Intelligent cable management system and management method suitable for multifunctional mobile working chair of machine room

Through the automatic retracting and retracting and status monitoring functions of the intelligent cable management system, the problem of cumbersome and easy damage of traditional cable management methods is solved, and the work efficiency and cable service life are improved.

CN119582693APending Publication Date: 2025-03-07STATE GRID TIANJIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY +1
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Application Number
CN202411462934.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-19
Publication Date
2025-03-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional cable management methods lack convenience and efficiency, resulting in cables being easily worn, wound, and unstable in connection, affecting service life and working efficiency.

Method used

An intelligent cable management system is designed, including mobile devices, control circuits, sensors and cable retracting and retracting devices. By inputting instructions by the user, the control circuit drives an electric motor to realize automatic retracting and retracting of cables and status monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic cable retraction, management and status monitoring, reduces manual operation time, improves work efficiency, extends the service life of the cable, and simplifies the cable management process.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of intelligent cable management systems, and relates to an intelligent cable management system and management method suitable for a machine room multifunctional mobile working chair, and the intelligent cable management system suitable for the machine room multifunctional mobile working chair comprises a mobile device, and a control circuit, a sensor and a cable take-up and pay-off device which are installed on the working chair; the control circuit comprises a microcontroller, a communication module, an electric motor driving module, a sensor interface and a power management module. According to the intelligent cable management system, a user inputs an instruction in the mobile device, the control circuit receives the instruction and drives the electric motor of the cable take-up and pay-off device to operate, take-up and pay-off of the cable are achieved, the manual operation time is greatly shortened, the working efficiency is improved, the sensor monitors the state and position of the cable in real time, and the safety of the cable is improved. And data are fed back to the microcontroller, so that further damage is prevented, winding and damage of the cable are avoided, and the service life of the cable is prolonged.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of intelligent cable management systems, and relates to an intelligent cable management system and a management method suitable for a multifunctional mobile working chair in a computer room. Background Art

[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization and the continuous growth of electricity demand, the power system is required to provide a more stable and efficient energy supply. The construction and upgrading of substations has become an inevitable trend in the development of the power system. At the same time, with the application of advanced technologies such as digitalization and intelligence and the increase in the proportion of renewable energy, such as wind power and solar energy, substations also need to be transformed and expanded accordingly. At the moment when new power systems are developing on a large scale, traditional substations are constantly undergoing internal upgrades and renovations. Among them, the upgrades and renovations of power data networks and secondary equipment account for a considerable part, resulting in more frequent commissioning work in substations.

[0003] The multifunctional mobile work chair for debugging in the computer room integrates a variety of cables including commonly used debugging network cables, serial port cables, etc., and includes a folding platform for placing debugging computers. At the same time, the work chair is connected to the power cord to solve the power supply problem of debugging tools. This debugging auxiliary tool is simple and efficient, which greatly reduces the workload of debuggers and improves debugging efficiency. Debuggers usually need to use multiple types of cables during their work, such as debugging network cables, serial port cables, and debugging computer power cables, but traditional cable management methods lack convenience and efficiency, and mainly include the following disadvantages:

[0004] 1. Multiple cables are prone to accelerated wear or even premature damage due to frequent pulling or entanglement, which affects the service life of the cables.

[0005] 2. Improper cable management can easily lead to unstable connections. For example, loose network cables can cause data transmission interruptions or device power outages, affecting work efficiency.

[0006] 3. Exposed cables are more susceptible to factors such as dust, temperature, and humidity, causing cable performance to deteriorate. Summary of the invention

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an intelligent cable management system and management method suitable for a multifunctional mobile work chair in a computer room, so as to solve the problem that cable management is cumbersome and easy to be entangled and damaged, and realize the automatic retraction, management and status monitoring of cables.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is:

[0009] The first aspect of the present invention is to provide an intelligent cable management system suitable for a multifunctional mobile work chair in a computer room, comprising: a mobile device and: a control circuit, a sensor, and a cable retracting device installed on the work chair; the mobile device is used to receive user instructions; the control circuit comprises a microcontroller, a communication module, an electric motor drive module, a sensor interface and a power management module, the microcontroller is connected to the communication module, the electric motor drive module and the mobile device, and is responsible for controlling the rotation of the cable retracting device according to user needs and instructions; the electric motor drive module is connected to the cable retracting device, and is used to control the operation of the cable retracting device; the communication module is connected to the mobile device, and is used to transmit the control instructions The command is transmitted to the microcontroller and then sent to the cable retraction device, or the status information is fed back to the user; the sensor interface is connected to the microcontroller and the communication module, and is used to feed back the sensor data to the microcontroller and the communication module; the power management module is connected to the microcontroller, the communication module and the electric motor drive module, and provides a stable power supply for the microcontroller, the communication module and the electric motor drive module; the sensor is connected to the sensor interface of the control circuit, and is used to monitor the status and position of the cable in real time; the cable retraction device includes an electric winch and an electric motor, the electric winch is connected to the electric motor, and the electric motor is connected to the electric motor drive module of the control circuit to realize automatic retraction of the cable.

