Power supply control device, power supply equipment and logistics distribution system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a power supply control device, power supply equipment and a logistics distribution system, and belongs to the technical field of power supply control. The device comprises a main controller; a plurality of slave controllers, wherein the first ends of the slave controllers are electrically connected with the master controller; the power supply devices are electrically connected with the second ends of the corresponding slave controllers; wherein when the master controller outputs a control signal for operating the first power supply device to the first slave controller, the first slave controller responds to the control signal and controls the first power supply device to work; wherein the first slave controller is one of the plurality of slave controllers, the first power supply device is one of the plurality of power supply devices, and the first power supply device corresponds to the first slave controller.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of power supply control, more particularly, the utility model relates to a power supply control device, power supply equipment and logistics distribution system. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of artificial intelligence in the logistics and warehousing industry, logistics equipment or warehousing equipment is increasingly intelligent. In order to be able to provide sufficient power to these devices, each logistics equipment or warehousing equipment is usually controlled by a unified controller, and the logistics equipment or warehousing equipment can be powered under the control of the controller. However, in the case of a large number of logistics equipment or warehousing equipment, multiple logistics equipment or warehousing equipment communicate with the controller, which increases the processing burden of the controller. SUMMARY

[0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a power supply control device, power supply equipment and a logistics distribution system.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present utility model, a power supply control device is provided, the device comprising:

[0005] a master controller;

[0006] a plurality of slave controllers, the first end of the slave controller being electrically connected to the master controller;

[0007] a plurality of power supply devices, the power supply device being electrically connected to the second end of the corresponding slave controller;

[0008] wherein, when the master controller outputs a control signal for operating a first power supply device to a first slave controller, the first slave controller controls the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal; wherein the first slave controller is one of the plurality of slave controllers, the first power supply device is one of the plurality of power supply devices and the first power supply device corresponds to the first slave controller.

[0009] Optionally, the device further comprises a first network power supply cable, and the first end of the slave controller is electrically connected to the master controller through the first network power supply cable.

[0010] Optionally, the device further comprises a second network power supply cable, and the second end of the slave controller is electrically connected to the plurality of power supply devices through the second network power supply cable.

[0011] Optionally, the power supply device comprises a power supply module and an I / O module, and the power supply module and the I / O module are respectively electrically connected to the second end of the corresponding slave controller.

[0012] The first slave controller controls the power supply module and the I / O module of the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal.

[0013] Optionally, the power supply module and the I / O module of the same power supply device are integrated in the same electrical box.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present application, a power supply device is provided, which comprises the power supply control device of the first aspect.

[0015] According to a third aspect of the present application, a logistics distribution system is provided, which comprises a load device and a power supply control device, the power supply control device being the power supply control device of the first aspect, and the power supply control device being electrically connected with the load device.

[0016] Optionally, the load device is electrically connected with the power supply device of the power supply control device.

[0017] Optionally, the load device comprises a driver for driving the load device to run, and the system further comprises a sensor for detecting the running of the load device, the driver and the sensor being respectively electrically connected with the power supply module of the power supply device and the I / O module of the power supply device.

[0018] Optionally, the first connection end of the driver of the same load device and the second connection end of the sensor of the same load device are arranged in the same junction box, the first connection end being used for electrical connection with the power supply module and the I / O module, and the second connection end being used for electrical connection with the power supply module and the I / O module.

[0019] One technical effect of the present application is that the master controller can output a control signal for running the first power supply device to the first slave controller, and the first slave controller can control the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal. That is, the master controller can instruct any one or more slave controllers, and the slave controller can control the corresponding power supply device to work under the instruction of the master controller. The slave controller can share part of the processing burden of the master controller, and effectively improve the response speed of the master controller.

[0020] Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0022] Figure 1 A structure block diagram of a power supply control device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangements, numerical expressions, and numerical values of components and steps set forth in these embodiments are not limiting to the scope of the present application unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0024] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the scope of the present application and its applications or uses.

[0025] Techniques and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail, but should be considered as part of the specification where appropriate.

