Waterproof and anti-vibration IO module unit

By using protective shells and shock absorbing components in the IO module unit, the problem of poor earthquake resistance of the existing IO module unit is solved, and higher stability and disassembly and assembly efficiency are achieved to ensure the normal operation of the equipment in harsh environments.

CN222465095UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11WUXI LINGKE AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420869321.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing IO module units have poor earthquake resistance and lack shockproof design, which is susceptible to external vibration, resulting in unstable connections, poor contact or looseness, affecting signal transmission and normal operation of equipment, and inconvenient disassembly and assembly, affecting maintenance efficiency.

Method used

A waterproof and shock-proof IO module unit is designed, adopting a structure that combines a protective case and a shock-absorbing component. The first and second shock-absorbing components are installed inside the protective case, and the IO module group is fixed on the support plate, and the wire is driven by the motor. The rod drives the slide plate and the fixed rod to move, achieving rapid disassembly and assembly.

Benefits of technology

Effectively absorb external vibration energy, reduce vibration transmission to the IO module unit, improve the stability and earthquake resistance of the equipment, ensure the normal operation of the equipment in harsh environments, and improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the IO module unit.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof anti-vibration IO module unit, which relates to the technical field of IO modules and comprises a protective shell, one side of the protective shell is hinged with a box cover, the top end of the protective shell is fixedly connected with a rain blocking seat, two sides of the rain blocking seat are both provided with a plurality of rain drainage grooves, and the rain drainage grooves are communicated with the box cover. And one side of the interior of the protective shell is fixedly connected with a first damping assembly. By the adoption of the structure, the IO module set is fixed to the supporting plate, the first damping assembly and the second damping assembly are installed below the supporting plate, when the protective shell is subjected to vibration force, the vibration force can be transmitted to the IO module set, and external vibration energy can be absorbed through cooperation of the first damping assembly and the second damping assembly; the degree of vibration transmitted into the IO module unit is reduced, the vibration influence on equipment is reduced, the stability of the equipment is improved, and normal operation of the equipment in a severe environment is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of IO modules, and particularly relates to a waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit. Background Art

[0002] IO modules can be divided into discrete, analog and special modules. These modules can be installed on a rail or rack with multiple slots. Each module is inserted into one of the slots. The rail or rack has different specifications, and the number of slots is 4, 8, or 12. The parallel IO module assumes the important responsibility of exchanging information and data with the external system. It can be used to expand peripheral devices or directly control simple external devices such as keyboards and LEDs.

[0003] For example, a Chinese patent with publication number CN219203698U discloses a distributed IO module adapter device, including an IO module body, including, an IO module body, which is composed of an IO main module, an IO sub-module and an IO adapter module, and the IO sub-module and the IO adapter module are distributed in sequence on one side end surface of the IO module body; a plurality of concave limit grooves are located on the same side of the IO main module, the IO sub-module and the IO adapter module, and the IO main module, the IO sub-module and the IO adapter module are provided with electrical connection contacts on one side of the inner ends of the plurality of concave limit grooves.

[0004] When the utility model is actually used, the convenience and stability of installing the IO main module, the IO sub-module and the IO adapter module can be increased by setting the second connecting slider, the connecting slider and the first connecting slider in the corresponding setting state. At present, the IO module unit has poor seismic resistance. The IO module unit lacking a shockproof design is easily affected by external vibrations, which may cause unstable connection, poor contact or looseness, affecting signal transmission and normal operation of the equipment. The IO module unit is generally fixed in the equipment by screws, and needs to be disassembled and assembled one by one, which is not convenient and fast enough, affecting the maintenance efficiency of the IO module unit. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit comprises a protective shell, a box cover is hinged on one side of the protective shell, a rain shield seat is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell, rain drain grooves are provided on both sides of the rain shield seat, and a plurality of rain drain grooves are provided, a first shock absorbing assembly is fixedly connected to one side of the interior of the protective shell, a support plate is slidably connected to the interior of the protective shell through the first shock absorbing assembly, an IO module group is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate, a bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the IO module group, fixing assemblies are installed on both sides of the upper end of the support plate, one side of the fixing assembly is movably connected to the bottom plate, and a second shock absorbing assembly is fixedly connected between the support plate and the protective shell.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the fixing assembly includes a fixing block, which is fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end of the support plate, one end of the fixing block is fixedly connected to a motor, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a screw rod, and the screw rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the fixing block.

