Multifunctional proximity switch installation control box

By designing a multi-functional proximity switch installation control box, the guide rod assembly and adjustment assembly are used to achieve precise control and wear compensation of proximity switches, solving the problems of poor flexibility and insufficient signal stability in the traditional proximity switch installation method, and achieving high-precision and stable signal mechanical device control.

CN120223047APending Publication Date: 2025-06-27ZHUZHOU VEHICLE SECTION
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Application Number
CN202510293234.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2025-06-27

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of control boxes, and particularly relates to a multifunctional proximity switch installation control box which comprises a box body, a first strip-shaped hole and a second strip-shaped hole are formed in the two side walls of the box body correspondingly, and a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch are fixedly installed on the two sides of an inner cavity of the first strip-shaped hole in a penetrating mode correspondingly. A third proximity switch is fixed to an inner cavity of the second strip-shaped hole in a penetrating mode. Through holes are formed in the other two side walls of the box body, and a guide rod assembly penetrates through the two through holes; one end of the guide rod assembly is connected with an adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly is used for adjusting and compensating after abrasion; the system further comprises; and the limiting assembly is arranged on one side of the box body. During operation, the load is extremely small, and the signal repeated positioning precision is within 0.05 mm. The positioning of the mechanical device can be accurately controlled, and the outer end of the movable guide rod is connected with the adjusting assembly, so that quick adjustment can be realized when abrasion occurs, the adjusting precision is high, and the use precision can be improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of control boxes, and particularly to a multifunctional proximity switch installation control box. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial production, proximity switches are widely used in fields such as position detection and speed monitoring, and are one of the key components for realizing automatic control. However, the following problems exist:

[0003] The traditional installation method of proximity switches has poor flexibility. When multiple different function limiters need to be installed at the same position, the installation is cumbersome, the debugging is troublesome, and the accuracy is poor.

[0004] For mechanical motion devices, gear systems, lead screw systems, etc., due to long-term operation, the mechanical moving parts wear, resulting in an increase in the gap, causing the detection distance of the proximity switch to change, signal loss and damage.

[0005] When the mechanical motion device operates under heavy load, due to its inertia and shaking, the proximity switch signal is lost or the switch is damaged.

[0006] Due to the above problems, the traditional installation method of proximity switches cannot meet the diverse control requirements and limits its effective application in complex industrial environments.

[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to design a new technical solution to solve this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional proximity switch installation control box to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0009] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box, including a box body. First strip-shaped holes and second strip-shaped holes are respectively opened on both side walls of the box body. A first proximity switch and a second proximity switch are respectively fixedly installed through both sides of the inner cavity of the first strip-shaped hole, and a third proximity switch is fixedly installed through the inner cavity of the second strip-shaped hole;

[0010] Through holes are opened on the other two side walls of the box body, and a guide rod assembly penetrates through the two through holes;

[0011] One end of the guide rod assembly is connected with an adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly is used for adjustment and compensation after wear;

[0012] It also includes;

[0013] A limit assembly, which is arranged on one side of the box body and is used for limiting the guide rod assembly.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, first install the box body on the external device at the position to be adjusted, then install the limiting component at the position stop position, and then drive the box body to move along with it during the movement of the device. When the device moves to a stop, the guide rod component will move in the opposite direction relative to the box body. At this time, the first proximity switch will be triggered, so the first proximity switch. At this time, when it reaches the stop, the first proximity switch will feedback the signal to the industrial control computer, so the industrial control computer will control the external device to stop moving. When the first proximity switch fails, at this time, the guide rod component will continue to move, so the third proximity switch and the second proximity switch will be triggered, and the signal will be fed back to the industrial control computer. The servo system of the industrial control computer will urgently stop the movement of the device, which is beneficial to avoid danger. And when the device moves back and resets, the guide rod component can automatically reset after disengaging from the limiting component, which is convenient for reuse.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide rod component includes:

[0016] A moving guide rod, the moving guide rod penetrates through the through hole, and a detection disc is fixedly sleeved on one side of the outer wall of the guide rod;

[0017] A spring, the spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the moving guide rod, and both ends of the spring are fixedly connected to one side wall of the detection disc and the inner wall of the box body respectively.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the moving guide rod abuts against the limiting component, so the moving guide rod will drive the detection disc to move in the opposite direction compared with the moving direction of the box body, so the detection disc will trigger the first proximity switch and compress the spring. Therefore, when the device drives the box body to move back, at this time, the reaction force of the spring can make the detection disc reset, which is convenient for reuse.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the limiting component includes:

