Emergency lighting control device capable of expanding loop

By using a single circuit board and an extended CAN loop circuit board design, the complexity and insufficient number of loops in traditional emergency lighting controllers are solved, resulting in an emergency lighting control device that simplifies installation and improves stability and safety.

CN223639419UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05ACREL CO LTD +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422615321.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

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Technical Problem

Traditional emergency lighting controllers have complex internal circuit boards, cumbersome wiring, and a limited number of circuits, making them unable to meet the connection needs of large-scale emergency lighting equipment. Furthermore, wireless communication suffers from latency and high costs.

Method used

It adopts a single circuit board design, integrates an extended CAN loop circuit board to increase the number of output loops, and simplifies installation and maintenance by using a wired connection, combined with backup power supply and cover protection, thereby improving system stability and security.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the installation and maintenance process, reduces the risk of connection errors, increases the number of loops, improves the reliability and security of the system, adapts to various installation environments, and reduces expansion costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an emergency lighting control device capable of expanding a loop, the device controls an emergency lighting centralized power supply or an emergency lighting distribution box, the device comprises a cabinet, an industrial control all-in-one machine, a power supply input control unit and a circuit board, and the industrial control all-in-one machine, the power supply input control unit and the circuit board are installed in the cabinet. The power supply input control unit is respectively connected with the industrial control all-in-one machine and the circuit board, the industrial control all-in-one machine is connected with the circuit board, the device further comprises an expansion CAN loop circuit board, the expansion CAN loop circuit board is installed on the circuit board, and the expansion CAN loop circuit board is connected with the circuit board. And the expansion CAN loop circuit board and the circuit board are respectively connected with a centralized power supply for controlling emergency lighting or an emergency lighting distribution box. According to the utility model, the circuit board and the expansion CAN loop circuit board are arranged, all functions are integrated on one circuit board, the number and complexity of components can be reduced, four paths are expanded into eight paths through the expansion CAN loop circuit board, and more devices can be connected.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to emergency lighting technical field especially is related to a kind of emergency lighting control device of scalable loop. BACKGROUND

[0002] Emergency lighting controller is the necessary link in centralized control type fire emergency lighting and evacuation indicating system, and emergency lighting controller can control and display the working state of centralized control type fire emergency lighting, emergency lighting centralized power supply, emergency lighting distribution box and related accessories.In the event of fire or emergency, control fire emergency lighting to light and indicate direction, guide personnel to reach safe area, reduce casualties.

[0003] Traditional emergency lighting controller has more internal circuit boards, and wiring is relatively complex, which is not convenient for field construction personnel to install.Secondly, the number of loop connected to traditional emergency lighting controller, emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box is less and cannot be added externally, which cannot meet the needs of places with large number of emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box and large distribution range.

[0004] The utility model with publication number CN210112425U discloses a controller for fire emergency lighting and evacuation indicating wireless control system, which comprises a box body, a front panel with display openings and switch openings arranged at intervals, and a side plate with a storage opening; a power supply arranged inside the box body; a main control board arranged inside the box body and electrically connected with the power supply; a wireless receiver arranged inside the box body, electrically connected with the power supply and communicatively connected with the main control board, and communicatively connected with a wireless communication module arranged in a fire emergency lamp; a display screen arranged in the display opening; a control switch arranged in the switch opening; and a storage device arranged on the main control board, and a USB interface arranged in the storage opening. The patent realizes communication and control state of fire emergency lamp through wireless communication mode, but wireless communication may have delay, and safety is not high, and wireless communication module needs to be arranged in fire emergency lamp, which is high in cost.

[0005] Therefore, it is urgent to provide an emergency lighting control device with wired connection and expandable interface. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] The utility model aims at overcoming the defects of the prior art and provides an emergency lighting control device with scalable loop.

[0007] The utility model can achieve the purpose by the following technical solutions.

