PLC contact socket with contact pin indicating lamp

By designing a dual indicator light group on the PLC contact socket, the backup indicator light group is used to solve the problem of easy damage in harsh environments in the prior art, and the effect of extending working life and improving production efficiency is achieved.

CN222530989UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25SICHUAN HUANENG BAOXINGHE HYDROPOWER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420037690.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-08
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The indicator lights of existing PLC sockets are easily damaged in high temperature, high humidity and high dust environments, resulting in equipment shutdown and replacement, which is cumbersome to operate and affects production.

Method used

A PLC contact socket with a touch-foot indicator light is designed, and a dual indicator light group design is used, the first indicator light group is used as the main use and the second indicator light group is used as the backup. Both have independent switches and are turned off during normal use. The standby indicator light group isolates the external environment, and can quickly switch to the use of the standby indicator light group when damaged.

Benefits of technology

It effectively extends the working life of the indicator light, avoids equipment shutdown and replacement caused by damage to the indicator light, simplifies the operation process, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicating lamp, which comprises a socket and a mounting lug, and one side of the socket is fixedly connected with the mounting lug. The utility model has the advantages that the second indicating lamp group is used as a standby of the first indicating lamp group, the first indicating lamp group and the second indicating lamp group are respectively provided with an independent switch to control the electrification of all indicating lamps on the first indicating lamp group and the second indicating lamp group, and during normal use, the first indicating lamp group and the second indicating lamp group are closed and covered by the cover plate to isolate external dust, moisture and temperature; due to the fact that the factory production environment is generally severe, a PLC system generally works in the high-temperature, high-humidity and high-dust environment, indicator lamp beads are prone to aging and damage, when the indicator lamp beads on the first indicator lamp set are damaged, the first indicator lamp set can be closed, the cover plate is detached, and the second indicator lamp set is used for standby application, so that the whole socket does not need to be replaced, and the cost is reduced. The device can be put into work and used immediately, and normal work is not affected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of PLC sockets, in particular to a PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light. Background Art

[0002] PLC sockets usually consist of sockets, plugs and connecting wires. Sockets and plugs are divided into different models and specifications to meet different industrial control needs. Connecting wires are used to connect PLCs with external devices.

[0003] In the prior art, a PLC socket generally has an indicator light for each plug, the significance of which is that the indicator light can clearly display the status of the corresponding plug of the PLC contact socket, so that the operator can quickly understand the operation status of the equipment.

[0004] However, the high temperature, high dust and high humidity working environment in the factory will seriously affect the working life of the indicator light. It has been tested that the normal working life of the indicator light bead is generally thousands of hours, which is one to two hundred days. If the indicator light bead is damaged, the equipment needs to be shut down and a new PLC socket needs to be replaced. The operation is cumbersome and affects normal production. Therefore, a new PLC contact socket with a contact indicator light is proposed. The double indicator light group design is adopted, and a set of spare indicator lights are designed to effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one of the above technical deficiencies.

[0006] Therefore, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology and overcome the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an embodiment of one aspect of the utility model provides a PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light, comprising a socket and a mounting ear, wherein one side of the socket is fixedly connected to the mounting ear, and the top surface of the socket is fixedly connected to a needle seat;

[0008] The top surface of the socket is fixedly connected with a plug strip, the front surface of the plug strip is provided with a plurality of plug holes, the internal threads of the plug strip are connected with a plurality of locking screws, and the locking screws correspond to the plug holes one by one;

[0009] A first indicator light group is fixedly connected to the top surface of the socket, a plurality of indicator lights are integrated on the first indicator light group, and switches corresponding to all the indicator lights are integrated on the first indicator light group;

[0010] A second indicator light group is fixedly connected to the top of the socket, a plurality of indicator lights are integrated on the second indicator light group, and switches corresponding to all the indicator lights are integrated on the second indicator light group;

[0011] All the indicator lights on the first indicator light group correspond to the sockets one by one, and all the indicator lights on the second indicator light group correspond to the sockets one by one;

[0012] A screw hole is provided at the edge of the top surface of the second indicator light group, and the top surface of the second indicator light group is connected to a cover plate through the screw hole and screws.

[0013] Preferably, in any of the above schemes, a plurality of groups of pins are fixedly connected to the inner side of the needle seat.

[0014] Adopting the above technical solution: the PLC socket connects a single PLC line through a single jack. After the end of the PLC line is inserted into the jack, the locking screw is tightened to fix the connecting line.

[0015] At the same time, the corresponding indicators on the first indicator light and the second indicator light group will light up.

[0016] Its significance is: the indicator light can clearly display the status of the PLC contact socket, so that the operator can quickly understand the operation of the equipment. By observing the color or status of the indicator light, the operator can quickly determine whether the equipment is in normal working condition, thereby reducing downtime and improving work efficiency.

[0017] Preferably, any of the above solutions is that the locking screw is a slotted screw, and the first indicator light group is located on one side of the socket strip.