[0020] A bottom plate, the bottom plate is arranged on one side of the box body, and third strip-shaped holes are opened on both sides of the top of the bottom plate;

[0021] A limiting frame, the limiting frame is fixed on the top of the bottom plate.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the limiting frame enables the moving guide rod to be limited, so as to realize the reverse pushing of the moving guide rod, so that the moving guide rod moves in the opposite direction compared with the moving direction of the box body. The setting of the third strip-shaped hole makes it convenient to install the bottom plate and can perform position fine-tuning during installation.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting component includes:

[0024] A square rod, one end of the movable guide rod is provided with a slot, the square rod is inserted into the slot, a servo motor is fixedly installed on the end face of the inner cavity of the slot, the outer end of the transmission shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected with a threaded rod, a threaded hole is opened on the inner end face of the square rod, the threaded rod is inserted into the threaded hole and is in threaded engagement, and the outer end of the square rod is connected to an end plate.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, when the end plate at the outer end of the movable guide rod is worn, the servo motor can drive the threaded rod to rotate, so as to drive the square rod to move, thereby realizing the adjustment of the position, and thus can realize compensating for the distance lost due to wear, which is beneficial to ensuring the accuracy of the device during use.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, scale lines are provided on the outer wall of the square rod.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the scale lines enables reference to the scale lines when adjusting the telescopic square rod, which is beneficial to improving the adjustment accuracy.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first magnet block is fixed on one side wall of the end plate, a groove is opened at the outer end of the square rod, a second magnet block is fixed in the inner cavity of the groove, and the first magnet block is inserted into the groove and adsorbed with the second magnet block.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, the adsorption connection between the first magnet block and the second magnet block makes the end plate stable at the outer end of the square rod, so that the end plate is convenient to disassemble, and thus convenient to replace when the end plate is worn excessively.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a lubricating sleeve is fixed on the inner wall of the through hole, and the movable guide rod penetrates through the lubricating sleeve.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the lubricating sleeve makes the movable guide rod move smoothly, which is beneficial to avoiding wear.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, mounting holes are opened at the four corners of the bottom of the inner cavity of the box body.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the mounting holes makes it convenient to install and fix the box body.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a box cover is detachably fixed on the top of the box body by bolts. The setting of the box cover makes it convenient to disassemble, and thus convenient to repair and maintain the inside of the box body.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0036] When the present invention operates, the load is extremely small, and the signal repeated positioning accuracy is within 0.05 mm. It can accurately control the positioning of the mechanical device;

[0037] The control box is independent of the moving device, reducing the mutual interference between the two and improving the stability of the proximity switch signal during the operation of the device;

[0038] Multiple limit switches with different functions can be installed at one time, with simple debugging, high precision, stable signals, and the proximity switch will not be damaged due to collision;

[0039] An adjustment component is connected to the outer end of the moving guide rod, so that when wear occurs, rapid adjustment can be achieved, and the adjustment accuracy is high, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy during use;

[0040] Through the design of the strip-shaped mounting holes and the guide rod sliding sleeves, multiple proximity switches with different functions can be installed at one time. Users can easily adjust the position and angle of the proximity switches to adapt to diverse installation scenarios and improve the construction efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by reading the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a multi-functional proximity switch installation control box of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a multi-functional proximity switch installation control box of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the box body of a multi-functional proximity switch installation control box of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial cross-sectional structure of the moving guide rod of a multi-functional proximity switch installation control box of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the adjustment square rod and the end plate of a multi-functional proximity switch installation control box of the present invention.

[0047] In the figure:

[0048] 1. Box body; 11. Box cover; 12. Through hole; 13. Lubricating sleeve; 14. First strip-shaped hole; 15. Second proximity switch; 16. First proximity switch; 17. Third proximity switch; 18. Mounting hole;

[0049] 2. Bottom plate; 21. Limit frame; 22. Third strip-shaped hole;

[0050] 3. Moving guide rod; 31. Detection disc; 32. Spring; 33. Square rod; 34. End plate; 35. Scale line; 36. Servo motor; 37. Threaded rod; 38. First magnet block; 39. Second magnet block. Detailed implementation manner

