Device for supplying power to instrument through solar panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for supplying power to an instrument through a solar panel, and relates to the field of power supply equipment, the device comprises a shell, the interior of the shell is divided into two cavities through an insulating plate, one cavity is a direct-current power supply cavity, the other cavity is an alternating-current power supply cavity, a direct-current power supply part is installed in the direct-current power supply cavity, and the direct-current power supply part is installed in the alternating-current power supply cavity. An alternating-current power supply part is mounted in the alternating-current power supply chamber; a direct current jack and an alternating current jack are respectively formed in the front wall of the shell, and the direct current power supply part is electrically connected with the direct current jack; the alternating current power supply part is electrically connected with the alternating current jack, and the direct current power supply part and the alternating current power supply part are electrically connected with a storage battery connected with a solar panel through wires. The device can provide a direct current power supply mode and an alternating current power supply mode for the instrument, and is simple in structure, compact in size and convenient to popularize.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of power supply equipment, and in particular to a device for supplying power to an instrument using a solar panel. Background Art

[0002] Instruments are devices or equipment used to detect, measure, observe, and calculate various physical quantities, material compositions, and physical parameters. Examples include pressure gauges, temperature gauges, flow meters, level meters, and analytical instruments. Instruments have a wide range of uses, but some require power to operate. In areas where grid power is inconvenient, technicians often use a combination of solar panels and batteries to power the instruments. However, these combined power supply devices are typically designed only for specific types of instruments and are not suitable for other types. For example, these combined power supply devices cannot adapt to power instruments that use AC power.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a solar panel instrument power supply device to realize power supply for a variety of different types of instruments and improve the application range of the solar panel instrument power supply device has become a difficult problem to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a solar panel power supply device for an instrument, which solves the problem that a combined power supply device of a solar panel and a battery cannot provide AC power to the instrument.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides a device for powering an instrument using a solar panel, comprising a housing, the interior of the housing being divided into two chambers by an insulating plate, one of the chambers being a DC power supply chamber and the other being an AC power supply chamber, a DC power supply being installed in the DC power supply chamber, and an AC power supply being installed in the AC power supply chamber; a DC jack and an AC jack being respectively provided on the front wall of the housing, the DC power supply being electrically connected to the DC jack; the AC power supply being electrically connected to the AC jack, and both the DC power supply and the AC power supply being electrically connected to a battery connected to the solar panel via wires.

[0007] Preferably, the DC power supply includes a filter and a DC boost chopper electrically connected in sequence, the filter is electrically connected to the wire, and the DC boost chopper is electrically connected to the DC jack.

[0008] Preferably, the AC power supply includes an inverter and a step-up transformer electrically connected in sequence, the inverter is electrically connected to the wire, and the step-up transformer is electrically connected to the AC socket.

[0009] Preferably, a DC switch is installed on the front wall of the housing, the filter is electrically connected to the DC switch, and the DC switch is electrically connected to the wire.

[0010] Preferably, an AC switch is installed on the front wall of the housing, the inverter is electrically connected to the AC switch, and the AC switch is electrically connected to the wire.

[0011] Preferably, a rotatable waterproof cover is installed in front of the shell.

[0012] Preferably, a wire storage box is installed at the bottom of the shell.

[0013] Preferably, locking members are symmetrically installed on the top and bottom of the rear wall of the shell, and the locking members include a first curved plate, which is installed on the shell, and a second curved plate is connected to the first curved plate by bolts, and the first curved plate and the second curved plate correspond to each other.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] The present invention discloses a device for powering an instrument using a solar panel. The device comprises a housing, the interior of which is divided into two chambers by an insulating plate, one of which is a DC power supply chamber and the other is an AC power supply chamber. A DC power supply is installed within the DC power supply chamber, and an AC power supply is installed within the AC power supply chamber. A DC jack and an AC jack are provided on the front wall of the housing, respectively, the DC power supply being electrically connected to the DC jack; the AC power supply being electrically connected to the AC jack, and both being electrically connected to a battery connected to the solar panel via wires. This device can provide both DC and AC power supply modes for instruments, effectively improving the device's compatibility and adaptability.

[0016] In the above power supply device, two insulating chambers are provided inside the shell, and independently operated circuits are separated and designed in the two insulating chambers, which effectively solves the problem of mutual interference between the DC circuit and the AC circuit.

[0017] This device makes full use of solar energy as the main source of electricity, reducing the instrument's dependence on the traditional power grid and is green and environmentally friendly.

[0018] The device has a simple structure, compact size, safety, reliability and is easy to promote.

[0019] This device is suitable for various scenarios that require independent power supply, such as outdoor monitoring equipment, monitoring systems in remote areas, environmental monitoring instruments, etc., and has a wide range of applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solar panel power supply device for the instrument in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a device for supplying power to an instrument using a solar panel according to the present invention.