[0018] Adopting the above technical scheme: The difference between this device and the prior art is that, through the coordinated arrangement of the first indicator light group, the indicator light, the switch, the second indicator light, the screw hole and the cover plate, two indicator light groups are designed, namely the first indicator light group and the second indicator light group. Both groups are connected to the corresponding jacks, and their indication states are the same. The second indicator light group serves as a backup for the first indicator light group. The first indicator light group and the second indicator light group both have independent switches to control the power on of all the indicator lights thereon. During normal use, the first indicator light group is used, and the second indicator light group is closed and covered with a cover plate to isolate external dust, moisture and temperature. Since the factory production environment is generally harsh, the PLC system generally works in a high temperature, high humidity and high dust environment. The indicator light beads are easy to age and damage. When the indicator light beads on the first indicator light group are damaged, they can be closed and the cover plate can be removed, and the second indicator light group can be used as a backup. In this way, there is no need to replace the entire socket, and it can be put into operation and use immediately without affecting the normal operation.

[0019] Preferably, in any of the above schemes, the first indicator light group is located on one side of the second indicator light group, and the switch is specifically a push switch.

[0020] Preferably, any of the above schemes is that the switch on the first indicator light group controls the lighting and closing of all the indicator lights thereon, and the switch on the second indicator light group controls the lighting and closing of all the indicator lights thereon.

[0021] Preferably, any of the above schemes is that the cover is detachable, the cover is made of plastic, a layer of rubber pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cover, and the cover covers all indicator lights on the second indicator light group.

[0022] Adopt the above technical solution: The working principle of the indicator light: When the PLC receives an external input signal, it will process it according to the program logic, and the internal circuit of the PLC will output a control signal to the indicator light according to the program logic. When the control signal reaches the indicator light, the indicator light will light up or go out according to the state of the control signal.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0024] The PLC contact socket with contact indicator lights is designed with two indicator light groups, namely the first indicator light group and the second indicator light group, through the coordinated arrangement of the first indicator light group, the indicator light, the switch, the second indicator light, the screw hole and the cover plate. The two groups are connected to the corresponding jacks, and their indication states are the same. The second indicator light group serves as a backup for the first indicator light group. The first indicator light group and the second indicator light group both have independent switches to control the power-on of all the indicator lights thereon. During normal use, the first indicator light group is used, and the second indicator light group is closed and covered with a cover plate to isolate it from external dust, moisture and temperature. Since the factory production environment is generally harsh, the PLC system generally works in a high temperature, high humidity and high dust environment, and the indicator light beads are prone to aging and damage. When the indicator light beads on the first indicator light group are damaged, they can be closed and the cover plate can be removed, and the second indicator light group can be used as a backup. In this way, there is no need to replace the entire socket, and it can be put into operation and use immediately without affecting the normal operation.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will become apparent from the following description or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model without a cover plate;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second indicator light group of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a circuit diagram of the first indicator light group of the utility model.

[0031] In the figure: 1-socket, 2-mounting ear, 3-needle holder, 4-socket strip, 5-jack, 6-locking screw, 7-first indicator light group, 8-indicator light, 9-switch, 10-second indicator light group, 11-screw hole, 12-cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like 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 it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light comprises a socket 1 and a mounting ear 2, one side of the socket 1 is fixedly connected with the mounting ear 2, and the top surface of the socket 1 is fixedly connected with a needle seat 3;

[0035] The top surface of the socket 1 is fixedly connected with a plug strip 4, and the front surface of the plug strip 4 is provided with a plurality of plug holes 5. The internal threads of the plug strip 4 are connected with a plurality of locking screws 6, and the locking screws 6 correspond to the plug holes 5 one by one.

[0036] A first indicator light group 7 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the socket 1, and a plurality of indicator lights 8 are integrated on the first indicator light group 7, and switches 9 corresponding to all the indicator lights 8 are integrated on the first indicator light group 7;

[0037] A second indicator light group 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the socket 1, and a plurality of indicator lights 8 are integrated on the second indicator light group 10, and switches 9 corresponding to all the indicator lights 8 are integrated on the second indicator light group 10;

[0038] All indicator lights 8 on the first indicator light group 7 correspond to the sockets 5 one by one, and all indicator lights 8 on the second indicator light group 10 correspond to the sockets 5 one by one;

[0039] A screw hole 11 is provided at the edge of the top surface of the second indicator light group 10 , and a cover plate 12 is connected to the top surface of the second indicator light group 10 through the screw hole 11 and screws.

[0040] Embodiment 1: Several groups of pins are fixedly connected to the inner side of the pin holder 3. This PLC socket connects a single PLC line through a single jack 5. After the end of the PLC line is inserted into the jack 5, tighten the locking screw 6 to fix the connection line. At the same time, the corresponding first indicator light 7 and the indicator light 8 on the second indicator light group 10 will light up.

[0041] Its significance is: the indicator light 8 can clearly display the state of the PLC contact socket, so that the operator can quickly understand the operation of the equipment. By observing the color or state of the indicator light, the operator can quickly determine whether the equipment is in normal working condition, thereby reducing downtime and improving work efficiency.

