Extended wire controller and wire control system

Abstract

The utility model provides an extended wire controller and a wire control system, the extended wire controller is provided with a first controller, a second controller, a plurality of relay driving modules and a plurality of extended interface modules, the first controller is used for receiving a control instruction input by a user, the second controller is used for processing the control instruction transmitted by the first controller, and the relay driving modules are connected with the extended interface modules. The second controller is in communication connection with the first controller, the input end of each relay driving module is in communication connection with the first controller, each relay driving module comprises an N-type triode and a relay, the output end of each relay driving module is connected with the relay, and the relay is connected with the collector electrode of the N-type triode. The base electrode of the N-type triode is in communication connection with the input end of the relay driving module, and each expansion interface module is in communication connection with the output end of the corresponding relay driving module, so that different household appliances can be dynamically connected based on different expansion interface modules, and a user can perform linkage control on the plurality of household appliances in a centralized manner; and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliance remote control, in particular to an extended wire controller and a wire control system. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, most wire controllers can only perform one-to-one control over home appliances. When a user has multiple home appliances at home, multiple wire controllers are needed to manage and control different home appliances. Moreover, for each additional home appliance, a wire controller is added to control the additional home appliance. As a result, the user cannot centrally control multiple home appliances at home, reducing the user's experience of using multiple home appliances at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide an expandable wire controller, so that users can centrally control multiple home appliances at home, thereby improving the user's experience of using multiple home appliances at the same time.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an extended wire controller, comprising:

[0005] A first controller, the first controller is used to receive a control instruction input by a user;

[0006] A second controller, the second controller is used to process the control instructions transmitted by the first controller, and the second controller is communicatively connected with the first controller;

[0007] A plurality of relay drive modules, the input end of each relay drive module is respectively connected to the first controller for communication, the relay drive module comprises an N-type transistor and a relay, the output end of the relay drive module is connected to the relay, the relay is connected to the collector of the N-type transistor, the base of the N-type transistor is connected to the input end of the relay drive module, and the N-type transistor is used to control the switch of the relay;

[0008] Multiple expansion interface modules are used as access modules for external home appliances. Each expansion interface module is respectively connected to the output end of the corresponding relay drive module in communication. The number of the expansion interface modules is the same as the number of the relay drive modules.

[0009] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the relay drive module also includes a Zener diode, a first resistor and a second resistor, the Zener diode is used to reverse the current flow in the relay path, the first resistor is used to reduce the power consumption of the Zener diode, the second resistor is used to protect the Zener diode, the Zener diode is connected in parallel between the two ends of the relay, the first resistor is connected in series between the base of the N-type transistor and the input end of the relay drive module, one end of the second resistor is connected to the emitter of the N-type transistor, and the other end of the second resistor is connected to the base of the N-type transistor.

[0010] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the extended wire controller further includes a power-off memory module, which is communicatively connected with the second controller, and is used for restoring data of the second controller.

[0011] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the extended wire controller further includes a wireless communication module, which is communicatively connected to the second controller, and is used to remotely receive control instructions input by a user.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the extended wire controller further includes a flash memory module, which is communicatively connected to the first controller and is used to protect operating data of the first controller.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the extended wire controller also includes a color screen module and a color screen touch interface, the color screen module is used to display the interface for inputting control instructions, the color screen touch interface is used to identify the control instructions input by the user, the color screen module is communicatively connected to the first controller, and the color screen touch interface is communicatively connected to the first controller.

[0014] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a wire control system, including:

[0015] The extended wire controller according to the first aspect;

[0016] A plurality of extended household appliances, each of which is communicatively connected with a corresponding extended interface module;

[0017] A master-controlled household appliance, each of which includes a household appliance mainboard and a wire-controlled transmission unit, wherein the wire-controlled transmission unit includes a first transmission unit and a second transmission unit, wherein an input end of the first transmission unit is connected to the household appliance mainboard, and an input end of the second transmission unit is connected to the household appliance mainboard, wherein the first transmission unit includes a first rectifier bridge module and a first power supply module; the first rectifier bridge module is connected to the first power supply module; the second transmission unit includes a second rectifier bridge module, a second power supply module and a carrier communication module, wherein the second rectifier bridge module is connected to the second power supply module, and the second power supply module is connected to the carrier communication module;

[0018] Among them, the first rectifier bridge module and the second rectifier bridge module are both used to convert AC power into DC power, the carrier communication module is communicatively connected to the second controller, the output end of the first power supply module is respectively connected to each relay drive module, the output end of the second power supply module is connected to the first controller, and the output end of the second power supply module is connected to the second controller.