[0009] As an optimal technical solution, a slide plate is threadedly connected to one side of the screw rod, and the slide plate is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed block. Both sides of one end of the slide plate are fixedly connected to fixed rods, and one side of the fixed rod is movably connected to one side of the base plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the first shock absorbing assembly includes a first slide groove, which is opened on both sides of the inner wall of the lower end of the protective shell, a first spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the first slide groove, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to a first connecting block, one side of the first connecting block is rotatably connected to a hinge rod, one side of the hinge rod is rotatably connected to a second connecting block, and the second connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support plate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a first guide rod is fixedly connected to the interior of the first sliding groove, the first spring is sleeved on the first guide rod, and one side of the first connecting block is slidably connected to the first guide rod.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the second shock absorbing assembly includes a round block, which is fixedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the protective shell, and a second spring is fixedly connected to the upper end of the round block. The second spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the damper, and one side of the damper and the second spring is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, second slide grooves are provided on both inner walls of the protective shell, a second guide rod is fixedly connected inside the second slide groove, and one side of the support plate is slidably connected to the second guide rod.

[0014] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] First, in the present invention, the IO module group is fixed on the support plate, and the first shock absorbing assembly and the second shock absorbing assembly are installed under the support plate. When the protective shell is subjected to vibration force, the vibration force will be transmitted to the IO module group. The first shock absorbing assembly and the second shock absorbing assembly cooperate with each other to absorb external vibration energy, reduce the degree of vibration transmission to the inside of the IO module group, reduce the vibration impact on the equipment, improve the stability of the equipment, and ensure the normal operation of the equipment in harsh environments;

[0016] Second, in the utility model, by fixing the bottom plate under the IO module group, the bottom plate is placed on the support plate, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, the lead screw drives the slide plate to move, and the slide plate drives the fixing rod to move, and the fixing rod is inserted into or removed from the bottom plate to fix or remove the bottom plate, thereby greatly improving the overall disassembly and assembly efficiency of the IO module group, and taking the IO module group out of the protective shell for maintenance is convenient for the maintenance of the IO module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point A;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shock absorbing assembly of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. protective shell; 2. box cover; 3. rain shield; 4. rain gutter; 5. IO module group; 6. fixing assembly; 61. fixing block; 62. screw rod; 63. motor; 64. slide plate; 65. fixing rod; 7. bottom plate; 8. support plate; 9. first shock absorbing assembly; 91. first slide groove; 92. first spring; 93. first connecting block; 94. hinged rod; 95. second connecting block; 96. first guide rod; 10. second shock absorbing assembly; 101. round block; 102. damper; 103. second spring; 11. second slide groove; 12. second guide rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Example

[0023] refer to Figures 1 to 4The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit described in this embodiment includes a protective shell 1, a box cover 2 is hinged on one side of the protective shell 1, a sealing strip needs to be installed at the connection between the protective shell 1 and the box cover 2 for waterproofing, a rain shield seat 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell 1, rain drain grooves 4 are provided on both sides of the rain shield seat 3, and a plurality of rain drain grooves 4 are provided to guide rainwater to fall, so as to prevent excessive accumulation of rainwater on the protective shell 1 and intrusion into the equipment, a first shock absorbing component 9 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the protective shell 1, a support plate 8 is slidably connected to the inner side of the protective shell 1 through the first shock absorbing component 9, and the upper end of the support plate 8 is fixedly connected to IO module group 5, the bottom end of the IO module group 5 is fixedly connected with a base plate 7, and fixing components 6 are installed on both sides of the upper end of the support plate 8. One side of the fixing component 6 is movably connected to the base plate 7. A second shock-absorbing component 10 is fixedly connected between the support plate 8 and the protective shell 1. The first shock-absorbing component 9 and the second shock-absorbing component 10 cooperate with each other to prevent the IO module group 5 on the support plate 8 from being subjected to a large vibration force, reduce the degree of vibration transmitted to the inside of the IO module unit, reduce the impact of vibration on the equipment, reduce the interference of external vibration on signal transmission, improve the stability and accuracy of data transmission, and ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