[0042] Embodiment 2: The locking screw 6 is a slotted screw, and the first indicator light group 7 is located on one side of the socket strip 4. The first indicator light group 7 is located on one side of the second indicator light group 10, and the switch 9 is specifically a push-type switch. The switch 9 on the first indicator light group 7 controls the lighting of all the indicator lights 8 thereon, and the switch 9 on the second indicator light group 10 controls the lighting of all the indicator lights 8 thereon. The cover 12 is detachable, and the cover 12 is made of plastic. A layer of rubber pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cover 12, and the cover 12 covers all the indicator lights 8 on the second indicator light group 10. The working principle of the indicator light 8: When the PLC receives an external input signal, it will process it according to the program logic, and the internal circuit of the PLC will output a control signal to the indicator light 8 according to the program logic. When the control signal reaches the contact indicator light, the indicator light will light up or go out according to the state of the control signal.

[0043] Implementation 3: Figure 4 This is a circuit diagram of the first indicator light group 7 or the second indicator light group 10. The switch 9 can control whether all the indicator lights 8 are powered on.

[0044] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:

[0045] A single PLC line is connected through a single jack 5. After the end of the PLC line is inserted into the jack 5, the locking screw 6 is tightened to fix the connection line;

[0046] Working principle of indicator light 8: When PLC receives external input signal, it will process it according to program logic, and the internal circuit of PLC will output control signal to indicator light 8 according to program logic. When the control signal reaches indicator light 8, indicator light 8 will light up or go out according to the state of control signal;

[0047] The indicator light 8 can clearly display the state of the PLC contact socket, so that the operator can quickly understand the operation of the equipment. By observing the color or state of the indicator light, the operator can quickly determine whether the equipment is in normal working condition, thereby reducing downtime and improving work efficiency. When the indicator light 8 on the first indicator light group 7 is damaged, it can be turned off, the cover plate 12 can be removed, and the second indicator light group 10 can be used as a backup, so that there is no need to replace the entire socket 1, and it can be put into operation and use immediately.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0049] The PLC contact socket with contact pin indicator lights is designed with two indicator light groups, namely the first indicator light group 7 and the second indicator light group 10, through the matching arrangement of the first indicator light group 7, the indicator light 8, the switch 9, the second indicator light 10, the screw hole 11 and the cover plate 12. The two groups are connected to the corresponding sockets 5, and their indicating states are the same. The second indicator light group 10 is used as a backup for the first indicator light group 7. The first indicator light group 7 and the second indicator light group 10 both have independent switches 9 to control the power on of all the indicator lights 8 thereon. In normal use, the first indicator light group 7 is used, and the second indicator light group 10 is closed and covered with the cover plate 12 to isolate external dust, moisture and temperature. Since the factory production environment is generally harsh, the PLC system generally works in a high temperature, high humidity and high dust environment. The indicator light 8 lamp beads are easy to age and damage. When the indicator light 8 lamp beads on the first indicator light group 7 are damaged, they can be closed, and the cover plate 12 can be removed, and the second indicator light group 10 can be used as a backup. In this way, there is no need to replace the entire socket 1, and it can be put into work and use immediately without affecting the normal operation.

Claims

1. A PLC contact socket with a contact indicator light, characterized in that: It comprises a socket (1) and a mounting ear (2), wherein one side of the socket (1) is fixedly connected to the mounting ear (2), and the top surface of the socket (1) is fixedly connected to a needle seat (3); The top surface of the socket (1) is fixedly connected to a plug strip (4), the front surface of the plug strip (4) is provided with a plurality of plug holes (5), the internal thread of the plug strip (4) is connected to a plurality of locking screws (6), and the locking screws (6) correspond one to one to the plug holes (5); A first indicator light group (7) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the socket (1), a plurality of indicator lights (8) are integrated on the first indicator light group (7), and switches (9) corresponding to all the indicator lights (8) are integrated on the first indicator light group (7); A second indicator light group (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the socket (1), a plurality of indicator lights (8) are integrated on the second indicator light group (10), and switches (9) corresponding to all the indicator lights (8) are integrated on the second indicator light group (10); All the indicator lights (8) on the first indicator light group (7) correspond to the sockets (5) one by one, and all the indicator lights (8) on the second indicator light group (10) correspond to the sockets (5) one by one; A screw hole (11) is provided at the edge of the top surface of the second indicator light group (10), and the top surface of the second indicator light group (10) is connected to a cover plate (12) via the screw hole (11) and screws.

2. A PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of insertion pins are fixedly connected to the inner side of the needle seat (3).

3. A PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The locking screw (6) is a slotted screw, and the first indicator light group (7) is located on one side of the socket strip (4).

4. A PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The first indicator light group (7) is located on one side of the second indicator light group (10), and the switch (9) is specifically a push-type switch.

5. A PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The switch (9) on the first indicator light group (7) controls the lighting and closing of all the indicator lights (8) thereon, and the switch (9) on the second indicator light group (10) controls the lighting and closing of all the indicator lights (8) thereon.

6. A PLC contact socket with a contact pin indicator light as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The cover plate (12) is detachable and is made of plastic. A layer of rubber pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cover plate (12). The cover plate (12) covers all indicator lights (8) on the second indicator light group (10).