Crane remote controller with key switch

By setting a protection mechanism on the control buttons of the crane remote control, the problem of traditional remote control control buttons being susceptible to contamination and physical damage is solved, achieving a longer service life and higher operating safety.

CN222690550UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28NANJING DIHUAI ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420833891.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-22
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-22

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Technical Problem

The traditional crane remote control control button with key switch is susceptible to dust, dirt, moisture and other pollutants, resulting in poor contact, short circuit or other electrical failures, and is susceptible to physical impact or scratches, causing wear and tear, affecting use.

Method used

A crane remote control with a protective mechanism is designed, and the outer surface of the control button is provided with a protective mechanism, including a housing, an adhesive sheet, a spring groove, a spring and a lower press. The protective structure formed by these components prevents the button from external impact, scratching or moisture damage, and provides operating feedback through the spring.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents external damage to the control button, extends the service life, reduces the risk of misoperation, and improves the safety and reliability of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a crane remote controller with a key switch, and relates to the field of crane remote controllers. The remote controller comprises a remote controller body, a key hole is formed in one side of the remote controller body, a control button is arranged below the outer surface of the remote controller body, the protection mechanism is arranged, a shell of the protection mechanism can provide a first defense line for the control button, and the control button is prevented from being damaged by external impact or scraping or moisture or the like. The physical protection remarkably prolongs the service life of the control button, and due to the design of the lower pressing block and the pressing button, an operator needs to deliberately press the pressing button to touch the control button, so that the misoperation risk caused by accidental touch is greatly reduced, the operation safety is improved, and in addition, when the pressing button is pressed, the control button is not damaged. Compression and release of the spring can give a clear'click 'feeling to an operator, and it is ensured that the operator knows that the control button is successfully touched.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of crane remote controllers, in particular to a crane remote controller with a key switch. Background Art

[0002] A crane remote control with a key switch is a specially designed crane operating control device. It is similar to a regular crane remote control, but with an added key switch function to provide additional safety and operational control. Usually in addition to the key switch function, a crane remote control with a key switch usually also has standard remote control operating functions. It may include multiple control buttons, switches or joysticks for controlling various crane actions such as lifting, lowering, moving, etc.

[0003] The control button body of the existing crane remote control with a key switch is generally directly exposed to the outside of the controller. Since cranes are mainly used in construction sites and other places, the control buttons are easily affected by pollutants such as dust, dirt, and moisture in the working environment. These pollutants may enter the buttons and cause poor contact, short circuits or other electrical failures. In addition, the control buttons are more susceptible to physical impact or scratches, which may cause the button surface to be worn, the markings to be unclear, or the buttons themselves to be damaged, affecting their use. At this time, it is necessary to provide a new type of crane remote control with a key switch that can effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a crane remote controller with a key switch to solve the technical problem that the control buttons on the traditional crane remote controller with a key switch are defective.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a crane remote controller with a key switch, comprising a remote controller, a key hole is arranged on one side of the remote controller, a control button is arranged below the outer surface of the remote controller, a protection mechanism is arranged on the outer surface of the control button, the protection mechanism comprises a shell, an adhesive sheet is arranged on the back of the shell, and the shell is adhered to the remote controller through the adhesive sheet;

[0006] A spring slot is arranged inside the shell, a spring is arranged inside the spring slot, a pressing block is arranged at the inner axis of the spring, the pressing block passes through the top and bottom of the shell, and a pressing button is arranged on the top of the pressing block.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the keyhole is set to ensure that the remote control can only be operated by people holding the correct key, effectively preventing unauthorized use. In addition, using the key for switch operation is simple and intuitive, without the need for a complicated learning process, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0008] Furthermore, a lower pressing plate is fixedly connected to the lower pressing block, the lower pressing plate is in contact with the spring, and the lower pressing block is slidably connected to the spring groove.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the protection mechanism covers the control button, effectively preventing the button from being accidentally touched, reducing the risk of operating errors, and the protection mechanism can reduce the wear and damage of the control button, thereby extending the overall service life of the remote control.

