Electric anastomat compatible with rechargeable battery and non-rechargeable battery and electric quantity detection method

Abstract

The invention discloses an electric anastomat compatible with a rechargeable battery and a non-rechargeable battery and an electric quantity detection method, the electric anastomat comprises an electric anastomat body and a control module, the control module is arranged on the electric anastomat body, and a power supply of the control module can be the rechargeable battery or the non-rechargeable battery; the control module determines the current power supply type according to the input voltage and controls the working state of the electric anastomat body in combination with the input voltage; if the input voltage is greater than a preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a non-rechargeable battery; and the working state of the electric anastomat body is controlled according to the following mode that the input voltage is monitored, if the input voltage is smaller than a preset second voltage, the control module controls the electric anastomat body to send out first prompt information and / or stop working of the electric anastomat body, and the second voltage is larger than the first voltage. The invention is suitable for rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries and is reliable in work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to an electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries and a power detection method. Background Art

[0002] Laparoscopic electric staplers are commonly used instruments in laparoscopic surgery. They are powered by a detachable battery pack to drive the motor to complete the cutting and stapling operations. The battery pack used in the electric stapler is usually designed to be disposable and is discarded after a single operation. At this time, there is usually still a lot of power in the battery, which will cause resource waste and environmental pollution. A reusable or rechargeable electric stapler battery pack can solve the above problems. Therefore, the current power supply battery packs for electric staplers include disposable battery packs and rechargeable battery packs.

[0003] During the use of the electric stapler, the detection of the remaining power of the battery pack is also critical. If the doctor is not reminded in time or the use of the device is restricted when the power is low, it may cause power failure halfway through the firing, which poses a greater clinical risk. However, due to the different characteristics of the battery cells, the output characteristics of non-rechargeable battery packs and rechargeable battery packs are also different, and the remaining power (hereinafter referred to as power) estimation method is also different.

[0004] For rechargeable lithium battery packs, the method for detecting the power level is usually to use a corresponding power meter to count the power level, and then input the power level information to the handle mainboard through a communication interface, and then display the power level. For example, the Chinese patent application with publication number CN116473607A provides an intelligent display system for an electric stapler, which is electrically connected to the battery pack, display control board, pressure sensing chip, code reader and motor sensor through a display driver circuit board equipped with multiple communication interfaces, so as to detect and display the power level of the battery pack. This method requires the addition of a corresponding communication interface, but the current electric stapler handle does not have this function, and this solution will increase costs.

[0005] For disposable battery packs, the method for detecting the power level is usually to estimate the power level by voltage detection. For example, the Chinese patent applications with application publication numbers CN118557241A, CN117731414A and CN113533973A all detect the remaining power based on voltage detection. Estimating the power level based on voltage detection is applicable to disposable battery packs, but not to rechargeable battery packs. Therefore, this method cannot achieve compatible use of the handle of the electric stapler.

[0006] The disclosure of the above background technology content is only used to assist in understanding the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention. It does not necessarily belong to the prior art of the present application, nor does it necessarily provide technical guidance. In the absence of clear evidence that the above content has been disclosed before the filing date of the present application, the above background technology should not be used to evaluate the novelty and creativity of the present application. Summary of the invention

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electric stapler and a power detection method that are compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, which can be powered by both rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries and work reliably.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0009] An electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, comprising an electric stapler body and a control module, wherein the control module is arranged on the electric stapler body, and a power supply of the control module can be either a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery;

[0010] The control module determines the current power supply type according to the input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to the input voltage and the power supply type, including:

[0011] If the input voltage is greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a non-rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner:

[0012] The input voltage is monitored. If the input voltage is less than a preset second voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a first prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working. The second voltage is greater than the first voltage.

[0013] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, the control module determines its current power supply type according to its input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to its input voltage and power supply type, and also includes:

[0014] If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner:

[0015] Monitor the input voltage. If the input voltage is lower than a preset third voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a second prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working. The third voltage is lower than the first voltage, and the third voltage is lower than the first voltage.

[0016] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, when the power supply is a rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body further comprising:

[0017] The input voltage is monitored. If the input voltage is less than a preset fourth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a third prompt message. The fourth voltage is greater than the third voltage and less than the first voltage.

