Integrated control device

Abstract

The utility model provides an integrated control device, which comprises a shell, a liquid crystal screen or a nixie tube screen, a knob and a key, the top surface part of the shell is provided with an exposing groove, a mounting plate is arranged in the shell, the liquid crystal screen or the nixie tube screen is arranged on the mounting plate in the shell and corresponds to the exposing groove of the top surface part of the shell, and the knob is arranged on the mounting plate. The knob and the key are arranged in the shell and extend to be located at the top surface part of the shell, the liquid crystal screen or the nixie tube screen is connected with the knob through a first flat cable, and the knob is connected with the key through a second flat cable. According to the integrated control device, a manufacturer can select the liquid crystal screen or the nixie tube screen to apply and install the liquid crystal screen or the nixie tube screen on the integrated control device according to requirements, so that the manufacturer can carry out diversified assembly production on the integrated control device, and the convenience of assembling the integrated control device is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A control device is a device used to control and regulate the operation of machines, equipment or systems. By receiving, processing and executing control commands, it can achieve precise control of the controlled object in order to achieve the expected operating state and objectives.

[0003] Currently, control devices typically have displays to show equipment operating information for users to view. However, existing control devices generally have fixed locations reserved for installing LCD screens or digital tube displays. This means the control device lacks the design capability to accommodate both LCD and digital tube displays within a single reserved location. Consequently, manufacturers cannot flexibly choose between LCD or digital tube displays for installation during production and assembly, hindering the ease of production and assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide an integrated control device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art. Existing control devices generally reserve a fixed position for installing an LCD screen or a digital tube screen. Therefore, the control device does not have the design function of being able to accommodate both an LCD screen and a digital tube screen through a single reserved position. This makes it impossible for manufacturers to choose between an LCD screen or a digital tube screen for installation on the control device according to their needs during production and assembly, thus the convenience of production and assembly needs to be improved.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows: An integrated control device includes a housing, an LCD screen or a digital tube screen, a knob, and buttons. The top surface of the housing has an exposed groove, and an installation plate is provided inside the housing. The LCD screen or digital tube screen is installed on the installation plate inside the housing and corresponds to the exposed groove on the top surface of the housing. The knob and the buttons are both located inside the housing and extend to the top surface of the housing. The LCD screen or digital tube screen is connected to the knob through a first ribbon cable, and the knob and the buttons are connected through a second ribbon cable.

[0006] In some embodiments, the LCD screen includes a first circuit board and an LCD panel; the bottom surface of the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first screw holes, and the side of the mounting plate is provided with a side groove. When the LCD screen is selected to be mounted on the mounting plate, the first circuit board is screwed to each of the first screw holes on the bottom surface of the mounting plate, the LCD panel is pasted to the top surface of the mounting plate and corresponds to the display groove, the LCD panel is connected to the first circuit board through a line passing through the side groove on the mounting plate, and the first circuit board is also connected to the knob through the first ribbon cable.

[0007] In some embodiments, the digital tube screen includes a second circuit board, a bracket, and a transparent panel. The top surface of the second circuit board is provided with multiple light-emitting diodes to form a light-emitting display area. The bracket is snap-fitted to the top surface of the second circuit board, and a light-emitting groove is provided on the bracket to correspond to the light-emitting display area formed by the multiple light-emitting diodes on the top surface of the second circuit board. The transparent panel is pasted onto the top surface of the bracket. The top surface of the mounting plate is provided with multiple second screw holes, and a through groove is provided on the mounting plate. When the digital tube screen is selected to be mounted on the mounting plate, the second circuit board is screwed to each of the second screw holes on the top surface of the mounting plate. The transparent panel corresponds to the light-emitting groove. The second circuit board is connected to the knob via a first ribbon cable passing through the groove on the mounting plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bottom of the bracket is provided with a plurality of hook blocks, and the second circuit board is provided with a plurality of hook slots. Each hook block at the bottom of the bracket is used to be embedded into each hook slot on the second circuit board and hook the bottom surface of the second circuit board.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front end of the housing is provided with a placement plate at an angle, and the housing has a receiving groove at the bottom end of the placement plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing includes a top shell and a bottom shell, the top shell and the bottom shell being detachably connected.

