Split type lamp console

Abstract

The split type lamp console comprises a first function module and a second function module which are used for controlling a lamp, and the first function module is provided with a power supply end used for being connected with an external power supply so as to supply power to the whole lamp console and a communication end used for achieving communication between the whole lamp console and the lamp. The first function module and the second function module are mutually independent, and electric connection and signal connection are detachably established between the first function module and the second function module. The split type lamp control console is connected with the outside through the first function module so as to supply power to the whole lamp control console and communicate with a lamp, the second function module and the first function module are independent of each other, and electric connection and signal connection are detachably established between the second function module and the first function module, so that the second function module can be detached when not needed, and the split type lamp control console is convenient to use. The first function module is independently used or the first function module and other remaining function modules are independently used, configuration can be flexibly selected, and the degree of freedom is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lamp control consoles, and more specifically, to a split lamp control console. Background Art

[0002] To more conveniently control lighting fixtures, it's necessary to integrate more functions onto the lighting console, such as displays, buttons, push rods, joysticks, encoder wheels, etc. This results in a relatively large size of the lighting console and makes it inconvenient to transport. However, some performances don't require all of the functions on the lighting console, so redundant functions and corresponding hardware peripherals waste resources and are inconvenient to customize according to customer needs with a deposit when selling lighting consoles. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome at least one of the defects of the prior art described above, the present invention provides a split lamp control console, which can be connected to a second functional module as needed, and has higher flexibility in function selection of the lamp control console.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a split-type lighting control console, including a first functional module and a second functional module for controlling the lighting fixtures, the first functional module having a power supply end for connecting to an external power supply to power the entire lighting control console and a communication end for realizing communication between the entire lighting control console and the lighting fixtures, the first functional module and the second functional module are independent of each other, and the power connection and signal connection between them can be detachably established.

[0005] The split lamp control console is connected to the outside through the first functional module, thereby supplying power to the entire lamp control console and communicating with the lamp, and the second functional module is independent of the first functional module, and a detachable power connection and signal connection are established between them. In this way, when the second functional module is not needed, it can be removed and the first functional module can be used alone or the first functional module and the remaining functional modules can be used. The configuration can be flexibly selected with a higher degree of freedom.

[0006] Furthermore, the second functional module also has a power supply terminal for connecting to an external power source to power the entire lighting console, and a communication terminal for communicating between the entire lighting console and the lighting fixtures. The power supply terminal and the communication terminal on either the first functional module or the second functional module can be selectively used. In this way, both the first functional module and the second functional module can serve as the basis for establishing power and signal connections between the entire lighting console and the outside world, without being limited to the first functional module. This allows the second functional module to be used to build a lighting console, providing greater flexibility.

[0007] Furthermore, the first functional module and the second functional module each have a control unit for processing and converting the manual operation signal into data. The control unit processes and converts the manual operation signal of the corresponding functional module into data to facilitate data transmission between the first functional module and the second functional module.

[0008] Furthermore, the power supply end and the communication end are integrated into one port, which is connected to a composite cable for transmitting power and communication. Using one composite cable can realize both power supply and communication, reduce the number of cables, and make wiring more convenient.

[0009] Furthermore, the composite cable is an Ethernet cable that uses PoE technology for both power and communication. Using PoE technology, Ethernet cables can be used directly for both power and signal transmission. This mature technology can also reduce interference between power and signal transmission.

[0010] Furthermore, the first functional module and the second functional module are connected via power lines and signal lines, respectively. That is, power transmission and signal transmission are independent of each other. Thus, after power and signal are separated within the first functional module, they do not need to be re-fused and transmitted to the second functional module, nor do they need to be re-analyzed by the second functional module, simplifying the circuits within the first and second functional modules.

[0011] Furthermore, the first functional module and the second functional module are connected via a connector, and the connector is symmetrically rotated 180 degrees, with both ends having an enable pin that controls whether the power connection between the first functional module and the second functional module is conductive. The 180-degree symmetry of the connector allows for forward and reverse insertion, and the design of the enable pin ensures that when the connector is not plugged in, both the male and female plugs are de-energized, isolating the electrical system from the external environment and providing greater safety.

