Supporting assembly of multi-path driver control box

By designing a multi-channel driver control box support assembly, the problems of driver quantity and current limitation are solved, multi-signal transmission and expansion functions are realized, the installation process is simplified, backup power is provided, the user experience is improved and costs are reduced.

CN223364356UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19QINGDAO RICHMAT INTELLIGENCE TECH INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422048200.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-22
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing control boxes have strict limits on the number of drivers and current, are highly dependent on environmental power supply, have a single installation method, and have complex and costly locking and positioning, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

A multi-channel driver control box support assembly was designed, which includes a control box shell that snaps together, a built-in PCBA, multiple mounting structures and locking methods, a backup battery, and supports multiple signal connections and extended function ports to achieve multi-channel driver control and dual-hand controller functions.

Benefits of technology

It increases the number of drivers and current capacity, supports multiple signal transmissions, simplifies the installation and removal process, provides backup power in the event of power outages, enhances user experience, is applicable to multiple fields, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a support assembly of a multi-path driver control box. The support assembly comprises a control box upper shell and a control box lower shell which are buckled and connected up and down, a PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) is arranged in an inner cavity formed by buckling the control box upper shell and the control box lower shell; a control box fixing plate is arranged at the lower part of the control box lower shell; the end part of the control box fixing plate is connected with a tongue plate, the two sides of the tongue plate are separated from the control box fixing plate, and the tongue plate is provided with an inclined retaining clamping column; a lateral guide channel for positioning and guiding the control box fixing plate is arranged on the lower surface of the control box lower shell; clamping holes corresponding to the inclined retaining clamping columns are formed in the top surface of the lateral guide channel; the device is reasonable in design, compact in structure and convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of driver control, relates to a support assembly of a multi-channel driver control box, and in particular to a control box controlled by a double-hand controller or a single-hand controller. Background Art

[0002] Currently available control boxes have significant limitations on the number of drivers they can drive and the current they can draw, as well as significant limitations on ambient power supply. Currently available control boxes can only drive a maximum of four drivers, and the driver current rarely exceeds 5A.

[0003] Conventional control boxes are heavily dependent on environmental power supply. When the power is cut off in the operating environment, the conventional control box cannot work, resulting in a very poor user experience.

[0004] After the existing control box is connected to the hand controller, the control signal is single. The control box hand controller socket of the utility model adopts a crystal head, which can realize the transmission of multiple signal functions, such as RS485, LIN, and TTL.

[0005] The existing control box has a single installation method and basically only has one fixing method. The control box of the utility model adopts a diversified installation structure, which greatly facilitates the use of the user.

[0006] In addition, the locking and positioning methods in the existing technology are complicated, resulting in high costs and cumbersome processes. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is generally to provide a support assembly for a multi-channel driver control box.

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0009] A support assembly for a multi-channel driver control box includes an upper control box shell and a lower control box shell that are buckled together; a PCBA is arranged in an inner cavity where the upper control box shell and the lower control box shell are buckled together;

[0010] A control box fixing plate is provided at the lower portion of the control box lower shell;

[0011] A tongue plate is connected to the end of the control box fixing plate, and both sides of the tongue plate are separated from the control box fixing plate.

[0012] An oblique anti-retraction clamping column is provided on the tongue plate;

[0013] A lateral guide channel for positioning and guiding the control box fixing plate is provided on the lower surface of the control box lower shell; a positioning hole corresponding to the oblique anti-retraction clamping column is provided on the top surface of the lateral guide channel.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical solution:

[0015] The upper surface of the tongue plate is higher than or equal to the upper surface of the control box fixing plate; the top of the oblique backstop is set as an inclined surface, and the bottom is set as a cylinder;

[0016] A process protrusion is provided on the surface of the tongue plate port for manually pressing down the tongue plate.

[0017] An external power supply interface is provided on the right side of the upper shell of the control box;

[0018] A multi-signal connection port is also provided at the front end of the upper shell of the control box;

[0019] The multi-signal connector has motor signal lines and hand controller signal lines, which are used to connect to the upper shell of the control box and the PCBA.

[0020] A clamping step is provided on the outer side wall of the V-shaped clamp; a clamping groove is provided at both ends of the multi-signal connection port and / or the external power supply interface, and an L-shaped accommodating groove is provided in the clamping groove for adapting the V-shaped clamp.

