Digital and analog double-signal control device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a digital and analog dual-signal control device. The signal acquisition module is used for acquiring a user operation signal and sending the user operation signal to the controller; the controller is used for sending a user operation signal to the signal switcher and sending a first switching signal or a second switching signal to the signal switcher; and the signal switcher is used for converting the user operation signal into a digital signal after receiving the first switching signal, sending the digital signal to the digital signal equipment to be controlled, converting the user operation signal into an analog signal after receiving the second switching signal, and sending the analog signal to the analog signal equipment to be controlled. According to the utility model, the compatibility problem of digital signals and analog signals is solved, the utilization rate of the control device is improved, and convenience is brought to users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of control, and particularly relates to a control device for digital and analog dual signals. Background Art

[0002] The joystick controller is applicable to motion devices such as two-dimensional, three-dimensional, laser cutting, laser welding, CNC lathes, medical instrument equipment, imaging instrument equipment, testing instrument equipment, and multi-axis robotic arms. It adopts a human-machine control product with an ergonomic design. The rocker is convenient to operate, and the rocker can swing 360° without dead angles. It can be held for operation, operated on a desktop, or strongly magnetically adsorbed on the desktop or the control device. The joystick controller can control the corresponding device to make corresponding displacement movements along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis according to the set program, and can also control the displacement speed of the device.

[0003] Currently, the control signals received by the devices to be controlled in the market are of two types: digital signals and analog signals. However, the control signals output by the existing technologies are either digital control signals or analog control signals, and cannot be compatible with devices of both types of signals. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model provides a control device for digital and analog dual signals, which solves the compatibility problem between digital control signals and analog control signals, improves the utilization rate of the controller of the control device, and is convenient for users.

[0005] According to one aspect of the utility model, there is provided a control device for digital and analog dual signals, comprising:

[0006] A signal collector, a controller, and at least one signal switch;

[0007] The signal collector is electrically connected to the controller; the signal switching input end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the first end of the controller, and the operation signal input end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the second end of the controller; the digital signal output end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the digital device to be controlled; the analog signal output end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the analog device to be controlled;

[0008] The signal acquisition module is used to acquire the user operation signal and send the user operation signal to the controller;

[0009] The controller is used to send the user operation signal to the signal switch, and send the first switching signal or the second switching signal to the signal switch;

[0010] The signal switcher is used to convert the user operation signal into a digital signal after receiving the first switching signal, and send the digital signal to the digital signal device to be controlled. After receiving the second switching signal, it converts the user operation signal into an analog signal and sends the analog signal to the analog signal device to be controlled.

[0011] Optionally, the controller is used to send the first switching signal to the signal switcher after receiving the first signal sent by the external device, and send the second switching signal to the signal switcher after receiving the second signal sent by the external device.

[0012] Optionally, the signal switcher includes a single-pole double-throw analog switch chip.

[0013] Optionally, the controller is also used to convert the user operation signal into a first protocol signal after receiving the first signal sent by the external device, and convert the user operation signal into a level signal after receiving the second signal sent by the external device;

[0014] The signal switcher is used to convert the first protocol signal into a digital signal after receiving the first switching signal, and convert the level signal into an analog signal after receiving the second switching signal.

[0015] Optionally, the signal collector includes a remote sensing sensor and a keyboard scanner;

[0016] Both the remote sensing sensor and the keyboard scanner are electrically connected to the controller; both the remote sensing sensor and the keyboard scanner are used to collect user operation signals.

[0017] Optionally, the digital and analog dual-signal control device further includes:

[0018] A power supply and a display;

[0019] Both the power supply and the display are electrically connected to the controller; the power supply is used to supply power to the controller, the display, the signal collector and the signal switcher;

[0020] The display is used to display the working status of the digital signal device to be controlled or the analog signal device to be controlled.

[0021] Optionally, the controller is electrically connected to the digital signal device to be controlled and the analog signal device to be controlled;

[0022] The controller is also used to monitor the working status of the digital signal device to be controlled or the analog signal device to be controlled, and send a monitoring signal to the display. The display is used to display the working status of the digital signal device to be controlled or the analog signal device to be controlled after receiving the monitoring signal.

[0023] Optionally, the controller includes a single-chip microcomputer.

[0024] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present utility model, the signal collector is electrically connected to the controller; the signal switching input end of the signal switcher is electrically connected to the first end of the controller, and the operation signal input end of the signal switcher is electrically connected to the second end of the controller; the digital signal output end of the signal switcher is electrically connected to the digital signal device to be controlled; the analog signal output end of the signal switcher is electrically connected to the analog signal device to be controlled; the controller is used to send user operation signals, a first switching signal, and a second switching signal to the signal switcher, and the signal switcher is used to convert the user operation signal into a digital signal according to the first switching signal and send it to the digital signal device to be controlled; and convert the user operation signal into an analog signal according to the second switching signal and send it to the analog signal device to be controlled, realizing that the control device can output both digital signals and analog signals, solving the compatibility problem between digital signals and analog signals, improving the utilization rate of the control device, and facilitating the user.

