Electric control module convenient to install
By introducing STM32, MSP430, PIC, or LPC chips and GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces into the electronic control module, the problems of time-consuming and laborious chip replacement and PCB board damage in traditional electronic control modules are solved, achieving fast and safe installation and heat dissipation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional electronic control modules require disassembling the control box of the peripheral sensors when replacing the electronic control chip. This is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and can easily damage the PCB board, leading to chip failure.
An easy-to-install electronic control module was designed, which uses STM32, MSP430, PIC or LPC chips and directly connects to external sensors through GPIO, PCIe, SPI and I2C interfaces, avoiding the need to disassemble and replace the electronic control chip. The module is installed and cooled by a housing and a cooling fan structure.
It enables quick and easy installation of the electronic control module, avoids PCB board damage, improves installation efficiency and safety, and reduces the risk of chip damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical control module technology, specifically to an electrical control module that is easy to install. Background Technology
[0002] An electronic control module (ECU) is an electronic control system that integrates a processor, memory, input / output interfaces, and specific algorithms. It is responsible for receiving data from sensors and, based on this data, adjusting and controlling the operation of the equipment according to predetermined programs and algorithms.
[0003] The working principle of the electronic control module is based on the acquisition, processing, and output control of input signals. It first acquires analog signals of various physical quantities (such as temperature, pressure, and speed) through sensors, and then converts these analog signals into digital signals for processing. During processing, the electronic control module uses built-in algorithms and programs to analyze and calculate the digital signals, deriving corresponding control commands. Finally, these control commands are converted into electrical or mechanical signals to control the actions of the actuators.
[0004] With continuous technological advancements and expanding application areas, electronic control modules are evolving towards higher performance, lower power consumption, smaller size, and greater intelligence. Especially with the widespread adoption and application of IoT technology, electronic control modules will increasingly integrate with IoT technologies to achieve broader interconnectivity and intelligent control.
[0005] For example, in a greenhouse, it is necessary to connect and control data collected by multiple data sensors for unified data processing. After the mainboard of the peripheral sensor transmission circuit is developed, it is necessary to test the timeliness, stability and anti-interference of different electronic control chips in data processing. Traditionally, it is necessary to disassemble the control box of the peripheral sensors and then frequently replace different chips, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also easy to damage the PCB board of the electronic control module and easily lead to the scrapping of the electronic control chip.
[0006] Therefore, to address this problem, an easy-to-install electrical control module is needed. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easy-to-install electronic control module. This invention uses a housing to mount STM32, MSP430, PIC, or LPC chips on a PCB board. When different electronic control chips are needed to connect to external sensors for data transmission and testing, the corresponding sensors or memory devices can be directly connected via GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces. This eliminates the need for the traditional method of disassembling the control box of the external sensor data acquisition device and then replacing the electronic control chip. This invention allows direct connection to the data acquisition lines of external sensors and other devices via GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces, making operation convenient and avoiding damage to the PCB board of the electronic control module, which could easily lead to the failure of the electronic control chip. This application is time-saving, labor-saving, fast, and efficient, and this invention is highly practical.
[0008] This utility model is implemented as follows:
[0009] An easy-to-install electronic control module includes a housing, the housing including a top cover and a bottom plate that snaps onto the top cover, a cooling fan is fixedly embedded in the top cover, an electronic control PCB board is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate, and a control processing chip is fixedly mounted on the electronic control PCB board, the control processing chip including an STM32 chip, an MSP430 chip, a PIC chip, or an LPC chip.
[0010] An integrated circuit connected to the control processing chip is provided on the electronic control PCB board adjacent to the control processing chip. GPIO interface, PCIe interface, SPI interface and I2C interface are arranged sequentially adjacent to each other on the side wall of the electronic control PCB board. Windows corresponding to the GPIO interface, PCIe interface, SPI interface and I2C interface are respectively opened adjacent to each other on the base plate.
[0011] The GPIO interface, PCIe interface, SPI interface and I2C interface are respectively fixedly embedded in their respective windows.
[0012] The GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces are all connected to the control processing chip via integrated circuits.
[0013] Furthermore, mounting holes are provided on the electronic control PCB board, and the PCB board is fixedly mounted to the base plate with bolts. Installation only requires a one-time setup, allowing the entire electronic control PCB board and its chips to be connected to external circuits. The operation is simple, convenient, and quick.