[0011] In some embodiments, the top shell and the bottom shell are connected by screws.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the housing is provided with heat dissipation mesh.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] In this invention, manufacturers can choose to install either an LCD screen or a digital tube screen for assembly according to their needs. When using an LCD screen, it is fixedly mounted on a mounting plate inside the housing, aligning with the display slot on the outer surface of the housing. When the user manually operates the knobs and / or buttons, the LCD screen receives the commands to control the controlled object and displays the operating information of the controlled object for the user to view. Similarly, when using a digital tube screen, it is fixedly mounted on a mounting plate inside the housing, aligning with the display slot on the outer surface of the housing. When the user manually operates the knobs and / or buttons, the digital tube screen receives the commands to control the controlled object and displays the operating information of the controlled object for the user to view. This invention allows manufacturers to choose between LCD screens or digital tube screens for installation on integrated control devices, enabling diversified assembly and production of integrated control devices and effectively improving the convenience of assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the integrated control device with an LCD screen installed.

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a split structure with an integrated control device equipped with an LCD screen;

[0017] Figure 3 A top-view exploded structural diagram of the integrated control device with an LCD screen installed.

[0018] Figure 4 A bottom-view exploded structural diagram of the integrated control device with an LCD screen installed.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the LCD screen and mounting plate in a separate configuration.

[0020] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the integrated control device with a digital tube screen installed.

[0021] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a split structure with a digital tube screen installed on the integrated control device;

[0022] Figure 8 An exploded view of the integrated control device with a digital display screen installed.

[0023] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the digital tube screen in its split-type configuration;

[0024] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second circuit board and the bracket.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100. Integrated control device; 10. Housing; 1001. Top shell; 1002. Bottom shell; 101. Display slot; 102. Placement plate; 103. Receiving slot; 104. Heat dissipation mesh; 20. Mounting plate; 201. Side slot; 202. Groove; 203. First screw hole; 204. Second screw hole; 30. LCD screen; 301. First circuit board; 302. LCD panel; 3021. Circuit; 40. Knob; 401. First ribbon cable; 402. Second ribbon cable; 50. Button; 60. Digital tube screen; 601. Second circuit board; 6011. Light-emitting diode; 6012. Hook; 602. Bracket; 6021. Light display slot; 6022. Hook block; 603. Transparent panel. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an integrated control device 100, including a housing 10, an LCD screen 30 or a digital tube screen 60, a knob 40 and a button 50. The top surface of the housing 10 is provided with a display groove 101, and a mounting plate 20 is provided inside the housing 10. The LCD screen 30 or the digital tube screen 60 is mounted on the mounting plate 20 inside the housing 10 and corresponds to the display groove 101 on the top surface of the housing 10. The knob 40 and the button 50 are both disposed inside the housing 10 and both extend to the top surface of the housing 10. The LCD screen 30 or the digital tube screen 60 is connected to the knob 40 through a first ribbon cable 401, and the knob 40 and the button 50 are connected through a second ribbon cable 402.

[0030] In the integrated control device 100 provided in this embodiment, manufacturers can choose to install an LCD screen 30 or a digital tube screen 60 for assembly according to their needs. When choosing to install the LCD screen 30, the LCD screen 30 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 20 inside the housing 10, and the LCD screen 30 corresponds to the display slot 101 on the outer surface of the housing 10. When the user manually operates the knob 40 and / or the button 50, the LCD screen 30 receives the instructions from the knob 40 and / or the button 50 to execute the control of the controlled object, and the LCD screen 30 also displays the operating information of the controlled object for the user to view. When selecting to install the digital tube screen 60 for application, the digital tube screen 60 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 20 inside the housing 10, with the digital tube screen 60 corresponding to the display slot 101 on the outer surface of the housing 10. Then, when the user manually operates the knob 40 and / or the button 50, the digital tube screen 60 receives the instructions from the knob 40 and / or the button 50 to execute control of the controlled object. The digital tube screen 60 also displays the operating information of the controlled object for the user to view. In this utility model, manufacturers can choose to install either the LCD screen 30 or the digital tube screen 60 on the integrated control device 100 according to their needs, enabling manufacturers to perform diversified assembly and production of the integrated control device 100, effectively improving the convenience of assembling the integrated control device 100.

[0031] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the LCD screen 30 includes a first circuit board 301 and an LCD panel 302; the bottom surface of the mounting plate 20 is provided with a plurality of first screw holes 203, and the side surface of the mounting plate 20 is provided with a side groove 201. When the LCD screen 30 is selected to be installed on the mounting plate 20, the first circuit board 301 is screwed to each of the first screw holes 203 on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 20. The LCD panel 302 is pasted on the top surface of the mounting plate 20 and corresponds to the display groove 101. The LCD panel 302 is connected to the first circuit board 301 through the side groove 201 on the mounting plate 20 via a line 3021. The first circuit board 301 is also connected to the knob 40 via a first ribbon cable 401.

