Internet of Things elevator control box with wireless communication function

Abstract

The utility model provides an internet-of-things elevator control box with a wireless communication function, which comprises a cabinet body and a cabinet door arranged on the front side of the cabinet body through a hinge. A mounting frame is arranged in the cabinet body through a PVC wire slot, and a first metal mounting plate, a second metal mounting plate and a third metal mounting plate are arranged in the mounting frame; an intelligent edge computing gateway is arranged on the first metal mounting plate; a PLC is arranged on the second metal mounting plate; and a wiring terminal strip is arranged on the third metal mounting plate. The intelligent edge computing gateway is integrated, 5G, 4G or WIFI network connection is supported, remote monitoring and control over an elevator system are achieved, and operation and maintenance personnel can respond to the elevator state in real time and conduct fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance; the configured touch screen man-machine interaction module facilitates field test and function adjustment of operators, and the elevator special IO, RS485, 232 and CAN buses and the Ethernet interface provide wide compatibility and flexibility for the elevator system to integrate different external devices and systems, and meet the requirements of diversified application scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of elevator wireless control equipment, and in particular to an Internet of Things elevator control box with a wireless communication function. Background Art

[0002] With the development of Internet of Things technology, elevator control systems are gradually evolving towards intelligence and networking; traditional elevator control systems often rely on wired connections, have relatively simple functions, and are inconvenient to maintain and manage, especially in terms of remote monitoring, fault warning and system upgrades. There are obvious limitations; in order to improve the comprehensive performance and management efficiency of elevator systems, elevator control solutions that integrate wireless communication technology have become a new trend in the development of the industry.

[0003] Deficiencies of existing technology:

[0004] 1. Insufficient integration and modularity: Some existing elevator control systems may lack effective modular design, resulting in high complexity in equipment upgrades, maintenance or troubleshooting, and difficulty in quickly responding to different on-site installation environments and changes in functional requirements.

[0005] 2. Limited remote control and management capabilities: Traditional systems usually rely on wired networks or local area networks, which limits the flexibility of remote monitoring and control and is not conducive to efficient and timely remote fault diagnosis and maintenance.

[0006] 3. Backward human-computer interaction interface: The human-computer interaction interface of some elevator control systems is not user-friendly enough, lacking intuitive operating instructions and real-time status feedback, which affects the work efficiency and user experience of on-site operators.

[0007] 4. Simple energy management and emergency response mechanisms: In emergency situations, such as power supply anomalies or the need to immediately stop elevator operation, existing systems may lack quick response mechanisms, such as efficient emergency stop control and backup power management.

[0008] 5. Poor scalability and compatibility: Due to the single interface type or limited number, the existing elevator control system is difficult to adapt to the integration requirements of elevators of different brands and models, limiting the system's flexibility and future expansion capabilities.

[0009] Therefore, the prior art has deficiencies and needs further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0010] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an Internet of Things elevator control box with a wireless communication function.

[0011] To achieve the above purpose, the specific scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0012] The utility model provides an Internet of Things elevator control box with wireless communication function, which includes:

[0013] The cabinet body is in the shape of a cube, forming a containing space;

[0014] The cabinet door is hingedly mounted on the front side of the cabinet;

[0015] The cabinet is provided with a mounting frame through a PVC wire trough, and the mounting frame is provided with a first metal mounting plate, a second metal mounting plate, and a third metal mounting plate in sequence from top to bottom;

[0016] The first metal mounting plate is provided with an intelligent edge computing gateway;

[0017] The second metal mounting plate is provided with a PLC;

[0018] The third metal mounting plate is provided with a terminal block;

[0019] The intelligent edge computing gateway is used to connect to the Internet cloud platform through 5G, 4G or wireless LAN WIFI network to perform remote control and management of the elevator.

[0020] Furthermore, a relay is provided on the first metal mounting plate on the left side of the intelligent edge computing gateway.

[0021] Furthermore, a circuit breaker is arranged on the first metal mounting plate on the left side of the relay.

[0022] Furthermore, a 24V power supply is provided on the first metal mounting plate on the left side of the circuit breaker.

[0023] Furthermore, an air switch is arranged on the first metal mounting plate at the left side of the 24V power supply.

[0024] Furthermore, a touch screen human-computer interaction module is provided in the middle of the cabinet door;

[0025] The touch screen human-machine interaction module is used to provide a graphical user interface for displaying elevator status information in real time, and for operators to intuitively control the elevator system, conduct on-site test monitoring and adjust elevator functions.

[0026] Furthermore, a battery box and a network interface are provided on the back of the touch screen human-computer interaction module.

[0027] Furthermore, an indicator light is arranged above the touch screen human-computer interaction module on the cabinet door, and a power switch and an emergency stop button are arranged below the touch screen human-computer interaction module.

[0028] Furthermore, the PLC is respectively connected to the touch screen human-computer interaction module, the intelligent edge computing gateway, the circuit breaker, the relay, and the indicator light;

[0029] The relay is connected to the terminal block;

[0030] The intelligent edge computing gateway is connected to the Internet cloud platform, and the intelligent device is connected to the Internet cloud platform for remotely controlling the elevator control box;

[0031] The circuit breaker is connected to a 24V power supply, the 24V power supply is connected to an air switch, the air switch is connected to an emergency stop button, and the emergency stop button is connected to a power switch.