[0051] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "setting" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be fixedly connected and set, or detachably connected and set, or integrally connected and set. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations. The models of the electrical appliances provided in the present invention are only for reference, and different models of electrical appliances with the same function can be replaced according to the actual use situation.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a multifunctional proximity switch installation control box, including a box body 1. First strip holes 14 and second strip holes are respectively opened on both side walls of the box body 1. A first proximity switch 16 and a second proximity switch 15 are respectively and fixedly installed through both sides of the inner cavity of the first strip hole 14, and a third proximity switch 17 is fixedly installed through the inner cavity of the second strip hole;

[0055] Through holes 12 are opened on the other two side walls of the box body 1, and a guide rod assembly passes through the two through holes 12;

[0056] One end of the guide rod assembly is connected with an adjusting assembly, and the adjusting assembly is used for adjusting and compensating after wear;

[0057] It also includes;

[0058] A limiting assembly is arranged on one side of the box body 1, and the limiting assembly is used for limiting the guide rod assembly;

[0059] Among them, the first proximity switch 16, the second proximity switch 15, and the third proximity switch 17 are evenly connected to the industrial control computer by signals. The servo system of the industrial control computer is connected to the external device to achieve control.

[0060] It should be understood that during use, first install the box body 1 on the external device at the position that needs to be adjusted, then install the limiting component at the position stop position. Then, during the movement of the device, the box body 1 will be driven to move accordingly. When the device moves to the stop position, the guide rod component will move in the opposite direction relative to the box body 1. At this time, the first proximity switch 16 will be triggered, and thus the first proximity switch 16. At this time, when reaching the stop position, the first proximity switch 16 will feedback the signal to the industrial control computer, so that the industrial control computer will control the external device to stop moving. When the first proximity switch 16 fails, at this time, the guide rod component will continue to move, thus triggering the third proximity switch 17 and the second proximity switch 15, and then feedback the signal to the industrial control computer. The servo system of the industrial control computer will urgently stop the movement of the device, which is beneficial to avoiding danger. And when the device moves back to the reset position, after the guide rod component disengages from the limiting component, it can automatically reset, which is convenient for reuse.

[0061] Furthermore, the top of the box body 1 is detachably fixed with a box cover 11 by bolts. The setting of the box cover 11 makes it convenient to disassemble, and further convenient for overhaul and maintenance of the inside of the box body 1.

[0062] Even further, mounting holes 18 are respectively opened at the four corners of the inner cavity bottom of the box body 1. The setting of the mounting holes 18 makes it convenient to install and fix the box body 1.

[0063] As Figure 1 and 2 shown; the guide rod component includes:

[0064] A moving guide rod 3, the moving guide rod 3 penetrates through the through hole 12, and a detection disc 31 is fixedly sleeved on one side of the outer wall of the guide rod 3;

[0065] A spring 32, the spring 32 is sleeved on the outer wall of the moving guide rod 3, and both ends of the spring 32 are fixedly connected to one side wall of the detection disc 31 and the inner wall of the box body 1 respectively;

[0066] It should be understood that during use, the moving guide rod 3 abuts against the limiting component, so that the moving guide rod 3 will drive the detection disc 31 to move in the opposite direction relative to the moving direction of the box body 1, so that the detection disc 31 will trigger the first proximity switch 16 and compress the spring 32. Thus, when the device drives the box body 1 to move back, at this time, the reverse thrust of the spring 32 can make the detection disc 31 reset, which is convenient for reuse.

[0067] Further, a lubricating sleeve 13 is fixed to the inner wall of the through hole 12, and the moving guide rod 3 passes through the lubricating sleeve 13. The arrangement of the lubricating sleeve 13 enables the moving guide rod 3 to move smoothly, which is beneficial to avoiding wear.

[0068] As Figure 1 shown; the limiting component includes:

[0069] A bottom plate 2, the bottom plate 2 is arranged on one side of the box body 1, and third strip-shaped holes 22 are opened on both sides of the top of the bottom plate 2;

[0070] A limiting frame 21, the limiting frame 21 is fixed to the top of the bottom plate 2;

[0071] It should be understood that the arrangement of the limiting frame 21 enables the moving guide rod 3 to be limited, so as to realize pushing the moving guide rod 3 in the reverse direction, so that the moving guide rod 3 moves in the reverse direction compared with the moving direction of the box body 1. The arrangement of the third strip-shaped holes 22 facilitates the installation of the bottom plate 2 and enables position fine-tuning during installation.