[0012] Furthermore, the first functional module is a push rod module, and the second functional module is a joystick module, an encoder wheel module, or both. The push rod module is the most commonly used function of the lighting console, while the joystick module and the encoder wheel module can be used selectively. Of course, if the number of push rods in one push rod module is insufficient, another push rod module can be connected.

[0013] Furthermore, the first functional module is also integrated with buttons and / or a display screen, which can make the use of the first functional module more convenient.

[0014] Furthermore, the first functional module and the second functional module are spliced ​​and locked by a quick-lock structure. After the first functional module and the second functional module are spliced ​​and locked by the quick-lock structure, the first functional module and the second functional module can be connected as a whole, which looks similar to existing lighting consoles and is easy to move as a whole.

[0015] Furthermore, the system further includes a third functional module for controlling the lighting fixtures. The third functional module is independent of the first and second functional modules and is detachably connected to the first and second functional modules for power and signal connection. The third functional module can further expand the functionality of the lighting console. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the principle of the split-type lamp control console of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal distribution structure of the connector of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a front structural diagram of the utility model after the first functional module and the second functional module are assembled.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the utility model after the first functional module and the second functional module are disassembled.

[0020] In the picture:

[0021] 100, first functional module; 110, power supply end; 120, communication end; 130, control unit; 140, Ethernet cable; 150, connector; 151, enable pin; 152, power interface; 153, signal interface; 160, button; 170, display; 180, sliding push rod; 200, PoE switch; 300, server; 400, second functional module; 410, hand crank; 500, third functional module; 600, splicing structure; 700, quick lock structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced in size, and do not represent actual product dimensions. Those skilled in the art will understand that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted from the drawings. The positional relationships depicted in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0023] like Figure 1 、 Figure 4The present invention provides a split-type lamp control console, including a first functional module 100 and a second functional module 400 for controlling lamps. The first functional module 100 has a power supply end 110 for connecting to an external power supply to power the entire lamp control console and a communication end 120 for realizing communication between the entire lamp control console and the lamps. The first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 are independent of each other, and can establish a detachable power connection and a signal connection between them.

[0024] The split lamp control console is connected to the outside through the first functional module 100, thereby supplying power to the entire lamp control console and communicating with the lamp, and the second functional module 400 and the first functional module 100 are independent of each other, and a detachable power connection and signal connection are established between them. In this way, when the second functional module 400 is not needed, it can be removed and the first functional module 100 can be used alone, or the first functional module 100 and the remaining functional modules can be used together. The configuration can be flexibly selected with a higher degree of freedom.

[0025] Mutually independent means that the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 are not connected as a whole, so they cannot be separated, but one of them can be removed; detachable power connection and signal connection means that the connection is not established by welding, but can be disconnected or connected at any time through a quick-release structure such as a connector 150.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second functional module 400 also has a power supply terminal 110 for connecting to an external power source to power the entire lighting console, and a communication terminal 120 for enabling communication between the entire lighting console and the lighting fixtures. The power supply terminal 110 and the communication terminal 120 on the first functional module 100 or the second functional module 400 can be selectively used. In this way, both the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 can serve as the basis for establishing power and signal connections between the entire lighting console and the outside world, without being limited to the first functional module 100. In this way, the second functional module 400 can also be used to build a lighting console, which is more flexible.

[0027] When the power supply end 110 and the communication end 120 on the first functional module 100 establish a power connection and a signal connection with the outside world, and the power supply end 110 and the communication end 120 on the second functional module 400 are idle, the first functional module 100 supplies power to the second functional module 400, and the second functional module 400 sends its own control signal to the first functional module 100 (of course, the first functional module 100 can also send instructions to the second functional module 400), and the first functional module 100 summarizes and modulates the control signal and sends it to the lamp; when the power supply end 110 and the communication end 120 on the second functional module 400 establish a power connection and a signal connection with the outside world, and the power supply end 110 and the communication end 120 on the first functional module 100 are idle, the second functional module 400 supplies power to the first functional module 100, and the first functional module 100 sends its own control signal to the second functional module 400 (of course, the second functional module 400 can also send instructions to the first functional module 100), and the second functional module 400 summarizes and modulates the control signal and sends it to the lamp.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 both have a control unit 130 for processing and converting manual operation signals into data. The control unit 130 processes and converts the manual operation signals of the corresponding functional modules into data, facilitating data transmission between the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400.

