Teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal and method

Abstract

The invention relates to a teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal, which comprises a positioning base, a connector, communication antennas, an intelligent gateway, a distributed data storage unit, a data processing unit and a driving circuit, and is characterized in that the upper end surface of the positioning base is connected with the connector, and the communication antennas are respectively located in the positioning base and the connector; each communication antenna is electrically connected with the intelligent gateway and the driving circuit and establishes data connection with the intelligent gateway, the intelligent gateway is embedded in the connector, and the distributed data storage unit, the data processing unit and the driving circuit are all located in the positioning base. The use method comprises three steps of physical assembly, system networking and communication operation. The system is high in integration, modularization and intelligentization degree, networking is convenient, networking management and monitoring requirements of operation states of various types of teaching equipment can be effectively met during operation, the management capability of teaching activities can be improved, and the labor cost of system operation and maintenance can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an Internet of Things (IoT) hardware device, specifically a teaching device and an IoT system data connection and interaction terminal and its detection method. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the types and values ​​of teaching equipment involved in teaching activities have been increasing. However, the current management of teaching equipment mainly relies on traditional manual management or simple electronic tag management using existing networks and PC computer systems. Although this can meet the needs of use to a certain extent, the data communication and interaction capabilities are relatively poor, the communication network structure is difficult to adjust and set up, and a large number of staff need to be involved in the operation of the equipment. It is impossible to realize the need for remote monitoring of the equipment's operating status through the Internet of Things.

[0003] Furthermore, current teaching equipment management networks often fail to effectively collect and store data on the operational status of teaching equipment, resulting in a lack of flexible network management capabilities during equipment operation.

[0004] In response to this situation, there is an urgent need to develop a new terminal device that can effectively enable various types of teaching equipment to flexibly establish data connections with the Internet of Things, in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing devices. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a data connection and interaction terminal for teaching equipment and Internet of Things system, and a method for using it.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a data connection and interaction terminal and method for teaching equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) system:

[0007] A teaching device and Internet of Things (IoT) system data connection and interaction terminal includes a positioning base, a connector, communication antennas, a smart gateway, a distributed data storage unit, a data processing unit, and a driving circuit. The positioning base and connector are both closed cavities with a rectangular cross-section. Their upper surfaces are connected to the connector and coaxially distributed. At least two communication antennas are located within the positioning base and connector, respectively, and connected to the inner surfaces of the positioning base and connector. Each communication antenna is electrically connected to the smart gateway and the driving circuit, and establishes a data connection with the smart gateway. At least one smart gateway is embedded within the connector, and the sidewall of the connector corresponding to the smart gateway has several connection ports, each corresponding to a wiring port in the smart gateway. The distributed data storage unit, data processing unit, and driving circuit are all located within the positioning base. The data processing unit establishes data connections with both the smart gateway and the distributed data storage unit, while the driving circuit is electrically connected to the smart gateway, the distributed data storage unit, and the data processing unit.

[0008] Further, the connection head includes a turntable mechanism, an assembly cavity, a communication signal amplifier, a tray, and a heat dissipation mechanism. The assembly cavity is a cavity structure with a rectangular cross-section. Its lower end surface is connected to the positioning base through the turntable mechanism. The assembly cavity, the turntable mechanism, and the positioning base are coaxially distributed. There is at least one tray, which is located in the assembly cavity and coaxially distributed with the assembly cavity. The tray is a groove-like structure. A plurality of ventilation openings are evenly distributed at the bottom of the groove of the tray. The intelligent gateway is located in the groove body on the upper end surface of the tray and is connected to the bottom of the groove. A heat dissipation mechanism is additionally provided in the groove body on the lower end surface of the tray. Both the turntable mechanism and the heat dissipation mechanism are electrically connected to the drive circuit. A plurality of heat dissipation openings are evenly distributed on the side wall of the assembly cavity. The axes of the heat dissipation openings are perpendicularly distributed to the axis of the assembly cavity and intersect with the axis of the communication antenna. There is at least one signal amplifier, which is connected to the outer side surface of the assembly cavity through a sliding groove, respectively establishes a data connection with the communication antenna and the intelligent gateway, and is electrically connected to the drive circuit.

[0009] Further, the heat dissipation mechanism includes, but is not limited to, any one or several combinations of a heat dissipation fan, a semiconductor refrigeration mechanism, and a heat dissipation plate.