[0019] Further, in some embodiments, the carrier communication module includes a first communication branch unit and a second communication branch unit, the first communication branch unit is connected to the input end of the carrier communication module, the second communication branch unit is connected to the input end of the carrier communication module, the first communication branch unit includes a photoelectric isolation transmitting module, the photoelectric isolation transmitting module is used to send a control signal to the second controller, and the second communication branch unit includes a photoelectric isolation receiving module, and the photoelectric isolation receiving module is used to receive the control signal of the second controller.

[0020] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second communication branch unit also includes a carrier waveform trimming module, which is used to filter the received control signal, and the carrier waveform trimming module is connected to the photoelectric isolation receiving module.

[0021] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second communication branch unit further includes a signal amplification module, the signal amplification module is used to amplify the received control signal, and the signal amplification module is connected to the carrier waveform shaping module.

[0022] According to an extended wire controller and a wire control system of the embodiment of the utility model, at least the following beneficial effects are achieved: a first controller, a second controller, a plurality of relay drive modules and a plurality of extended interface modules are provided, the first controller is used to receive a control instruction input by a user, the second controller is used to process a control instruction transmitted by the second controller, the second controller is communicatively connected to the first controller, the input end of each relay drive module is communicatively connected to the first controller respectively, the relay drive module comprises an N-type transistor and a relay, the output end of the relay drive module is connected to the relay, the relay is connected to the collector of the N-type transistor, the base of the N-type transistor is connected to the input end of the relay drive module, the N-type transistor is used to control the switch of the relay, the extended interface module is used as an access module for an external home appliance, each extended interface module is communicatively connected to the output end of the corresponding relay drive module respectively, wherein the number of the extended interface modules is the same as the number of the relay drive modules, and different home appliances can be dynamically connected based on different extended interface modules, so that users can centrally control multiple home appliances in linkage at home, thereby improving the user's experience of using multiple home appliances at the same time.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description and will become apparent in part from the description. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention can be realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solution of the utility model and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the utility model, they are used to explain the technical solution of the utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of the utility model.

[0025] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0026] Figure 1 It is an overall structural diagram of an extended wire controller provided by some embodiments of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a first processor provided in some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of a second processor provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a circuit structure diagram of a relay drive module provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 is a circuit structure diagram of an expansion interface module provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a circuit structure diagram of a power-off memory module provided by some embodiments of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 is a circuit structure diagram of a flash memory module provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a circuit structure diagram of a color screen module provided by some embodiments of the utility model;

[0034] Fig. 9 It is an overall framework diagram of a wire control system provided by some embodiments of the utility model;

[0035] Fig.10 This is a partial circuit structure of a wire control system provided by some embodiments of the utility model.

[0036] Reference numerals: extended wire controller 1000, first controller 1100, second controller 1200, relay drive module 1300, N-type transistor 1310, relay 1320, voltage regulator diode 1330, first resistor 1340, second resistor 1350, extended interface module 1400, power-off memory module 1500, wireless communication module 1600, flash memory module 1700, color screen module 1800, color screen touch interface 1900;

[0037] A wire control system 2000, an extended home appliance 2100, a main control home appliance 2200, a home appliance mainboard 2210, a wire control transmission unit 2220, a first transmission unit 2221, and a second transmission unit 2222;

[0038] A first rectifier bridge module 3000, a first power supply module 3100, a second rectifier bridge module 3200, a second power supply module 3300, a carrier communication module 3400, a first communication branch unit 3410, a photoelectric isolation transmitting module 3411, a second communication branch unit 3420, a photoelectric isolation receiving module 3421, a carrier waveform shaping module 3422, and a signal amplification module 3423. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the utility model. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the utility model, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model.