[0008] According to one aspect of the utility model, provide a kind of emergency lighting control device of scalable loop, the device controls emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box, the device includes cabinet, industrial computer, power input control unit and circuit board, the industrial computer, power input control unit, circuit board are installed in cabinet, the power input control unit is connected with industrial computer and circuit board respectively, the industrial computer and circuit board are connected, the device further includes extension CAN loop circuit board, the extension CAN loop circuit board is installed on circuit board, the extension CAN loop circuit board is connected with control emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box respectively, or circuit board is connected with control emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box respectively.

[0009] As preferred technical solutions, the device further includes an alarm unit, the circuit board includes a four-way CAN bus loop, a RS485 loop, a RS232 loop and a switching value loop, the CAN bus loop is connected to the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box, and the RS485 loop, the RS232 loop and the switching value loop are respectively connected to the alarm unit.

[0010] As preferred technical solutions, the extension CAN loop circuit board includes a four-way CAN bus loop, and the four-way CAN bus loop of the extension CAN loop circuit board is connected to the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box.

[0011] As preferred technical solutions, the device further includes a cover plate, and the cover plate is installed above the power input control unit, the circuit board and the extension CAN loop circuit board.

[0012] As preferred technical solutions, the power input control unit includes a backup power supply and a switching power supply, and the backup power supply and the switching power supply are respectively connected to the industrial computer and the circuit board.

[0013] As preferred technical solutions, the backup power supply is a lithium battery.

[0014] As preferred technical solutions, the power input control unit further includes a fixing block, a grounding terminal and a miniature circuit breaker, the miniature circuit breaker is installed on the grounding terminal, the grounding terminal is installed on the cabinet through the fixing block, the backup power supply and the switching power supply are respectively connected to the industrial computer and the circuit board through the grounding terminal and the miniature circuit breaker, and the switching power supply is respectively connected to the industrial computer and the circuit board through the grounding terminal and the miniature circuit breaker.

[0015] As preferred technical solutions, the device further includes a cabinet door, and the cabinet door is installed on the cabinet.

[0016] As a preferred technical scheme, the cabinet door further comprises a button and an indicator lamp, which are respectively in communication connection with the circuit board.

[0017] As a preferred technical scheme, the device further comprises a wire inlet hole installed at the bottom of the cabinet.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The circuit board of the utility model has only one piece, and by integrating all functions on one circuit board, the number and complexity of components can be reduced, so that the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the controller become easier. In addition, the design of a single circuit board also reduces the possibility of line interlacing and connection errors, improving the reliability and stability of the controller.

[0020] 2. The utility model discloses a CAN loop circuit board, which can expand 4 channels to 8 channels, and can connect more and larger range of emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box. The design of multiple output loops can reduce the risk of single point failure, and if a loop fails, the other loops can still work normally. Flexible scalability makes the system more convenient when expansion is needed in the future, reducing the cost and complexity of rewiring and replacing equipment.

[0021] 3. The utility model discloses a cover plate, which prevents accidental touch of the power input control unit, the circuit board and the extension CAN loop circuit board.

[0022] 4. The utility model discloses a cabinet top and back without opening design, and the cabinet bottom has an opening for wire inlet and outlet, which can better adapt to various harsh installation environments, improve the use safety, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Figure 1 The utility model discloses a whole structure schematic view;

[0024] Figure 2 The utility model discloses a front view.

[0025] 1. Cabinet; 2. Industrial control all-in-one machine; 3. Circuit board; 4. Extension CAN loop circuit board; 5. Backup power supply; 6. Switching power supply; 7. Fixed block; 8. Ground terminal; 9. Miniature circuit breaker; 10. Button; 11. Cover plate; 12. Indicator lamp; 13. Cabinet door; 14. Wire inlet hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Clearly and completely describe the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skill in the art without making creative labor should belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0027] The emergency lighting controller is a necessary link in the centralized control type fire emergency lighting and evacuation indication system, and the emergency lighting controller can control and display the working states of the centralized control type fire emergency lamps, the emergency lighting centralized power supply, the emergency lighting distribution box and related accessories. In the event of fire or emergency, the fire emergency lamps are controlled to light up and indicate the direction, so as to guide people to reach the safe area and reduce casualties. In the centralized control type fire emergency lighting and evacuation indication system, the emergency lighting controller is connected with the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box. The emergency lighting controller is usually installed in the fire control room or the place with on-duty personnel, and the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box is usually installed in the fire control room, the low-voltage distribution room, the distribution room in the fireproof partition or the vertical shaft, so that the installation position is more and the connection line is more complex.