[0025] It should be understood that the content described in this part is not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present utility model, nor is it used to limit the scope of the present utility model. Other features of the present utility model will become easily understood through the following description. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a control device with digital and analog dual signals provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a circuit structure diagram of a signal switcher provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of another control device with digital and analog dual signals provided by an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Embodiments

[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such used data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present utility model described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" any variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a control device for digital and analog dual signals provided by an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 is a circuit structure diagram of a signal switch provided by an embodiment of the present utility model. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the control device for digital and analog dual signals includes: a signal collector 1, a controller 2, and at least one signal switch 3; the signal collector 1 is electrically connected to the controller 2; the signal switching input end 31 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the first end of the controller 2, and the operation signal input end 30 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the second end of the controller 2; the digital signal output end 32 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled; the analog signal output end 33 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the analog signal device 5 to be controlled; the signal collector 1 is used to collect user operation signals and send the user operation signals to the controller 2; the controller 2 is used to send user operation signals to the signal switch 3 and send a first switching signal or a second switching signal to the signal switch 3; the signal switch 3 is used to convert the user operation signal into a digital signal and send the digital signal to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled after receiving the first switching signal, and convert the user operation signal into an analog signal and send the analog signal to the analog signal device 5 to be controlled after receiving the second switching signal.

[0033] Among them, the signal collector 1 includes a remote sensing sensor and a keyboard scanner, and the user can input operation signals through a joystick or a keyboard. The controller 2 includes a single-chip microcomputer. The controller 2 is used to send user operation signals to the signal switch 3, and is also used to send a first switching signal or a second switching signal to the signal switch 3. The signal switch 3 includes a single-pole double-throw analog switch chip.

[0034] After the signal collector 1 collects the user operation signal, it sends the user operation signal to the controller 2. After receiving the user operation signal, the controller 2 sends the user operation signal to the signal switch 3, and at the same time sends a first switching signal or a second switching signal to the signal switch 3. After receiving the first switching signal, the signal switch 3 converts the user operation signal into a digital signal and sends the digital signal to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled. After receiving the second switching signal, it converts the user operation signal into an analog signal and sends the analog signal to the analog signal device 5 to be controlled.

[0035] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present utility model, the signal collector 1 is electrically connected to the controller 2; the signal switching input terminal 31 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the first end of the controller 2, and the operation signal input terminal 30 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the second end of the controller 2; the digital signal output terminal 32 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled; the analog signal output terminal 33 of the signal switch 3 is electrically connected to the analog signal device 5 to be controlled; the controller 2 is used to send user operation signals, a first switching signal and a second switching signal to the signal switch 3. The signal switch 3 is used to convert the user operation signal into a digital signal according to the first switching signal and send it to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled; and convert the user operation signal into an analog signal according to the second switching signal and send it to the analog signal device 5 to be controlled, realizing that the control device can output both digital signals and analog signals, solving the compatibility problem between digital signals and analog signals, improving the utilization rate of the control device, and facilitating the user.

[0036] See Figure 1 Optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the controller 2 is used to send a first switching signal to the signal switch 3 after receiving the first signal sent by the external device, and send a second switching signal to the signal switch 3 after receiving the second signal sent by the external device.

[0037] Exemplarily, the external device may include a personal computer, a smart phone and a tablet computer, and the external device is used to send a first signal and a second signal to the controller 2.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the first signal and the second signal sent by an external device to the controller 2 cause the controller 2 to send a first switching signal or a second switching signal to the signal switch 3, thereby enabling the signal switch 3 to convert the user operation signal into a digital signal or an analog signal, solving the compatibility problem between the digital signal and the analog signal, improving the utilization rate of the control device, and facilitating the user.

[0039] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the signal switch 3 includes a single-pole double-throw analog switch chip.

[0040] Among them, the single-pole double-throw analog switch chip includes a digital signal output terminal 32, a signal switching input terminal 31, an analog signal output terminal 33, an operation signal input terminal 30, a ground terminal 34, and a power input terminal 35. The digital signal output terminal 32 is electrically connected to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled; the signal switching input terminal 31 is electrically connected to the first end of the controller 2; the analog signal output terminal 33 is electrically connected to the analog signal device 5 to be controlled; the operation signal input terminal 30 is electrically connected to the second end of the controller 2; the power input terminal 35 is connected to a power supply with a voltage of 5V; the ground terminal 34 is used for grounding.

[0041] Continue to see Figure 1 , optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the controller 2 is further configured to convert the user operation signal into a first protocol signal after receiving the first signal sent by the external device, and convert the user operation signal into a level signal after receiving the second signal sent by the external device; the signal switch 3 is configured to convert the first protocol signal into a digital signal after receiving the first switching signal, and convert the level signal into an analog signal after receiving the second switching signal.

[0042] Among them, the first protocol signal is a signal recognizable by the digital signal device 4 to be controlled, and the level signal is a signal recognizable by the analog signal device 5 to be controlled.