[0026] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments can have different values.

[0027] It should be noted that like references and characters herein relate to like items throughout the figures and the written description, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0028] Referring to Figure 1 The power supply control device of the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown and described.

[0029] The power supply control device of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0030] a master controller 1;

[0031] a plurality of slave controllers 2, a first end of the slave controller 2 being electrically connected to the master controller 1;

[0032] a plurality of power supply devices, the power supply device being electrically connected to a second end of the corresponding slave controller 2;

[0033] wherein, when the master controller 1 outputs a control signal for operating a first power supply device to a first slave controller 2, the first slave controller 2 controls the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal; wherein the first slave controller 2 is one of the plurality of slave controllers 2, the first power supply device is one of the plurality of power supply devices, and the first power supply device corresponds to the first slave controller 2.

[0034] In this application, the main controller 1 is, for example, a PLC main control cabinet, and the slave controller 2 is, for example, an OP operation cabinet. The OP operation cabinet is equipped with a Human Machine Interface (HMI) to allow users to operate and view information such as the working status of the corresponding power supply device.

[0035] In some examples, master controller 1 can be electrically connected to slave controllers 2A-2C.

[0036] In this application, the first slave controller 2 can be any slave controller 2, and the first power supply device can be any power supply device corresponding to the first slave controller 2.

[0037] In other words, the main controller 1 can instruct any one or more slave controllers 2, which can control the corresponding power supply device to work under the instruction of the main controller 1. The slave controller 2 can share some of the processing burden of the main controller 1, effectively improving the response speed of the main controller 1.

[0038] In some embodiments, the device further includes a first power supply cable, which is electrically connected from the first end of the controller 2 to the main controller 1.

[0039] In other words, by electrically connecting the slave controller 2 and the master controller 1 via the first power supply network cable, the stability of the signal during the communication interaction between the slave controller 2 and the master controller 1 can be effectively improved.

[0040] In some embodiments, the device further includes a second power supply cable, which is electrically connected from the second end of the controller 2 to a plurality of power supply devices.

[0041] In other words, by connecting the controller 2 and the power supply unit via the second power cable, the stability of the signal during communication between the controller 2 and the power supply unit can be effectively improved.

[0042] In some embodiments, the power supply device includes a power module 31 and an I / O module 32, which are electrically connected to the second terminal of the corresponding slave controller 2.

[0043] The first slave controller 2 responds to the control signal to control the first power supply device to work, including: the first slave controller 2 responds to the control signal to control the power module 31 and I / O module 32 of the first power supply device to work.

[0044] In some examples, I / O module 32 can be used to acquire operating data of the driver 41 of the load device and control the operation of the driver 41 of the load device. I / O module 32 can also be used to acquire data and control the operation of the sensor 42 of the load device.

[0045] In some examples, the power module 31 can provide power for the load device or the sensor 42, which can be a weak current voltage such as 5V, 12V or 24V.

[0046] In some examples, the controller 2A can be electrically connected with the power module 31A through the second power supply network cable, and the controller 2A can also be electrically connected with the I / O module 32A through the second power supply network cable.

[0047] In other words, by setting the power module 31 and the I / O module 32, the power supply for the load device and the control of the operation of the load device can be realized.

[0048] In some embodiments, the power module 31 and the I / O module 32 of the same power supply device are integrated in the same electrical box 3.

[0049] In other words, by setting the power module 31 and the I / O module 32 in the same electrical box 3, the integration of the power supply device can be effectively improved to facilitate the expansion of additional power supply devices.

[0050] According to the power supply device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the power supply device can include a power supply control device, which can be the power supply control device of any of the above embodiments. In other words, by configuring the power supply device with the power supply control device, the processing burden of the main controller 1 of the power supply device can be effectively improved.

[0051] According to the logistics distribution system provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the logistics distribution system includes a load device and a power supply control device, the power supply control device can be the power supply control device of any of the above embodiments, and the power supply control device is electrically connected with the load device.

