CAN bus on-line monitoring system

By designing a CAN bus online monitoring system, the problems of cumbersome operation and large size of existing devices were solved, enabling portable multi-item testing and unified data management, thus improving testing efficiency and consistency.

CN223539129UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11ZHUHAI SHUNCHUANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423287266.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

Existing CAN bus testing devices are cumbersome to operate, have low operability, make it difficult to ensure test consistency and unified data management, and are bulky and inconvenient to carry.

Method used

A CAN bus online monitoring system was designed, including a remote monitoring host and a field monitoring sub-unit. The main monitoring module can slide to install multiple monitoring sub-modules, and the plug-in ports of different detection items can be switched through connecting parts. It is combined with a data acquisition unit and a display screen for real-time monitoring and data management.

Benefits of technology

It enables easy-to-operate and portable bus cable testing, supports quick switching of multiple test items and unified data management, and improves testing efficiency and consistency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a CAN bus on-line monitoring system, which comprises a remote monitoring host and a field monitoring extension, the monitoring main module is of a rectangular box-shaped structure, and connecting sliding rails are arranged on the back and the two sides of the monitoring main module; the monitoring sub-modules are in a long-strip block shape, and the monitoring sub-modules are installed on the connecting sliding rail in a sliding mode. The first lap joint port can be electrically connected with the second lap joint port of any monitoring sub-module through the lap joint communication piece. The remote monitoring host is electrically connected with a host indicating lamp and a host display screen. The remote monitoring host is in communication connection with the on-site monitoring extensions and can synchronously display the monitoring conditions of the on-site monitoring extensions. According to the utility model, an operator carries out corresponding adaptive plugging installation according to the type of a bus cable and a test item, the monitoring main module can be conveniently matched with a plurality of monitoring sub-modules for use at the same time, and the monitoring sub-modules can be switched and changed. The remote monitoring host and the field monitoring extensions can perform remote synchronous monitoring.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bus testing equipment technology, and in particular to a CAN bus online monitoring system. Background Technology

[0002] Controller Area Network (CAN) bus is a serial communication protocol bus used for real-time applications. It can use twisted-pair cables to transmit signals and is one of the most widely used fieldbuses in the world.

[0003] According to the relevant standards, there are many test items for bus cables, involving a wide variety of test instruments. If manual testing is used, it will not only be labor-intensive, tedious, and have low operability, but it will also be impossible to guarantee the consistency of the tests and the unified management and scientific analysis of the test data, so as to meet the diversified needs of modern automated production, testing and maintenance of bus cables.

[0004] Therefore, cable testing devices often struggle to be compatible with uncommon connectors. Increasing the variety and number of connectors also makes the testing device bulky and heavy, hindering its portability and operation. Thus, there is a need for an online bus cable monitoring device that is easy to manage and carry for operators. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a CAN bus online monitoring system.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a CAN bus online monitoring system, including: a remote monitoring host and a field monitoring sub-unit;

[0007] The on-site monitoring unit includes a main monitoring module, a sub-monitoring module, and a connecting component; the main monitoring module is provided with a first plug-in port, a first connecting port, and a connecting slide rail; the sub-monitoring module includes a second plug-in port and a second connecting port;

[0008] The main monitoring module has a rectangular box-shaped structure, with connecting slide rails on the back and both sides; the monitoring sub-modules are long and block-shaped, and multiple of them are slidably installed on the connecting slide rails; the overlapping connector can electrically connect the first overlapping port to the second overlapping port of any of the monitoring sub-modules.

[0009] The main monitoring module includes a data acquisition unit, a data monitoring unit electrically connected to the data acquisition unit, a field indicator light, and a field display screen; the data acquisition unit is electrically connected to the first and second plug-in ports.

[0010] The remote monitoring host is electrically connected to a host indicator light and a host display screen; the remote monitoring host is communicatively connected to the field monitoring sub-units and can synchronously display the monitoring status of each field monitoring sub-unit.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting slide rail is provided with a first limiting part, and the monitoring sub-module is provided with a second limiting part; the first limiting part and the second limiting part match to limit the position of the monitoring sub-module on the connecting slide rail.

[0012] Optionally, the first limiting part is a limiting protrusion; the second limiting part is a limiting recess; the limiting protrusion can be engaged with the limiting recess to restrict the position of the monitoring sub-module.

[0013] Optionally, the first limiting part is a magnetic suction element; the second limiting part is a metal block; the magnetic suction element can attract the metal block to limit the position of the monitoring sub-module.

[0014] Optionally, the data monitoring unit includes a high-precision acquisition module, an insulation withstand voltage test module, a continuity resistance test module, and a bus excitation signal module.

[0015] Optionally, an input switching module is provided between the data acquisition unit and the data monitoring unit.

[0016] Optionally, the remote monitoring host includes a host communication module; the field monitoring sub-unit includes a sub-unit communication module; the host communication module and the sub-unit communication module can realize wireless communication connection and / or wired communication connection.