[0024] refer to Figure 2 The fixing assembly 6 includes a fixing block 61, which is fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end of the support plate 8, one end of the fixing block 61 is fixedly connected to a motor 63, an output end of the motor 63 is fixedly connected to a screw rod 62, the screw rod 62 is rotatably connected to the inside of the fixing block 61, one side of the screw rod 62 is threadedly connected to a slide plate 64, the slide plate 64 is slidably connected to the inside of the fixing block 61, and both sides of one end of the slide plate 64 are fixedly connected to a fixing rod 65, and one side of the fixing rod 65 is movably connected to one side of the bottom plate 7; by setting the fixing assembly 6, the fixing block 61 is fixed to both sides of the support plate 8, one end of the fixing block 61 fixes the motor 63, the output end of the motor 63 is connected to the screw rod 62, the screw rod 62 rotates in the fixing block 61, and can drive the slide plate 64 to move, so that the slide plate 64 drives the fixing rod 65 to move, the fixing rod 65 is inserted into the bottom plate 7 to fix the IO module group 5, and the fixing rod 65 leaves the bottom plate 7 to remove the IO module group 5 from the support plate 8.

[0025] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The first damping assembly 9 includes a first slide groove 91, which is provided on both sides of the inner wall of the lower end of the protective shell 1. A first spring 92 is fixedly connected to the interior of the first slide groove 91, and one end of the first spring 92 is fixedly connected to a first connecting block 93. One side of the first connecting block 93 is rotatably connected to a hinge rod 94, and one side of the hinge rod 94 is rotatably connected to a second connecting block 95. The second connecting block 95 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support plate 8. A first guide rod 96 is fixedly connected to the interior of the first slide groove 91, and the first spring 92 is sleeved on the first guide rod 96. One side of the first connecting block 93 is connected to the first guide rod. Sliding connection to the rod 96; by setting the first shock absorbing component 9, the first slide groove 91 is opened on the inner wall of the lower end of the protective shell 1, and there are four of them in total. The first connecting block 93 is connected to the second slide groove 11 through the first spring 92, and the second connecting block 95 is connected under the support plate 8. The hinge rod 94 is connected between the first connecting block 93 and the second connecting block 95. When the support plate 8 vibrates, it can push the support plate 8 to reset and keep it stable. By fixing the first guide rod 96 in the first slide groove 91, the first slider slides on the first guide rod 96 to limit the position of the first slider and prevent the first slider from jumping out of the first slide groove 91.

[0026] refer to Figure 3 The second shock absorbing assembly 10 includes a round block 101, which is fixedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the protective shell 1, and a second spring 103 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the round block 101. The second spring 103 is sleeved on the outer surface of the damper 102, and one side of the damper 102 and the second spring 103 is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate 8; by setting the second shock absorbing assembly 10, the round block 101 is fixed on the protective shell 1, the second spring 103 and the damper 102 on the round block 101, and the second spring 103 and the damper 102 are fixed to the support plate 8, and cooperate with the first shock absorbing assembly 9, it can effectively reduce the shock of the IO module group 5, stabilize its installation position, and ensure its normal operation.

[0027] refer to Figure 2 , second sliding grooves 11 are provided on the inner walls on both sides of the protective shell 1, and a second guide rod 12 is fixedly connected to the inside of the second sliding groove 11, and one side of the support plate 8 is slidably connected to the second guide rod 12; by providing second sliding grooves 11 on both sides of the protective shell 1, the second guide rod 12 is fixed in the second sliding groove 11, and one side of the support plate 8 slides with the second sliding groove 11 and the second guide rod 12, the position of the support plate 8 can be further stabilized.