[0032] In specific implementation: When the manufacturer selects the LCD screen 30 to assemble on this integrated control device 100, the first circuit board 301 can be screwed to each of the first screw holes 203 on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 20, thereby fixing the first circuit board 301 to the bottom of the mounting plate 20. Then, the LCD panel 302 is glued to the top surface of the mounting plate 20, thereby fixing the LCD panel 302 to the top of the mounting plate 20. The LCD panel 302 is connected to the first circuit board 301 through the side groove 201 on the mounting plate 20 via the line 3021. Thus, the first circuit board 301 can effectively control the LCD panel 302 to start the display function, thereby completing the fixed installation of the LCD screen 30 on the mounting plate 20 inside the housing 10, and the LCD screen 30 corresponds exactly to the display groove 101 on the top surface of the housing 10. When the user manually operates the knob 40 and / or button 50, the LCD screen 30 receives the commands from the knob 40 and / or button 50 via the first ribbon cable 401 connected to the first circuit board 301 to execute control of the controlled object. The LCD screen 30 can also display the operating information of the controlled object for the user to view via the display slot 101 on the top surface of the housing 10. This configuration allows manufacturers to effectively choose to assemble the LCD screen 30 for application within this integrated control device 100.

[0033] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 6 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the digital tube screen 60 includes a second circuit board 601, a bracket 602, and a transparent panel 603. The top surface of the second circuit board 601 is provided with a plurality of light-emitting diodes 6011 to form a light-emitting display area. The bracket 602 is snapped to the top surface of the second circuit board 601, and a light-displaying groove 6021 is provided on the bracket 602 to correspond to the light-displaying area formed by the plurality of light-emitting diodes 6011 on the top surface of the second circuit board 601. The transparent panel 603 is pasted to the top surface of the bracket 602. The top surface of the mounting plate 20 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 204, and a groove 202 is provided through the mounting plate 20. When the digital tube screen 60 is selected to be installed on the mounting plate 20, the second circuit board 601 is screwed to each of the second screw holes 204 on the top surface of the mounting plate 20. The transparent panel 603 corresponds to the display groove 101. The second circuit board 601 is connected to the knob 40 through a first ribbon cable 401 passing through the groove 202 on the mounting plate 20.

[0034] In specific implementation: When the manufacturer selects the digital tube screen 60 for assembly onto this integrated control device 100, the bracket 602 can be snapped onto the top surface of the second circuit board 601. Then, the second circuit board 601 is screwed to each of the second screw holes 204 on the top surface of the mounting plate 20, thereby fixing the second circuit board 601 and the bracket 602 to the top surface of the mounting plate 20. Then, the transparent panel 603 is glued to the top surface of the bracket 602, so that the digital tube screen 60 is completely fixed on the mounting plate 20, and the digital tube screen 60 corresponds exactly to the display slot 101 on the top surface of the housing 10, and the second circuit board 601 is connected via the first ribbon cable 401. The second circuit board 601 connects to the knob 40 via the groove 202 on the mounting plate 20, allowing it to receive commands from the knob 40 and / or button 50 to control the controlled object. The digital tube screen 60, corresponding to the display slot 101 on the top surface of the housing 10, displays the operating information of the controlled object for user viewing. When the digital tube screen 60 is displaying operation information, the light-emitting diodes 6011 on the second circuit board 601 illuminate to form a light-emitting display area. The bracket 602 transmits the light emitted by the light-emitting diodes 6011 through the light-emitting slot 6021, allowing the transparent panel 603 to display the light emitted by the light-emitting diodes 6011. This configuration allows manufacturers to effectively choose to assemble the digital tube screen 600 for application.

[0035] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 9 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of hook blocks 6022 are distributed at the bottom of the bracket 602, and a plurality of hook slots 6012 are distributed on the second circuit board 601. Each hook block 6022 at the bottom of the bracket 602 is used to be embedded into each hook slot 6012 on the second circuit board 601 and hook the bottom surface of the second circuit board 601.

[0036] In specific implementation: When the bracket 602 is snapped onto the second circuit board 601, the hooks 6022 at the bottom of the bracket 602 can be inserted into the corresponding hook slots 6012 on the second circuit board 601 and hook onto the bottom surface of the second circuit board 601, thus completing the fixation between the bracket 602 and the second circuit board 601. This arrangement allows the bracket 602 and the second circuit board 601 to be effectively snapped together.