[0010] Further, the communication antenna is any one of an annular structure and a spiral structure distributed around the axes of the positioning base and the connection head. At the positions of the positioning base and the side wall of the connection head corresponding to the communication antenna, an assembly groove with a cross-section in the shape of "凵" is provided. The communication antenna is embedded in the assembly groove and is connected to the bottom and side walls of the assembly groove through elastic insulating blocks.

[0011] Further, the positioning base includes a bearing groove, a top plate, a lifting drive mechanism, a flexible protective cover, and a partition. The bearing groove is a groove-like structure with a cross-section in the shape of "凵" in the axial direction. The top plate is embedded in the bearing groove, coaxially distributed with the bearing groove, and abuts against and is slidably connected to the side wall of the bearing groove. There are at least two lifting drive mechanisms, which are embedded in the side wall of the bearing groove and evenly distributed around the axis of the bearing groove. The top plate is slidably connected to the side wall of the bearing groove through the lifting drive mechanism. At the same time, the top plate and the top of the bearing groove are additionally connected through a flexible protective cover to form a closed cavity structure. There are a plurality of partitions, which are embedded in the bearing groove and divide the interior of the bearing groove into several independent equipment cavities. The distributed data storage unit, the data processing unit, and the drive circuit are respectively located in an independent equipment cavity. An inspection opening is provided on the side wall of the bearing groove corresponding to each equipment cavity. At least one wiring opening is additionally provided on the side wall of the bearing groove corresponding to the distributed data storage unit and the drive circuit.

[0012] Further, when the top plate is at the lowest point, at least 1 / 3 of the connection head is embedded in the bearing groove. At the same time, the maximum outer diameter of the connection head is not greater than 70% of the diameter of the top plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the distributed data storage unit is any one of a data storage card, a mechanical hard disk, and a solid-state drive; the data processing unit is a network server; and the driving circuit is a circuit system based on a programmable controller.

[0014] Furthermore, the drive circuit is equipped with a multi-source regulated power supply and a common control interface including, but not limited to, a display, buttons, keyboard, and indicator lights.

[0015] A method for using a data connection and interaction terminal between a teaching device and an Internet of Things (IoT) system includes the following steps:

[0016] S1, Physical Assembly: First, based on the communication needs of the Internet of Things (IoT), select the appropriate number of smart gateways and data communication bandwidth. Simultaneously, select distributed data storage units and data processing units that meet the requirements for data operation and temporary storage. Finally, assemble the equipment to obtain the finished communication terminal. Then, install each communication terminal in its corresponding working position according to the IoT system structure, and achieve initial networking between the individual communication terminals and between the general terminal and the teaching equipment and management server through communication network cables and wireless data connections. Simultaneously, establish data connections between each distributed data storage unit of the communication terminal and the distributed database server through a third-party communication network, and the distributed database server further establishes a data connection with the management server through a third-party communication network.

[0017] S2, System Networking: After completing step S1, the management server first assigns independent data communication addresses and communication protocols to each communication terminal and teaching device. Then, it collects the hardware identification codes and software system identification codes of each communication terminal and teaching device. At the same time, it sets the operator permissions and identity information to complete the system networking. Finally, it assigns communication management protocols and teaching device management protocols to each communication terminal.

[0018] S3, communication operation: After the network is completed, staff with equipment control permissions can directly control the teaching equipment for teaching activities after logging into the system. During the teaching activities, the system collects the operating status and teaching data of the teaching equipment through the communication terminal. The collected data is fed back to the management server and the distributed database server, and the collected data is also stored in the distributed data storage unit of the communication terminal for later use. This completes the management of the teaching equipment through the Internet of Things network.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention has greatly improved the integration, modularity and intelligence of its structure, facilitates networking, and can effectively realize the networking management and monitoring of the operating status of various types of teaching equipment during operation. It also has good data communication and data storage management capabilities. While meeting the need for timely management of the operating status of teaching equipment, it also realizes the ability to trace and manage the long-term operating data of the operating parameters of teaching equipment, and helps to improve the management capabilities of teaching activities and reduce the manpower costs of system operation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the positioning base. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A teaching device and Internet of Things (IoT) system data connection and interaction terminal includes a positioning base 1, a connector 2, a communication antenna 3, a smart gateway 4, a distributed data storage unit 5, a data processing unit 6, and a driving circuit 7. The positioning base 1 and connector 2 are both closed cavity structures with a rectangular cross-section. Their upper surfaces are connected to and coaxially distributed with the connector 2. At least two communication antennas 3 are located within the positioning base 1 and connector 2, respectively, and connected to the inner surfaces of the positioning base 1 and connector 2. Each communication antenna 3 is electrically connected to the smart gateway 4 and the driving circuit 7, and establishes a data connection with the smart gateway 4. At least one smart gateway 4 is embedded within the connector 2, and several connection ports 8 are provided on the side wall of the connector 2 corresponding to the smart gateway 4. Each connection port 8 corresponds to a wiring port in the smart gateway 4. The distributed data storage unit 5, data processing unit 6, and driving circuit 7 are all located within the positioning base 1. The data processing unit 6 establishes data connections with both the smart gateway 4 and the distributed data storage unit 5, while the driving circuit 7 is electrically connected to both the smart gateway 4, the distributed data storage unit 5, and the data processing unit 6.