[0032] Furthermore, the PLC of the control box adopts multiple expandable interfaces, including: elevator-specific IO interface, RS485 interface, 232 interface, CAN bus interface and LAN Ethernet interface, so that the elevator system can flexibly expand and integrate energy devices according to different scenarios and needs.

[0033] The technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0034] 1. Efficient remote management and control: By integrating an intelligent edge computing gateway and supporting 5G, 4G or WIFI network connections, remote monitoring and control of the elevator system is realized, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency and management convenience, enabling operation and maintenance personnel to respond to elevator status instantly, perform fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance.

[0035] 2. Enhanced safety and reliability: The design includes an interlocking mechanism of air switches, circuit breakers and emergency stop buttons, as well as an effective connection with the power switch, which ensures the elevator's rapid response and safe shutdown in emergency situations, improving the overall safety level of the system.

[0036] 3. Intuitive and convenient human-computer interaction: The configured touch screen human-computer interaction module provides a rich graphical interface, which allows operators to view the elevator operation status in real time, conduct on-site testing and function adjustments, and improve the intuitiveness and efficiency of operation.

[0037] 4. Modularity and high integration: The installation frame structure and layered layout (first to third metal mounting plates) optimize the organization of internal components, which is convenient for installation and maintenance and realizes effective use of space. At the same time, the modular component design is easy to upgrade and replace according to needs.

[0038] 5. Flexible system scalability: PLC is equipped with a variety of expandable interfaces, including elevator-specific IO, RS485, 232, CAN bus and Ethernet interface, which provides wide compatibility and flexibility for the elevator system to integrate different external devices and systems to meet the needs of diverse application scenarios.

[0039] 6. Emergency power supply guarantee: The battery box installed on the back of the touch screen human-machine interaction module provides temporary power support for the control box when the main power fails, ensuring the continuity of key operations and data display, and improving the stability and availability of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 It is another stereogram of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 It is an electrical appliance connection diagram of the utility model.

[0043] In the figure:

[0044] 1. Cabinet;

[0045] 2. Cabinet door;

[0046] 3. PVC cable trunking;

[0047] 4. First metal mounting plate; 5. Second metal mounting plate; 6. Third metal mounting plate;

[0048] 7. Air switch; 8. 24V power supply; 9. Circuit breaker; 10. Relay; 11. Intelligent edge computing gateway;

[0049] 12. PLC;

[0050] 13. Terminal block;

[0051] 14. Touch screen human-computer interaction module;

[0052] 15. Battery box;

[0053] 16. Indicator light; 17. Power switch; 18. Emergency stop button;

[0054] 19. Internet cloud platform; 20. Smart devices. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0057] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0058] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right" and other directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplified operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0059] Combination Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the utility model provides an Internet of Things elevator control box with wireless communication function, which includes: a cabinet 1, which is in the shape of a cube to form a accommodating space; a cabinet door 2, which is installed on the front side of the cabinet 1 through a hinge; the interior of the cabinet 1 is provided with a mounting frame through a PVC wire trough 3, and the mounting frame is provided with a first metal mounting plate 4, a second metal mounting plate 5, and a third metal mounting plate 6 from top to bottom; the first metal mounting plate 4 is provided with an air switch 7, a 24V power supply 8, a circuit breaker 9, a relay 10, and an intelligent edge computing gateway 11 from left to right; the second metal mounting plate 5 is provided with a PLC 12; the third metal mounting plate 6 is provided with a terminal block 13; the intelligent edge computing gateway 11 is used to achieve connection with an Internet cloud platform 19 through a 5G, 4G or wireless local area network WIFI network to perform remote control and management of the elevator.

[0060] A touch screen human-machine interaction module 14 is provided in the middle of the cabinet door 2; the touch screen human-machine interaction module 14 is used to provide a graphical user interface for real-time display of elevator status information, and for operators to intuitively control the elevator system, conduct on-site test monitoring and elevator function adjustment. A battery box 15 and a network interface are provided on the back of the touch screen human-machine interaction module 14. An indicator light 16 is provided above the touch screen human-machine interaction module 14 on the cabinet door 2, and a power switch 17 and an emergency stop button 18 are provided below the touch screen human-machine interaction module 14.

[0061] The PLC12 is respectively connected to the touch screen human-computer interaction module 14, the intelligent edge computing gateway 11, the circuit breaker 9, the relay 10, and the indicator light 16; the relay 10 is connected to the terminal block 13; the intelligent edge computing gateway 11 is connected to the Internet cloud platform 19, and the smart device 20 is connected to the Internet cloud platform 19 for remote control of the elevator control box; the circuit breaker 9 is connected to the 24V power supply 8, the 24V power supply 8 is connected to the air switch 7, the air switch 7 is connected to the emergency stop button 18, and the emergency stop button 18 is connected to the power switch 17.