[0010] Furthermore, the spring is used to reset the pressing block, and the pressing block is used to touch the control button.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic force of the spring enables the push-down block to provide clear feedback when the control button is touched, so that the operator can clearly feel that the operation has been successfully performed. In addition, the combined design of the spring and the push-down block ensures the stability and consistency of the operation, thereby improving the reliability of the remote control.

[0012] Furthermore, an NFC scanning port is provided on the upper outer surface of the remote control, and the NFC scanning port is used to scan the NFC magnetic sheet to unlock the function of the remote control.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, in the event that the key is forgotten or lost, the NFC scanning port provides a convenient backup unlocking method, which increases the flexibility of operation. In addition, NFC technology has high security and protects the remote control from being used by unauthorized persons through encryption and identity authentication.

[0014] Furthermore, an emergency stop button is provided on one side of the NFC scanning port, and a prompt light is provided below the emergency stop button.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the emergency stop button allows the operator to quickly cut off the power supply of the crane in an emergency to prevent accidents.

[0016] Furthermore, two prompt lights are provided, and the two prompt lights are used to display a power light and a signal light respectively.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the indicator light can intuitively display the power and signal status of the remote control, making it convenient for the operator to understand the working status of the remote control at any time and make timely adjustments.

[0018] Furthermore, six control buttons are provided, and the six control buttons are respectively used to control the lifting and direction of the crane.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the six control buttons can control multiple functions of the crane respectively, meet the needs of complex operations, and improve work efficiency. In addition, the button layout is reasonable and ergonomically designed, making the operation more comfortable and natural.

[0020] Furthermore, the shell of the remote controller is made of engineering plastics, and the surface of the remote controller is rough.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the engineering plastic has good impact resistance, which can protect the remote control from damage caused by accidental impact to a certain extent. In addition, the corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant properties of the engineering plastic shell enable the remote control to maintain stability and durability in harsh working environments.

[0022] Furthermore, a signal line is provided on the top of the remote controller, and the signal line is used to send a signal to the crane.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the signal line is used to send signals to the crane, which ensures stable communication between the remote control and the crane and reduces the possibility of signal interference or interruption. In addition, the interface design of the signal line makes connection and disconnection simple and quick, thereby improving work efficiency and convenience.

[0024] Furthermore, the protection mechanism is provided in multiple groups, and the number of the multiple groups of protection mechanisms is the same as the control buttons.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple sets of protection mechanisms ensure that each control button is fully protected, thereby improving the safety of the entire remote control. Moreover, all buttons adopt the same protection mechanism design, which maintains consistency and ease of operation and reduces the risk of misoperation.

[0026] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. The utility model provides a protection mechanism, wherein the housing can provide the first line of defense for the control button to prevent it from being damaged by external impact, scratches or moisture. This physical protection significantly extends the service life of the control button. In addition, due to the design of the push-down block and the push button, the operator needs to intentionally press the push button to touch the control button, which greatly reduces the risk of misoperation caused by accidental touch and improves the safety of operation. In addition, the presence of the spring not only provides a reset function for the push-down block, but also provides clear operation feedback for the operator. When the push button is pressed, the compression and release of the spring will give the operator a clear "click" feeling, ensuring that they know that the control button has been successfully touched. At the same time, when maintenance or replacement is required, it can be easily removed from the remote control through the adhesive sheet, which greatly facilitates maintenance and replacement work.

[0028] 2. The utility model provides an NFC scanning port, wherein the NFC scanning port is integrated above the outer surface of the remote control. When the operator does not have a key or wants to unlock the remote control function more quickly, the NFC scanning port can be used to bring an NFC magnetic sheet containing preset information close to the NFC scanning port. Once the scan is successful and the information of the NFC magnetic sheet is verified, the function of the remote control will be unlocked, allowing the operator to control the crane through the control button. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a side view stereoscopic structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a side-view cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure enlarged at point A in the middle.

