Intelligent tool

Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent tool which comprises a first control module and a second control module, and the first control module and the second control module are located on different circuit boards. The first control module comprises an AD detection module, a first communication module communicating with the battery pack, and a second communication module communicating with the second control module. The second control module comprises a third communication module which communicates with external equipment; according to the intelligent tool provided by the utility model, a multi-control-board framework is adopted, and a plurality of signal acquisition, function control and the like are arranged on different control boards, so that the flexibility of arrangement of the control boards is improved, and the occurrence frequency of abnormities is reduced; through the arrangement of the plurality of communication modules, the intelligent tool can realize information interaction with the external equipment or the external equipment, and the improvement of the intelligence of the intelligent tool is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an intelligent tool. Background Art

[0002] From the evolution of lawn mowers in different eras, lawn mowers have gradually evolved from large, bulky, and single-function to small, lightweight, and specialized. With the development of science and technology, people have created manually propelled lawn mowers, and then created lawn mowers with self-propelled functions to further save manpower, and then created riding lawn mowers that allow people to sit on the machine to mow the grass. The products are becoming more and more modern and more humane.

[0003] Among the three types of lawn mowers mentioned above, manually propelled lawn mowers have been gradually replaced by self-propelled lawn mowers due to their reliance on manpower. Riding lawn mowers are not widely used due to their different prices and applicable scenarios. At present, the most commonly used one is the second type: self-propelled lawn mowers.

[0004] At present, the control of garden tools such as lawn mowers is mainly achieved by using highly integrated control panels, which are prone to abnormalities due to the centralized arrangement of various components. As users' requirements for tool intelligence continue to increase, current tools can no longer meet users' requirements for intelligence.

[0005] In view of this, it is indeed necessary to provide an improved intelligent tool to overcome the defects of the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent tool with optimized structure and capable of interacting with external devices.

[0007] The utility model provides an intelligent tool, which includes a first control module and a second control module, wherein the first control module and the second control module are located on different circuit boards;

[0008] The first control module is connected to a battery pack, and the first control module is connected to the second control module; the battery pack is used to supply power to the first control module, and the second control module is supplied power via the first control module;

[0009] The first control module includes an AD detection module, a first communication module for communicating with the battery pack, and a second communication module for communicating with the second control module; the second control module includes a third communication module for communicating with an external device.

[0010] Further improvement plans are:

[0011] The first control module and the second control module are connected via a wiring harness, wherein the wiring harness includes a power line for power supply and a communication line for communication.

[0012] Further improvement plans are:

[0013] The first communication module is used to communicate with the battery pack to obtain status information of the battery pack; the second communication module is used to communicate with the second control module to obtain a control signal from the second control module.

[0014] Further improvement plans are:

[0015] The smart tool further includes a third control module, wherein the third control module is connected to the first control module and is used to control the first motor according to data of the first control module and the second control module; wherein the third control module does not have an independent MCU.

[0016] Further improvement plans are:

[0017] The smart tool further comprises a third control module, wherein the third control module is connected to the first control module and is used to control the first motor according to data of the first control module and the second control module; wherein the third control module has an independent MCU.

[0018] Further improvement plans are:

[0019] There are at least two first motors.

[0020] Further improvement plans are:

[0021] The third communication module includes one or more of a Bluetooth module, a 4G module, a 5G module, and a WIFI module; the smart tool communicates with the external device through the third communication module to realize remote control of the smart tool.

[0022] Further improvement plans are:

[0023] The smart tool also includes a second motor, and the first control module is further used to control the second motor.

[0024] Further improvement plans are:

[0025] The smart tool further includes a lighting module configured to adjust brightness based on information from the first control module and the second control module.

[0026] Further improvement plans are:

[0027] The intelligent tool is a lawn mower with a walking function.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] The utility model provides an intelligent tool, which includes a first control module and a second control module, wherein the first control module and the second control module are located on different circuit boards; the first control module includes an AD detection module, a first communication module for communicating with a battery pack, and a second communication module for communicating with the second control module; the second control module includes a third communication module for communicating with an external device; the intelligent tool provided by the utility model adopts a multi-control board architecture, and multiple signal acquisition, function control, etc. are set on different control boards, thereby improving the flexibility of control board layout and reducing the frequency of abnormalities; through the setting of multiple communication modules, the intelligent tool can realize information interaction with external devices or external devices, which is conducive to the improvement of the intelligence of the intelligent tool. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 The overall hardware framework of the preferred embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 2 The overall hardware framework of the preferred embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The terms used in the present invention are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

[0033] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model sets multiple control panels in the hardware part, and integrates wireless communication technology on the existing solution to realize intelligent management and operation of smart tools such as lawn mowers. After the user realizes wireless connection between the mobile phone and the lawn mower, the user can obtain the working information of the lawn mower through the mobile phone APP, and can directly use the APP to control the lawn mower.