[0014] Furthermore, the cooling fan is vertically aligned with the control processing chip on the electronic control PCB board. This facilitates the cooling fan's dissipation of heat from the control processing chip. Heat dissipation perforations are provided on the housing; when the fan is cooling, it dissipates heat through these perforations on the side wall of the housing.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By using a housing, STM32, MSP430, PIC, or LPC chips are mounted on the PCB board. When different control chips are needed to connect to external sensors for data transmission and testing, the corresponding sensors or memory devices can be directly connected via GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces. This eliminates the need for the traditional method of disassembling the control box of the external sensor data acquisition device and then replacing the control chip. This utility model allows direct connection to the data acquisition lines of external sensors and other devices via GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces, making operation convenient and avoiding damage to the PCB board of the control module, which could easily lead to chip failure. This application is time-saving, labor-saving, fast, and efficient, and has strong practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell of this utility model;
[0019] The components include: housing 1, cooling fan 2, GPIO interface 3, PCIe interface 32, SPI interface 31, electronic control PCB board 4, control processing chip 41, and integrated circuit 42. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0021] Please see Figures 1-2 An easy-to-install electronic control module includes a housing 1, which comprises a top cover and a bottom plate that snaps onto the top cover. A cooling fan 2 is fixedly embedded in the top cover, and an electronic control PCB board 4 is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate. A control processing chip 41 is fixedly mounted on the electronic control PCB board 4, and the cooling fan 2 is vertically aligned with the control processing chip 41 on the electronic control PCB board. This facilitates the cooling fan 2 in dissipating heat from the control processing chip 41. Heat dissipation perforations are provided on the housing, allowing the fan to dissipate heat through these perforations on the side walls of the housing during cooling operations.
[0022] The control processing chip 41 includes an STM32 chip, an MSP430 chip, a PIC chip, or an LPC chip.
[0023] An integrated circuit 42 connected to the control processing chip 41 is provided on the electronic control PCB board 4 adjacent to the control processing chip 41. A GPIO interface 3, a PCIe interface 32, an SPI interface 31 and an I2C interface are arranged sequentially adjacent to each other on the side wall of the electronic control PCB board 4. Windows corresponding to the GPIO interface 3, the PCIe interface 32, the SPI interface 31 and the I2C interface are respectively opened adjacent to each other on the base plate.
[0024] The GPIO interface, PCIe interface, SPI interface and I2C interface are respectively fixedly embedded in their respective windows.
[0025] The GPIO, PCIe, SPI, and I2C interfaces are all connected to the control processing chip via integrated circuits.
[0026] In this embodiment, mounting holes are provided on the electronic control PCB board 4, and the electronic control PCB board 4 is fixedly mounted on the base plate by bolts. Installation only requires a one-time setup, allowing the entire electronic control PCB board and its chips to be connected to external circuits. The operation is simple, convenient, and quick.
[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An easily installed electronic control module characterized by: The application relates to a shell (1) comprising a top cover and a bottom plate buckled with the top cover, wherein a heat dissipation fan (2) is fixedly arranged on the top cover, an electric control PCB plate (4) is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate, a control processing chip (41) is fixedly arranged on the electric control PCB plate (4), an integrated circuit (42) connected with the control processing chip (41) is arranged on the electric control PCB plate (4) adjacent to the control processing chip (41), a GPIO interface (3), a PCIe interface (32), an SPI interface (31) and an I2C interface are sequentially and adjacently arranged on the side wall of the electric control PCB plate (4), and the GPIO interface, the PCIe interface, the SPI interface and the I2C interface are connected with the control processing chip (41) through the integrated circuit (42).
2. An easily installed electronic control module according to claim 1, wherein A mounting hole is formed in the electric control PCB plate (4), and the PCB plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate through bolts.
3. An easily installed electronic control module according to claim 1, wherein Windows corresponding to the GPIO interface (3), the PCIe interface (32), the SPI interface (31) and the I2C interface are adjacently formed in the bottom plate.
4. An easily installed electronic control module according to claim 1, wherein The heat dissipation fan (2) is aligned with the control processing chip (41) on the electric control PCB plate (4) in the vertical direction.
5. An easily installed electronic control module according to claim 1, wherein The control processing chip (41) comprises an STM32 chip, an MSP430 chip, a PIC chip or an LPC chip.
6. An easily installed electronic control module according to claim 1, wherein A heat dissipation perforation is formed in the shell.