Standby device of industrial Ethernet and system thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of industrial automation communication equipment, in particular to a standby device of an industrial Ethernet and a system thereof. The standby device of the industrial Ethernet comprises a supporting frame, a signal sending device and a power supply device. One end of the supporting frame makes contact with the fixed surface, the signal sending device is connected with the supporting frame, and the power supply device is connected with the supporting frame. The power supply device and the signal sending device are arranged at intervals, the power supply device is electrically connected with the signal sending device, and the power supply device is closer to the fixed surface relative to the signal sending device. The power supply device and the signal sending device are connected with the supporting frame, so that the standby device is convenient to move; the power supply device is closer to the fixed surface than the signal transmitting device to improve the stability of the standby device. When the industrial Ethernet breaks down, the standby device is connected with the control device, communication connection between the PLC equipment and the control device is established through the signal sending device, network communication of the production line is recovered, and the stability of the industrial Ethernet is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of industrial automation communication equipment, in particular to a backup device of industrial Ethernet and a system thereof. Background Art

[0002] In tobacco production, each PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) in the silk production line of the silk workshop is connected through an industrial Ethernet ring network, and fiber optic switches are usually used for wired interconnection in industrial Ethernet. However, as time goes by, the network is prone to instability. For example, the fiber optic switch is damaged or the fiber is damaged, resulting in network interruption. It takes a long time for the network to recover, and the production efficiency is reduced. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a backup device of industrial Ethernet and a system thereof, which are used to solve the defect in the prior art that it is difficult to quickly restore communication when a fault occurs in the industrial Ethernet, so as to realize rapid restoration of the industrial Ethernet and improve the stability of the industrial Ethernet.

[0004] The utility model provides a backup device for industrial Ethernet, comprising:

[0005] A support frame, one end of which is adapted to contact a fixed surface;

[0006] A signal sending device, the signal sending device is connected to the support frame;

[0007] A power supply device is connected to the support frame, the power supply device and the signal sending device are spaced apart, and the power supply device and the signal sending device are electrically connected, and the power supply device is closer to the fixed surface than the signal sending device.

[0008] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the support frame includes a base and an extension rod, one side of the base is in contact with the fixed surface, and the other side of the base is connected to one end of the extension rod;

[0009] The signal sending device is arranged on the extension rod.

[0010] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the base includes a plurality of legs, any two of the legs are connected, each of the legs has a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the extension rod, and the second end is in contact with the fixed surface.

[0011] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the power supply device abuts against the first end, and the power supply device is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the extension rod.

[0012] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the base includes a bottom plate and a roller, the roller is arranged on a side of the bottom plate facing the fixed surface, and the extension rod is arranged on a side of the bottom plate away from the fixed surface.

[0013] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the power supply device is connected to the base plate.

[0014] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the extension rod has a channel extending along the length direction thereof, and the conductive line between the signal sending device and the power supply device is passed through the channel.

[0015] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the extension rod is a telescopic rod.

[0016] According to the backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model, the signal sending device is located at the top end of the extension rod.

[0017] The utility model also provides an industrial Ethernet system, comprising:

[0018] Control devices;

[0019] A backup device, wherein the backup device is the backup device of the industrial Ethernet as described above, and the backup device of the industrial Ethernet is connected to the control device.

[0020] The backup device of industrial Ethernet provided by the utility model connects the power supply device and the signal sending device to the support frame to facilitate the movement of the backup device; the power supply device is closer to the fixed surface relative to the signal sending device to lower the center of gravity of the backup device and improve the stability of the backup device. When the industrial Ethernet fails, the backup device can be moved to the required position, connected to the control device, and a communication connection between the PLC device and the control device is established through the signal sending device, so that the production line can restore network communication and improve the stability of the industrial Ethernet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the backup device provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the backup device provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 110, support frame; 111, extension rod; 112, base; 113, legs; 114, bottom plate; 115, roller;

[0026] 120. Signal sending device; 130. Power supply device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 2 The utility model describes the backup device and system of industrial Ethernet. It is understandable that in tobacco production, each PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) in the silk production line of the silk workshop is connected through an industrial Ethernet ring network, and optical fiber switches are usually used for wired interconnection in industrial Ethernet. However, as the use time goes by, the network is prone to instability. For example, the switch is damaged or the optical fiber is damaged, resulting in network interruption, and the network recovery takes a long time.