[0023] Description of reference numerals: 1. housing; 2. DC switch; 3. AC switch; 4. waterproof cover; 5. wire storage box; 6. locking member;

[0024] 11. Insulation board; 12. DC power supply; 13. AC power supply; 14. DC jack; 15. AC jack; 16. Wire;

[0025] 121. Filter; 122. DC boost chopper; 131. Inverter; 132. Boost transformer;

[0026] 61. First curved plate; 62. Bolt; 63. Second curved plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a solar panel power supply device for an instrument includes a housing 1, the interior of the housing 1 being divided into two chambers by an insulating plate 11, one of which is a DC power supply chamber and the other is an AC power supply chamber, a DC power supply 12 being installed inside the DC power supply chamber, and an AC power supply 13 being installed inside the AC power supply chamber; a DC jack 14 and an AC jack 15 are respectively provided on the front wall of the housing 1, the DC power supply 12 and the DC jack 14 being electrically connected; the AC power supply 13 and the AC jack 15 being electrically connected, and both the DC power supply 12 and the AC power supply 13 being electrically connected to a battery connected to the solar panel via a wire 16.

[0029] Specifically, the DC power supply 12 includes a filter 121 and a DC boost chopper 122 that are electrically connected in sequence. The filter 121 is electrically connected to the wire 16 , and the DC boost chopper 122 is electrically connected to the DC jack 14 .

[0030] The output voltage of the battery is usually 12V, while the voltage of a DC instrument is usually 24V. Therefore, the present invention uses a DC boost chopper 122 to boost the voltage output by the battery, and the filter 121 is used to reduce voltage ripple.

[0031] Specifically, the AC power supply 13 includes an inverter 131 and a boost transformer 132 that are electrically connected in sequence. The inverter 131 is electrically connected to the wire 16 , and the boost transformer 132 is electrically connected to the AC socket 15 .

[0032] In a specific implementation, in order to reduce the volume of the housing 1 , the inverter 131 is a vehicle-mounted inverter.

[0033] Specifically, a DC switch 2 is installed on the front wall of the housing 1 , the filter 121 is electrically connected to the DC switch 2 , and the DC switch 2 is electrically connected to the wire 16 .

[0034] Specifically, an AC switch 3 is installed on the front wall of the housing 1 , the inverter 131 is electrically connected to the AC switch 3 , and the AC switch 3 is electrically connected to the wire 16 .

[0035] Specifically, a rotatable waterproof cover 4 is installed in front of the housing 1 .

[0036] Specifically, a wire storage box 5 is installed at the bottom of the housing 1 .

[0037] Specifically, locking members 6 are symmetrically installed on the top and bottom of the rear wall of the shell 1, and the locking member 6 includes a first curved plate 61, which is installed on the shell 1. The first curved plate 61 is connected to a second curved plate 63 by a bolt 62, and the first curved plate 61 and the second curved plate 63 correspond to each other.

[0038] The use process of this utility model is as follows:

[0039] First, the housing 1 is mounted on a columnar instrument accessory, such as a solar panel, by interfacing with the first curved plate 61, bolts 62, and second curved plate 63. Next, the wires 16 are connected to the battery, which in turn is connected to the solar panel. After that, the waterproof cover 4 is opened, and the instrument's power cord is plugged into the DC jack 14 or AC jack 15. Finally, the corresponding DC switch 2 or AC switch 3 is turned on, allowing the device provided by this utility model to supply DC or AC power to the instrument.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by persons skilled in the art should fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A solar panel power supply device for an instrument, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), wherein the interior of the shell (1) is divided into two chambers by an insulating plate (11), wherein one chamber is a DC power supply chamber and the other is an AC power supply chamber, wherein a DC power supply component (12) is installed inside the DC power supply chamber, and an AC power supply component (13) is installed inside the AC power supply chamber; a DC socket (14) and an AC socket (15) are respectively provided on the front wall of the shell (1), wherein the DC power supply component (12) is electrically connected to the DC socket (14); wherein the AC power supply component (13) is electrically connected to the AC socket (15), and wherein both the DC power supply component (12) and the AC power supply component (13) are electrically connected to a battery connected to a solar panel via a wire (16).

2. The solar panel power supply device for instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The DC power supply (12) comprises a filter (121) and a DC boost chopper (122) electrically connected in sequence, the filter (121) and the wire (16) are electrically connected, and the DC boost chopper (122) and the DC jack (14) are electrically connected.

3. The solar panel power supply device for instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The AC power supply (13) includes an inverter (131) and a step-up transformer (132) electrically connected in sequence, the inverter (131) and the wire (16) are electrically connected, and the step-up transformer (132) and the AC socket (15) are electrically connected.

4. The solar panel power supply device for an instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that: A DC switch (2) is installed on the front wall of the housing (1), the filter (121) is electrically connected to the DC switch (2), and the DC switch (2) is electrically connected to the wire (16).

5. The solar panel power supply device for instruments according to claim 3, characterized in that: An AC switch (3) is installed on the front wall of the housing (1); the inverter (131) is electrically connected to the AC switch (3); and the AC switch (3) is electrically connected to the wire (16).

6. The solar panel power supply device for instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotatable waterproof cover (4) is installed in front of the housing (1).

7. The solar panel power supply device for instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire storage box (5) is installed at the bottom of the housing (1).

8. The solar panel power supply device for instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: Locking members (6) are symmetrically mounted on the top and bottom of the rear wall of the housing (1). The locking member (6) comprises a first curved plate (61). The first curved plate (61) is mounted on the housing (1). A second curved plate (63) is connected to the first curved plate (61) via bolts (62). The first curved plate (61) and the second curved plate (63) correspond to each other.

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