[0029] The control unit 130 may also modulate control signals collected from other functional modules and send the modulated signals to the lamps, or receive external instructions and send the modulated signals to other functional modules.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power supply terminal 110 and the communication terminal 120 are integrated into one port, which is connected to a composite cable for transmitting power and communication. Using one composite cable can achieve both power supply and communication, reducing the number of cables and making wiring more convenient.

[0031] It should be noted that the composite cable mentioned in this application can refer to a signal line and a power line wrapped in a wire harness, transmitting signals and power respectively, or it can refer to a signal line and a power line fused into one, that is, a conductive wire can transmit both signals and power.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the composite cable is an Ethernet cable 140 that utilizes PoE technology for both power and communication. Using PoE technology, Ethernet cable 140 is directly used for both power and signal transmission. This mature technology reduces interference between power and signal transmission.

[0033] When using the Ethernet cable 140 to transmit power and signals using PoE technology, a PoE switch 200 is also required, which is well known to those skilled in the art. In this embodiment, the PoE switch 200 is further connected to a server 300 (preferably a computer), and the server 300 is connected to the lamps, so that the PoE switch 200 can receive instructions sent by the server 300 and forward them to each functional module. For example, during an automatic demonstration, the server 300 sends the instructions to each functional module for parsing, and each functional module then sends the generated control signal to the lamp through the server 300 to control the corresponding lamp to produce corresponding light effects (including light spot movement).

[0034] Taking the example of the power supply terminal 110 and the communication terminal 120 on the first functional module 100 establishing power and signal connections with the outside world, while the power supply terminal 110 and the communication terminal 120 on the second functional module 400 are idle, after the power and signal transmitted by the Ethernet cable 140 enter the first functional module 100, they are separated into power current by the PoE isolation rectifier circuit and signal by the network isolation circuit. The power current then passes through the DC-DC power supply circuit to power the functional module and the second functional module 400. After the signal undergoes protocol conversion by the network PHY chip, the first functional module 100 executes the corresponding instruction or sends it to the second functional module 400. Similarly, when the first functional module sends a control signal outward, it needs to undergo protocol conversion by the network PHY chip.

[0035] When the composite cable is an Ethernet cable 140 and uses PoE technology for power supply and communication, the voltage passed through the power connection between the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 is 44V-57V, specifically 48V.

[0036] The communication between the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 is performed through a communication chip.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 are connected via power lines and signal lines, respectively. That is, power transmission and signal transmission are independent of each other. Thus, after power and signal are separated within the first functional module 100, they do not need to be re-fused and transmitted to the second functional module 400, nor do they need to be re-analyzed within the second functional module 400. This simplifies the internal circuits of the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400.

[0038] Of course, the power line and the signal line can also be wrapped in a wire harness so that they look like a single wire.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 are connected via a connector 150. The connector 150 is symmetrically rotated 180°, and both ends have an enable pin 151 that controls whether the power connection between the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 is conductive. The 180° symmetry of the connector 150 allows for forward and reverse insertion. The design of the enable pin 151 ensures that when the connector 150 is not plugged in, both the male and female plugs are de-energized, isolating the connector from the external environment and providing greater safety.

[0040] like Figure 1 and 2 The connector 150 also includes two power interfaces 152 located on the side close to each other of the enable pins 151 for transmitting power, and two signal interfaces 153 located on the side close to each other, that is, the signal interface 153 located in the middle of the connector 150 for transmitting signals. Specifically, the terminals of the connector 150 are divided into two rows. The 12 terminals in the first row are numbered 1-12, which are EN+, VCC, VCC, GND, A, AGND, AGND, A, GND, VCC, VCC, EN-. The 12 terminals in the second row are numbered 13-24, which are EN-, VCC, GND, GND, B, BGND, BGND, B, GND, GND, VCC, EN+. In the power interface 152, the terminals are numbered 2, 3, 10, 11. Terminals 1, 2, 14, and 23 are the positive poles of the electrical connection, and terminals 4, 9, 15, 16, 21, and 22 are the negative poles of the electrical connection. Among the enable pins, terminals 1 and 24 are EN+ in the enable pin 151, and terminals 12 and 13 are EN- in the enable pin 151. Only when EN+ and EN- are normally connected, the positive and negative poles of the electrical connection will be conductive. In the signal interface 153, terminals 5, 8, 17, and 20 are communication pins, and terminals 6, 7, 18, and 19 are isolated signal grounds.