[0029] In view of the above problems, the industrial Ethernet system according to the embodiment of the utility model includes a control device and a backup device, and the backup device is connected to the control device. The backup device can be connected to the execution device in communication, and the execution device can be a PLC device. The control device is provided with a backup interface, and the control device is connected to the signal sending device 120 through the backup interface. The control device and the signal sending device 120 can be connected through a data transmission line, and the control signal on the control device is transmitted to the signal sending device 120 through the data transmission line, and the signal sending device 120 sends the control signal to the PLC device.

[0030] Under normal circumstances, the control device is connected to the PLC device through the fiber optic switch and optical fiber to transmit control signals to the PLC device. When the fiber optic switch or optical fiber fails, the backup device is connected to the control device, and the control signal on the control device is sent to the PLC device through the backup device, so that the production line can run stably.

[0031] The backup device of the industrial Ethernet according to the embodiment of the utility model includes: a support frame 110 , a signal sending device 120 and a power supply device 130 .

[0032] Specifically, see Figure 1 As shown, one end of the support frame 110 is suitable for contacting with a fixed surface, and the signal sending device 120 is connected to the support frame 110. The signal sending device 120 can be welded to the support frame 110, or the signal sending device 120 can be connected to the support frame 110 by bolts. The signal sending device 120 can send a control signal to the PLC device. In some embodiments, the signal sending device 120 can be a wireless switch.

[0033] The power supply device 130 is connected to the support frame 110. The power supply device 130 can be welded to the support frame 110, or the power supply device 130 can be connected to the support frame 110 by bolts. The power supply device 130 is electrically connected to the signal sending device 120 to supply power to the signal sending device 120. The power supply device 130 can be a battery box. The power supply device 130 and the signal sending device 120 are both arranged on the support frame 110 to facilitate the movement of the backup device. When the industrial Ethernet fails, for example, when the optical fiber switch is damaged or the optical fiber is damaged, the backup device is moved to the desired position, the backup device is connected to the control device, and a communication connection is established between the PLC device and the control device through the signal sending device 120, so that the production line can restore network communication and improve the stability of the industrial Ethernet. In some embodiments, the signal sending device 120 can be a wireless switch.

[0034] The power supply device 130 is spaced apart from the signal sending device 120, and the power supply device 130 is closer to the fixed surface than the signal sending device 120, so as to lower the center of gravity of the backup device and improve the stability of the backup device. Figure 1 As shown, when the standby device is placed vertically, the signal sending device 120 and the power supply device 130 are in the up and down directions (such as Figure 1 The power supply device 130 is located below the signal sending device 120 to improve the stability of the backup device and prevent the backup device from tipping over.

[0035] According to the backup device of the industrial Ethernet of the embodiment of the utility model, the power supply device 130 and the signal sending device 120 are connected to the support frame 110 to facilitate the movement of the backup device; the power supply device 130 is closer to the fixed surface relative to the signal sending device 120 to lower the center of gravity of the backup device and improve the stability of the backup device. When the industrial Ethernet fails, the backup device can be moved to the required position, connected to the control device, and a communication connection between the PLC device and the control device is established through the signal sending device 120, so that the production line can restore network communication and improve the stability of the industrial Ethernet.

[0036] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present utility model, the support frame 110 includes a base 112 and an extension rod 111, one side of the base 112 contacts the fixed surface, the other side of the base 112 is connected to one end of the extension rod 111, and the signal sending device 120 is arranged on the extension rod 111. The base 112 is used to support the extension rod 111, and the base 112 can be a plate-shaped or frame structure to increase the contact area between the support frame 110 and the fixed surface, and improve the stability and load-bearing capacity of the support frame 110.