[0021] A battery installation compartment is provided at the front end of the upper shell of the control box; a battery easy-to-remove pull cover is provided in the battery installation compartment;

[0022] The battery guide rib is provided on the lower shell of the control box; the battery guide rib is divided into two sections, the front section is an oblique upward rib plate, and the rear section is a horizontal rib plate connected at the same height at the top of the oblique upward rib plate;

[0023] Three panels are provided on both sides and the rear section of the battery guide ribs;

[0024] PCBA has a process gap that avoids the three-sided enclosure;

[0025] The three sides of the enclosure correspond to the battery installation compartment;

[0026] The front end of the battery easy-to-detach pull cover is a U-shaped fixing rib for accommodating the battery buckle and the battery; the middle part of the battery easy-to-detach pull cover is a sealing ring for sealing contact with the battery installation compartment.

[0027] A plug-in is provided in the PCBA for connecting the battery clip;

[0028] The fixed ribs are higher than the battery guide ribs;

[0029] A handle is provided on the outside of the sealing ring.

[0030] Control box locking parts are provided on both sides of the lower shell of the control box;

[0031] The locking portion of the control box is a side raised semicircular plate, and a motor housing fixing groove is provided on the locking portion of the control box; the motor housing fixing groove is a connected 8-shaped groove for connecting bolts;

[0032] An extended function port is provided on the left side wall of the upper shell of the control box; a functional socket is provided on the PCBA for connecting an external circuit through the extended function port;

[0033] When there is ambient power supply, the power cable of the external switching power supply is connected to the PCBA through the external power interface.

[0034] The PCBA is placed in the upper shell of the control box.

[0035] The control box of this utility model has a built-in 9V battery. In the event of a power outage, the 9V battery can be used as a backup power source to drive the driver down, improving the user experience. The control box battery is also easy to install and remove.

[0036] This new control box not only drives four drivers, but also allows each driver to pass a maximum current of 6.5A. It also features an expansion port that can be connected to a new hand controller, creating a dual-controller setup. This allows multiple family members to operate the device, and allows operations to be performed in different locations.

[0037] The expansion port of the control box of the utility model can also be expanded into a new control box signal interface. After the expanded control box is connected to the expansion port, more drives can be connected. The hand controller of the first control box can simultaneously control the expanded multi-channel control boxes, thereby greatly increasing the number of controlled drives.

[0038] The control box of the utility model has a waterproof grade of up to IP66 and can be used in different fields such as medical care, home and industry.

[0039] The utility model has the advantages of reasonable design, low cost, durability, safety and reliability, simple operation, time and labor saving, money saving, compact structure and easy use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the axial side view of the utility model.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the battery built-in structure of the utility model.

[0042] Figure 3 It is an overall explosion diagram of the utility model.

[0043] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the locking and fixing mechanism of the utility model.

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-motor connection mechanism of the utility model.

[0045] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the sliding locking mechanism of the control box of the utility model.

[0046] 1. External power interface; 2. Battery installation compartment; 3. Easy-to-remove battery cover; 4. Control box locking part; 5. Multi-signal connection port; 6. Control box sliding locking mechanism; 7. Signal line fixing mechanism; 8. Extended function port; 9. Battery; 10. Battery buckle; 11. Handle; 12. Sealing ring; 13. Battery guide rib; 14. Motor housing fixing groove; 15. Control box fixing plate; 16. Control box lower shell; 17. PCBA; 18. Control box upper shell; 19. Power cord; 20. Hand controller signal line; 21. Motor signal line; 22. Function socket; 23. Tongue plate; 24. Process protrusion; 25. Oblique retaining post; 26. Positioning hole; 27. Lateral guide channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the figure, the overall structure of the control box of the utility model is introduced: the control box includes an external power interface 1, a battery installation compartment 2, a battery easily removable pull cover 3, a control box locking part 4, a multi-signal connection port 5 and a control box sliding locking mechanism 6, a signal line fixing mechanism 7, and an extended function port 8.

[0048] The 9V battery can be placed in the easily removable battery cover 3 and then pushed into the battery compartment 2 for subsequent backup power. If ambient power is available, the control box can be used by connecting an external switching power supply to the external power port 1. There are two fixing methods: one is to screw the control box locking portion 4 through the screw, and the other is to screw the control box sliding locking mechanism 6, which allows the entire control box to slide into the control box sliding locking mechanism 6 to achieve a secure fit.