[0040] In the description of the utility model, if there is a description of first and second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0042] In the prior art, most wire controllers can only perform one-to-one control over home appliances. When a user has multiple home appliances at home, multiple wire controllers are needed to manage and control different home appliances. Moreover, for each additional home appliance, a wire controller is added to control the additional home appliance. As a result, the user cannot centrally control multiple home appliances at home, reducing the user's experience of using multiple home appliances at the same time.

[0043] Based on this, an embodiment of the utility model provides an extended wire controller and a wire control system, which are provided with a first controller, a second controller, a plurality of relay drive modules and a plurality of extended interface modules, wherein the first controller is used to receive a control instruction input by a user, the second controller is used to process the control instruction transmitted by the second controller, the second controller is communicatively connected to the first controller, the input end of each relay drive module is communicatively connected to the first controller, the relay drive module includes an N-type transistor and a relay, the output end of the relay drive module is connected to the relay, the relay is connected to the collector of the N-type transistor, the base of the N-type transistor is connected to the input end of the relay drive module, the N-type transistor is used to control the switch of the relay, and the extended interface module is used as an access module for an external home appliance, and each extended interface module is communicatively connected to the output end of the corresponding relay drive module, wherein the number of the extended interface modules is the same as the number of the relay drive modules, and different home appliances can be dynamically connected based on different extended interface modules, so that users can centrally control multiple home appliances in linkage at home, thereby improving the user's experience of using multiple home appliances at the same time.

[0044] Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, Figure 1 is an overall structural diagram of an extended wire controller provided by some embodiments of the utility model, Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a first processor provided in some embodiments of the present utility model, Figure 3 is a structural diagram of a second processor provided in some embodiments of the present utility model, Figure 4 is a circuit structure diagram of a relay drive module provided in some embodiments of the utility model, Figure 51 is a circuit structure diagram of an extended interface module provided in some embodiments of the present invention. The extended wire controller 1000 includes a first controller 1100, a second controller 1200, a plurality of relay drive modules 1300 and a plurality of extended interface modules 1400. The first controller 1100 is used to receive a control instruction input by a user, and the second controller 1200 is used to process the control instruction transmitted by the second controller 1200. The second controller 1200 is connected to the first controller 1100 in communication. The input end of each relay drive module 1300 is connected to the first controller 1100 in communication. The relay drive module 1300 includes an N-type transistor 1310 and a relay 1320. The output end of the relay drive module 1300 It is connected to the relay 1320, the relay 1320 is connected to the collector of the N-type transistor 1310, the base of the N-type transistor 1310 is connected to the input end of the relay driving module 1300, the N-type transistor 1310 is used to control the switch of the relay 1320, the extension interface module 1400 is used as an access module for external home appliances, and each extension interface module 1400 is respectively communicated and connected with the output end of the corresponding relay driving module 1300, wherein the number of the extension interface modules 1400 is the same as the number of the relay driving modules 1300, and thus different home appliances can be dynamically connected based on different extension interface modules 1400, so that users can centrally control multiple home appliances at home.

[0046] It should be noted that from Figure 2 It can be seen that the relay drive module 1300 also includes a Zener diode 1330, a first resistor 1340 and a second resistor 1350. The Zener diode 1330 is used to reverse the current flow in the path of the relay 1320. The first resistor 1340 is used to reduce the power consumption of the Zener diode 1330. The second resistor 1350 is used to protect the Zener diode 1330. The Zener diode 1330 is connected in parallel between the two ends of the relay 1320. The first resistor 1340 is connected in series between the base of the N-type transistor 1310 and the input end of the relay drive module 1300. One end of the second resistor 1350 is connected to the emitter of the N-type transistor 1310, and the other end of the second resistor 1350 is connected to the base of the N-type transistor 1310, thereby effectively protecting the circuit structure of the relay drive module 1300 and avoiding overvoltage in the relay drive module 1300.

[0047] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6It is a circuit structure diagram of the power-off memory module provided in some embodiments of the utility model. The extended wire controller 1000 also includes a power-off memory module 1500. The power-off memory module 1500 is communicated with the second controller 1200. The power-off memory module 1500 is used to restore data of the second controller 1200, thereby enabling the extended wire controller 1000 to effectively protect and save data and prevent data loss in the event of power interruption or power failure.

[0048] Further, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the extended wire controller 1000 also includes a wireless communication module 1600, which is communicatively connected to the second controller 1200. The wireless communication module 1600 is used to remotely receive control instructions input by a user, thereby enabling the extended wire controller 1000 to wirelessly interact with the user to enhance the user experience.