[0018] Further, based on any one of the above technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, the rechargeable battery includes a first processor, a voltage stabilizing module and a first electricity meter, the voltage stabilizing module is configured to control the output voltage of the rechargeable battery, the first electricity meter is configured to determine the electricity of the rechargeable battery, the first processor is electrically connected to the voltage stabilizing module and the first electricity meter respectively, the first processor obtains the electricity of the rechargeable battery through the first electricity and sends a corresponding control signal to the voltage stabilizing module according to the electricity, including:

[0019] If the power of the rechargeable battery is not greater than a preset first power, the first processor outputs a first signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a fifth voltage in response to receiving the first signal, and the fifth voltage is less than the third voltage;

[0020] If the power of the rechargeable battery is greater than a preset first power and not greater than a preset second power, the first processor outputs a second signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a sixth voltage in response to receiving the second signal, wherein the sixth voltage is greater than the third voltage and less than the fourth voltage;

[0021] If the power of the rechargeable battery is greater than a preset second power, the first processor outputs a third signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a seventh voltage in response to receiving the third signal, and the seventh voltage is greater than the fourth voltage and less than the first voltage.

[0022] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, the control module determines its current power supply type according to its input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to its input voltage and power supply type, and also includes:

[0023] If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner:

[0024] The power level of the rechargeable battery is obtained. If the power level is less than a preset first power level, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a second prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working.

[0025] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, the electric stapler further includes a discharge module, the discharge module is electrically connected to the control module, and the control module controls the discharge module to start or stop working;

[0026] The control module is also configured to determine its current power supply type in the following manner: the control module controls the discharge module to switch from a closed working state to an open working state, and if the input voltage decreases, determines that the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery.

[0027] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, when the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body further comprising:

[0028] The input voltage is monitored. If the input voltage is less than a preset eighth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a fourth prompt message, and the eighth voltage is greater than the second voltage.

[0029] Further, based on any one of the above technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, the control module is further configured to determine the amount of electricity of its power supply, including:

[0030] If the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery, the control module calculates the power quantity according to the input voltage and the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery; and / or,

[0031] If the power supply is a rechargeable battery, the control module determines the power quantity according to an output parameter of the rechargeable battery, where the output parameter includes power quantity data.

[0032] Further, based on any one of the technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions mentioned above, the electric stapler also includes a display device, and the display device is electrically connected to the control module. The control module determines the power amount and transmits it to the display device for display.

[0033] Further, based on any one of the technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions mentioned above, the electric stapler also includes a prompt device, which is electrically connected to the control module, and the control module controls the prompt device to send a prompt signal, and the prompt signal is an acoustic signal and / or a light signal.

[0034] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is greater than the first voltage; and / or,

[0035] An initial voltage of the rechargeable battery is not greater than the first voltage.

[0036] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an intelligent power detection method for an electric stapler, which is applicable to the detection of the power of a rechargeable battery and the detection of the power of a non-rechargeable battery. The method comprises the following steps:

[0037] Detecting an input voltage of the electric stapler, and determining a power supply type of the electric stapler according to the input voltage, wherein the power supply type includes a rechargeable battery and a non-rechargeable battery;

[0038] If the input voltage is greater than a preset first voltage, it is determined that the power supply type currently configured in the electric stapler is a non-rechargeable battery, and the power level of the non-rechargeable battery is determined according to the input voltage and the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery;

[0039] If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, it is determined that the power supply type currently configured in the electric stapler is a rechargeable battery, and the power level of the rechargeable battery is determined based on the output parameters of the rechargeable battery.

[0040] Further, based on any one of the above-mentioned technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions, it also includes determining the power supply type of the electric stapler by the following method:

[0041] A discharge module is configured to be electrically connected to the power supply, and the discharge module has a working state or a stopped working state;

[0042] The discharge module is controlled to switch from a closed working state to an open working state. If the input voltage decreases, the power supply type is determined to be a non-rechargeable battery; otherwise, the power supply type is determined to be a rechargeable battery.

[0043] Further, according to any one of the technical solutions or a combination of multiple technical solutions described above, the determined power supply type and / or power quantity is converted into prompt information and / or display information.

[0044] The beneficial effects brought by the technical solution provided by the present invention are as follows:

[0045] a. The electric stapler provided by the present invention is compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries without adding a new communication structure. By monitoring whether the input voltage of the control module is greater than a preset first voltage value, it is possible to determine whether the power supply in the current electric stapler is a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. The cost is low and it is easy to use and manage.

