Rotary encoder

By introducing encoder fixing plate, installation slot, storage slot, clamping block and other structures into the rotary encoder, combined with thread groove and thread column, the complex problems of rotary encoder disassembly and maintenance are solved, and convenient disassembly and installation is achieved process.

CN222166149UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13CHANGCHUN SANFENG PHOTOELECTRONICS INSTR MFG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420458617.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-11
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-11

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Technical Problem

The disassembly and maintenance process of existing rotary encoders is complicated and inconvenient, which affects the coordination of the internal code disc and the light-transmitting hole.

Method used

A rotary encoder including an encoder fixing plate, mounting slot, storage slot, clamping block, plug block, limiting card slot, connecting plate and encoder housing is designed, by setting thread grooves and thread columns, and Installing the cover plate enables convenient disassembly and installation process.

Benefits of technology

Through this design, users can easily disassemble and repair the rotary encoder, which improves the convenience of use and simplifies the installation and splicing process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of encoders, in particular to a rotary encoder, which comprises an encoder fixing plate, a mounting slot is arranged in the encoder fixing plate, an accommodating groove is arranged on the inner side wall of the mounting slot, a clamping block is slidably connected in the accommodating groove, an inserting block is arranged in the mounting slot, and the inserting block is arranged in the accommodating groove. A limiting clamping groove is formed in the inserting block, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the inserting block. According to the utility model, by pulling the encoder housing upwards, the connecting plate can be moved to drive the limiting clamping groove formed in the insertion block to extrude the clamping block, so that the clamping block is accommodated in the accommodating groove after being extruded, and the extrusion limiting to the insertion block is released, thereby facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the rotary encoder, and facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the rotary encoder through moving the mounting cover plate. And the mounting cover plate is rotated, so that the threaded column rotates along the threaded groove, the effect of conveniently mounting and splicing the mounting cover plate and the encoder shell is achieved, and the use convenience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of encoders, in particular to a rotary encoder. Background Art

[0002] An encoder is an electronic device whose main function is to convert angular displacement, linear displacement or other forms of motion in the physical world into a usable signal form for processing and transmission in digital signal processing and communication systems. Specifically, the encoder can convert raw data into a character sequence or a binary code sequence, thereby realizing the digital expression of information.

[0003] In practical applications, encoders are widely used in many fields such as industrial automation, precision machinery, satellite navigation equipment, etc. They can help measure the position, speed or direction of an object and provide feedback signals, which are crucial for the control system. During use, it was found that the installation and disassembly of the existing rotary encoder and the fixed plate are complicated and inconvenient, which makes it inconvenient to repair the rotary encoder and affects the coordination between the internal code disk and the light-transmitting hole. For this reason, we urgently need to provide a rotary encoder. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a rotary encoder that can be easily disassembled and repaired.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution, a rotary encoder, the technical solution adopted is: including an encoder fixing plate, the encoder fixing plate is provided with an installation slot inside, the inner side wall of the installation slot is provided with a storage slot, the interior of the storage slot is slidably connected with a card block, and the interior of the installation slot is installed with a plug-in block.

[0006] A limit slot is provided inside the plug-in block, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the plug-in block.

[0007] As a preferred solution, a spring is fixedly connected to one side of the clamping block, and the spring is located in the receiving groove. When the rotary encoder is used, the clamping block can be squeezed to squeeze the spring.

[0008] As a preferred solution, there is a snap-fit ​​connection between the installation slot and the plug-in block, and there is a snap-fit ​​connection between the snap-fit ​​block and the limit slot. When the rotary encoder is used, the snap-fit ​​block can be snapped into the limit slot for positioning, thereby facilitating the installation and fixation of the rotary encoder.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the outer wall of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the encoder housing, and the interior of the encoder housing is rotatably connected to the code disk shaft. When the rotary encoder is used, the code disk shaft can be rotated along the encoder housing to block the light-transmitting hole.

[0010] As a preferred solution, a threaded groove is provided inside the encoder housing, and a threaded column is installed inside the encoder housing, so that when the rotary encoder is used, the threaded column and the encoder housing can be easily installed and connected.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the thread groove and the thread column are threadedly connected, and the thread groove and the thread column match each other. When the rotary encoder is used, the thread column can be rotated for installation.

[0012] As a preferred solution, a mounting cover plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded column, so that when the rotary encoder is used, the mounting cover plate and the encoder housing can be easily assembled.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a rotary encoder with the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The utility model provides a storage slot, a card-connecting block, a plug-in block, a limit card-connecting slot, a connecting plate and an encoder housing. When the user disassembles and repairs the rotary encoder, the connecting plate can be moved by pulling the encoder housing upwards, driving the limit card-connecting slot provided inside the plug-in block to squeeze the card-connecting block, so that the card-connecting block is squeezed and received in the storage slot, and the extrusion limit of the plug-in block is released, thereby facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the rotary encoder.