[0041] In this application, the communication chip is connected to the signal interface 153 , and the DC-DC power supply circuit is connected to the power supply interface 152 .

[0042] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first functional module 100 is a push rod module, and the second functional module 400 is a joystick module, an encoder wheel module, or both. The push rod module has a sliding push rod 180 and is the most commonly used function of the lighting console, while the joystick module and the encoder wheel module are optional. The joystick module has a hand crank 410 that can be manipulated in the X and Y planes, and the encoder wheel module has at least one rotatable rotary encoder. Of course, if the number of push rods in one push rod module is insufficient, an additional push rod module can be connected.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first functional module 100 is further integrated with a button 160 and / or a display screen 170, which can make the use of the first functional module 100 more convenient.

[0044] Optionally, the second functional module 400 is further integrated with a button 160 and / or a display screen 170 .

[0045] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 are spliced ​​and locked by a quick lock structure 700. The first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 are spliced ​​together by the splicing structure 600. After being spliced, they are locked by the quick lock structure 700, so that the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400 can be connected as a whole. The appearance is similar to that of an existing lighting console, and the whole can be easily moved.

[0046] In this embodiment, the splicing structure 600 is a rod-sleeve structure, the rod and the sleeve are respectively located on the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400, and the quick lock structure 700 is a rotatable hook with a lock, one end of which is fixed to the first functional module 100 and the other end is hung on the second functional module 400 and locked by the lock.

[0047] like Figure 1 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a third functional module 500 for controlling lamps is further included. The third functional module 500 is independent of the first functional module 100 and the second functional module 400, and is detachably connected to the first functional module 100 or the second functional module 400 for power and signal connection. The third functional module 500 can further expand the functionality of the lamp console.

[0048] Preferably, the third functional module 500 is detachably connected to the first functional module 100 to establish power connection and signal connection.

[0049] The third functional module 500 may selectively have any of the aforementioned features of the second functional module 400 , that is, the third functional module 500 may be completely identical to the second functional module 400 , or partially identical to the second functional module 400 .

[0050] It may also include more functional modules for controlling lamps, and the more functional modules may selectively have any of the aforementioned features of the third functional module 500 , that is, the more functional modules may be completely identical to the third functional module 500 , or partially identical thereto.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. A person skilled in the art will be able to make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A split-type lighting console, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first functional module (100) and a second functional module (400) for controlling lamps, wherein the first functional module (100) has a power supply terminal (110) for connecting to an external power source to supply power to the entire lamp control console, and a communication terminal (120) for enabling communication between the entire lamp control console and the lamps, and the first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400) are independent of each other and can establish a detachable power connection and a signal connection between them.

2. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second functional module (400) also has a power supply terminal (110) for connecting to an external power source to power the entire lighting control console and a communication terminal (120) for enabling communication between the entire lighting control console and the lighting fixtures. The power supply terminal (110) and the communication terminal (120) on the first functional module (100) or the second functional module (400) are selectively used.

3. The split-type lighting console according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400) both have a control unit (130) for performing data processing and conversion on the manual operation signal.

4. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The power supply end (110) and the communication end (120) are integrated into one port, and connected to a composite cable for transmitting power and communication.

5. The split-type lighting console according to claim 4, characterized in that: The composite cable is an Ethernet cable (140) and adopts PoE technology for power supply and communication.

6. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400) are connected to each other through a power line for power and a signal line for signal.

7. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400) are connected via a connector (150), and the connector (150) is symmetrical when rotated 180°, and both ends of the connector have an enabling pin (151) for controlling whether the power connection between the first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400) is conductive.

8. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first functional module (100) is a push rod module, and the second functional module (400) is a joystick module, an encoding wheel module, or also a push rod module.

9. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The first functional module (100) is further integrated with a button (160) and / or a display screen (170).

10. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400) are spliced ​​and locked via a quick lock structure (700).

11. The split-type lighting console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a third functional module (500) for controlling the lamp, wherein the third functional module (500) is independent of the first functional module (100) and the second functional module (400), and is detachably connected to the first functional module (100) or the second functional module (400) to establish power connection and signal connection.

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