[0046] b. After determining the type of power supply, the present invention uses judgment logics applicable to rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries to determine the state in which the battery cannot meet the working requirements of the electric stapler and controls the working state of the electric stapler and / or issues corresponding prompt information, so that the electric stapler can avoid clinical risks caused by ineffective firing due to low power or sudden power failure;

[0047] c. The present invention utilizes a control module to control the discharge module to switch from a closed working state to an open working state. If the input voltage decreases, the power supply is determined to be a non-rechargeable battery, which can further improve the reliability of determining the current power supply type. Even if the user misuses a non-rechargeable battery that is not used for the first time or misuses a non-rechargeable battery / rechargeable battery of other specifications, it can also accurately determine whether the current power supply is a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery, thereby reducing clinical risks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0049] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electric stapler and its power supply provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of an electric stapler body provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a non-rechargeable battery provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a rechargeable battery provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a module of an electric stapler provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a module of a rechargeable battery provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a module of a non-rechargeable battery provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 8 A working principle diagram of a non-rechargeable battery provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Fig. 9 A flowchart of the electric stapler provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Fig.10 A flow chart of power detection of a rechargeable battery provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Fig.11 A flow chart of power detection of a non-rechargeable battery is provided for an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Among them, the figure marks include: 1-electric stapler body, 11-voltage input terminal, 2-power supply, 21-non-rechargeable battery; 211-first voltage output terminal, 22-rechargeable battery, 221-second voltage output terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0062] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, device, product or equipment that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0063] With the development of medical devices, the use of electric staplers is becoming more and more extensive, and the use of their supporting battery packs is also increasing. Given the existence of two types of battery packs, the current electric stapler handle is not compatible with disposable battery panels and rechargeable battery packs, which will bring many inconveniences. Given that the emergency response of disposable battery packs is better than that of rechargeable battery packs, and the environmental protection and energy saving of rechargeable battery packs are better than those of disposable battery packs; in order to take into account emergency response and cost reduction, environmental protection and other needs, hospitals need to purchase both electric staplers using disposable battery packs and electric staplers using rechargeable battery packs; not only is the cost high, but the electric stapler and the corresponding battery pack need to be distinguished during use, which is inconvenient to use and manage.

[0064] Based on the above problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides an electric stapler that is compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries. The power supply of the electric stapler can adopt both rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries.

[0065] In one embodiment of the present invention, see Figures 1 to 5 and Fig. 9 The electric stapler includes an electric stapler body 1 and a control module, wherein the control module is arranged on the electric stapler body 1, and the power supply 2 of the control module can be either a rechargeable battery 22 or a non-rechargeable battery 21; a voltage input terminal 11 is arranged on the electric stapler body 1, a first voltage output terminal 211 is arranged on the non-rechargeable battery 21, and a second voltage output terminal 221 is arranged on the rechargeable battery 22; preferably, the voltage input terminal 11 can be electrically connected to the first voltage output terminal 211 and the second voltage output terminal 221 respectively; in this way, only one voltage input terminal needs to be arranged on the electric stapler body 1, which saves costs.

[0066] The control module determines the current power supply type according to the input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to the input voltage and the power supply type, including:

[0067] If the input voltage is greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a non-rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner:

[0068] monitoring the input voltage, and if the input voltage is less than a preset second voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a first prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working, and the second voltage is greater than the first voltage;

[0069] If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner:

[0070] The input voltage is monitored. If the input voltage is less than a preset third voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a second prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working. The third voltage is less than the first voltage.

[0071] The output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is less than the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery; the first voltage is less than the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery, and the first voltage is not greater than the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery. The second voltage is not less than the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery when its power cannot meet the working requirements of the electric stapler.

[0072] In view of the different working characteristics and power detection methods of rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, i.e., disposable batteries, and the problem that the electric stapler is not compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, the above-mentioned electric stapler proposed in this application can be powered by rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable batteries. In addition, the electric stapler uses the characteristic that the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is usually higher than the initial voltage of the rechargeable battery, and determines whether the power supply in the current electric stapler is a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery by monitoring whether the input voltage of the control module is greater than the preset first voltage value, which is convenient for use and management. In addition, after determining the type of power supply, the judgment logic suitable for rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries is used to determine the state in which the battery cannot meet the working requirements of the electric stapler, and the working state of the electric stapler is controlled and / or corresponding prompt information is issued, so that the electric stapler can avoid clinical risks caused by low power and ineffective firing or sudden power failure.