[0028] The traditional emergency lighting controller has more internal circuit boards and complex wiring, which is not convenient for field construction personnel to install. Secondly, the number of loops connected with the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box of the traditional emergency lighting controller is less and cannot be additionally added, so that the places with more emergency lighting centralized power supplies or emergency lighting distribution boxes and larger distribution range cannot be satisfied.

[0029] The utility model provides a kind of emergency lighting control device of scalable loop;The circuit board of the utility model only has one, by integrating all functions to one circuit board, the number and complexity of component can be reduced, so that the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of controller become more easy.In addition, the design of single circuit board also reduces the possibility of line interlacing and connection error, improves the reliability and stability of controller.The utility model is connected with more larger range emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box by setting up expansion CAN loop circuit board, 4-way is expanded to 8-way.The design of multiple output loops can reduce the risk of single point failure, if a loop fails, other loops can still work normally.The flexible scalability makes the system more convenient when future expansion is needed, reducing the cost and complexity of rewiring and replacing equipment.The utility model is prevented from being touched by setting cover plate to power input control unit, circuit board and expansion CAN loop circuit board.The utility model is not designed with opening on the top and back of cabinet, and the bottom of cabinet is designed with opening for incoming and outgoing lines, which can better adapt to various harsh installation environments, improve the safety in use, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of system.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , an emergency lighting control device of an expandable loop, the device controls an emergency lighting centralized power supply or an emergency lighting distribution box, the device comprises a cabinet 1, an industrial computer 2, a power input control unit and a circuit board 3, the industrial computer 2, the power input control unit and the circuit board 3 are installed in the cabinet 1, the power input control unit is connected with the industrial computer 2 and the circuit board 3 respectively, the industrial computer 2 and the circuit board 3 are connected, the device further comprises an extended CAN loop circuit board 4, the extended CAN loop circuit board 4 is installed on the circuit board 3, the extended CAN loop circuit board 4 is connected with the control emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box respectively, or the circuit board 3 is connected with the control emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box respectively.

[0032] The device further comprises an alarm unit, the circuit board 3 comprises four CAN bus loops, one RS485 loop, one RS232 loop and one switching value loop, the CAN bus loop is connected with the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box, one RS485 loop, one RS232 loop and one switching value loop are connected with the alarm unit respectively.

[0033] The extended CAN loop circuit board 4 comprises four CAN bus loops, the four CAN bus loops of the extended CAN loop circuit board 4 are connected with the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box.

[0034] In this embodiment, the industrial computer 2 is installed in the upper half of the cabinet 1, the power input control unit provides power for the circuit board 3 and the industrial computer 2, the emergency lighting centralized power supply or the emergency lighting distribution box is connected with the circuit board 3 or the extended CAN loop circuit board 4 as needed, the interface is increased by setting the extended CAN loop circuit board 4, more devices can be connected, the extended CAN loop circuit board 4 is installed on the circuit board 3 by inserting pins and screws. The alarm unit generates alarm information, one RS485 loop, one RS232 loop and one switching value loop receive the alarm information.

[0035] The device further comprises a cover plate 11, the cover plate 11 is installed above the power input control unit, the circuit board 3 and the extended CAN loop circuit board 4. The cover plate 11 is installed to prevent the construction personnel from being mistaken, the wiring part is not in the cover plate coverage.

[0036] The power input control unit comprises a backup power supply 5 and a switching power supply 6, the backup power supply 5 and the switching power supply 6 are connected with the industrial computer 2 and the circuit board 3 respectively. The backup power supply 5 is a lithium battery.