[0049] like Figure 2 、 3 Battery compartment 2: This structure consists of a battery 9, a battery clip 10, a removable battery cover 3, and a sealing ring 12. To install the battery, place the battery 9 inside the retaining rib of the removable battery cover 3. The battery clip 10 and the battery 9 are then placed inside the retaining rib of the removable battery cover 3. At this point, the battery clip and battery do not need to be connected. Then, assemble the sealing ring 12 with the removable battery cover 3. Finally, press the removable battery cover 3, battery 9, and battery clip 10 into the battery compartment 2 using the battery guide ribs 13 inside the compartment 2. The 9V battery assembly is now complete. To remove the battery, insert your finger into the handle 11 of the removable battery cover 3 and pull out the removable battery cover 3.

[0050] like Figure 4Figure 4 shows the control box locking portion 4 and the control box sliding locking mechanism 6. The control box locking portion 4 includes a motor housing fixing slot 14, which facilitates screw assembly. The control box sliding locking mechanism 6 consists of a control box fixing plate 15 and a control box lower housing 16. To secure the control box, screws can be inserted through the fixing slots 14, or the control box fixing plate 15 can be screwed in. The lower housing 16 then slides into the fixing plate 15, facilitating assembly and disassembly. A hole on the bottom of the lower housing 16 mates with a small cylindrical protrusion on the control box fixing plate 15 for securement.

[0051] like Figure 5 Shown are: multi-signal connector 5, external power connector 1, signal cable securing mechanism 7, and expansion function port 8. Overview: PCBA 17 is placed in control box upper shell 18. Control box lower shell 16 is assembled with upper shell 18 and secured with screws. Power cable 19 connects to PCBA 17 via external power connector 1 to provide power. The insert in PCBA 17 connects to battery clip 10, which extends through battery compartment 2. Battery clip 10 snaps into battery 9 and is placed into easily removable battery cover 3. The sealing ring 12 is assembled with the easily removable battery cover 3, and the entire assembly is pushed into battery compartment 2. The hand controller signal cable 20 and motor signal cable 21 are inserted into control box upper shell 18 and connected to PCBA 17 to provide control and actuation. Finally, the hand controller signal cable 20, motor signal cable 21, and power cable 19 are secured to control box upper shell 18 by signal cable securing mechanism 7 to prevent them from falling out. The function of the extended function port 8 is determined by the function socket 22 on the PCBA 17 (the preset socket can be expanded to a hand controller socket or a control box can be added in parallel to achieve more driver control functions).

[0052] The utility model intends to reserve an external power interface 1, a battery installation compartment 2, a battery easily removable pull cover 3, a control box locking part 4, a multi-signal connection port 5 and a control box sliding locking mechanism 6, a signal line fixing mechanism 7, and an extended function port 8 to solve the problems of difficult battery removal, difficult installation and removal of the control box, and too few drivers.

[0053] The power cord 19 of the utility model realizes external power supply through the external power supply interface 1, realizes the installation and fixation of the battery through the battery installation compartment 2, realizes the pulling and pulling of the battery by the easy-to-remove pull cover 3, and is convenient for quick replacement. The control box locking part 4 realizes locking and fixing, the multi-signal connection port 5 realizes the expansion connection line, the control box sliding locking mechanism 6 realizes fast and accurate positioning and installation, and is convenient for disassembly and assembly, the signal line fixing mechanism 7 realizes the shielding of the line, and the V-shaped structure is used to realize fast fixation and disassembly, the expansion function port 8 realizes the expansion connection, the battery 9 and the battery buckle 10 realize power supply, the handle 11 is convenient for pulling, and the sealing ring part 12 The battery guide ribs 13 provide guidance and positioning, the motor housing fixing grooves 14 facilitate adjustment and installation, the control box fixing plate 15 allows for quick connection at the bottom, the control box lower shell 16, PCBA 17, and control box upper shell 18 form the main body, the hand controller signal line 20 and the motor signal line 21 provide signal connection, the functional socket 22 allows for expansion, the tongue plate 23 allows for flexible and elastic positioning, the process protrusion 24 facilitates manual pressure to separate the oblique anti-retraction clamp 25, the positioning hole 26 allows the oblique anti-retraction clamp 25 to automatically engage and position, and has an anti-retraction function, and the lateral guide channel 27 allows for lateral positioning, guidance, and fixation. The improved physical structure of the present invention is mainly a mechanical structure. The circuit part can be an existing circuit, which is not a protection point of the present invention and will not be described in detail.