[0073] It should be noted that, for non-rechargeable batteries, their initial voltage is relatively high, and during operation, their output voltage will produce a voltage drop as their power level decreases. The input voltage is the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery. For rechargeable batteries, they are internally configured with a voltage stabilizing module and a power meter. Before their power level is lower than a certain value (e.g., 2%), their output voltage can be stabilized to a target output voltage through the control of the voltage stabilizing module. Preferably, the target output voltage is determined to be the third voltage.

[0074] The present invention proposes an electric stapler that does not require changing the hardware structure of the existing electric stapler, such as adding a communication interface, so as to achieve compatibility with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, which is low-cost and easy to implement product iteration.

[0075] In one embodiment of the present invention, the electric stapler further comprises a discharge module and a prompt device, which are arranged on the body of the electric stapler. The discharge module is electrically connected to the control module, which controls the discharge module to start or stop working; the prompt device is electrically connected to the control module, which controls the prompt device to send a prompt signal, which is an acoustic signal and / or a light signal.

[0076] The control module is also configured to determine the current power supply type in the following manner: the control module controls the discharge module to switch from a closed working state to an open working state, and if the input voltage decreases, the power supply is determined to be a non-rechargeable battery. When the discharge module is turned on, the non-rechargeable battery will produce a voltage drop when supplying power to the discharge module, while the rechargeable battery has a voltage stabilizing module inside, which will keep its output voltage constant. The present invention uses this feature to further determine the type of power supply, and even if the user misuses a non-rechargeable battery that is not used for the first time or misuses a non-rechargeable battery / rechargeable battery of other specifications, it can be determined whether the current power supply is a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery.

[0077] The module schematic diagram of the electric stapler body is as follows Figure 5As shown, the electric stapler body includes a switching power supply, a voltage detection module, a control module, a buzzer, an LED drive module, a DC-DC circuit, a motor drive module and a motor. The switching power supply controls whether the power supply supplies power to the electric stapler body; the voltage detection module detects the input voltage and transmits it to the control module. It should be noted that the voltage detection module can be set independently or as part of the control module; the DC-DC circuit converts the input voltage into the voltage required for the operation of the electric stapler body, that is, the working voltage of the motor drive module in the electric stapler body, and the motor drive module is used to control the working state of the motor; the control module controls the working state of the motor drive module, the LED drive module and the buzzer according to the input voltage, including: controlling whether the motor drive module is working, sending a corresponding signal to the LED drive module so that the LED drive module controls the power indicator light / LED display screen to display corresponding information, and controlling whether the buzzer is working.

[0078] More preferably, the electric stapler provided in the present invention will send out one or more power prompt messages before the power level of the power supply is reduced to a level that cannot meet the usage requirements.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the power supply is a rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body and further includes: monitoring the input voltage, if the input voltage is less than a preset fourth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a third prompt message, and the fourth voltage is greater than the third voltage and less than the first voltage. The difference between this embodiment and the prior art is that in the prior art, the output voltage of the rechargeable battery is stabilized to a target output voltage before its power level drops to a preset value (for example, the power level is 5% or 10%); in the present application, the output voltage of the rechargeable battery is stabilized to different target output voltages according to the different intervals of its power level before its power level drops to a preset value (for example, the power level is 2% or 5%).

[0080] When the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body and also includes: monitoring the input voltage. If the input voltage is less than the preset eighth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a fourth prompt message, and the eighth voltage is greater than the second voltage.

[0081] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Figures 9 to 11As shown, the first voltage is 11V, the second voltage is 11.2V, the third voltage is 8V, the fourth voltage is 9.5V, the fifth voltage is 7V, the sixth voltage is 9V, the seventh voltage is 10.5V, the eighth voltage is 11.5V, the first power is 10% (power lower than 10% indicates that the battery power cannot meet the use requirements), and the second power is 20% (power between 10% and 20% indicates insufficient power, and power higher than 20% indicates sufficient power). The first prompt signal is the same as the second prompt information, and prompts that the battery power is exhausted by turning on a red light and a buzzer; the third prompt information is the same as the fourth prompt information, and prompts that the battery power is insufficient by turning on a yellow light; and also includes a fifth prompt information for prompting that the power is sufficient, and prompts by turning on a green light of the power indicator.

[0082] The electric stapler first performs a self-check after each startup, and then detects the input voltage. If the input voltage is not greater than 11.0V, it is determined that the current power supply type is a rechargeable battery; if the input voltage is greater than 11.0V, it is determined that the current power supply type is a non-rechargeable battery.