[0037] The power input control unit further comprises a fixing block 7, a grounding terminal 8 and a miniature circuit breaker 9, the miniature circuit breaker 9 is installed on the grounding terminal 8, the grounding terminal 8 is installed on the cabinet 1 through the fixing block 7, the standby power supply 5 is connected with the industrial personal computer 2 and the circuit board 3 through the grounding terminal 8 and the miniature circuit breaker 9 respectively, and the switching power supply 6 is connected with the industrial personal computer 2 and the circuit board 3 through the grounding terminal 8 and the miniature circuit breaker 9 respectively.

[0038] In the embodiment, the switching power supply 6 is connected with an AC 220V power supply, when the switching power supply 6 fails and does not supply power, the standby power supply 5 supplies power, and the standby power supply 5 can be a lithium battery.

[0039] The device further comprises a cabinet door 13, and the cabinet door 13 is installed on the cabinet 1; the cabinet door 13 further comprises a key 10 and an indicator light 12, and the key 10 and the indicator light 12 are in communication connection with the circuit board 3 respectively; and the key 10 and the indicator light 12 are arranged on the cabinet door 13, so that the device can be controlled conveniently and the current device state can be known in time.

[0040] The device further comprises a wire inlet hole 14, and the wire inlet hole 14 is installed at the bottom of the cabinet 1; and the wire inlet hole 14 facilitates the cable to enter the device and facilitates wiring.

[0041] The utility model discloses satisfy national standard, design specification and traditional function requirement on the basis, combine the merit and shortcoming of current emergency lighting controller, optimize the internal structure of controller, improve use safety and expandability, satisfy more market demand, improve market competitiveness.

[0042] The above describes only the specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this, any skilled person in the art can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements in the technical range disclosed by the utility model, and these modifications or replacements should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An emergency lighting control device of scalable circuit, the device controls emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box, the device comprises a cabinet (1), an industrial computer (2), a power input control unit and a circuit board (3), the industrial computer (2), the power input control unit, the circuit board (3) are installed in the cabinet (1), the power input control unit is connected with the industrial computer (2) and the circuit board (3) respectively, the industrial computer (2) and the circuit board (3) are connected, characterized in that, The device further comprises an extended CAN loop circuit board (4) mounted on the circuit board (3), which is connected with the control emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box, or the circuit board (3) is connected with the control emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box respectively; The device further comprises an alarm unit, and the circuit board (3) comprises a four-way CAN bus loop, a RS485 loop, a RS232 loop and a switching value loop, the CAN bus loop is connected with the emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box, and the RS485 loop, the RS232 loop and the switching value loop are connected with the alarm unit respectively; The device further comprises a cover plate (11) installed above the power input control unit, the circuit board (3) and the extended CAN loop circuit board (4); The power input control unit comprises a backup power supply (5) and a switching power supply (6), which are connected with the industrial computer (2) and the circuit board (3) respectively; The power input control unit further comprises a fixing block (7), a grounding terminal (8) and a miniature circuit breaker (9), the miniature circuit breaker (9) is installed on the grounding terminal (8), the grounding terminal (8) is installed on the cabinet (1) through the fixing block (7), the backup power supply (5) and the switching power supply (6) are connected with the industrial computer (2) and the circuit board (3) through the grounding terminal (8) and the miniature circuit breaker (9) respectively.

2. An emergency lighting control device for an expandable circuit according to claim 1, wherein, The extended CAN loop circuit board (4) comprises a four-way CAN bus loop, and the four-way CAN bus loop of the extended CAN loop circuit board (4) is connected with the emergency lighting centralized power supply or emergency lighting distribution box.

3. An emergency lighting control device for expandable circuits according to claim 1, wherein, The backup power supply (5) is a lithium battery.

4. An emergency lighting control apparatus of the expandable loop type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device further comprises a cabinet door (13) installed on the cabinet (1).

5. An emergency lighting control apparatus of the expandable loop type according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cabinet door (13) further comprises a key (10) and an indicator light (12), which are connected with the circuit board (3) in communication respectively.

6. An emergency lighting control device of the expandable loop type according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device further comprises a wire inlet hole (14) installed at the bottom of the cabinet (1).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Controller for fire-fighting emergency lighting and evacuation indication wireless control system

    CN210112425U