes the cable to prevent it from sliding or loosening during the test. This design not only ensures the stability of the cable during the test and avoids signal transmission interruption, but also maintains the neatness and safety of the entire test environment. In a complex test environment, especially in a scenario where multiple cables are working at the same time, the cable clamp 3 can effectively improve the convenience of operation and significantly reduce the safety hazards caused by improper cable management.

[0072] The design of the insurance test plug further enhances the flexibility and adaptability of this implementation in actual operation. The plug is connected to the sub-terminal one and sub-terminal two in multiple terminal groups through wires, so that multiple terminal groups can participate in the test at the same time, supporting multi-channel parallel operation, and greatly improving the processing capacity of the system. The modular connection method between the plug and the terminal group not only simplifies the wiring process and ensures the stable transmission of the test signal, but also enhances the adaptability of the system in complex test scenarios. Users can quickly replace plugs and terminal groups according to different test requirements, which greatly improves operating efficiency and reduces signal interference and transmission loss.

[0073] Finally, the design of the insurance PLC test cabinet of this embodiment integrates multiple PLC cabinet insurance terminal integrated test fixtures and plugs to support simultaneous testing of multiple PLC devices. Fixed locations for various test equipment are provided inside the cabinet, and operators can flexibly deploy and replace test components according to actual needs. The cabinet is connected to the PLC device under test through a insurance test plug, supports synchronous testing of multiple channels and multiple devices, and ensures the flexibility and efficiency of the test environment. Especially in large-scale testing scenarios, the modular expansion design of the cabinet enables it to quickly adapt to new testing requirements, significantly improving the overall testing efficiency.

[0074] Through the optimization and implementation of the above-mentioned multiple designs, this implementation not only effectively solves the problems of low test efficiency and high error rate in the prior art, but also further improves the operational convenience, test accuracy, and flexibility and scalability of the equipment. In future test system upgrades or functional expansions, this solution has good adaptability and can be adjusted and optimized according to different test requirements, showing significant technical advantages.

[0075] The technical solution provided by the present invention is further described in detail above through several specific implementation modes in order to highlight the advantages and benefits of the technical solution provided by the present invention. However, the several specific implementation modes described above are not intended to be used as limitations on the present invention. Any reasonable modification and improvement of the present invention, combination of implementation modes and equivalent substitution within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing, characterized in that: The housing is used to accommodate Fuse terminal block, The fuse terminal group includes a sub-terminal 1 and a sub-terminal 2, and the sub-terminal 1 and the sub-terminal 2 both include a base and a contact. The base is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a through hole is provided on a side wall of the rectangular parallelepiped structure with the smallest surface area. The contact is a cylindrical structure and is telescopically arranged in the through hole; The sub-terminals 1 and 2 are arranged in parallel and staggered; The fuse terminal group has at least two contacts protruding from the housing; A groove is arranged in the shell, and the groove is used as the base.

2. A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing groove is provided on an outer side wall of the housing, and the fixing groove is used to fix Back clip, The back clip is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a protrusion is provided at one end close to the fuse terminal, and the protrusion faces the housing; The back clip is provided with a fixing bolt for detachably connecting with the fixing groove.

3. A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact is connected to the base through a spring.

4. A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The axis of the spring coincides with the axis of the contact.

5. The PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A wire clamp is also provided between the spring and the base.

6. A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool, characterized in that: The test terminal comprises a PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test tool housing as described in claim 1, and a fuse terminal group.

7. A PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cable hole is arranged on the top of the shell.

8. The PLC cabinet fuse terminal integrated test fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that: A cable clamp is arranged in the cable channel.

9. Insurance test plug, characterized in that, It comprises the test terminal and adapter as claimed in claim 7, wherein the adapter is respectively connected to the sub-terminal 1 and the sub-terminal 2 of the at least two fuse terminal groups through a wire.

10. Insurance PLC test cabinet, characterized in that, The cabinet is connected to the PLC under test via the fuse test plug described in claim 9.