[0072] As Figure 1 and 2 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5; the adjusting component includes:

[0073] A square rod 33, a slot is opened at one end of the moving guide rod 3, the square rod 33 is inserted into the slot, a servo motor 36 is fixedly installed on the end face of the inner cavity of the slot, the outer end of the transmission shaft of the servo motor 36 is fixedly connected with a threaded rod 37, a threaded hole is opened on the inner end face of the square rod 33, the threaded rod 37 is inserted into the threaded hole and is in threaded engagement, and the outer end of the square rod 33 is connected to an end plate 34;

[0074] It should be understood that when the end plate 34 at the outer end of the moving guide rod 3 is worn, the servo motor 36 can drive the threaded rod 37 to rotate, so as to drive the square rod 33 to move, so as to realize position adjustment, so as to compensate for the distance lost due to wear, and further facilitate ensuring the accuracy of the device during use.

[0075] Further, scale lines 35 are arranged on the outer wall of the square rod 33. The arrangement of the scale lines 35 enables reference to the scale lines 35 when adjusting the telescopic length of the square rod 33, which is beneficial to improving the adjustment accuracy.

[0076] Furthermore, a first magnet block 38 is fixed to one side wall of the end plate 34, a groove is opened at the outer end of the square rod 33, and a second magnet block 39 is fixed in the inner cavity of the groove. The first magnet block 38 is inserted into the groove and adsorbed with the second magnet block 39;

[0077] It should be understood that the adsorption connection between the first magnet block 38 and the second magnet block 39 enables the end plate 34 to be stable at the outer end of the square rod 33, so that the end plate 34 is convenient to disassemble, so as to facilitate the replacement operation when the end plate 34 is worn excessively.

[0078] In addition, the components included in a multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to the present invention are all common standard components or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structures and principles can all be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or obtained through conventional experimental methods. At the idle part of the device, all the above-mentioned electrical components, which refer to power components, electrical components, and the adapted monitoring computer and power supply, are connected by wires, and the electrical connection is completed according to the sequence of operation among the electrical components. The detailed connection means are well-known techniques in the art. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and no further description of electrical control will be given.

[0079] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention, the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

[0080] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: The two side walls of the box body (1) are respectively provided with a first strip hole (14) and a second strip hole, a first proximity switch (16) and a second proximity switch (15) are respectively fixedly installed through the inner cavity of the first strip hole (14), and a third proximity switch (17) is fixedly installed through the inner cavity of the second strip hole; The other two side walls of the box body (1) are each provided with a through hole (12), and a guide rod assembly passes through the two through holes (12); One end of the guide rod assembly is connected to an adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly is used to adjust and compensate after wear; Also includes; A limit assembly, the limit assembly is arranged on one side of the box body (1), and the limit assembly is used to limit the guide rod assembly.

2. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rod assembly comprises: A movable guide rod (3), the movable guide rod (3) passing through the through hole (12), and a detection disc (31) is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the guide rod (3); A spring (32) is sleeved on the outer wall of the movable guide rod (3), and two ends of the spring (32) are respectively fixedly connected to a side wall of the detection disc (31) and an inner wall of the box body (1).

3. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting component comprises: A bottom plate (2), the bottom plate (2) being arranged on one side of the box body (1), and having third strip-shaped holes (22) on both sides of the top of the bottom plate (2); A limiting frame (21), wherein the limiting frame (21) is fixed to the top of the bottom plate (2).

4. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment component comprises: A square rod (33), one end of the movable guide rod (3) is provided with a slot, the square rod (33) is inserted into the slot, a servo motor (36) is fixedly installed on the end surface of the inner cavity of the slot, the outer end of the transmission shaft of the servo motor (36) is fixedly connected with a threaded rod (37), the inner end surface of the square rod (33) is provided with a threaded hole, the threaded rod (37) is inserted into the threaded hole and threadedly engaged, and the outer end of the square rod (33) is connected to an end plate (34).

5. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the square rod (33) is provided with scale lines (35).

6. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first magnet block (38) is fixed to one side wall of the end plate (34), a groove is formed at the outer end of the square rod (33), a second magnet block (39) is fixed in the inner cavity of the groove, and the first magnet block (38) is inserted into the groove and adsorbed by the second magnet block (39).

7. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A lubricating sleeve (13) is fixed to the inner wall of the through hole (12), and the movable guide rod (3) passes through the lubricating sleeve (13).

8. The multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The four corners of the bottom of the inner cavity of the box body (1) are all provided with mounting holes (18).

9. A multifunctional proximity switch installation control box according to claim 8, characterized in that: A box cover (11) is detachably fixed to the top of the box body (1) by means of bolts.