Industrial robot control cabinet

By designing an industrial robot control cabin that integrates a support base, an adjustable chair, a control system, and a display system, the shortcomings of existing systems in terms of ease of operation, information display, environmental adaptability, mobility, stability, and safety have been resolved, achieving more efficient and safer industrial robot control.

CN223507196UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04DONGGUAN BRIGHT LED ELLECTRONICS LTD
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Application Number
CN202422995559.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-05

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Technical Problem

Existing industrial robot control systems have significant shortcomings in terms of ease of operation, information display, environmental adaptability, mobility, stability, safety, and interactivity, and cannot meet the needs of modern industrial production.

Method used

An industrial robot control cabin was designed, comprising a support base, an adjustable chair, a control system, and a display system. The control system features an adjustable chair, a touch panel, and control joysticks, integrates environmental control and relocation systems, and is equipped with multi-screen displays and three-color warning lights to provide comprehensive information display and safety feedback.

Benefits of technology

It improves ease of operation, comfort, safety, and interactivity, ensuring that operators can flexibly and safely control industrial robots in different environments, thereby improving production efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an industrial robot control cabin which comprises supporting seat bodies, adjustable chairs, control systems and a display system, the supporting seat bodies are arranged in a front-back mode, the adjustable chairs are installed on the rear sides of the upper ends of the supporting seat bodies, the number of the control systems is two, and the control systems are arranged at the positions of armrests on the left side and the right side of the adjustable chairs respectively. Each control system comprises a touch panel and a control rocker, the control rockers are located at the front ends of the touch panels and used for controlling limb actions of the industrial robot in the working space, the touch panels are used for setting data parameters of the control rockers, and the display system is located at the front end of the supporting seat body and comprises a supporting frame body, a first display screen and a second display screen. The supporting frame body is installed in an obliquely upward extending mode relative to the front end of the supporting seat body, the first display screen is used for displaying data parameters set by the touch panel, and the second display screen is used for displaying real-time images and data parameters in the working space. The control device is more convenient, comfortable and safe to control and has comprehensive functions.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial robot technology, and in particular to an industrial robot control cabin. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, specialized work spaces such as painting workshops, chemical material workshops, and welding workshops present significant inconvenience to workers due to harsh environments and safety hazards. To improve production efficiency, ensure worker safety, and guarantee product quality stability, the application of industrial robots is becoming increasingly widespread. However, existing industrial robot control systems have numerous shortcomings.

[0003] In terms of ease of operation, traditional control methods often require operators to operate from a fixed console. The operating position is not flexible enough and cannot be adjusted according to actual work needs, which can easily lead to operator fatigue and affect work efficiency.

[0004] In terms of information display, existing display devices can usually only provide limited information and cannot comprehensively and intuitively display real-time images and detailed data parameters in the work space. Operators find it difficult to accurately grasp the working status of industrial robots, which is not conducive to timely adjustments and decisions.

[0005] In terms of environmental adaptability, the lack of an effective environmental control system makes it impossible to provide a comfortable operating environment for operators. Different workshop environments vary greatly in terms of temperature, humidity, and other conditions. Harsh environments can affect the working condition and health of operators, thereby impacting production efficiency.

[0006] In terms of mobility and stability, most existing control devices lack flexible mobility and are difficult to move quickly between different work areas. At the same time, their stability is not ideal when in a fixed position, and they are easily affected by external factors.

[0007] In terms of safety and interactivity, there is a lack of comprehensive warning and feedback mechanisms. When abnormalities occur in the workspace, industrial robots, or control equipment, alarms cannot be issued to operators in a timely manner and clear information prompts are not provided. This makes it difficult for operators to take effective countermeasures in a timely manner, increasing safety risks.