[0015] 2. The utility model provides an encoder housing, a threaded groove, a threaded column and a mounting cover. When the user installs the mounting cover, the user moves the mounting cover, connects the threaded column to one end of the outer wall of the threaded groove, and rotates the mounting cover so that the threaded column rotates along the threaded groove, thereby facilitating the installation and splicing of the mounting cover and the encoder housing and improving the convenience of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the installation plate of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the mounting plate of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the threaded column of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Encoder fixing plate; 2. Installation slot; 3. Storage slot; 4. Card block; 5. Plug-in block; 6. Limit card slot; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Encoder housing; 9. Code disk shaft; 10. Threaded groove; 11. Threaded column; 12. Installation cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only 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.

[0022] See also Figure 1-4 The present embodiment proposes a rotary encoder, including an encoder fixing plate 1, an installation slot 2 is provided inside the encoder fixing plate 1, a receiving slot 3 is provided on the inner side wall of the installation slot 2, a clamping block 4 is slidably connected inside the storage slot 3, a plug-in block 5 is installed inside the installation slot 2, and the receiving slot 3, the clamping block 4, the plug-in block 5, the limit clamping slot 6, the connecting plate 7 and the encoder housing 8 are provided. By pulling the encoder housing 8 upward, the connecting plate 7 can be moved, and the limit clamping slot 6 provided inside the plug-in block 5 can be driven to squeeze the clamping block 4, so that the clamping block 4 is squeezed and received in the storage slot 3, and the extrusion limit of the plug-in block 5 is released, so as to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the rotary encoder.

[0023] A limit slot 6 is provided inside the plug-in block 5, and a connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the plug-in block 5. By setting an encoder housing 8, a threaded groove 10, a threaded column 11 and a mounting cover 12, the mounting cover 12 is moved, and the threaded column 11 is docked to one end of the outer wall of the threaded groove 10, and the mounting cover 12 is rotated so that the threaded column 11 rotates away from the threaded groove 10, which facilitates the installation and splicing of the mounting cover 12 and the encoder housing 8, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0024] A spring is fixedly connected to one side of the clamping block 4 , and the spring is located in the receiving groove 3 . When the rotary encoder is used, the clamping block 4 can be squeezed to squeeze the spring.

[0025] There is a snap-fit ​​connection between the installation slot 2 and the plug-in block 5, and there is a snap-fit ​​connection between the snap-fit ​​block 4 and the limit slot 6. When the rotary encoder is used, the snap-fit ​​block 4 can be snapped into the limit slot 6 for limiting, thereby facilitating the installation and fixation of the rotary encoder.

[0026] The outer wall of the connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected to an encoder housing 8, and the interior of the encoder housing 8 is rotatably connected to a code disk shaft 9. When the rotary encoder is used, the code disk shaft 9 can be rotated along the encoder housing 8 to block the light-transmitting hole.

[0027] A thread groove 10 is provided inside the encoder housing 8 , and a thread column 11 is installed inside the encoder housing 8 . When the rotary encoder is used, the thread column 11 and the encoder housing 8 can be easily installed and connected.

[0028] The thread groove 10 and the thread column 11 are threadedly connected, and the thread groove 10 and the thread column 11 match each other. When the rotary encoder is used, the thread column 11 can be rotated for installation.

[0029] The outer wall of the threaded column 11 is fixedly connected with a mounting cover plate 12 , so that when the rotary encoder is used, the mounting cover plate 12 and the encoder housing 8 can be easily assembled.

[0030] The working principle of the utility model is: when the user disassembles and repairs the rotary encoder, the encoder housing 8 can be pulled upward to move the connecting plate 7, driving the limiting card slot 6 opened inside the plug-in block 5 to squeeze the card block 4, so that the card block 4 is squeezed and retracted into the storage slot 3, and the extrusion limit of the plug-in block 5 is released, thereby facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the rotary encoder. When the user installs the installation cover 12, the installation cover 12 is moved, and the threaded column 11 is connected to one end of the outer wall of the thread groove 10, and the installation cover 12 is rotated, so that the threaded column 11 rotates along the thread groove 10, which facilitates the installation and splicing of the installation cover 12 and the encoder housing 8, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rotary encoder, comprising an encoder fixing plate (1), characterized in that: The encoder fixing plate (1) is provided with an installation slot (2) inside, the inner side wall of the installation slot (2) is provided with a receiving slot (3), the inside of the receiving slot (3) is slidably connected with a clamping block (4), and the inside of the installation slot (2) is provided with a plug-in block (5); A limit slot (6) is provided inside the plug-in block (5), and a connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the plug-in block (5).

2. A rotary encoder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring is fixedly connected to one side of the clamping block (4), and the spring is located in the receiving groove (3).

3. A rotary encoder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation slot (2) and the plug-in block (5) are in a snap-fit ​​connection, and the snap-fit ​​block (4) and the limit slot (6) are in a snap-fit ​​connection.

4. A rotary encoder according to claim 1, characterized in that: An encoder housing (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting plate (7), and a code disk rotating shaft (9) is rotatably connected to the interior of the encoder housing (8).

5. A rotary encoder according to claim 4, characterized in that: A thread groove (10) is provided inside the encoder housing (8), and a thread column (11) is installed inside the encoder housing (8).

6. A rotary encoder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The thread groove (10) and the thread column (11) are threadedly connected, and the thread groove (10) and the thread column (11) match each other.

7. A rotary encoder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the threaded column (11) is fixedly connected with a mounting cover plate (12).