[0054] The signal line fixing mechanism 7 includes an arch plate riding on the multi-signal connection port 5 and / or the external power supply interface 1; elastic V-shaped clamps are provided at both ends of the arch plate, and a clamping step is provided on the outer side wall of the V-shaped clamp; a clamping groove portion is provided at both ends of the multi-signal connection port 5 and / or the external power supply interface 1, and an L-shaped accommodating groove is provided in the clamping groove portion for adapting the V-shaped clamp.

[0055] The present invention is fully described for the purpose of clearer disclosure, and the prior art will not be listed one by one.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may be modified or some of the technical features thereof may be replaced with equivalents. It is obvious for those skilled in the art to combine multiple technical solutions of the present invention. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. Any technical content not fully described in this utility model is generally known technology.

Claims

1. A support assembly for a multi-channel driver control box, characterized by: It comprises a control box upper shell (18) and a control box lower shell (16) which are buckled together; a PCBA (17) is arranged in the inner cavity where the control box upper shell (18) and the control box lower shell (16) are buckled together; A control box fixing plate (15) is provided at the lower portion of the control box lower shell (16); A tongue plate (23) is connected to the end of the control box fixing plate (15), and both sides of the tongue plate (23) are separated from the control box fixing plate (15). An oblique stop-retraction post (25) is provided on the tongue plate (23); A lateral guide channel (27) for positioning and guiding the control box fixing plate (15) is provided on the lower surface of the control box lower shell (16); and a positioning hole (26) corresponding to the oblique anti-retraction clamping column (25) is provided on the top surface of the lateral guide channel (27).

2. The support assembly of the multi-channel driver control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the tongue plate (23) is higher than or equal to the upper surface of the control box fixing plate (15); the top of the oblique backstop post is arranged as an inclined surface, and the bottom is arranged as a cylinder; A process protrusion (24) is provided on the surface of the end of the tongue plate (23) for manually pressing down the tongue plate (23).

3. The support assembly of the multi-channel driver control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: An external power supply interface (1) is provided on the right side of the upper shell (18) of the control box; A multi-signal connection port (5) is also provided at the front end of the control box upper shell (18); The multi-signal connection port (5) includes a motor signal line (21) and a hand controller signal line (20), which are used to be inserted into the upper shell (18) of the control box and connected to the PCBA (17). A signal line fixing mechanism (7) is provided on the multi-signal connection port (5) and / or the external power supply port (1); The signal line fixing mechanism (7) comprises an arch plate body riding on the multi-signal connection port (5) and / or the external power supply interface (1); elastic V-shaped clamping heads are provided at both ends of the arch plate body, and a clamping step is provided on the outer side wall of the V-shaped clamping head; a clamping groove portion is provided at both ends of the multi-signal connection port (5) and / or the external power supply interface (1), and an L-shaped receiving groove is provided in the clamping groove portion for adapting to the V-shaped clamping head.

4. The support assembly of the multi-channel driver control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery installation compartment (2) is provided at the front end of the control box upper shell (18); a battery easily detachable pull cover (3) is provided in the battery installation compartment (2); A battery guide rib (13) is provided on the lower shell (16) of the control box; the battery guide rib (13) is divided into two sections, the front section is an oblique upward rib plate, and the rear section is a horizontal rib plate connected at the same height at the top of the oblique upward rib plate; Three enclosure panels are provided on both sides and the rear section of the battery guide rib (13); The PCBA (17) has a process gap that avoids the three-sided surrounding panels; The three side panels correspond to the battery installation compartment (2); The front end of the battery easily detachable cover (3) is a U-shaped fixing rib for accommodating the battery buckle (10) and the battery (9); the middle part of the battery easily detachable cover (3) is a sealing ring part (12) for sealing contact with the battery installation compartment (2) on all sides; An insert is provided in the PCBA (17) for connecting to the battery buckle (10); The fixing rib is higher than the battery guide rib (13); A handle (11) is provided on the outside of the sealing ring portion (12).

5. The support assembly of the multi-channel driver control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Control box locking parts (4) are provided on both sides of the control box lower shell (16); The control box locking portion (4) is a side raised semicircular plate, and a motor housing fixing groove (14) is provided on the control box locking portion (4); the motor housing fixing groove (14) is a connected 8-shaped groove for connecting bolts; An extended function port (8) is provided on the left side wall of the upper shell (18) of the control box; a function socket (22) is provided on the PCBA (17) for connecting an external circuit through the extended function port (8); In the presence of ambient power supply, the power line (19) of the external switching power supply is connected to the PCBA (17) via the external power interface (1).

6. The support assembly of the multi-channel driver control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCBA (17) is placed in the upper shell (18) of the control box.