Intermediate frequency welding controller integrated with user-defined ProfinetIO

By integrating a custom ProfinetIO mid-frequency welding controller, the IO board, Profinet module and PLC terminals realize communication with external PLC or robot, solving the problem of insufficient communication capabilities of existing welding controllers, reducing costs and improving the system applicability.

CN222221518UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-24SHANGHAI YEGE IND AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202323636764.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-28
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-28

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Technical Problem

Existing welding controllers cannot communicate with external PLCs or robots and rely on external intermediate frequency communication equipment, resulting in poor system applicability, high import costs and long supply cycles.

Method used

Design an intermediate frequency welding controller with custom ProfinetIO, connects it to the Profinet module through the controller IO board, and uses the distributed Profinet module and PLC terminals to achieve communication with external PLC or robots.

Benefits of technology

Reduces the cost of imported parts, shortens the supply cycle, and improves the overall applicability of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intermediate frequency welding controller integrated with user-defined ProfinetIO (Input / Output). The intermediate frequency welding controller comprises a controller IO board, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) wiring terminal and a Profinet module, according to the utility model, the design is reasonable, the communication with an external PLC or a robot is realized by developing the IO board of the controller, customizing the definition of the IO signal of the welding controller, connecting a signal line to the distributed Profinet module, and connecting the signal line to the external PLC through the bus interface of the distributed Profinet module and the PLC wiring terminal, so that the cost of imported parts can be reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. Meanwhile, the supply cycle can be greatly improved, and the overall applicability of the system is relatively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a medium frequency welding controller integrated with a custom Profinet IO, belonging to the technical field of medium frequency welding controllers. Background Art

[0002] The existing welding controllers in the prior art cannot complete the communication with the external PLC or robot, and rely on external intermediate frequency communication equipment. The system has poor applicability, increases the import cost of related components, and has a long supply cycle. Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom Profinet IO is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom Profinet IO in order to solve the above problems.

[0004] The utility model achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical scheme: a medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom ProfinetIO, specifically including a controller IO board, an external PLC terminal and a Profinet module. The controller IO board is connected to the Profinet module through signal line distribution, and the Profinet module is connected to the external PLC through the PLC terminal.

[0005] Preferably, the Profinet module is a distributed Profinet module, and the bus on the Profinet module is concentrated on the PLC terminal.

[0006] Preferably, the controller IO board, external PLC terminal blocks and Profinet modules are all distributed and installed in the casing.

[0007] Preferably, the PLC terminal block is provided with a plurality of signal plug interfaces.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: by developing the IO board of the controller itself, customizing the IO signal definition of the welding controller, connecting the signal line to the distributed Profinet module, and connecting to the external PLC through the bus interface of the distributed Profinet module and the PLC terminal, thereby realizing communication with the external PLC or robot. In this way, the cost of imported components can be reduced, the delivery cycle can be greatly improved, and the overall applicability of the system can be relatively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0010] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged view of point A in the utility model.

[0012] In the figure: 1. Casing; 2. Controller IO board; 3. PLC terminal block; 4. Profinet module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] In order to make the purpose, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the embodiment described below is only a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of 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.

[0014] The technical solution of the utility model is further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0015] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0016] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, a medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom Profinet IO specifically includes a controller IO board 2, an external PLC terminal 3 and a Profinet module 4. The controller IO board 2 is connected to the Profinet module 4 through a signal line distribution, and the Profinet module 4 is connected to the external PLC through the PLC terminal 3.

[0017] The Profinet module 4 is a distributed Profinet module 4, and the bus on the Profinet module 4 is concentrated on the PLC terminal 3; the controller IO board 2, the external PLC terminal 3 and the Profinet module 4 are all distributed and installed in the casing 1; the PLC terminal 3 is provided with multiple signal plug interfaces.

[0018] When the utility model is in use, the IO board of the controller itself is developed, the IO signal definition of the welding controller is customized, the signal line is connected to the distributed Profinet module, and the external PLC is connected through the bus interface of the distributed Profinet module and the PLC terminal, so as to realize communication with the external PLC or robot. In this way, the cost of imported components can be reduced, the supply cycle can be greatly improved, and the overall applicability of the system is relatively improved.

[0019] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0020] As described above, 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 the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments can still be modified, or some of the technical features can be replaced by equivalents. 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 medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom ProfinetIO, characterized by: Specifically, it comprises a controller IO board (2), an external PLC connection terminal (3) and a Profinet module (4); the controller IO board (2) is connected to the Profinet module (4) via a signal line distribution, and the Profinet module (4) is connected to the external PLC via the PLC connection terminal (3).

2. According to claim 1, a medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom Profinet IO is characterized in that: The Profinet module (4) is a distributed Profinet module (4), and the bus on the Profinet module (4) is concentrated on the PLC connection terminal (3).

3. According to claim 1, a medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom Profinet IO is characterized in that: The controller IO board (2), the external PLC connection terminal (3) and the Profinet module (4) are all distributed and installed in the casing (1).

4. The medium frequency welding controller with integrated custom Profinet IO according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PLC wiring terminal (3) is provided with a plurality of signal plug interfaces.