[0008] In summary, existing industrial robot control systems have significant shortcomings in terms of ease of operation, information display, environmental adaptability, mobility, stability, safety, and interactivity, failing to meet the demands of modern industrial production. Therefore, this patent aims to provide a novel industrial robot control cabin to address these issues and improve the control efficiency and operational safety of industrial robots. Utility Model Content

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an industrial robot control cabin that is more convenient, comfortable, safe and fully functional, in order to address the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: an industrial robot control cabin, including a support base, an adjustable chair, a control system, and a display system. The support base is arranged front to back, and the adjustable chair is installed on the upper rear side of the support base, with armrests on both sides. The control system includes two sets, respectively located at the positions of the armrests on the left and right sides of the adjustable chair for easy operation by the operator. Both sets of control systems include a touch panel and a control joystick. The control joystick is located at the front end of the touch panel and is used to control the limb movements of the industrial robot in the work space. The touch panel is used to set the data parameters of the control joystick. The display system is located at the front end of the support base and includes a support frame, a first display screen, and a second display screen. The support frame extends obliquely upward relative to the front end of the support base. Both the first and second display screens are fixed on the support frame. The first display screen is located at the front end of the adjustable chair and is electrically connected to the touch panel, used to display the data parameters set by the touch panel. The second display screen is located on the upper front end of the support frame and is used to display real-time images and data parameters in the work space. The control system is wired or wirelessly connected to the industrial robot in the work space.

[0011] As a further explanation of this utility model:

[0012] Preferably, it also includes an environmental control system, which is located at the lower end of the first display screen and connected to an external temperature control system to blow out cold or hot air to provide a comfortable operating environment for the operator.

[0013] Preferably, the system further includes a transfer system. The support base is installed on the upper end of the transfer system. The transfer system includes four wheels and four fixed columns located at the lower periphery of the support base. The four fixed columns are located on the inner circumference of the four wheels and can extend and retract vertically relative to the support base. The support base can be moved under the action of the wheels. After the support base moves to the set position, the four fixed columns extend downward to support the ground and fix the support base to prevent it from moving.

[0014] Preferably, the adjustable chair includes a seat and a backrest. The seat is movably connected to a support body and can be adjusted forward and backward relative to the support body. The backrest is installed on the upper rear end of the seat and can be adjusted relative to the seat at the angle between the backrest and the seat.

[0015] Preferably, the control system further includes a console electrically connected to and controlling the operation of the display system, the environmental control system, and the transfer system. The console is located at the rear end of the support frame, and the first display screen is located at the middle of the rear end of the console. Multiple control buttons are provided on the right side of the console for program control operations of the workspace, industrial robot, and control cabin. Multiple indicator lights are provided on the left side of the console for displaying the work program status of the workspace, industrial robot, and control cabin.

[0016] Preferably, a vertically arranged three-color warning light is provided on the front right side of the support base. The three-color warning light is electrically connected to the control console and is used to express the status environment information and fault alarms of the work space, industrial robot and control cabin in real time.

[0017] Preferably, the control console is equipped with hidden speakers on both the left and right sides for audible feedback on the effectiveness of the operator's operation and audible feedback on fault alarms from the three-color warning lights.

[0018] Preferably, the armrest between the touch panel and the control joystick is provided with two USB ports arranged in a left-right pattern for data transmission and storage during industrial robot operation.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] Firstly, the support body of this utility model is arranged at the front and rear, with an adjustable chair installed at the rear and armrests on the left and right sides. The control system is located at the armrest position. This layout conforms to the principles of ergonomics, allowing operators to sit comfortably in the chair and place their hands naturally on the armrests to operate the control system, easily controlling the limb movements of the industrial robot, and providing strong ease of operation.

[0021] Secondly, the display system of this utility model has comprehensive and powerful functions. The first display screen can display the data parameters set by the touch panel, allowing operators to understand and adjust the control parameters in a timely manner. The second display screen can display real-time images and data parameters in the work space from all angles, providing operators with comprehensive and intuitive information, which helps to better monitor and control the working status of the industrial robot.

[0022] Thirdly, the environmental control system of this utility model can provide operators with a comfortable operating environment. By connecting with an external temperature control system, it can blow out cold or hot air as needed, ensuring that operators can maintain a good working condition in different workshop environments and improve work efficiency.

[0023] Fourth, the new relocation system enables the control cabin to have flexible mobility and stability. The four wheels facilitate the movement of the control cabin within the work space, while the four retractable fixed columns can effectively fix the control cabin after it reaches the set position, preventing it from moving, thus meeting the needs of different work scenarios.