[0083] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, after determining that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, the health status of the battery is first detected to see if it is abnormal, usually by checking whether the output voltage of the battery falls within a target range. If it falls within the target range, the health status of the battery is normal.

[0084] The module block diagram of the rechargeable battery in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the rechargeable battery includes a first processor, a voltage stabilizing module and a first fuel gauge, the voltage stabilizing module is configured to control the output voltage of the rechargeable battery, the first fuel gauge is configured to determine the power level of the rechargeable battery, the first processor is electrically connected to the voltage stabilizing module and the first fuel gauge respectively, the first processor obtains the power level of the rechargeable battery through the first power level and sends a corresponding control signal to the voltage stabilizing module according to the power level.

[0085] If the power of the rechargeable battery is not greater than a preset first power, the first processor outputs a first signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a fifth voltage in response to receiving the first signal, and the fifth voltage is less than the third voltage. The power of the rechargeable battery is not greater than the first power, indicating that the rechargeable battery cannot currently meet the firing requirements of the electric stapler.

[0086] If the power of the rechargeable battery is greater than a preset first power and not greater than a preset second power, the first processor outputs a second signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a sixth voltage in response to receiving the second signal, wherein the sixth voltage is greater than the third voltage and less than the fourth voltage. The power of the rechargeable battery being greater than the first power and not greater than the preset second power indicates that the rechargeable battery can currently meet the firing requirements of the electric stapler but the power is insufficient.

[0087] If the power of the rechargeable battery is greater than the preset second power, the first processor outputs a third signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a seventh voltage in response to receiving the third signal, wherein the seventh voltage is greater than the fourth voltage and less than the first voltage. The power of the rechargeable battery being greater than the preset second power indicates that the rechargeable battery can currently meet the firing requirements of the electric stapler and has sufficient power.

[0088] like Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, during the use of the rechargeable battery, the internal power meter data of the rechargeable battery is detected, and the power level of the rechargeable battery is determined based on the power meter data (usually the number of times used).

[0089] When the power level of the rechargeable battery is greater than 20%, the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be constant at 10.5V. At this time, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is 10.5V, which is greater than the fourth voltage 9.5V. The control module controls the electric stapler to work normally and issues the fifth prompt message: the power indicator light turns green.

[0090] When the power of the rechargeable battery is no more than 20% and more than 10%, the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be constant at 9V. At this time, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is 9V, which is less than the fourth voltage 9.5V and greater than the third voltage 8V. The control module controls the electric stapler to work normally and issues a third prompt message: the power indicator light is yellow.

[0091] When the power level of the rechargeable battery is no more than 10%, the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be constant at 7V. At this time, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is 7V, which is less than the third voltage 8V. The control module controls the electric stapler to stop working (specifically stop firing) and issue a second prompt message: the power indicator light turns red and the buzzer prompts.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the health condition of the battery cell is detected to be abnormal, the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be constant at 7V. At this time, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is 7V, which is less than the third voltage 8V. The control module controls the electric stapler to stop working (specifically stop firing) and issue a second prompt message: the power indicator light turns red and the buzzer prompts.

[0093] The module block diagram of the non-rechargeable battery is as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the non-rechargeable battery includes a battery cell, a discharge MOS tube, a current detection module, a second fuel gauge, a second processor and an LED control module. The battery cell of the non-rechargeable battery supplies power to the load through the discharge MOS tube. The current detection module detects the output current of the non-rechargeable battery and transmits it to the second fuel gauge. The second fuel gauge determines the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery based on the real-time detection result detected by the current detection module, and determines the power of the non-rechargeable battery in combination with the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery. Unlike a rechargeable battery, the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery can be used as a criterion for judging its remaining power.

[0094] By setting the second fuel meter in the non-rechargeable battery, the power level of the non-rechargeable battery can be determined and recorded, and the power level of the non-rechargeable battery can be displayed based on the second processor and the LED control module. The LED control module is configured to control the LED light to display different colors or control the LED display screen to display. One way is real-time display, and the power level determined by the second fuel meter is sent to the second processor in real time. The second processor sends a corresponding control signal to the LED control module according to the power level of the non-rechargeable battery, so that the LED indicator lights up different colors according to the power level, or controls the LED display screen to display the power level value. For example, as above, a red light is on when the battery needs to be replaced, that is, the power level does not meet the firing requirement of the electric stapler, a yellow light is on when the power level can meet the firing requirement of the electric stapler but is insufficient, and a green light is on when the power level is sufficient. Another way is Figure 8 The power level is displayed on demand as shown. A button is provided on the body of the electric stapler. Only when the button is pressed, the second power meter determines the power level of the non-rechargeable battery and sends it to the second processor. The second processor sends a corresponding control signal to the LED control module according to the power level of the non-rechargeable battery to display the power level.