[0049] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 It is a circuit structure diagram of the flash memory module provided in some embodiments of the utility model. The extended wire controller 1000 also includes a flash memory module 1700. The flash memory module 1700 is communicated with the first controller 1100. The flash memory module 1700 is used to protect the operating data of the first controller 1100, thereby being able to store the operating data of the first controller 1100 for a long time, and at the same time improving the reading and writing speed of the operating data of the first controller 1100.

[0050] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8 It is a circuit structure diagram of the color screen module provided in some embodiments of the utility model. The extended wire controller 1000 also includes a color screen module 1800. The color screen module 1800 is used to display an interface for inputting control instructions. The color screen module 1800 is communicatively connected with the first controller 1100, and can thereby visually display the input instructions of the extended wire controller 1000, thereby improving the user experience.

[0051] Further, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the extended wire controller 1000 also includes a color screen touch interface 1900, which is used to identify control instructions input by the user. The color screen touch interface 1900 is communicated with the first controller 1100, thereby improving the human-computer interaction capability of the extended wire controller 1000.

[0052] Further, refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, Fig. 9 is an overall framework diagram of a wire control system provided by some embodiments of the utility model, Fig.101 is a partial circuit structure diagram of a wire control system provided by some embodiments of the present utility model. The wire control system 2000 includes an extended wire controller 1000, a plurality of extended home appliances 2100 and a master home appliance 2200. Each extended home appliance 2100 is respectively connected to a corresponding extended interface module 1400 for communication. The master home appliance 2200 includes a home appliance mainboard 2210 and a wire control transmission unit 2220. The wire control transmission unit 2220 includes a first transmission unit 2221 and a second transmission unit 2222. The input end of the first transmission unit 2221 is connected to the home appliance mainboard 2210, and the output end of the second transmission unit 2222 is connected to the home appliance mainboard 2210. The input end is connected to the home appliance mainboard 2210, the first transmission unit 2221 includes a first rectifier bridge module 3000 and a first power supply module 3100; the first rectifier bridge module 3000 is connected to the first power supply module 3100; the second transmission unit 2222 includes a second rectifier bridge module 3200, a second power supply module 3300 and a carrier communication module 3400, the second rectifier bridge module 3200 is connected to the second power supply module 3300, and the second power supply module 3300 is connected to the carrier communication module 3400, thereby being able to realize the use scenario of controlling multiple home appliances at the same time, thereby improving the degree of centralized control between home appliances.

[0053] Among them, the first rectifier bridge module 3000 and the second rectifier bridge module 3200 are both used to convert alternating current into direct current, the carrier communication module 3400 is communicatively connected to the second controller 1200, the output end of the first power supply module 3100 is respectively connected to each relay drive module 1300, the output end of the second power supply module 3300 is connected to the first controller 1100, and the output end of the second power supply module 3300 is connected to the second controller 1200, so that each household appliance can be supplied with power accordingly, thereby improving the power supply efficiency between household appliances.

[0054] Further, refer to Fig.10 As shown, the carrier communication module 3400 includes a first communication branch unit 3410 and a second communication branch unit 3420, the first communication branch unit 3410 is connected to the input end of the carrier communication module 3400, the second communication branch unit 3420 is connected to the input end of the carrier communication module 3400, the first communication branch unit 3410 includes a photoelectric isolation transmitting module 3411, the photoelectric isolation transmitting module 3411 is used to send a control signal to the second controller 1200, and the second communication branch unit 3420 includes a photoelectric isolation receiving module 3421, the photoelectric isolation receiving module 3421 is used to receive the control signal of the second controller 1200. Thus, the communication efficiency between the main control type household appliance 2200 and the extended wire controller 1000 is improved.

[0055] Further, refer to Fig.10As shown, the second communication branch unit 3420 also includes a carrier waveform shaping module 3422, which is used to filter the received control signal. The carrier waveform shaping module 3422 is connected to the optoelectronic isolation receiving module 3421, thereby improving the communication efficiency between the main control type household appliance 2200 and the extended wire controller 1000.

