Parallel expansion control mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a parallel expansion control mechanism, which comprises more than one control module which is clamped on a guide rail side by side, each control module comprises a right shell, a board card, a left shell, an upper cover and a wire holder, the left side and the upper side of the right shell are open, the left shell can cover the left side of the right shell, a control circuit is arranged on the board card, and the upper cover can cover the left side of the right shell. The left side of the board card is provided with a connecting joint, the connecting joint, the connecting socket and the wiring socket are electrically connected with the control circuit, the board card is arranged between the left shell and the right shell, the right shell is provided with a second opening into which the connecting joint of an adjacent control module can extend, and the upper cover can cover the upper side of the right shell. Guide rail buckles capable of being clamped with the guide rails are arranged on the front side and the rear side of the right shell, and the left shell can be clamped with or separated from the right shell of the adjacent control module. The utility model has the advantages of strong expansibility, compact structure and more convenient installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a control mechanism, in particular to a parallel expansion control mechanism. Background Art

[0002] At present, in the field of automated complete equipment and production lines, the demand for IO control modules is becoming more and more widespread. Traditional IO control modules are gradually unable to adapt to the market environment with more IO points. In the automation industry, as the functions of equipment / production lines become more and more abundant, the required IO control points are also increasing. The points of traditional IO control modules are limited, which affects the production and use of automated equipment. In addition, the installation methods of most IO modules on the market are relatively cumbersome, which will cause difficulties in the installation of multiple modules in the field of large-scale production lines. In addition, wiring is usually used to achieve communication between IO modules. Since wiring will occupy a part of the space, the structure is not compact enough. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects, the utility model provides a parallel expansion control mechanism, which has the advantages of strong expandability, compact structure and more convenient installation.

[0004] The utility model adopts a technical solution to solve its technical problems: a parallel expansion control mechanism, comprising: a number of control modules greater than one and arranged side by side on a guide rail, each control module comprising a right shell, a board, a left shell, an upper cover and a wiring socket, the left side and the upper side of the right shell are open, the left shell can cover the left side of the right shell, a control circuit is arranged on the board, a connection joint is arranged on the left side of the board, a connection socket is arranged on the right side of the board, a wiring socket is arranged on the top of the board, the connection joint, the connection socket and the wiring socket are electrically connected to the control circuit, and the board is arranged on the left shell and the right shell A first opening for extending a connecting connector is provided on the left shell body, a second opening for inserting a connecting connector of an adjacent control module is provided on the right shell body, the connecting socket can be engaged with the connecting connector of an adjacent control module, a connecting plug is provided at the bottom of the terminal block, a connecting terminal is provided at the top of the terminal block, an upper cover can be covered on the upper side of the right shell body, a third opening for inserting a connecting plug is provided on the upper cover, the connecting plug can be engaged with the connecting socket, guide rail buckles that can be engaged with the guide rails are provided on the front and rear sides of the right shell body, and the left shell body can be engaged with or disengaged from the right shell body of the adjacent control module.

[0005] Optionally, two sliders are further included, and a slide groove is respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the right shell body in the vertical direction, one slider corresponds to one slide groove, the middle part of the slider is slidably connected to the slide groove, the first end of the slider is provided with two first slots spaced apart in the vertical direction, the first slot is located in the left shell body, a protrusion is provided at the second end of the slider, four first buckles are protruding from the left side of the left shell body, and four fourth openings for the first buckles to extend into are provided on the right side of the right shell body, one first buckle corresponds to a fourth opening and a first slot, the slider can move back and forth along the slide groove under the push of external force, and the first slot can be engaged with or disengaged from the first buckle under the push of external force.

[0006] Optionally, four second buckles are protruding from the right side of the left shell, and four second card slots are provided on the inner wall of the right shell, one second buckle corresponds to one second card slot, and the second buckle can be engaged with the second card slot.

[0007] Optionally, the upper end of the left shell is protruding with two third clips, the upper end of the right shell is protruding with two fourth clips, the inner wall of the upper cover is provided with two third card slots and two fourth card slots, one third clip corresponds to one third card slot, the third clip can be engaged with the third card slot, one fourth clip corresponds to one fourth card slot, and the fourth clip can be engaged with the fourth card slot.

[0008] Optionally, the outer wall of the protrusion is provided with anti-slip convex strips, and heat dissipation holes are opened on the front and rear sides of the right shell.

[0009] Optionally, a status indicator light is provided on the top of the board, the status indicator light is electrically connected to the control circuit, and an observation window is provided on the upper cover at a position corresponding to the status indicator light, and the observation window is covered with a transparent cover.

[0010] As an option, the guide rail is a DIN rail.

[0011] Optionally, a positioning hole is provided on the left shell body, and a positioning protrusion is protruded from the right shell body, and the positioning protrusion can be inserted into the positioning hole.