[0024] It is important to note that the connector 2 includes a turntable mechanism 21, an assembly cavity 22, a communication signal amplifier 23, a tray 24, and a heat dissipation mechanism 25. The assembly cavity 22 is a rectangular cavity structure, and its lower end face is connected to the positioning base 1 via the turntable mechanism 21. The assembly cavity 22, the turntable mechanism 21, and the positioning base 1 are coaxially distributed. At least one tray 24 is located within the assembly cavity 22 and coaxially distributed with it. The tray 24 has an H-shaped groove structure in cross-section, and several ventilation openings 26 are evenly distributed on the bottom of the groove. The intelligent... Gateway 4 is located in the groove on the upper surface of tray 24 and connected to the bottom of the groove. A heat dissipation mechanism 25 is provided in the groove on the lower surface of tray 24. Both the turntable mechanism 21 and the heat dissipation mechanism 25 are electrically connected to the drive circuit 7. Several heat dissipation vents 28 are evenly distributed on the side wall of the assembly cavity 22. The axis of the heat dissipation vents 28 is perpendicular to the axis of the assembly cavity 22 and intersects with the axis of the communication antenna 3. At least one signal amplifier 23 is connected to the outer surface of the assembly cavity 22 through a sliding groove 27 and establishes data connections with the pass antenna 3 and the smart gateway 4 respectively, and is electrically connected to the drive circuit 7.

[0025] The turntable mechanism and the overall working angle of the adjustable connector are designed to meet the needs of operation in different assembly environments. At the same time, the heat dissipation mechanism can effectively reduce the ambient temperature during equipment operation, thereby effectively improving the stability of equipment operation.

[0026] The heat dissipation mechanism 25 includes, but is not limited to, any one or more of the following: a heat dissipation fan, a semiconductor cooling mechanism, and a heat sink.

[0027] In this embodiment, the communication antenna 3 is either a ring structure or a spiral structure distributed around the positioning base 1 and the connector 2 along their axes. At the same time, the positioning base 1 and the side wall of the connector 2 corresponding to the communication antenna 3 are provided with a cross-section of "U" shaped assembly groove 9, and the communication antenna 3 is embedded in the assembly groove 9 and connected to the bottom and side wall of the assembly groove 9 through an elastic insulating block 10.

[0028] Meanwhile, the positioning base 1 includes a bearing groove 101, a top plate 102, a lifting drive mechanism 103, a flexible protective cover 104, and a partition 105. The bearing groove 101 has an axial cross-section in the shape of a "U". The top plate 102 is embedded in the bearing groove 101, coaxially distributed with the bearing groove 101, and abuts against and slidably connected to the side wall of the bearing groove 101. At least two lifting drive mechanisms 103 are embedded in the side wall of the bearing groove 101 and evenly distributed around the axis of the bearing groove 101. The top plate 102 is slidably connected to the side wall of the bearing groove 101 through the lifting drive mechanism 103. The top plate 102 and the top of the bearing groove 101 are connected by a flexible protective cover 104 to form a closed cavity structure. Several partitions 105 are embedded in the bearing groove 101 and divide the interior of the bearing groove 101 into several independent equipment cavities 106. The distributed data storage unit 5, the data processing unit 6 and the driving circuit 7 are respectively located in an independent equipment cavity 106, and each equipment cavity 106 has an inspection port 107 on the side wall of the bearing groove 101. At the same time, the side wall of the bearing groove 101 corresponding to the distributed data storage unit 5 and the driving circuit 7 is provided with at least one wiring port 108.

[0029] Further optimization is achieved by using either a lead screw mechanism or a rack and pinion mechanism as the lifting drive mechanism.

[0030] The lifting drive mechanism can effectively adjust the working height of the top plate and the connector connected to the top plate, thereby improving the equipment's adaptability to different assembly and usage environments.