[0043] Specifically, after the controller 2 receives the first signal sent by the external device, the controller 2 converts the user operation signal into a first protocol signal, and at the same time the controller 2 sends a first switching signal to the signal switch 3. After receiving the first switching signal, the signal switch 3 converts the first protocol signal into a digital signal; after the controller 2 receives the second signal sent by the external device, the controller 2 converts the user operation signal into a level signal, and at the same time the controller 2 sends a second switching signal to the signal switch 3. After receiving the second switching signal, the signal switch 3 converts the level signal into an analog signal.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the controller 2 is used to convert the user operation signal into a first protocol signal or a level signal, and the signal switch 3 is used to convert the first protocol signal into a digital signal and convert the level signal into an analog signal, solving the compatibility problem between digital signals and analog signals, improving the utilization rate of the control device, and facilitating the user.

[0045] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of another control device with both digital and analog signals provided by the embodiment of the present utility model. Refer to Figure 3 Optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the signal collector 1 includes a remote sensor 10 and a keyboard scanner 11; both the remote sensor 10 and the keyboard scanner 11 are electrically connected to the controller 2; both the remote sensor 10 and the keyboard scanner 11 are used to collect user operation signals.

[0046] Among them, the remote sensor 10 can collect the operation signals input by the user through the joystick; the keyboard scanner 11 can collect the operation signals input by the user through the keyboard.

[0047] After the remote sensor 10 collects the user operation signal, it sends the user operation signal to the controller 2. Similarly, after the keyboard scanner 11 collects the user operation signal, it sends the user operation signal to the controller 2.

[0048] Continue to refer to Figure 3 Optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the control device with both digital and analog signals further includes: a power supply 6 and a display 7; both the power supply 6 and the display 7 are electrically connected to the controller 2; the power supply 6 is used to supply power to the controller 2, the display 7, the signal collector 1 and the signal switch 3. The display 7 is used to display the working state of the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled.

[0049] Among them, the input voltage of the power supply 6 is 5V. The power supply 6 is used to supply power to the controller 2, the display 7, the signal collector 1 and the signal switch 3. The display 7 is used to display the working state of the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled.

[0050] Continue to refer to Figure 3 Optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the controller 2 is electrically connected to the digital signal device 4 to be controlled and the analog signal device 5 to be controlled; the controller 2 is further used to monitor the working state of the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled, and send a monitoring signal to the display 7, and the display 7 is used to display the working state of the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled after receiving the monitoring signal.

[0051] Specifically, when the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled is in the working state, the controller 2 monitors the working state of the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled, and sends a monitoring signal to the display 7. After receiving the monitoring signal, the display 7 displays the working state of the digital signal device 4 to be controlled or the analog signal device 5 to be controlled.

[0052] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , optionally, on the basis of the above embodiment, the controller 2 includes a single-chip microcomputer.

[0053] It should be understood that various forms of the processes shown above can be used, steps can be reordered, added or deleted. For example, the steps described in the present invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially or in a different order, as long as the desired results of the technical solution of the present invention can be achieved, and no limitation is made herein.

[0054] The above specific implementation manners do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control device for digital and analog dual signals, characterized in that: include: A signal collector, a controller and at least one signal switch; The signal collector is electrically connected to the controller; the signal switching input end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the first end of the controller, and the operation signal input end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the second end of the controller; the digital signal output end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the digital device to be controlled; the analog signal output end of the signal switch is electrically connected to the analog device to be controlled; The signal acquisition module is used to collect user operation signals and send the user operation signals to the controller; The controller is used to send a user operation signal to the signal switch, and send a first switching signal or a second switching signal to the signal switch; The signal switch is used to convert the user operation signal into a digital signal after receiving the first switching signal, and send the digital signal to the digital signal device to be controlled; after receiving the second switching signal, convert the user operation signal into an analog signal, and send the analog signal to the analog signal device to be controlled.

2. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller is used to send a first switching signal to the signal switch after receiving a first signal sent by an external device, and send a second switching signal to the signal switch after receiving a second signal sent by the external device.

3. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal switch includes a single-pole double-throw analog switch chip.

4. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The controller is further configured to convert the user operation signal into a first protocol signal after receiving a first signal sent by an external device, and convert the user operation signal into a level signal after receiving a second signal sent by an external device; The signal switch is used to convert the first protocol signal into a digital signal after receiving the first switching signal, and to convert the level signal into an analog signal after receiving the second switching signal.

5. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal collector includes a remote sensing sensor and a keyboard scanner; The remote sensing sensor and the keyboard scanner are both electrically connected to the controller; the remote sensing sensor and the keyboard scanner are both used to collect user operation signals.

6. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Power supply and display; The power supply and the display are both electrically connected to the controller; The power supply is used to supply power to the controller, display, signal collector and signal switch; The display is used to display the working status of the digital signal device to be controlled or the analog signal device to be controlled.

7. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The controller is electrically connected to the digital signal device to be controlled and the analog signal device to be controlled; The controller is also used to monitor the working status of the digital signal device to be controlled or the analog signal device to be controlled, and send a monitoring signal to the display. The display is used to display the working status of the digital signal device to be controlled or the analog signal device to be controlled after receiving the monitoring signal.

8. The digital and analog dual signal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller includes a single chip microcomputer.

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