[0037] In some embodiments, the extension rod 111 may be a telescopic rod. The signal sending device 120 may be located on the telescopic portion of the extension rod 111. When the extension rod 111 is extended or retracted, the signal sending device 120 may move along with the telescopic portion of the extension rod 111. For example, the signal sending device 120 may be located at the top of the extension rod 111, and the top of the extension rod 111 may be movable relative to the bottom of the extension rod 111. The height of the signal sending device 120 may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the extension rod 111, thereby facilitating the signal sending device 120 to be connected to an industrial Ethernet device.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the extension rod 111 has a channel extending along its length, and the conductive wire between the signal sending device 120 and the power supply device 130 is passed through the channel. By storing the conductive wire in the channel to protect the conductive wire, it is prevented that the conductive wire is damaged and the connection between the signal sending device 120 and the power supply device 130 is interrupted, so that the power supply device 130 can stably and continuously supply power to the signal sending device 120, thereby improving the stability of the industrial Ethernet.

[0039] See also Figure 1As shown, according to some embodiments of the utility model, the base 112 includes a plurality of legs 113, any two legs 113 are connected, each leg 113 has a first end and a second end, the first ends of any two legs 113 can be connected, or any two legs 113 are partially connected to each other between the first end and the second end. The first end is connected to the extension rod 111, and the first end can be connected to the extension rod 111 by a screw, or the first end and the extension rod 111 can be welded. The second end contacts the fixed surface. In this way, the plurality of legs 113 can form a tower structure to improve the support stability of the backup device.

[0040] In some embodiments, the power supply device 130 abuts against the first end, and the power supply device 130 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the extension rod 111. The side surface of the power supply device 130 can be connected to the bottom end of the extension rod 111, for example, the side surface of the power supply device 130 can be connected to the bottom end of the extension rod 111 by screws, the bottom surface of the power supply device 130 abuts against the first end, and the leg 113 can support part of the gravity of the power supply device 130 to reduce the load at the connection position of the power supply device 130 and the extension rod 111, and improve the installation stability of the power supply device 130.

[0041] See also Figure 2 As shown, according to some embodiments of the utility model, the base 112 includes a bottom plate 114 and a roller 115, the roller 115 is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 114 facing the fixed surface, the extension rod 111 is arranged on the side of the bottom plate 114 away from the fixed surface, and the signal sending device 120 and the power supply device 130 are both located on the side of the bottom plate 114 away from the fixed surface. This makes it easy to move the fixed device. The power supply device 130 can be connected to the bottom plate 114. The power supply device 130 can be arranged on the bottom plate 114. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the power supply device 130 is connected to the bottom plate 114, and the side of the power supply device 130 can be connected to the extension rod 111, thereby improving the installation stability of the power supply device 130.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A backup device for industrial Ethernet, characterized in that: include: A support frame (110), one end of the support frame (110) being adapted to contact a fixed surface; A signal sending device (120), the signal sending device (120) being connected to the support frame (110); A power supply device, the power supply device is connected to the support frame (110), the power supply device and the signal sending device (120) are arranged at a distance, the power supply device and the signal sending device (120) are electrically connected, and the power supply device is closer to the fixed surface than the signal sending device (120).

2. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (110) comprises a base (112) and an extension rod (111), one side of the base (112) contacts the fixed surface, and the other side of the base (112) is connected to one end of the extension rod (111); The signal sending device (120) is arranged on the extension rod (111).

3. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (112) comprises a plurality of legs (113), any two of the legs (113) are connected, and each of the legs (113) has a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the extension rod (111), and the second end is in contact with the fixed surface.

4. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power supply device abuts against the first end, and the power supply device is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the extension rod (111).

5. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (112) comprises a bottom plate (114) and a roller (115), wherein the roller (115) is arranged on a side of the bottom plate (114) facing the fixed surface, and the extension rod (111) is arranged on a side of the bottom plate (114) facing away from the fixed surface.

6. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power supply device is connected to the base plate (114).

7. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extension rod (111) has a channel extending along its length direction, and the conductive wire between the signal sending device (120) and the power supply device is passed through the channel.

8. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extension rod (111) is a telescopic rod.

9. The backup device of industrial Ethernet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The signal sending device (120) is located at the top end of the extension rod (111).

10. An industrial Ethernet system, characterized in that: include: Control devices; A backup device, wherein the backup device is the backup device of the industrial Ethernet according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the backup device of the industrial Ethernet is connected to the control device.

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