[0052] In other words, by configuring the power supply control device in the logistics distribution system, the processing burden of the main controller 1 of the logistics distribution system can be effectively improved on the premise of controlling the operation of the load device for logistics distribution and providing power.

[0053] In some embodiments, the load device is electrically connected with the power supply device of the power supply control device.

[0054] In some examples, the load device is electrically connected with the power supply device of the power supply device through the weak current power supply cable, and the power supply device can provide power for the load device and control the operation of the load device.

[0055] In some embodiments, the load device comprises a driver 41 for driving the load device to operate; the system further comprises a sensor 42 for detecting the operation of the load device, the driver 41 and the sensor 42 are respectively electrically connected with the power module 31 of the power supply device, and the driver 41 and the sensor 42 are respectively electrically connected with the I / O module 32 of the power supply device.

[0056] In some examples, the driver 41A can be electrically connected with the power module 31B and the I / O module 32B through the weak current wiring respectively, and the sensor 42A can also be electrically connected with the power module 31B and the I / O module 32B through the weak current wiring respectively.

[0057] In some examples, the load device is a warehouse device, the driver 41 is a driver of a driving motor of the warehouse device, and the sensor 42 is a position sensor, a pressure sensor or the like of the warehouse device, which is not limited herein.

[0058] In other words, the driver 41 and the sensor 42 can be controlled to operate and the operation data of the driver 41 and the sensor 42 can be collected through the I / O module 32, and the driver 41 and the sensor 42 can be provided with electric energy through the power module 31.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first connection end of the driver 41 for driving the same load device and the second connection end of the sensor 42 for detecting the same load device are arranged in the same wiring box 4; wherein the first connection end is used for being electrically connected with the power module 31 and the I / O module 32, and the second connection end is used for being electrically connected with the power module 31 and the I / O module 32.

[0060] In other words, by arranging the first connection end of the driver 41 and the second connection end of the sensor 42 in the same wiring box 4, the installation of the power supply device and the load device can be facilitated.

[0061] Although some specific embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration, and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A power supply control device characterized by comprising: The device comprises: a master controller; a plurality of slave controllers, a first end of the slave controllers being electrically connected to the master controller; a plurality of power supply devices, the power supply devices being electrically connected to a second end of the corresponding slave controllers; wherein, when the master controller outputs a control signal for operating a first power supply device to a first slave controller, the first slave controller controls the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal; wherein the first slave controller is one of the plurality of slave controllers, the first power supply device is one of the plurality of power supply devices, and the first power supply device corresponds to the first slave controller.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The device further comprises a first network cable, the first end of the slave controllers being electrically connected to the master controller through the first network cable.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The device further comprises a second network cable, the second end of the slave controllers being electrically connected to the plurality of power supply devices through the second network cable.

4. The device according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that The power supply device comprises a power module and an I / O module, the power module and the I / O module being respectively electrically connected to the second end of the corresponding slave controllers; wherein, the first slave controller controls the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal, comprising: the first slave controller controls the power module and the I / O module of the first power supply device to work in response to the control signal.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The power module and the I / O module of the same power supply device are integrated in the same electrical box.

6. A power supply device, characterized by comprising: The power supply device comprises a power supply control device, the power supply control device being the power supply control device of any one of claims 1-5.

7. A logistics distribution system characterized by, The logistics distribution system comprises a load device and a power supply control device, the power supply control device being the power supply control device of claims 1-5, and the power supply control device being electrically connected to the load device.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein, The load device is electrically connected to the power supply device of the power supply control device.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein, The load device comprises a driver for driving the load device to operate; the system further comprises a sensor for detecting the operation of the load device, the driver and the sensor being respectively electrically connected to the power module of the power supply device, and the driver and the sensor being respectively electrically connected to the I / O module of the power supply device.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein, The first connection end of the driver of the same load device and the second connection end of the sensor of the same load device are arranged in the same junction box; wherein the first connection end is used for electrical connection with the power module and the I / O module, and the second connection end is used for electrical connection with the power module and the I / O module.

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