[0031] In this embodiment, when the top plate 102 is at its lowest point, at least 1 / 3 of the connector 2 is embedded in the bearing groove 101, and the maximum outer diameter of the connector 2 is not greater than 70% of the diameter of the top plate 102.

[0032] In this embodiment, the distributed data storage unit 5 is any one of a data storage card, a mechanical hard disk, and a solid-state drive; the data processing unit 6 is a network server; and the driving circuit 7 is a circuit system based on a programmable controller.

[0033] In this embodiment, the drive circuit 7 is further provided with a multi-source regulated power supply and a common control interface including, but not limited to, a display, buttons, keyboard, and indicator lights.

[0034] For ease of operation, the control interface can be located anywhere on the positioning base or the outer side of the connector.

[0035] A method for using a data connection and interaction terminal between a teaching device and an Internet of Things (IoT) system includes the following steps:

[0036] S1, Physical Assembly: First, based on the communication needs of the Internet of Things (IoT), select the appropriate number of smart gateways and data communication bandwidth. Simultaneously, select distributed data storage units and data processing units that meet the requirements for data operation and temporary storage. Finally, assemble the equipment to obtain the finished communication terminal. Then, install each communication terminal in its corresponding working position according to the IoT system structure, and achieve initial networking between the individual communication terminals and between the general terminal and the teaching equipment and management server through communication network cables and wireless data connections. Simultaneously, establish data connections between each distributed data storage unit of the communication terminal and the distributed database server through a third-party communication network, and the distributed database server further establishes a data connection with the management server through a third-party communication network.

[0037] S2, System Networking: After completing step S1, the management server first assigns independent data communication addresses and communication protocols to each communication terminal and teaching device. Then, it collects the hardware identification codes and software system identification codes of each communication terminal and teaching device. At the same time, it sets the operator permissions and identity information to complete the system networking. Finally, it assigns communication management protocols and teaching device management protocols to each communication terminal.

[0038] S3, communication operation: After the network is completed, staff with equipment control permissions can directly control the teaching equipment for teaching activities after logging into the system. During the teaching activities, the system collects the operating status and teaching data of the teaching equipment through the communication terminal. The collected data is fed back to the management server and the distributed database server, and the collected data is also stored in the distributed data storage unit of the communication terminal for later use. This completes the management of the teaching equipment through the Internet of Things network.

[0039] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention has greatly improved the integration, modularity and intelligence of its structure, facilitates networking, and can effectively realize the networking management and monitoring of the operating status of various types of teaching equipment during operation. It also has good data communication and data storage management capabilities. While meeting the need for timely management of the operating status of teaching equipment, it also realizes the ability to trace and manage the long-term operating data of the operating parameters of teaching equipment, and helps to improve the management capabilities of teaching activities.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the terms "connection", "installation", "fixing", "setting", etc. are interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate component without affecting the relationship between components and the technical effect. It can also be an integral connection or a partial connection. In such cases, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention or invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal, characterized in that, The teaching equipment is connected with the Internet of Things system data interaction terminal, which comprises a positioning base, a connecting head, a communication antenna, an intelligent gateway, a distributed data storage unit, a data processing unit and a driving circuit, the positioning base and the connecting head are both closed cavity structures with a rectangular cross section, the upper end surfaces of which are connected with the connecting head and coaxially distributed, the communication antenna comprises at least two parts, which are respectively located in the positioning base and the connecting head and connected with the inner side surfaces of the positioning base and the connecting head, and each communication antenna is electrically connected with the intelligent gateway and the driving circuit and establishes data connection with the intelligent gateway, the intelligent gateway comprises at least one part, which is embedded in the connecting head, and the side wall of the connecting head corresponding to the intelligent gateway is provided with a plurality of connection ports, and each connection port corresponds to one wiring port in the intelligent gateway, the distributed data storage unit, the data processing unit and the driving circuit are all located in the positioning base, and the data processing unit is connected with the intelligent gateway and the distributed data storage unit.

2. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting head comprises a rotary table mechanism, an assembly cavity, a communication signal amplifier, a tray and a heat dissipation mechanism, wherein the assembly cavity is a cavity structure with a rectangular cross section, the lower end surface of which is connected with the positioning base through the rotary table mechanism, the assembly cavity, the rotary table mechanism and the positioning base are coaxially distributed, the tray comprises at least one part, which is located in the assembly cavity and coaxially distributed with the assembly cavity, the tray is a groove structure, the groove bottom of the tray is uniformly provided with a plurality of ventilation openings, the intelligent gateway is located in the groove of the upper end surface of the tray and connected with the groove bottom, the heat dissipation mechanism is additionally arranged in the groove of the lower end surface of the tray, the rotary table mechanism and the heat dissipation mechanism are electrically connected with the driving circuit, the side wall of the assembly cavity is uniformly provided with a plurality of heat dissipation openings, the axis of the heat dissipation opening is perpendicular to the axis of the assembly cavity and intersects with the axis of the communication antenna, the signal amplifier comprises at least one part, which is connected with the outer side surface of the assembly cavity through a sliding groove and establishes data connection with the communication antenna and the intelligent gateway and is electrically connected with the driving circuit.

3. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat dissipation mechanism comprises but is not limited to any one or several of a heat dissipation fan, a semiconductor refrigeration mechanism and a heat dissipation plate.

4. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The communication antenna is any one of a ring structure and a spiral structure which is distributed around the axis of the positioning base and the connecting head, and the side wall of the positioning base and the connecting head corresponding to the communication antenna is provided with an assembly groove with a "N" shape in cross section, and the communication antenna is embedded in the assembly groove and connected with the groove bottom and the side wall of the assembly groove through an elastic insulating block.

5. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning base comprises a bearing groove, a top plate, a lifting driving mechanism, a flexible protective cover and a partition plate. The bearing groove is in a "N" shaped groove structure in axial section. The top plate is embedded in the bearing groove and coaxially distributed with the bearing groove, abutting against and slidingly connected with the side wall of the bearing groove. The lifting driving mechanism is embedded in the side wall of the bearing groove and uniformly distributed around the axis of the bearing groove, and the top plate is slidingly connected with the side wall of the bearing groove through the lifting driving mechanism. Meanwhile, the top plate and the top of the bearing groove are connected through the flexible protective cover and form a closed cavity structure. The partition plate is embedded in the bearing groove and divides the bearing groove into several independent equipment cavities. The distributed data storage unit, the data processing unit and the driving circuit are respectively located in an independent equipment cavity, and each equipment cavity corresponding to the bearing groove side wall is provided with an access hole. Meanwhile, the distributed data storage unit and the driving circuit corresponding to the bearing groove side wall are provided with at least one wiring port.

6. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the top plate is at the lowest point, at least 1 / 3 of the connecting head is embedded in the bearing groove, and the maximum outer diameter of the connecting head is not greater than 70% of the diameter of the top plate.

7. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distributed data storage unit is any one of a data storage card, a mechanical hard disk and a solid state disk, and the data processing unit is a network server. The driving circuit is a circuit system based on a programmable controller.

8. The teaching equipment and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that, The driving circuit is further provided with a multi-source stabilized power supply and a common control interface including but not limited to any one or several of a display, a key, a keyboard and a signal lamp.

9. The use of a teaching device and Internet of Things system data connection interaction terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The use method of the data connection interactive terminal comprises the following steps: S1, physical assembly, first, according to the communication needs of the Internet of Things, the corresponding number of intelligent gateways and data communication bandwidth are selected, and the distributed data storage unit, the data processing unit and the temporary storage are selected, and finally the equipment is assembled to obtain the finished communication terminal. Then, according to the structure of the Internet of Things system, the communication terminal is installed at the corresponding working position, and the initial networking between the communication terminals, the selected terminal and the teaching equipment and the management server is realized through communication network and wireless data connection. At the same time, each distributed data storage unit of the communication terminal establishes data connection with the distributed database server through the third party communication network, and the distributed database server establishes data connection with the management server through the third party communication network. S2, system networking, after completing step S1, first, the management server allocates independent data communication addresses and communication protocols between the communication terminal and the teaching equipment, and then collects the hardware identification code and the software system identification code of each communication terminal and teaching equipment. At the same time, the operator's authority and identity information are set, and the system networking is completed. Finally, the communication management protocol and the teaching equipment management protocol are allocated to each communication terminal. S3, communication operation, after the networking is completed, the staff with the device control authority can directly control the teaching equipment to carry out teaching activities after logging into the system. During the teaching activities, on the one hand, the running state and the teaching data of the teaching equipment in the teaching activities are collected through the communication terminal, and the collected data are fed back to the management server and the distributed database server at the same time, and the collected data are stored in the distributed data storage unit of the communication terminal for standby, that is, the management of the teaching equipment through the networking of the Internet of Things can be completed.

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