[0017] Optionally, the main monitoring module is equipped with control buttons and indicator lines.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The main monitoring module has a rectangular box-shaped structure with two slide rails on the back and sides. Multiple monitoring sub-modules can be slidably installed on the sides and back of the main monitoring module and connected by overlapping connectors. In addition to the plug-in ports corresponding to conventional test items, the plug-in ports of other test items can be easily slidably disassembled and replaced, thereby providing different types of second plug-in ports for operators to perform corresponding adaptation plug-in installation according to the bus cable type and test items. The main monitoring module can be easily matched with multiple monitoring sub-modules at the same time, and the monitoring sub-modules can also be switched and changed.

[0019] Furthermore, several field monitoring sub-units are set up. Operators can set up corresponding monitoring sub-modules and monitoring main modules according to the environmental layout of each process in the production of bus cables. The test items can be adjusted through the data monitoring unit, and the monitoring effect can be displayed on the field through the field indicator lights and field display screen. In addition, the monitoring results of each sub-unit can be monitored remotely online in sync through the host indicator lights and host display screen of the remote monitoring host. This facilitates the operator to conduct full-process system online monitoring and makes it easier to manage and scientifically analyze test data.

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the CAN bus online monitoring system of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the on-site monitoring unit of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0025] 10. Remote monitoring host; 11. Host indicator light; 12. Host display screen; 13. Host communication module; 20. Field monitoring sub-unit; 21. Monitoring main module; 211. First plug-in port; 212. First overlap port; 213. Connecting slide rail; 214. First limit part; 215. Control button; 216. Indicator line; 22. Monitoring sub-module; 221. Second plug-in port; 222. Second overlap port; 223. Second limit part; 23. Overlap connecting piece; 24. Data acquisition device; 25. Data monitoring unit; 26. Field indicator light; 27. Field display screen; 28. Input switching module; 29. ​​Sub-unit communication module. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] Example

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention proposes a CAN bus online monitoring system, comprising: a remote monitoring host 10 and a field monitoring sub-unit 20;

[0032] The on-site monitoring unit 20 includes a main monitoring module 21, a sub-monitoring module 22, and a connecting component 23; the main monitoring module 21 is provided with a first plug-in port 211, a first connecting port 212, and a connecting slide rail 213; the sub-monitoring module 22 includes a second plug-in port 221 and a second connecting port 222;

[0033] The main monitoring module 21 has a rectangular box-shaped structure, with connecting slide rails 213 on the back and both sides; the monitoring sub-modules 22 are long and block-shaped, and there are multiple of them, which are slidably installed on the connecting slide rails 213; the overlapping connector 23 can electrically connect the first overlapping port 212 to the second overlapping port 222 of any monitoring sub-module 22.

[0034] The monitoring main module 21 is equipped with a data acquisition unit 24, a data monitoring unit 25 electrically connected to the data acquisition unit 24, a field indicator light 26, and a field display screen 27; the data acquisition unit 24 is electrically connected to the first plug-in port 211 and the second plug-in port 221;

[0035] The remote monitoring host 10 is electrically connected to the host indicator light 11 and the host display screen 12; the remote monitoring host 10 is communicatively connected to the field monitoring sub-units 20 and can synchronously display the monitoring status of each field monitoring sub-unit 20.

[0036] In this invention, the main monitoring module 21 has a rectangular box-shaped structure with two slide rails on the back and sides. Multiple monitoring sub-modules 22 can be slidably installed on the sides and back of the main monitoring module 21 and connected by overlapping connectors 23. In addition to the plug-in ports corresponding to conventional test items, the plug-in ports of other test items can be easily slidably disassembled and replaced, thereby providing different types of second plug-in ports 221 for operators to perform corresponding adaptation plug-in installation according to the bus cable type and test items. The main monitoring module 21 can be conveniently matched with multiple monitoring sub-modules 22 at the same time, and the monitoring sub-modules 22 can also be switched and changed.

[0037] Furthermore, several field monitoring sub-units 20 are provided. Operators can set up corresponding field monitoring sub-modules 22 and monitoring main modules 21 combinations of field monitoring sub-units 20 according to the environmental layout of each process in the production of bus cables. The test items can be adjusted through the data monitoring unit 25, and the monitoring effect can be displayed on-site through the field indicator lights 26 and the field display screen 27. In addition, the monitoring results of each sub-unit can be monitored remotely online synchronously through the host indicator lights 11 and the host display screen 12 of the remote monitoring host 10, which facilitates the operator to conduct full-process system online monitoring and facilitates the unified management and scientific analysis of test data.