[0033] In the figure: 1. remote control; 2. key hole; 3. signal line; 4. NFC scanning port; 5. emergency stop button; 6. prompt light; 7. control button; 8. protection mechanism; 801. shell; 802. adhesive sheet; 803. spring groove; 804. spring; 805. lower pressure block; 806. lower pressure plate; 807. push button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0035] The following describes an embodiment of the utility model based on its overall structure. Embodiment 1:

[0036] A crane remote controller with a key switch, such as Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, it includes a remote control 1, a key hole 2 is provided on one side of the remote control 1, a control button 7 is provided below the outer surface of the remote control, a protection mechanism 8 is provided on the outer surface of the control button 7, the protection mechanism 8 includes a shell 801, an adhesive sheet 802 is provided on the back of the shell 801, the shell 801 is adhered to the remote control 1 through the adhesive sheet 802, a spring groove 803 is provided inside the shell 801, a spring 804 is provided inside the spring groove 803, a pressing block 805 is provided at the inner axis of the spring 804, the pressing block 805 runs through the top and bottom of the shell 801, and a pressing button 807 is provided on the top of the pressing block 805. The key hole 2 is provided to ensure that only persons holding a matching key can operate the remote control 1, which effectively prevents unauthorized persons from misoperating or maliciously operating, thereby improving the safety of the device, and the design of the protection mechanism 8 can reduce the exposure and wear of the control button 7, extend the service life of the button, and maintain the sensitivity and accuracy of the button.

[0037] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The lower pressing block 805 is fixedly connected with a lower pressing plate 806, the lower pressing plate 806 abuts against the spring 804, the lower pressing block 805 is slidably connected with the spring groove 803, and the elasticity of the spring 804 enables the lower pressing block 805 to provide clear feedback force when pressed, so that the operator can clearly feel the touch of the button, thereby improving the accuracy of the operation.

[0038] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The spring 804 is used to reset the pressing block 805, and the pressing block 805 is used to touch the control button 7. The spring 804 can automatically reset the pressing block 805 to the initial position to prepare for the next operation, thereby improving the continuity and efficiency of the operation. Embodiment 2:

[0039] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 An NFC scanning port 4 is provided on the upper outer surface of the remote control 1. The NFC scanning port 4 is used to scan the NFC magnetic sheet to unlock the functions of the remote control 1. In the event that the key is forgotten or lost, the NFC scanning port 4 provides an alternative unlocking method. The remote control function can be quickly unlocked by scanning the NFC magnetic sheet, which increases the flexibility of operation. Moreover, NFC technology adopts short-range wireless communication and encryption technology, which is more secure than traditional keys and is difficult to be copied or cracked.

[0040] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 An emergency stop button 5 is provided on one side of the NFC scanning port 4, and a prompt light 6 is provided below the emergency stop button 5. The emergency stop button 5 allows the operator to quickly cut off all actions of the crane in an emergency to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, and the prompt light 6 can clearly display the power status and signal status of the remote control, helping the operator to grasp the working status of the remote control at any time and discover and solve problems in time.

[0041] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 There are two indicator lights 6, which are used to display the power light and the signal light respectively. The six control buttons 7 can realize various functional controls of the crane, such as lifting, forward and backward movement, left and right movement, etc., to meet the needs of various complex operations.

[0042] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 There are six control buttons 7, which are used to control the lifting and direction of the crane respectively. The layout of multiple control buttons 7 is optimized so that the operator can quickly find and perform the required operations, thereby improving work efficiency and accuracy.

[0043] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The shell of the remote control 1 is made of engineering plastic. The surface of the remote control 1 is rough. The engineering plastic has good impact resistance and can protect the internal components of the remote control from damage caused by external impact to a certain extent. Moreover, the engineering plastic shell can resist corrosion and wear, thereby extending the service life of the remote control while maintaining the beauty of the appearance.

[0044] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 A signal line 3 is provided on the top of the remote controller 1. The signal line 3 is used to send signals to the crane. The signal line 3 ensures stable and reliable communication between the remote controller and the crane, reduces the possibility of signal interference or loss, and improves the stability and reliability of operation. Moreover, the interface of the signal line is reasonably designed and easy to connect and disconnect, which is convenient for the operator to quickly connect or disconnect when needed.