[0028] Principle and advantages of use: Place the IO module group 5 on the support plate 8, and use the screw rod 62 to rotate, so that the screw rod 62 drives the slide plate 64 to move, so that the slide plate 64 moves and is inserted into the fixing rod 65 and fixed to the bottom under the IO module group 5 to prevent it from loosening and falling. When the protective shell 1 is stressed, the support plate 8 pushes the hinge rod 94, so that the hinge rod 94 rotates on the first connecting block 93, and the first connecting block 93 slides in the first slide groove 91 to push the first spring 92. At the same time, the second spring 103 and the damper 102 under the support plate 8 are deformed by stress. After the support plate 8 moves slightly, the support plate 8 slides on the second guide rod 12 in the second slide groove 11 to stabilize the position of the IO module group 5 on the support plate 8, reduce the degree of vibration transmitted to the inside of the IO module unit, reduce the impact of vibration on the equipment, improve the stability of the equipment, ensure the normal operation of the equipment in harsh environments, and fix the rain shield seat 3 on the protective shell 1. The rain drain groove 4 on the rain shield seat 3 can effectively guide the rainwater to fall, avoid the accumulation of rainwater on the protective shell 1, and reduce the possibility of rainwater directly entering the interior of the equipment, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the equipment.

Claims

1. A waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit, comprising a protective shell (1), characterized in that: A box cover (2) is hingedly connected to one side of the protective shell (1); a rain shield seat (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell (1); rain drain grooves (4) are provided on both sides of the rain shield seat (3); a plurality of rain drain grooves (4) are provided; a first shock absorbing assembly (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the interior of the protective shell (1); a support plate (8) is slidably connected to the interior of the protective shell (1) through the first shock absorbing assembly (9); an IO module group (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate (8); a bottom plate (7) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the IO module group (5); fixed assemblies (6) are installed on both sides of the upper end of the support plate (8); one side of the fixed assembly (6) is movably connected to the bottom plate (7); a second shock absorbing assembly (10) is fixedly connected between the support plate (8) and the protective shell (1).

2. The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (6) comprises a fixing block (61), wherein the fixing block (61) is fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end of the support plate (8), one end of the fixing block (61) is fixedly connected to a motor (63), an output end of the motor (63) is fixedly connected to a screw rod (62), and the screw rod (62) is rotatably connected to the inside of the fixing block (61).

3. The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: A slide plate (64) is threadedly connected to one side of the screw rod (62), and the slide plate (64) is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed block (61). Both sides of one end of the slide plate (64) are fixedly connected to fixed rods (65), and one side of the fixed rod (65) is movably connected to one side of the bottom plate (7).

4. The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shock absorbing assembly (9) comprises a first slide groove (91), the first slide groove (91) is arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the lower end of the protective shell (1), a first spring (92) is fixedly connected inside the first slide groove (91), one end of the first spring (92) is fixedly connected to a first connecting block (93), one side of the first connecting block (93) is rotatably connected to a hinge rod (94), one side of the hinge rod (94) is rotatably connected to a second connecting block (95), and the second connecting block (95) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support plate (8).

5. The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first guide rod (96) is fixedly connected inside the first sliding groove (91), the first spring (92) is sleeved on the first guide rod (96), and one side of the first connecting block (93) is slidably connected to the first guide rod (96).

6. The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shock absorbing assembly (10) comprises a round block (101), the round block (101) is fixedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the protective shell (1), the upper end of the round block (101) is fixedly connected to a second spring (103), the second spring (103) is sleeved on the outer surface of the damper (102), and one side of the damper (102) and the second spring (103) is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate (8).

7. The waterproof and vibration-proof IO module unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls on both sides of the protective shell (1) are provided with second sliding grooves (11), the interior of the second sliding grooves (11) is fixedly connected with a second guide rod (12), and one side of the support plate (8) is slidably connected to the second guide rod (12).

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    CN219203698U