[0038] In this embodiment, in order to align and slide the monitoring sub-module 22 to a fixed position on the monitoring main module 21, the connecting slide rail 213 is provided with a first limiting part 214, and the monitoring sub-module 22 is provided with a second limiting part 223; the first limiting part 214 and the second limiting part 223 match to restrict the position of the monitoring sub-module 22 on the connecting slide rail 213.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first limiting part 214 is a limiting protrusion; the second limiting part 223 is a limiting recess; the limiting protrusion can be engaged with the limiting recess to restrict the position of the monitoring sub-module 22. The limiting protrusion is an arc-shaped protrusion, and the sidewall of the monitoring sub-module 22 has a certain deformation capability, which can be stretched across the limiting protrusion. After the position is aligned, the limiting protrusion can be engaged with the limiting recess to achieve locking and limiting.

[0040] In other embodiments, the first limiting part 214 is a magnetic attractor; the second limiting part 223 is a metal block; the magnetic attractor can attract the metal block to limit the position of the monitoring sub-module 22. By using the magnetic attractor to attract the metal block, the monitoring sub-module 22 can be aligned and positioned at the fixed position of the connecting slide rail 213.

[0041] In this embodiment, the data monitoring unit 25 includes a high-precision acquisition module, an insulation withstand voltage test module, a continuity resistance test module, and a bus excitation signal module.

[0042] Specifically, an input switching module 28 is provided between the data acquisition unit 24 and the data monitoring unit 25. Users can change test items via the operation panel. The front-mounted input switching module 28 can switch the monitoring module types and circuits of the high-precision acquisition module, insulation withstand voltage test module, continuity resistance test module, and bus excitation signal module of the data monitoring unit 25, enabling various performance tests on a large number of bus cables under test, with test results returned to the control center in real time.

[0043] In this embodiment, the remote monitoring host 10 includes a host communication module 13; the on-site monitoring sub-unit 20 includes a sub-unit communication module 29; the host communication module 13 and the sub-unit communication module 29 can achieve wireless communication connection and / or wired communication connection. The specific connection method depends on the installation environment; in the case of multiple obstacles affecting wireless communication, a wired connection is preferred. The wireless communication connection can use one or more methods such as WIFI, Bluetooth, or cellular network to achieve remote communication interaction connection.

[0044] In this embodiment, the main monitoring module 21 is equipped with control buttons 215 and indicator lines 216. The control buttons 215 facilitate the selection of test items and the on / off operation; the combination of the indicator lines 216 and the extension indicator lights facilitates the indication of test content and the judgment of whether the indicators have been met.

[0045] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A CAN bus online monitoring system, characterized in that, include: Remote monitoring host (10) and on-site monitoring sub-unit (20); The on-site monitoring unit (20) includes a main monitoring module (21), a monitoring sub-module (22), and a connecting component (23); the main monitoring module (21) is provided with a first plug-in port (211), a first connecting port (212), and a connecting slide rail (213); the monitoring sub-module (22) includes a second plug-in port (221) and a second connecting port (222); The main monitoring module (21) has a rectangular box-shaped structure, and the connecting slide rails (213) are provided on the back and both sides; the monitoring sub-modules (22) are long blocks, and multiple of them are provided, which are slidably installed on the connecting slide rails (213); the overlapping connector (23) can electrically connect the first overlapping port (212) to the second overlapping port (222) of any one of the monitoring sub-modules (22); The monitoring main module (21) is equipped with a data acquisition unit (24) and a data monitoring unit (25), a field indicator light (26), and a field display screen (27) that are electrically connected to the data acquisition unit (24); the data acquisition unit (24) is electrically connected to the first plug-in port (211) and the second plug-in port (221); The remote monitoring host (10) is electrically connected to a host indicator light (11) and a host display screen (12); the remote monitoring host (10) is communicatively connected to the field monitoring sub-units (20) and can synchronously display the monitoring status of each field monitoring sub-unit (20).

2. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting slide rail (213) is provided with a first limiting part (214), and the monitoring sub-module (22) is provided with a second limiting part (223); the first limiting part (214) and the second limiting part (223) match to limit the position of the monitoring sub-module (22) on the connecting slide rail (213).

3. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first limiting part (214) is a limiting protrusion; the second limiting part (223) is a limiting recess; the limiting protrusion can be inserted into the limiting recess to limit the position of the monitoring sub-module (22).

4. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first limiting part (214) is a magnetic suction member; the second limiting part (223) is a metal block; the magnetic suction member can attract the metal block to limit the position of the monitoring sub-module (22).

5. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data monitoring unit (25) includes a high-precision acquisition module, an insulation withstand voltage test module, a continuity resistance test module, and a bus excitation signal module.

6. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that: An input switching module (28) is provided between the data acquisition unit (24) and the data monitoring unit (25).

7. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote monitoring host (10) includes a host communication module (13); the field monitoring sub-unit (20) includes a sub-unit communication module (29); the host communication module (13) and the sub-unit communication module (29) can realize wireless communication connection and / or wired communication connection.

8. The CAN bus online monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring main module (21) is equipped with control buttons (215) and prompt lines (216).