[0034] The utility model provides an intelligent tool, which includes a first control module and a second control module, wherein the first control module and the second control module are located on different circuit boards;

[0035] The first control module is connected to a battery pack, and the first control module is connected to the second control module; the battery pack is used to supply power to the first control module, and the second control module is supplied power via the first control module;

[0036] The first control module includes an AD detection module, a first communication module for communicating with the battery pack, and a second communication module for communicating with the second control module; the second control module includes a third communication module for communicating with an external device.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the smart tool further includes a third control module, wherein the third control module is connected to the first control module and is used to control the first motor according to data of the first control module and the second control module; wherein the third control module does not have an independent MCU, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the smart tool further includes a third control module, wherein the third control module is connected to the first control module and is used to control the first motor according to data of the first control module and the second control module; wherein the third control module has an independent MCU, such as Figure 2 shown.

[0039] The hardware part of this solution consists of three parts, namely the first control module (i.e. the main control board), the second control module (i.e. the control panel) and the third control module (i.e. the self-propelled board); the first control module, i.e. the main control board, is connected to the main power supply (i.e. the battery pack) to obtain the required power; the second control module is powered by the first control module; the third control module is powered by the main power supply. The first communication module is used to communicate with the battery pack to obtain the status information of the battery pack; the second communication module is used to communicate with the second control module to obtain the control signal from the second control module.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the AD detection module includes a voltage AD detection module, a first current AD detection module, and a second current AD detection module. In an optional embodiment, the AD detection module may also include a temperature detection module. The first control module also includes a power switch detection module and MCU1. The voltage AD detection module is used to detect the voltage. The first current AD detection module is used to detect the current of the self-propelled motor. The second current AD detection module is used to detect the current of the mowing motor. The power switch detection module is used to detect the signal of the power switch to determine whether to power on. Among them, the voltage AD detection module, the current AD detection module, the temperature AD detection module, and the power switch detection module respectively feed back the detected voltage, current, and switch signal to MCU1. The first control module also includes a first communication module for communicating with the battery pack and a second communication module for communicating with the control panel.

[0041] The first control module further includes a mowing motor control module, which is connected to the MCU1 and the mowing motor so as to control the mower according to the instruction of the MCU1.

[0042] The second control module, i.e. the control panel, includes a switch detection module (such as a VR switch / stepless speed control switch), an LED brightness switch AD detection module, a communication module connected to the main control board, and a communication module connected to the Bluetooth module. The switch detection module also includes: a cutting motor switch detection module, at least one self-propelled motor switch inspection module, a self-propelled speed control switch, and a push rod telescopic locking switch; wherein the cutting motor switch detection module detects a control signal to control the cutting motor; the at least one self-propelled motor switch inspection module detects a control signal to control the start of the travel motor; the self-propelled speed control switch is used to control the speed of the travel motor.

[0043] The third control module includes a self-propelled motor control module and a lighting module, and the self-propelled motor control module is connected to the MCU1 and the self-propelled motor so as to control the self-propelled motor according to the instruction of the MCU1;

[0044] The lighting lamp module is connected to the MCU1 and the lighting lamp, and is used to control the lighting lamp according to the instruction of the MCU1.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the smart tool is a hand-push lawn mower. When the power switch detection signal detects the signal of the voltage switch, it is determined that the smart tool has been powered on based on the signal. Within a preset time period of power-on, such as 3-5 seconds, if the self-propelled motor switch inspection module detects a control signal, the lawn mower starts to move; if the signals of the power switch and the cutting motor switch detection module are detected at the same time, the mowing motor is started to perform the cutting action.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the third control module further includes MCU3, the self-propelled motor control module is connected to MCU3 and the self-propelled motor, so as to control the self-propelled motor according to the instruction of MCU3; the lighting lamp module is connected to MCU3 and the lighting lamp, and is used to control the lighting lamp according to the instruction of MCU3. MCU3 generates a self-propelled motor or lighting lamp control instruction according to the information from MCU1 and MCU2 to realize the control of the self-propelled motor and the lighting lamp.

[0047] The utility model adopts an independent circuit board to realize the integration and setting of different functions, which can not only effectively solve the pressure of the independent circuit board, but also improve the stability of communication.