[0056] Further, refer to Fig.10 As shown, the second communication branch unit 3420 also includes a signal amplification module 3423, which is used to amplify the received control signal. The signal amplification module 3423 is connected to the carrier waveform shaping module 3422, thereby improving the communication efficiency between the main control type home appliance 2200 and the extended wire controller 1000.

[0057] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. An extended wire controller, characterized in that: include: A first controller, the first controller is used to receive a control instruction input by a user; a second controller, the second controller being used to process the control instruction transmitted by the first controller, the second controller being communicatively connected with the first controller; A plurality of relay drive modules, wherein the input end of each of the relay drive modules is respectively connected to the first controller in communication, the relay drive module comprises an N-type transistor and a relay, the output end of the relay drive module is connected to the relay, the relay is connected to the collector of the N-type transistor, the base of the N-type transistor is connected to the input end of the relay drive module, and the N-type transistor is used to control the switch of the relay; Multiple expansion interface modules are used as access modules for external household appliances, and each expansion interface module is respectively communicatively connected to the output end of the corresponding relay drive module, wherein the number of the expansion interface modules is the same as the number of the relay drive modules.

2. The extended wire controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The relay drive module also includes a voltage regulator diode, a first resistor and a second resistor. The voltage regulator diode is used to reverse the current flow in the path of the relay. The first resistor is used to reduce the power consumption of the voltage regulator diode. The second resistor is used to protect the voltage regulator diode. The voltage regulator diode is connected in parallel between the two ends of the relay. The first resistor is connected in series between the base of the N-type transistor and the input end of the relay drive module. One end of the second resistor is connected to the emitter of the N-type transistor, and the other end of the second resistor is connected to the base of the N-type transistor.

3. The extended wire controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a power-off memory module, which is in communication with the second controller and is used to restore data of the second controller.

4. The extended wire controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a wireless communication module, which is communicatively connected to the second controller and is used to remotely receive control instructions input by a user.

5. The extended wire controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a flash memory module, which is communicatively connected to the first controller and is used to protect the operating data of the first controller.

6. The extended wire controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a color screen module and a color screen touch interface, the color screen module is used to display the interface for inputting control instructions, the color screen touch interface is used to identify control instructions input by the user, the color screen module is communicatively connected to the first controller, and the color screen touch interface is communicatively connected to the first controller.

7. A wire control system, characterized in that: include: The extended wire controller according to any one of claims 1 to 6; A plurality of extended household appliances, each of which is communicatively connected with the corresponding extended interface module; A master-controlled household appliance, each of which comprises a household appliance mainboard and a wire-controlled transmission unit, wherein the wire-controlled transmission unit comprises a first transmission unit and a second transmission unit, wherein an input end of the first transmission unit is connected to the household appliance mainboard, an input end of the second transmission unit is connected to the household appliance mainboard, and the first transmission unit comprises a first rectifier bridge module and a first power supply module; The first rectifier bridge module is connected to the first power supply module; the second transmission unit includes a second rectifier bridge module, a second power supply module and a carrier communication module, the second rectifier bridge module is connected to the second power supply module, and the second power supply module is connected to the carrier communication module; Among them, the first rectifier bridge module and the second rectifier bridge module are both used to convert AC power into DC power, the carrier communication module is communicatively connected to the second controller, the output end of the first power supply module is respectively connected to each of the relay drive modules, the output end of the second power supply module is connected to the first controller, and the output end of the second power supply module is connected to the second controller.

8. The control-by-wire system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The carrier communication module includes a first communication branch unit and a second communication branch unit, the first communication branch unit is connected to the input end of the carrier communication module, the second communication branch unit is connected to the input end of the carrier communication module, the first communication branch unit includes a photoelectric isolation transmitting module, the photoelectric isolation transmitting module is used to send a control signal to the second controller, and the second communication branch unit includes a photoelectric isolation receiving module, the photoelectric isolation receiving module is used to receive the control signal of the second controller.

9. The control-by-wire system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second communication branch unit further includes a carrier waveform trimming module, which is used to filter the received control signal, and the carrier waveform trimming module is connected to the photoelectric isolation receiving module.

10. The control-by-wire system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second communication branch unit further includes a signal amplifying module, which is used to amplify the received control signal, and the signal amplifying module is connected to the carrier waveform trimming module.

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