[0095] See also Fig. 9 and Fig.11 When the non-rechargeable battery is in use, the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is detected, and the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is the input voltage of the electric stapler body.

[0096] If the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is greater than the eighth voltage 11.5V, that is, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is greater than the eighth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler to operate normally and issues a fifth prompt message: the power indicator light turns green.

[0097] If the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is not greater than the eighth voltage 11.5V and greater than the second voltage 11.2V, that is, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is not greater than the eighth voltage and greater than the second voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler to operate normally and issues a fourth prompt message (same as the third prompt message): the power indicator light turns green.

[0098] If the output voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is not greater than the second voltage 11.2V, that is, the input voltage of the electric stapler body is not greater than the second voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler to stop working (specifically stop firing) and issues a second prompt message: the power indicator light turns red and the buzzer prompts.

[0099] If the health check of the non-rechargeable battery is abnormal, the control module controls the electric stapler to stop working (specifically, stop firing) and issues a second prompt message: the power indicator light turns red and the buzzer prompts.

[0100] It should be noted that the various voltage and power values ​​involved in this embodiment are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. In actual applications, the various voltage and power values ​​are determined based on the specifications of the rechargeable battery and the non-rechargeable battery and the actual working requirements of the electric stapler.

[0101] In another embodiment of the present invention, an electric stapler is provided. The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that after determining that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body not according to the input voltage, but according to the power of the rechargeable battery. In this embodiment, the control module obtains the power meter connection in the rechargeable battery through the communication interface to obtain the power in the rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner:

[0102] If the electric quantity is not greater than the preset first electric quantity, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue the second prompt information and / or stop the electric stapler body from working;

[0103] If the electric quantity is greater than the preset first electric quantity and not greater than the preset second electric quantity, the control module controls the electric stapler body to work normally and issues the fourth prompt information;

[0104] If the electric quantity is greater than the preset second electric quantity, the control module controls the electric stapler body to work normally and issues the fifth prompt information.

[0105] The electric stapler provided in this embodiment is compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, but the communication interface needs to be added accordingly.

[0106] In one embodiment of the present invention, the electric stapler body further includes a display device, specifically a display screen, the display device is electrically connected to the control module, the control module determines the power level of the power supply and transmits it to the display device for display. In addition, the display device is also configured to display the type of the current power supply, for example, by different symbols or different colors to distinguish between rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries.

[0107] In one embodiment of the present invention, an intelligent power detection method for an electric stapler is provided, which is applicable to both the power detection of a rechargeable battery and the power detection of a non-rechargeable battery. The method comprises the following steps:

[0108] Detecting an input voltage of the electric stapler, and determining a power supply type of the electric stapler according to the input voltage, wherein the power supply type includes a rechargeable battery and a non-rechargeable battery;

[0109] If the input voltage is greater than a preset first voltage, it is determined that the power supply type currently configured in the electric stapler is a non-rechargeable battery, and the power level of the non-rechargeable battery is determined according to the input voltage and the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery;

[0110] If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, it is determined that the power supply type currently configured in the electric stapler is a rechargeable battery, and the power of the rechargeable battery is determined according to the output parameters of the rechargeable battery (output data of its internal power meter);

[0111] The determined power supply type and / or power quantity is converted into prompt information and / or display information.

[0112] In this embodiment, the method further includes determining the power supply type of the electric stapler in the following manner:

[0113] A discharge module is configured to be electrically connected to the power supply, and the discharge module has a working state or a stopped working state; the discharge module is controlled to switch from a closed working state to an open working state, and if the input voltage decreases, the power supply type is determined to be a non-rechargeable battery; otherwise, the power supply type is determined to be a rechargeable battery.

[0114] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiment of the intelligent power detection method for an electric stapler and the embodiment of an electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries belong to the same inventive concept, and the entire content of the embodiment of the electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries is incorporated into the embodiment of the intelligent power detection method for an electric stapler by reference.