[0012] The beneficial technical effect of the utility model is: the parallel expansion control mechanism includes: more than one control module and arranged side by side on the guide rail, each control module includes a right shell, a board, a left shell, an upper cover and a wiring seat, when in use, the connection socket and the connection joint of the adjacent control module are engaged to realize the communication between the control modules, and the left shell is engaged with the right shell of the adjacent control module to realize the fixation between the control modules, and the corresponding number of control modules are connected according to the needs, and the control modules are clamped on the guide rail through the guide rail buckle, because the corresponding number of control modules can be connected according to the needs, so the expandability is strong, and the adjacent modules communicate through the connection joint and the connection socket, eliminating the wiring so the structure is compact, and because the guide rail is engaged with the guide rail through the guide rail buckle, the fixing screws are eliminated, so the installation is more convenient. It has the advantages of strong expandability, compact structure and more convenient installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of the whole machine of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional view of the whole machine of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is a side view of the whole machine of the utility model;

[0016] in:

[0017] 1. Right housing; 2. Board; 3. Left housing; 4. Upper cover; 5. Terminal block; 6. Slider;

[0018] 7. Guide rail buckle; 8. Connecting joint; 9. Wiring socket; 10. First buckle; 11. Second buckle; 12. Third buckle; 13. Fourth buckle; 14. Positioning hole; 15. Positioning protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0020] This specific embodiment records in detail the parallel expansion control mechanism described in this application, such as Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, the parallel expansion control mechanism includes: a number greater than one control modules that are arranged side by side on the guide rail, each control module includes a right shell 1, a board 2, a left shell 3, an upper cover 4 and a wiring seat 5, the left side and the upper side of the right shell 1 are open, the left shell 3 can cover the left side of the right shell 1, the board 2 is provided with a control circuit, the left side of the board 2 is provided with a connection connector 8, the right side of the board 2 is provided with a connection socket, the top of the board 2 is provided with a wiring socket 9, the connection connector 8, the connection socket and the wiring socket 9 are electrically connected to the control circuit, the board 2 is arranged between the left shell 3 and the right shell 1, and the left shell 3 is opened. A first opening is provided for the connection connector 8 to extend out, a second opening is provided on the right shell 1 for the connection connector 8 of the adjacent control module to extend into, the connection socket can be engaged with the connection connector 8 of the adjacent control module, a connection plug is provided at the bottom of the terminal block 5, and a connection terminal is provided at the top of the terminal block 5. The upper cover 4 can cover the upper side of the right shell 1, and a third opening is provided on the upper cover 4 for the connection plug to extend into, the connection plug can be engaged with the connection socket 9, and the front and rear sides of the right shell 1 are provided with guide rail buckles 7 that can engage with the guide rails, and the left shell 3 can engage with or disengage from the right shell 1 of the adjacent control module. When in use, the connection socket and the connection connector 8 of the adjacent control module are engaged to realize the communication between the control modules, and the left housing 3 is engaged with the right housing 1 of the adjacent control module to realize the fixation between the control modules, and the corresponding number of control modules are connected according to the requirements, and the control modules are clamped on the guide rail through the guide rail buckle 7. Because the corresponding number of control modules can be connected according to the requirements, the expandability is strong, and the adjacent modules communicate through the connection connector 8 and the connection socket, which saves the wiring and has a compact structure. In addition, because the guide rail buckle 7 is used to engage with the guide rail, the fixing screws are saved, so the installation is more convenient. It has the advantages of strong expandability, compact structure and more convenient installation.

[0021] Optionally, in this embodiment, two sliders 6 are further included. A slide groove is provided on each of the front and rear sides of the right housing 1 in the vertical direction. One slider 6 corresponds to one slide groove. The middle of the slider 6 is slidably connected to the slide groove. Two first slots are provided at intervals along the vertical direction at the first end of the slider 6. The first slot is located in the left housing 3. A protrusion is provided at the second end of the slider 6. Four first buckles 10 are provided on the left side of the left housing 3. Four fourth openings are provided on the right side of the right housing 1 for the first buckles 10 to extend into. One first buckle 10 corresponds to one fourth opening and one first slot. The slider 6 can move back and forth along the slide groove under the push of an external force. The first slot can be engaged or disengaged with the first buckle 10 under the push of an external force. When in use, the first slot and the first buckle 10 are engaged or disengaged by pushing the slider 6 in the vertical direction, so as to achieve the fixation between the two control modules.

[0022] In this embodiment, four second buckles 11 are optionally provided on the right side of the left housing 3, and four second slots are provided on the inner wall of the right housing 1. One second buckle 11 corresponds to one second slot, and the second buckle 11 can be engaged with the second slot. The left housing 3 and the right housing 1 are fixed by the engagement of the second buckle 11 and the second slot.