[0045] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The protection mechanism 8 is provided with multiple groups, and the number of the multiple groups of protection mechanisms 8 is the same as the control buttons 7. The multiple groups of protection mechanisms 8 can ensure that each control button 7 is fully protected to avoid accidental touching or damaging the buttons, thereby improving the safety and service life of the entire remote control.

[0046] The implementation principle of the utility model is as follows: first, the housing 801 of the protection mechanism 8 needs to be attached to the remote control 1 through the adhesive sheet 802 on the back thereof, ensuring that there is a corresponding protection mechanism 8 above each control button 7, and then, the signal line 3 at the top of the remote control 1 is connected to the corresponding interface on the crane, ensuring that the connection is firm and the signal transmission is free of interference;

[0047] During use, you can use a key to open the keyhole 2 on one side of the remote controller 1, or you can use an NFC magnetic sheet containing preset information to scan near the NFC scanning port 4. After successful verification, you can unlock the remote controller function, and then check the status of the prompt light 6. Confirm that the power light is on to indicate that the remote controller is powered on, and the signal light may indicate the connection status between the remote controller and the crane;

[0048] After that, the lifting and direction of the crane are operated by the control button 7. Before pressing the corresponding button, it is necessary to first touch the pressing block 805 through the pressing button 807 of the protection mechanism 8, and then touch the control button, and the spring 804 will ensure that the pressing block 805 is reset after being released, ready for the next operation. In addition, in an emergency, the emergency stop button 5 can be immediately pressed to stop all actions of the crane.

[0049] Parts not involved in the present invention are the same as the prior art or can be implemented by using the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] Although an embodiment of the utility model has been shown and described, this specific embodiment is only an explanation of the utility model and is not a limitation of the utility model. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions and variations to the embodiments without creative contribution as needed without departing from the principles and purpose of the utility model. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A crane remote controller with a key switch, characterized in that: The invention comprises a remote control (1), wherein a key hole (2) is provided on one side of the remote control (1), a control button (7) is provided below the outer surface of the remote control, a protective mechanism (8) is provided on the outer surface of the control button (7), the protective mechanism (8) comprises a shell (801), an adhesive sheet (802) is provided on the back of the shell (801), and the shell (801) is adhered to the remote control (1) via the adhesive sheet (802); A spring groove (803) is provided inside the shell (801), a spring (804) is provided inside the spring groove (803), a pressing block (805) is provided at the inner axis of the spring (804), the pressing block (805) passes through the top and bottom of the shell (801), and a pressing button (807) is provided on the top of the pressing block (805).

2. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lower pressing plate (806) is fixedly connected to the lower pressing block (805), the lower pressing plate (806) is in contact with the spring (804), and the lower pressing block (805) is slidably connected to the spring groove (803).

3. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (804) is used to reset the pressing block (805), and the pressing block (805) is used to trigger the control button (7).

4. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: An NFC scanning port (4) is provided above the outer surface of the remote control (1), and the NFC scanning port (4) is used to scan an NFC magnetic sheet so as to unlock the functions of the remote control (1).

5. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: An emergency stop button (5) is provided on one side of the NFC scanning port (4), and a warning light (6) is provided below the emergency stop button (5).

6. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two prompt lights (6) are provided, and the two prompt lights (6) are used to display a power light and a signal light respectively.

7. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: Six control buttons (7) are provided, and the six control buttons (7) are respectively used to control the lifting and direction of the crane.

8. The crane remote controller with a key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell of the remote controller (1) is made of engineering plastics, and the surface of the remote controller (1) is rough.

9. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A signal line (3) is arranged on the top of the remote controller (1), and the signal line (3) is used to send a signal to the crane.

10. The crane remote controller with key switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection mechanisms (8) are provided in multiple groups, and the number of the multiple groups of protection mechanisms (8) is the same as the number of control buttons (7).