[0024] Fifth, the control console in this utility model integrates the control functions of the display system, environmental control system and transfer system. Through the control buttons and indicator lights on it, operators can easily perform various program control operations and understand the operation program status of the work space, industrial robot and control cabin in real time.

[0025] Sixth, the three-color warning light and concealed speaker of this utility model further enhance the safety and interactivity of the control cabin. The three-color warning light can express the status environment information and fault alarms of the work space, industrial robot and control cabin in real time, allowing operators to react quickly; the concealed speaker is used for sound feedback on operational effectiveness and fault alarm sound feedback, providing richer information prompts.

[0026] In summary, this utility model, through its reasonable structural design and functional configuration, effectively solves the problem of industrial robot control in industrial production, improves the convenience, comfort, safety and interactivity of operation, and has significant beneficial effects. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from a first angle.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from a second angle.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from a third angle.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Support base; 2. Armrest; 3. Touch panel; 4. Control joystick; 5. Support frame; 6. First display screen; 7. Second display screen; 8. Environmental control system; 9. Wheels; 10. Fixed column; 11. Seat; 12. Seat back; 13. Control console; 14. Control buttons; 15. Indicator light; 16. Tri-color warning light; 17. Hidden speaker; 18. USB interface. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The structural and working principles of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model is an industrial robot control cabin, including a support base 1, an adjustable chair, a control system, and a display system. The support base 1 is arranged front to back, and the adjustable chair is installed on the upper rear side of the support base 1, with armrests 2 on both sides. The control system includes two sets, respectively located on the left and right armrests 2 of the adjustable chair for easy operation by the operator. Both control systems include a touch panel 3 and a control joystick 4. The control joystick 4 is located at the front end of the touch panel 3 and is used to control the limb movements of the industrial robot within the workspace. The touch panel 3 is used to set the data parameters of the control joystick 4. The display system is located on the support base 1. The front end includes a support frame 5, a first display screen 6, and a second display screen 7. The support frame 5 extends obliquely upward relative to the front end of the support base 1. The first display screen 6 and the second display screen 7 are both fixed on the support frame 5. The first display screen 6 is located at the front end of the adjustable chair and is electrically connected to the touch panel 3 to display the data parameters set by the touch panel 3. The second display screen 7 is located on the upper side of the front end of the support frame 5 and is used to display real-time images and data parameters in the work space. In this embodiment, the second display screen 7 is a combined semi-enclosed display screen composed of multiple independent screens. The control system is connected to the industrial robot in the work space via wired or wireless means.

[0033] like Figures 1-3 As shown, it also includes an environmental control system 8, which is located at the lower end of the first display screen 6 and is connected to an external temperature control system to blow out cold or hot air to provide a comfortable operating environment for the operator.

[0034] like Figures 1-3 As shown, it also includes a transfer system. The support base 1 is installed on the upper end of the transfer system. The transfer system includes four wheels 9 and four fixed columns 10 located at the lower ends of the support base 1. The four fixed columns 10 are located on the inner circumference of the four wheels 9 and can extend and retract vertically relative to the support base 1. The support base 1 can be moved under the driving action of the wheels 9. After the support base 1 moves to the set position, the four fixed columns 10 extend downward to support the ground and fix the support base 1 to prevent it from moving.

[0035] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the adjustable chair includes a seat 11 and a backrest 12. The seat 11 is movably connected to the support body 1 and can be adjusted back and forth relative to the support body 1. The backrest 12 is installed on the upper rear end of the seat 11 and can be adjusted relative to the seat 11 at an angle.

[0036] like Figures 1-3As shown, the control system also includes a console 13 electrically connected to and controlling the operation of the display system, the environmental control system 8, and the transfer system. The console 13 is located at the rear end of the support frame 5, and the first display screen 6 is located in the middle of the rear end of the console 13. Multiple control buttons 14 are provided on the right end face of the console 13 for program control operations of the workspace, industrial robot, and control cabin. Multiple indicator lights 15 are provided on the left end face of the console 13 for displaying the work program status of the workspace, industrial robot, and control cabin.

[0037] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a vertically arranged tri-color warning light 16 is provided on the right side of the front end of the support body 1. The tri-color warning light 16 is electrically connected to the control console 13 and is used to express the status environment information and fault alarms of the work space, industrial robot and control cabin in real time.