[0048] The first control module and the second control module are connected via a wiring harness, wherein the wiring harness includes a power line for power supply and a communication line for communication.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the control panel and the main control board are connected by a wiring harness, which includes a power line and a communication line (such as a COM line). After the control panel is powered on, the detected self-propelled motor start switch status, the mowing motor start switch status and the folding switch (i.e., the power switch) status are sent to the main control board through communication, and the main control board controls whether the motor is started. Furthermore, the control panel sends the detected AD sampling values ​​of the LED brightness switch and the VR speed control switch to the main control board through the communication module, and the main control board completes the work of adjusting the brightness of the lighting lamp and adjusting the speed of the self-propelled motor. In addition, the communication module receives data sent by the main control board, and after judging the data, controls the LED module to display the corresponding status, so that users can timely understand the current working status or fault type of the machine and take timely countermeasures.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the movement of the smart tool can be independently controlled using one motor or two or more motors. In this embodiment, there are at least two first motors.

[0051] The third communication module includes one or more of a Bluetooth module, a 4G module, a 5G module, and a WIFI module; the smart tool communicates with the external device through the third communication module to realize remote control of the smart tool. In the utility model, in addition to communication with the main control board, a communication module and a Bluetooth module are added to the control panel. These two modules are the key to realizing the IOT function. The control panel is connected to the Bluetooth module through the communication module, and communication with the mobile phone APP is realized through the transparent transmission mode of the Bluetooth module. The control panel replies to the corresponding data information for each query instruction sent by the APP, so that the user can see the real-time information of the lawn mower on the APP, and the user sends control commands to the lawn mower through the APP to realize remote control of the lawn mower.

[0052] The smart tool further includes a second motor, and the first control module is further used to control the second motor. The smart tool further includes a lighting module, and the lighting module adjusts brightness based on information from the first control module and the second control module.

[0053] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, the main control board and the self-propelled board are also connected through a wiring harness, and the two boards are controlled by the MCU on the main control board. The main control board contains two communication modules, one module is responsible for communicating with the main power supply (i.e., the battery pack) and timely obtaining the status information of the battery pack. The other module is responsible for communicating with the control panel. When the main control board receives the switch signal sent by the control panel, it judges the switch signal and then controls the corresponding motor to start and stop. Furthermore, when the main control board receives the AD value of the lighting brightness control switch and the AD value of the self-propelled motor VR speed control switch, the brightness of the lighting and the speed of the motor are adjusted through the PWM module. In addition, the voltage, current and temperature information are detected by the AD detection module, and the collected data is judged for faults. When it is judged that a certain fault state has been entered, the current fault code is sent to the control panel, and the control panel displays a fault display light prompt for the received fault code.

[0054] Wherein, the intelligent tool is a lawn mower with a walking function.

[0055] The utility model provides an intelligent tool, which includes a first control module and a second control module, wherein the first control module and the second control module are located on different circuit boards; the first control module includes an AD detection module, a first communication module for communicating with a battery pack, and a second communication module for communicating with the second control module; the second control module includes a third communication module for communicating with an external device; the intelligent tool provided by the utility model adopts a multi-control board architecture, and signal acquisition, function control, etc. are respectively arranged on different control boards, thereby improving the flexibility of control board layout and reducing the frequency of abnormalities; through the arrangement of multiple communication modules, the intelligent tool can realize information interaction with external devices or external devices, which is conducive to improving the intelligence of the intelligent tool.

[0056] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working process of the system and device described above can refer to the corresponding process in the aforementioned method embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0057] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are only specific implementations of the present invention, which are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the above-described embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that any person familiar with the technical field can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above-described embodiments within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, or can easily think of changes, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features thereof; and these modifications, changes or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent tool, characterized in that: The smart tool comprises a first control module and a second control module, wherein the first control module and the second control module are located on different circuit boards; The first control module is connected to a battery pack, and the first control module is connected to the second control module; the battery pack is used to supply power to the first control module, and the second control module is supplied power via the first control module; The first control module includes an AD detection module, a first communication module for communicating with the battery pack, and a second communication module for communicating with the second control module; the second control module includes a third communication module for communicating with an external device.

2. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first control module and the second control module are connected via a wiring harness, wherein the wiring harness includes a power line for power supply and a communication line for communication.

3. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first communication module is used to communicate with the battery pack to obtain status information of the battery pack; the second communication module is used to communicate with the second control module to obtain a control signal from the second control module.

4. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart tool further includes a third control module, wherein the third control module is connected to the first control module and is used to control the first motor according to data of the first control module and the second control module; wherein the third control module does not have an independent MCU.

5. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart tool further comprises a third control module, wherein the third control module is connected to the first control module and is used to control the first motor according to data of the first control module and the second control module; wherein the third control module has an independent MCU.

6. The intelligent tool according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: There are at least two first motors.

7. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third communication module includes one or more of a Bluetooth module, a 4G module, a 5G module, and a WIFI module; the smart tool communicates with the external device through the third communication module to realize remote control of the smart tool.

8. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart tool also includes a second motor, and the first control module is further used to control the second motor.

9. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart tool further includes a lighting module configured to adjust brightness based on information from the first control module and the second control module.

10. The smart tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent tool is a lawn mower with a walking function.

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