[0023] In this embodiment, optionally, the upper end of the left housing 3 is provided with two third buckles 12 protruding from the upper end, the upper end of the right housing 1 is provided with two fourth buckles 13 protruding from the upper end, and the inner wall of the upper cover 4 is provided with two third card slots and two fourth card slots, one third buckle 12 corresponds to one third card slot, and the third buckle 12 can be engaged with the third card slot, and one fourth buckle 13 corresponds to one fourth card slot, and the fourth buckle 13 can be engaged with the fourth card slot. The left housing 3 and the upper cover 4 are fixed by engaging the third buckle 12 with the third card slot, and the right housing 1 and the upper cover 4 are fixed by engaging the fourth buckle 13 with the fourth card slot.

[0024] Optionally, in this embodiment, the outer wall of the protrusion is provided with anti-slip convex strips, and heat dissipation holes are provided on the front and rear sides of the right shell 1.

[0025] Optionally in this embodiment, a status indicator light is provided on the top of the board 2, the status indicator light is electrically connected to the control circuit, and the upper cover 4 is provided with an observation window at a position corresponding to the status indicator light, and the observation window is covered with a transparent cover.

[0026] In this embodiment, the guide rail is optionally a DIN guide rail. The DIN (Deutsche IndustrieNorm) guide rail in this embodiment is a German industrial standard guide rail.

[0027] Optionally, in this embodiment, a positioning hole 14 is provided on the left housing 3, and a positioning bump 15 is provided on the right housing 1, and the positioning bump 15 can be inserted into the positioning hole 14. The positioning hole 14 can facilitate the positioning between the left housing 3 and the right housing 1.

[0028] The use of the parallel expansion control mechanism in this embodiment has the advantages of strong expandability, compact structure and more convenient installation.

Claims

1. A parallel expansion control mechanism, characterized in that: include: The control modules are arranged side by side on a guide rail, each control module comprising a right shell (1), a board (2), a left shell (3), an upper cover (4) and a wiring socket (5); the left side and the upper side of the right shell (1) are open, the left shell (3) can cover the left side of the right shell (1), a control circuit is arranged on the board (2), a connection connector (8) is arranged on the left side of the board (2), a connection socket is arranged on the right side of the board (2), a wiring socket (9) is arranged on the top of the board (2), the connection connector (8), the connection socket and the wiring socket (9) are electrically connected to the control circuit, the board (2) is arranged between the left shell (3) and the right shell (1), and the left shell (3) is opened. A first opening is provided for a connection connector (8) to extend out, a second opening is provided on the right housing (1) for a connection connector (8) of an adjacent control module to extend into, a connection socket can be engaged with a connection connector (8) of an adjacent control module, a connection plug is provided at the bottom of the wiring seat (5), a connection terminal is provided at the top of the wiring seat (5), an upper cover (4) can cover the upper side of the right housing (1), a third opening is provided on the upper cover (4) for a connection plug to extend into, the connection plug can be engaged with a connection socket (9), a guide rail buckle (7) capable of engaging with a guide rail is provided on the front and rear sides of the right housing (1), and the left housing (3) can engage with or disengage from the right housing (1) of the adjacent control module.

2. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises two sliders (6), wherein a slide groove is respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the right shell (1) in the vertical direction, and one slider (6) corresponds to one slide groove. The middle part of the slider (6) is slidably connected to the slide groove. Two first card grooves are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction at the first end of the slider (6). The first card groove is located in the left shell (3). A protrusion is arranged at the second end of the slider (6). Four first buckles (10) are protruded on the left side of the left shell (3). Four fourth openings for the first buckles (10) to extend into are arranged on the right side of the right shell (1). One first buckle (10) corresponds to one fourth opening and one first slot. The slider (6) can move back and forth along the slide groove under the push of an external force. The first slot can be engaged with or disengaged from the first buckle (10) under the push of an external force.

3. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The right side of the left housing (3) is provided with four second buckles (11) protruding therefrom, and the inner wall of the right housing (1) is provided with four second card slots, one second buckle (11) corresponds to one second card slot, and the second buckle (11) can be engaged with the second card slot.

4. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the left shell (3) is protrudingly provided with two third buckles (12), the upper end of the right shell (1) is protrudingly provided with two fourth buckles (13), the inner wall of the upper cover (4) is provided with two third card slots and two fourth card slots, one third buckle (12) corresponds to one third card slot, the third buckle (12) can be engaged with the third card slot, one fourth buckle (13) corresponds to one fourth card slot, and the fourth buckle (13) can be engaged with the fourth card slot.

5. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the protrusion is provided with anti-slip protrusions, and the front and rear sides of the right shell (1) are provided with heat dissipation holes.

6. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A status indicator light is arranged on the top of the board (2), and the status indicator light is electrically connected to the control circuit. The upper cover (4) is provided with an observation window at a position corresponding to the status indicator light, and the observation window is covered with a transparent cover plate.

7. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide rail is a DIN guide rail.

8. The parallel expansion control mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left shell (3) is provided with a positioning hole (14), and the right shell (1) is provided with a positioning convex block (15) which can be inserted into the positioning hole (14).

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