[0062] The PLC12 of the control box adopts multiple expandable interfaces, including: elevator-specific IO interface, RS485 interface, 232 interface, CAN bus interface and LAN Ethernet interface, so that the elevator system can be flexibly expanded and integrated with energy devices according to different scenarios and needs.

[0063] The principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0064] System architecture and layout: The control box is based on a cubic cabinet 1, with a mounting frame constructed by a PVC wire duct 3 inside. The first to third metal mounting plates 6 are arranged in layers, each carrying different core components. The cabinet door 2 is hingedly installed on the front side of the cabinet 1 for easy maintenance access.

[0065] Data processing and communication: The intelligent edge computing gateway 11 is located on the first metal mounting plate 4 and serves as the information processing center of the system. It is connected to the Internet cloud platform 19 through a 5G, 4G or WIFI network. This enables data such as elevator status and control instructions to be transmitted between the cloud and the local area in real time, realizing remote monitoring and control.

[0066] Power and safety control: The first metal mounting plate 4 is arranged from right to left with a relay 10, a circuit breaker 9, a 24V power supply 8 and an air switch 7, forming an orderly electrical control link. These components work together to manage the flow of current, control the operating status of the elevator, and provide necessary circuit protection to ensure safe and reliable operation of the elevator.

[0067] Human-machine interaction: A touch screen human-machine interaction module 14 is provided in the middle of the cabinet door 2, which provides an intuitive graphical interface, displays the real-time status information of the elevator, and allows the operator to directly adjust the elevator functions and perform on-site testing and monitoring tasks.

[0068] Emergency and auxiliary functions: The back of the touch screen module is equipped with a battery box 15 to ensure the continuous operation of key functions when the power is off. The indicator light 16, power switch 17 and emergency stop button 18 on the cabinet door 2 constitute an emergency processing system. Once an abnormality occurs, the operator can quickly take measures to cut off the power supply through the emergency stop button 18 to ensure safety.

[0069] System integration and expansion: PLC12 (Programmable Logic Controller) as the core control unit is connected to various sensors, actuators and external devices through a variety of interfaces (such as elevator-specific IO, RS485, 232, CAN bus, Ethernet), realizing comprehensive management and flexible expansion of the elevator system to meet the integration needs in different scenarios.

[0070] In summary, the IoT elevator control box forms a highly automated and intelligent elevator control solution by integrating intelligent communication, efficient power management, intuitive human-computer interaction and powerful system expansion capabilities, which greatly improves the efficiency, safety and maintainability of elevator operation.

[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent scope of the utility model. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly used in other related technical fields are included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An IoT elevator control box with wireless communication function, characterized in that: The control box includes: The cabinet body is in the shape of a cube, forming a containing space; The cabinet door is hingedly mounted on the front side of the cabinet; The cabinet is provided with a mounting frame through a PVC wire trough, and the mounting frame is provided with a first metal mounting plate, a second metal mounting plate, and a third metal mounting plate in sequence from top to bottom; The first metal mounting plate is provided with an intelligent edge computing gateway; The second metal mounting plate is provided with a PLC; The third metal mounting plate is provided with a terminal block; The intelligent edge computing gateway is used to connect to the Internet cloud platform through 5G, 4G or wireless LAN WIFI network to perform remote control and management of the elevator.

2. The elevator control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A relay is arranged on the first metal mounting plate on the left side of the intelligent edge computing gateway.

3. The elevator control box according to claim 2, characterized in that: A circuit breaker is arranged on the first metal mounting plate at the left side of the relay.

4. The elevator control box according to claim 3, characterized in that: A 24V power supply is arranged on the first metal mounting plate on the left side of the circuit breaker.

5. The elevator control box according to claim 4, characterized in that: An air switch is arranged on the first metal mounting plate at the left side of the 24V power supply.

6. The elevator control box according to claim 5, characterized in that: A touch screen human-computer interaction module is provided in the middle of the cabinet door; The touch screen human-machine interaction module is used to provide a graphical user interface for displaying elevator status information in real time, and for operators to intuitively control the elevator system, conduct on-site test monitoring and adjust elevator functions.

7. The elevator control box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A battery box and a network interface are arranged on the back of the touch screen human-computer interaction module.

8. The elevator control box according to claim 7, characterized in that: An indicator light is arranged above the touch screen human-machine interaction module on the cabinet door, and a power switch and an emergency stop button are arranged below the touch screen human-machine interaction module.

9. The elevator control box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The PLC is respectively connected to the touch screen human-computer interaction module, the intelligent edge computing gateway, the circuit breaker, the relay, and the indicator light; The relay is connected to the terminal block; The intelligent edge computing gateway is connected to the Internet cloud platform, and the intelligent device is connected to the Internet cloud platform for remotely controlling the elevator control box; The circuit breaker is connected to a 24V power supply, the 24V power supply is connected to an air switch, the air switch is connected to an emergency stop button, and the emergency stop button is connected to a power switch.

10. The elevator control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PLC of the control box adopts multiple expandable interfaces, including: elevator-specific IO interface, RS485 interface, 232 interface, CAN bus interface and LAN Ethernet interface, so that the elevator system can be flexibly expanded and integrated with energy devices according to different scenarios and needs.

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