[0010] Furthermore, the model of the microcontroller of the control circuit is stc89C51.

[0011] Furthermore, the communication module adopts a wireless communication module.

[0012] Furthermore, the sensor includes a cable length sensor and a temperature sensor.

[0013] Furthermore, the mobile device has a user input module including a touch screen.

[0014] Furthermore, the electric winch of the cable retracting device is arranged inside the work chair.

[0015] The second aspect of the present invention is to provide a management method for an intelligent cable management system suitable for a multifunctional mobile work chair in a computer room, comprising: step 1, a user inputs an instruction through a touch screen of a mobile device to select the type and length of the cable to be released; step 2, after the microcontroller receives the user's input signal, it first decodes the signal, and according to the user's selection, the microcontroller sends a signal of the type and length of the cable to be released; step 3, according to the instruction decoded by the microcontroller, the electric motor drive module controls the rotation direction and speed of the electric motor; if the cable needs to be released, the electric motor is driven forward; if the cable needs to be retracted, the electric motor is driven reversely; step 4, the sensor monitors the state and position of the cable in real time, and feeds back the data to the microcontroller; if it is detected that the cable has been completely released or retracted, the microcontroller will adjust the running state of the electric motor in time and stop driving; step 5, the control circuit will send the current state of the cable to the user's mobile device through the communication module, and the user can understand the use of the cable in real time; if a fault occurs during the operation, the microcontroller will immediately stop the operation of the electric motor according to the sensor data, and send a warning message to the user to prevent further damage.

[0016] The advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. Improve efficiency: The intelligent cable management system of the present invention realizes cable retraction and release by the user inputting instructions on the mobile device, and the control circuit receives the instructions and drives the electric motor of the cable retraction and release device to operate. This automatic cable retraction and release method greatly reduces the manual operation time, allowing the debugging personnel to focus more on the work and improve work efficiency.

[0018] 2. Reduce losses: The sensors of the intelligent cable management system of the present invention monitor the status and position of the cables in real time and feed the data back to the microcontroller. If a fault occurs during operation, the microcontroller will immediately stop the electric motor of the cable retracting device according to the sensor data and send a warning message to the user to prevent further damage, avoid cable entanglement and damage, and extend the service life of the cables.

[0019] 3. User-friendly: The intelligent cable management system of the present invention controls the operation of the electric motor of the cable retracting device in real time based on the instructions issued by the user on the mobile device, with the control circuit as the core, and feeds back the status of the cable to the user's mobile device, thereby simplifying the cable management process and reducing the workload of the debugging personnel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The circuit block diagram of the intelligent cable management system of the present invention is applicable to the multifunctional mobile work chair in the computer room. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention is further described in detail below through specific examples. The following examples are only illustrative and not restrictive, and the protection scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereto.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an intelligent cable management system suitable for a multifunctional mobile work chair in a computer room, comprising: a mobile device and: a control circuit, a sensor, and a cable retracting device installed on the work chair.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, the mobile device is used to receive user instructions. In a specific embodiment, the mobile device has a user input module including a touch screen.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the control circuit includes a microcontroller, a communication module, an electric motor drive module, a sensor interface and a power management module. The microcontroller is connected to the communication module, the electric motor drive module and the mobile device, and is responsible for controlling the rotation of the cable retracting device according to the needs and instructions of the user. Among them, the model of the microcontroller of the control circuit is stc89C51. The electric motor drive module is connected to the cable retracting device to control the operation of the cable retracting device. The communication module is connected to the mobile device, and is used to transmit the control instruction to the microcontroller and then send it to the cable retracting device, or to feed back the status information to the user. Among them, the communication module adopts a wireless communication module, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The sensor interface is connected to the microcontroller and the communication module, and is used to feed back the sensor data to the microcontroller and the communication module. The power management module is connected to the microcontroller, the communication module and the electric motor drive module, and provides a stable power supply for the microcontroller, the communication module, and the electric motor drive module to ensure the reliable operation of the system. The intelligent cable management system of the present invention takes the control circuit as the core, controls the operation of the cable retracting device, and feeds back the current status of the cable to the user.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the sensor is connected to the sensor interface of the control circuit for real-time monitoring of the state and position of the cable. The sensor interface is used to connect various sensors, including cable length sensors, temperature sensors, etc.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the cable retracting device includes an electric winch and an electric motor, the electric winch is connected to the electric motor, and the electric motor is connected to the electric motor drive module of the control circuit to realize automatic retracting of the cable. The electric winch of the cable retracting device is arranged inside the work chair, and various types of debugging cables are wound around the electric winch.