[0037] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 or Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the front end of the housing 10 is provided with a placement plate 102 at an angle, and the housing 10 has a receiving groove 103 at the bottom end of the placement plate 102.

[0038] In practical implementation: When the integrated control device 100 is installed on fitness equipment, the user can place their mobile phone or tablet on the inclined placement plate 102, and the receiving groove 103 accommodates the bottom part of the mobile phone or tablet, so that the user can stably place the mobile phone or tablet on the placement plate 102 for use. The user can then exercise using the fitness equipment while simultaneously viewing the display on their mobile phone or tablet. This configuration allows the integrated control device 100 to support and accommodate mobile phones or tablets for user use.

[0039] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 2 or Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 10 includes a top housing 1001 and a bottom housing 1002, which are detachably connected vertically.

[0040] In practice: the housing 10 is composed of a top shell 1001 and a bottom shell 1002 that are detachably connected, allowing the manufacturer to easily fix and close the housing 10 after installing the parts inside. This detachable design facilitates the installation of internal parts.

[0041] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 2 or Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the top shell 1001 and the bottom shell 1002 are connected by screws.

[0042] In practice: Since the top shell 1001 and the bottom shell 1002 are connected by screws, the manufacturer can disassemble and assemble the shell 10 by simply turning the screws. This design allows the shell 10 to be effectively disassembled and assembled.

[0043] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom surface of the housing 10 is provided with heat dissipation mesh 104.

[0044] In practical implementation: When an LCD screen 30 or a digital tube screen 60 is installed on the mounting plate 20 inside the housing 10, the LCD screen 30 or digital tube screen 60 will generate heat inside the housing 10 during operation. The heat dissipation mesh 104 on the bottom surface of the housing 10 can dissipate the heat generated by the LCD screen 30 or digital tube screen 60 inside the housing 10. Through this arrangement, the heat dissipation mesh 104 can effectively dissipate the heat inside the housing 10.

[0045] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0046] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An integrated control device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, an LCD screen or a digital tube screen, a knob, and buttons. The top surface of the housing has an exposed groove, and a mounting plate is provided inside the housing. The LCD screen or digital tube screen is mounted on the mounting plate inside the housing and corresponds to the exposed groove on the top surface of the housing. The knob and the buttons are both located inside the housing and extend to the top surface of the housing. The LCD screen or digital tube screen is connected to the knob via a first ribbon cable, and the knob and the buttons are connected via a second ribbon cable.

2. The integrated control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The LCD screen includes a first circuit board and an LCD panel; the bottom surface of the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first screw holes, and the side of the mounting plate is provided with a side groove. When the LCD screen is selected to be installed on the mounting plate, the first circuit board is screwed to each of the first screw holes on the bottom surface of the mounting plate. The LCD panel is pasted to the top surface of the mounting plate and corresponds to the display groove. The LCD panel is connected to the first circuit board through a wire passing through the side groove on the mounting plate, and the first circuit board is also connected to the knob through the first ribbon cable.

3. The integrated control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The digital tube screen includes a second circuit board, a bracket, and a transparent panel. The top surface of the second circuit board is provided with multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to form a light-emitting display area. The bracket is snap-fitted to the top surface of the second circuit board, and a light-emitting groove is provided on the bracket to correspond to the light-emitting display area formed by the multiple LEDs on the top surface of the second circuit board. The transparent panel is pasted onto the top surface of the bracket. The top surface of the mounting plate is provided with multiple second screw holes, and a through groove is provided on the mounting plate. When the digital tube screen is mounted on the mounting plate, the second circuit board is screwed to each of the second screw holes on the top surface of the mounting plate. The transparent panel corresponds to the light-emitting groove. The second circuit board is connected to the knob via a first ribbon cable passing through the groove on the mounting plate.

4. The integrated control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the bracket is provided with a plurality of hook blocks, and the second circuit board is provided with a plurality of hook slots. Each hook block at the bottom of the bracket is used to be embedded into each hook slot on the second circuit board and hook the bottom surface of the second circuit board.

5. The integrated control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the housing is provided with a placement plate at an angle, and the housing has a receiving groove at the bottom end of the placement plate.

6. The integrated control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a top shell and a bottom shell, which are detachably connected.

7. The integrated control device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top shell and the bottom shell are connected by screws.

8. The integrated control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the housing is provided with heat dissipation mesh.

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