[0115] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0116] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, characterized in that: It comprises an electric stapler body and a control module, wherein the control module is arranged on the electric stapler body, and the power supply of the control module can be either a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery; The control module determines the current power supply type according to the input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to the input voltage and the power supply type, including: If the input voltage is greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a non-rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner: The input voltage is monitored. If the input voltage is less than a preset second voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a first prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working. The second voltage is greater than the first voltage.

2. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module determines the current power supply type according to the input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to the input voltage and the power supply type, and further includes: If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner: Monitor the input voltage. If the input voltage is lower than a preset third voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a second prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working. The third voltage is lower than the first voltage, and the third voltage is lower than the first voltage.

3. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the power supply is a rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body further comprising: The input voltage is monitored. If the input voltage is less than a preset fourth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a third prompt message. The fourth voltage is greater than the third voltage and less than the first voltage.

4. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery includes a first processor, a voltage stabilizing module and a first electricity meter, wherein the voltage stabilizing module is configured to control the output voltage of the rechargeable battery, the first electricity meter is configured to determine the electricity level of the rechargeable battery, the first processor is electrically connected to the voltage stabilizing module and the first electricity meter respectively, and the first processor obtains the electricity level of the rechargeable battery through the first electricity level and sends a corresponding control signal to the voltage stabilizing module according to the electricity level, including: If the power of the rechargeable battery is not greater than a preset first power, the first processor outputs a first signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a fifth voltage in response to receiving the first signal, and the fifth voltage is less than the third voltage; If the power of the rechargeable battery is greater than a preset first power and not greater than a preset second power, the first processor outputs a second signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a sixth voltage in response to receiving the second signal, wherein the sixth voltage is greater than the third voltage and less than the fourth voltage; If the power of the rechargeable battery is greater than a preset second power, the first processor outputs a third signal to the voltage stabilizing module, and the voltage stabilizing module controls the output voltage of the rechargeable battery to be a seventh voltage in response to receiving the third signal, and the seventh voltage is greater than the fourth voltage and less than the first voltage.

5. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module determines the current power supply type according to the input voltage, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body according to the input voltage and the power supply type, and further includes: If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, the control module determines that the power supply type is a rechargeable battery, and controls the working state of the electric stapler body in the following manner: The power level of the rechargeable battery is obtained. If the power level is less than a preset first power level, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a second prompt message and / or stop the electric stapler body from working.

6. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric stapler further comprises a discharge module, the discharge module is electrically connected to the control module, and the control module controls the discharge module to start working or stop working; the control module is further configured to determine its current power supply type in the following manner: the control module controls the discharge module to switch from a closed working state to an open working state, and if the input voltage decreases, it is determined that the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery; and / or, When the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery, the control module controls the working state of the electric stapler body and also includes: monitoring the input voltage. If the input voltage is less than the preset eighth voltage, the control module controls the electric stapler body to issue a fourth prompt message, and the eighth voltage is greater than the second voltage.

7. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module is also configured to determine the amount of power of its power supply, including: If the power supply is a non-rechargeable battery, the control module calculates the power quantity according to the input voltage and the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery; and / or, If the power supply is a rechargeable battery, the control module determines the power quantity according to an output parameter of the rechargeable battery, where the output parameter includes power quantity data.

8. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 7, characterized in that: The electric stapler also includes a display device, which is electrically connected to the control module. The control module determines the amount of electricity and transmits it to the display device for display.

9. The electric stapler compatible with rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric stapler further comprises a prompt device, the prompt device is electrically connected to the control module, the control module controls the prompt device to send a prompt signal, the prompt signal is an acoustic signal and / or a light signal; and / or, The initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery is greater than the first voltage; and / or, An initial voltage of the rechargeable battery is not greater than the first voltage.

10. An intelligent electrical quantity detection method for an electric stapler, characterized in that: The method is applicable to the detection of the power of both rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, and comprises the following steps: Detecting an input voltage of the electric stapler, and determining a power supply type of the electric stapler according to the input voltage, wherein the power supply type includes a rechargeable battery and a non-rechargeable battery; If the input voltage is greater than a preset first voltage, it is determined that the power supply type currently configured in the electric stapler is a non-rechargeable battery, and the power level of the non-rechargeable battery is determined according to the input voltage and the initial voltage of the non-rechargeable battery; If the input voltage is not greater than the preset first voltage, it is determined that the power supply type currently configured in the electric stapler is a rechargeable battery, and the power level of the rechargeable battery is determined based on the output parameters of the rechargeable battery.

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