[0027] The management method of the intelligent cable management system applicable to the multifunctional mobile working chair in the computer room of the present invention comprises:

[0028] Step 1: The user inputs instructions through the touch screen of the mobile device and selects the type and length of the cable to be released;

[0029] Step 2: After receiving the user's input signal, the microcontroller first decodes the signal. According to the user's selection, the microcontroller sends a signal of the type and length of the cable to be released;

[0030] Step 3: According to the instructions decoded by the microcontroller, the electric motor driving module controls the rotation direction and speed of the electric motor; if the cable needs to be released, the electric motor is driven to rotate forward; if the cable needs to be retracted, the electric motor is driven to rotate reversely;

[0031] Step 4: The sensor monitors the status and position of the cable in real time and feeds the data back to the microcontroller; if it detects that the cable has been completely released or retracted, the microcontroller will adjust the operating status of the electric motor in time and stop driving;

[0032] Step 5: The control circuit sends the current status of the cable to the user's mobile device through the communication module, so that the user can understand the usage of the cable in real time;

[0033] If a fault occurs during operation, the microcontroller will immediately stop the operation of the electric motor based on the sensor data and send a warning message to the user to prevent further damage.

[0034] The relevant technologies of this intelligent cable management system suitable for the multifunctional mobile work chair in the computer room are mature. Through the integration of cable retraction and release device, microcontroller, communication module, electric motor drive module and sensor technology, the user inputs instructions on the mobile device, the control circuit receives the instructions and drives the electric motor of the cable retraction and release device to operate, thereby realizing the retraction and release of the cables; the sensor monitors the status and position of the cables in real time, and feeds back the data to the microcontroller. If a fault occurs during operation, the microcontroller will immediately stop the operation of the electric motor of the cable retraction and release device according to the sensor data, and send a warning message to the user to prevent further damage, avoid cable entanglement and damage, and extend the service life of the cables. It realizes automatic retraction, management and status monitoring of the cables, reduces manual operations, significantly improves the work efficiency of the commissioning personnel, simplifies the cable management process, and reduces the workload of the commissioning personnel.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that a person skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent cable management system suitable for a multifunctional mobile work chair in a computer room, characterized in that: include: A mobile device, wherein the mobile device is used to receive instructions from a user; And those installed on work chairs: A control circuit, wherein the control circuit includes a microcontroller, a communication module, an electric motor drive module, a sensor interface and a power management module. The microcontroller is connected to the communication module, the electric motor drive module and the mobile device, and is responsible for controlling the rotation of the cable retracting device according to the needs and instructions of the user; the electric motor drive module is connected to the cable retracting device, and is used to control the operation of the cable retracting device; The communication module is connected to the mobile device and is used to transmit the control instructions to the microcontroller and then send them to the cable retracting device, or to feed back the status information to the user; the sensor interface is connected to the microcontroller and the communication module and is used to feed back the sensor data to the microcontroller and the communication module; The power management module is connected to the microcontroller, the communication module and the electric motor drive module to provide a stable power supply for the microcontroller, the communication module and the electric motor drive module; A sensor connected to a sensor interface of a control circuit for real-time monitoring of the state and position of the cable; A cable retracting device comprises an electric winch and an electric motor, wherein the electric winch is connected to the electric motor, and the electric motor is connected to an electric motor drive module of a control circuit to realize automatic retracting and releasing of the cable.

2. The intelligent cable management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The model of the microcontroller of the control circuit is stc89C51.

3. The intelligent cable management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module adopts a wireless communication module.

4. The intelligent cable management system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sensors include a cable length sensor and a temperature sensor.

5. The intelligent cable management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mobile device is provided with a user input module including a touch screen.

6. The intelligent cable management system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electric winch of the cable retracting device is arranged inside the working chair.

7. The management method of the intelligent cable management system applicable to the multifunctional mobile working chair in the computer room according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: include: Step 1: The user inputs instructions through the touch screen of the mobile device and selects the type and length of the cable to be released; Step 2: After receiving the user's input signal, the microcontroller first decodes the signal. According to the user's selection, the microcontroller sends a signal of the type and length of the cable to be released; Step 3, according to the instructions decoded by the microcontroller, the electric motor drive module controls the rotation direction and speed of the electric motor; If the cable needs to be released, the electric motor is driven to rotate forward; If the cable needs to be retracted, the electric motor is driven to reverse; Step 4: The sensor monitors the status and position of the cable in real time and feeds the data back to the microcontroller; if it detects that the cable has been completely released or retracted, the microcontroller will adjust the operating status of the electric motor in time and stop driving; Step 5: The control circuit sends the current status of the cable to the user's mobile device through the communication module, so that the user can understand the usage of the cable in real time; If a fault occurs during operation, the microcontroller will immediately stop the operation of the electric motor based on the sensor data and send a warning message to the user to prevent further damage.