[0038] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the control console 13 is equipped with hidden speakers 17 on both the left and right sides for sound feedback on the effectiveness of the operator's operation and sound feedback on the fault alarm of the three-color warning light 16.

[0039] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the armrest 2 between the touch panel 3 and the control joystick 4 is provided with two USB ports 18 arranged in a left-right pattern for data transmission and storage during industrial robot operation.

[0040] This industrial robot control cabin achieves remote connection with the industrial robot in the workspace through advanced network communication technology, enabling remote control operation. Utilizing high-speed and stable wired or wireless networks, the control cabin can transmit control commands to the industrial robot in the workspace in real time and receive various data and real-time images from the robot, ensuring that operators can accurately monitor the robot's working status even when far from the work site. Through a rational structural design and functional configuration, this invention effectively solves many problems in the remote control of industrial robots. From comprehensive information display of the display system, convenient operation of the control system, comfort assurance of the environmental control system, flexible deployment of the relocation system, effective prompts for safety and interactive functions, ergonomic support of the adjustable chair, and data processing function of the USB interface, all aspects work together to significantly improve the convenience, comfort, safety, and interactivity of remote operation, providing an efficient and reliable solution for automated control in modern industrial production.

[0041] The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. Any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical solution of this utility model shall fall within the scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. An industrial robot control cabin, characterized in that: The system includes a support base, an adjustable chair, a control system, and a display system. The support base is positioned at the front and rear. The adjustable chair is installed on the upper rear side of the support base, with armrests on both sides. The control system comprises two sets, respectively located on the left and right armrests of the adjustable chair for easy operation. Both control systems include a touch panel and a control joystick. The control joystick is located at the front of the touch panel and is used to control the limb movements of the industrial robot within the workspace. The touch panel is used to set the data parameters for the control joystick. The display system is located at the front of the support base and includes a support frame, a first display screen, and a second display screen. The support frame extends obliquely upward relative to the front of the support base. Both the first and second display screens are fixed to the support frame. The first display screen is located at the front of the adjustable chair and is electrically connected to the touch panel, displaying the data parameters set by the touch panel. The second display screen is located on the upper front side of the support frame and displays real-time images and data parameters within the workspace. The control system is connected to the industrial robot within the workspace via wired or wireless means.

2. The industrial robot control cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an environmental control system, which is located at the bottom of the first display screen and connected to an external temperature control system to blow out cold or hot air to provide a comfortable operating environment for the operator.

3. The industrial robot control cabin according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a transfer system, with the support base installed on the upper end of the transfer system. The transfer system includes four wheels and four fixed columns located at the lower end of the support base. The four fixed columns are located on the inner circumference of the four wheels and can extend and retract vertically relative to the support base. The support base can be moved under the action of the wheels. After the support base moves to the set position, the four fixed columns extend downward to support the ground and fix the support base to prevent it from moving.

4. The industrial robot control cabin according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustable chair includes a seat and a backrest. The seat is movably connected to a support body and can be adjusted forward and backward relative to the support body. The backrest is installed on the upper rear end of the seat and can be adjusted relative to the seat at the angle between the backrest and the seat.

5. The industrial robot control cabin according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control system also includes a console electrically connected to and controlling the operation of the display system, environmental control system and transfer system. The console is located at the rear end of the support frame, and the first display screen is located at the middle of the rear end of the console. Multiple control buttons are provided on the right side of the console for program control operations of the workspace, industrial robot and control cabin. Multiple indicator lights are provided on the left side of the console for displaying the work program status of the workspace, industrial robot and control cabin.

6. The industrial robot control cabin according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front right side of the support base is equipped with a vertically arranged three-color warning light, which is electrically connected to the control console and is used to express the status and environmental information of the work space, industrial robot and control cabin and to provide fault alarms in real time.

7. The industrial robot control cabin according to claim 6, characterized in that: Hidden speakers are installed on both the left and right sides of the control console for audible feedback on the effectiveness of the operator's actions and for audible feedback on fault alarms from the three-color warning lights.

8. The industrial robot control cabin according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The armrest between the touch panel and the control joystick has two USB ports arranged side by side for data transmission and storage during industrial robot operation.