Compressor

By incorporating a junction box and a microcontroller module within the compressor housing, the problems of large space occupation and high cost in the compressor control system are solved, achieving higher integration and scalability while reducing the complexity of the control system.

CN224079289UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SHANGHAI COMER MACHINERY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2026-04-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing compressor control systems require dedicated electrical cabinets to house PLC hardware, which takes up a lot of space, is costly, and has limited expandability.

Method used

The system adopts a combination structure of junction box and microcontroller module. The microcontroller module is placed in the junction box of the compressor body and communicates with the body through cable to realize the control of the body, thus avoiding the need to set up a separate electrical cabinet.

Benefits of technology

It saves space, reduces costs, improves the integration and expandability of the compressor, and simplifies the control system.

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Abstract

The compressor comprises a junction box, a single chip microcomputer module and a cable, the junction box is arranged on a compressor body of the compressor, and an opening is formed in the bottom of the junction box; the single-chip microcomputer module is arranged in the junction box, the single-chip microcomputer module is in communication connection with the machine body through the cable, the cable penetrates through the open hole, and the single-chip microcomputer module is used for controlling the machine body. The single-chip microcomputer module has the functions of compressor capacity adjustment control, operation data capture, historical data collection, compressor cooling control, unit hot gas bypass control, compressor protection, magnetic controller protection and frequency converter protection. According to the compressor, the junction box is arranged on the compressor body of the compressor, the single-chip microcomputer module is arranged in the junction box, and the single-chip microcomputer module is arranged to be capable of controlling the compressor body, so that an electric appliance cabinet can be prevented from being independently arranged, space can be saved, the integration level of the compressor can be improved, and the cost of the compressor can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical refrigeration, and in particular to a compressor. Background Technology

[0002] A compressor is a driven fluid machine that raises low-pressure gas to high-pressure gas. Compressors are widely used in industries such as air conditioning, heat pumps, and ice storage.

[0003] Currently, compressors can be controlled using PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). This control method typically requires separate CPU, DI, DO, TI, AI, and AO modules, resulting in high hardware costs. It also necessitates an additional electrical cabinet to house the PLC hardware, occupying more space. The scalability of a PLC control system is limited by its hardware and software architecture. When adding new control functions or expanding the system size, it may be necessary to replace the PLC with a higher-performance one or add additional expansion modules, which can increase system complexity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art where compressor control requires a dedicated electrical cabinet to house PLC hardware, which occupies more space, and to provide a compressor.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0006] A compressor includes: a junction box, a microcontroller module, and cables. The junction box is disposed in the compressor body and has an opening at its bottom. The microcontroller module is disposed inside the junction box and is communicatively connected to the compressor body via the cables, which pass through the opening. The microcontroller module is used to control the compressor body, and its functions include compressor capacity regulation control, operation data acquisition, historical data collection, compressor cooling control, unit hot gas bypass control, compressor protection function, magnetic controller protection function, and frequency converter protection function.

[0007] In this solution, by adopting the above structure, the junction box is placed inside the compressor body, and the microcontroller module is placed inside the junction box. The microcontroller module is configured to control the compressor body, thereby avoiding the need for a separate electrical cabinet, saving space, increasing the integration of the compressor, and reducing the cost of the compressor.

[0008] Optionally, the microcontroller module further includes a power input interface, a three-phase sequence detection interface, AC 220V and DC 24V relay outputs, digital inputs, PT100 temperature detection, PTC temperature switch, current transformer, RS485 communication interface, expansion board interface, analog input / output interface, electronic expansion valve drive terminals, and real-time clock power interface.

[0009] Optionally, the junction box is provided with terminals, and the cable is connected to the terminals.

[0010] Optionally, the microcontroller module further includes multiple I / O ports, which are used to connect to hardware devices with control functions.

[0011] Optionally, the junction box is located on the side of the machine body.

[0012] Optionally, the microcontroller module is in the shape of a cuboid.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom of the junction box has a plurality of openings, which are arranged in sequence.

[0014] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0015] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention eliminates the need for a separate electrical cabinet by placing the junction box inside the compressor body and housing the microcontroller module within the junction box. The microcontroller module is configured to control the compressor body, thereby saving space, increasing the compressor's integration, and reducing its cost. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial view of the compressor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the microcontroller module in the compressor.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0020] Compressor 100

[0021] fuselage 11

[0022] Junction Box 12

[0023] Opening 121

[0024] Microcontroller Module 13

[0025] Cable 14

[0026] Terminal block 15 Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below by way of embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment includes a compressor 100, which specifically includes a junction box 12, a microcontroller module 13, and a cable 14. The junction box 12 is located on the body 11 of the compressor 100, and the bottom of the junction box 12 has an opening 121. The microcontroller module 13 is located inside the junction box 12 and is communicatively connected to the body 11 via the cable 14, which passes through the opening 121. The microcontroller module 13 is used to control the body 11. The functions of the microcontroller module 13 include compressor capacity regulation control, operation data acquisition, historical data collection, compressor cooling control, unit hot gas bypass control, compressor protection function, magnetic controller protection function, and frequency converter protection function. By placing the junction box 12 in the body 11 of the compressor 100 and placing the microcontroller module 13 inside the junction box 12, and setting the microcontroller module 13 to be able to control the body 11, it is possible to avoid setting up a separate electrical cabinet, save space, improve the integration of the compressor 100, and reduce the cost of the compressor 100.

[0029] In one implementation, the microcontroller module 13 also includes a power input interface, a three-phase sequence detection interface, AC 220V and DC 24V relay outputs, digital inputs, PT100 temperature detection, PTC temperature switch, current transformer, RS485 communication interface, expansion board interface, analog input / output interface, electronic expansion valve drive terminal, and real-time clock power interface.

[0030] In this example, junction box 12 is provided with terminal block 15, and cable 14 is connected to terminal block 15.

[0031] Combination Figure 1 The junction box 12 is located on the side of the body 11. The bottom of the junction box 12 has multiple openings 121, which are arranged in sequence.

[0032] Combination Figure 2 The microcontroller module 13 also includes multiple I / O ports, which are used to connect hardware devices with control functions. In this example, the microcontroller module 13 is generally rectangular in shape.

[0033] The microcontroller module 13 in the compressor 100 of this example can replace the traditional control method, reducing the cost of the compressor 100 control system, saving space occupied by the control system, and making the expansion of the control system simpler and more convenient. Currently, there are many brands of microcontroller module 13 chips on the market, with low prices and diverse choices. Correspondingly, the microcontroller module 13 also has the characteristics of low price and diverse choices.

[0034] In this example, the microcontroller module 13 is small in size and lightweight, allowing it to be embedded in the compressor 100's housing 11 without the need for an additional electrical cabinet, thus saving space occupied by the control system. The microcontroller module 13 can also integrate multiple I / O ports, enabling it to easily add new control functions without requiring additional hardware, thus offering strong scalability.

[0035] As one implementation method, the port configuration of the microcontroller module 13 can be as follows: Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the microcontroller module 13 specifically includes a power input interface, a three-phase sequence detection interface, AC 220V and DC 24V relay outputs, digital inputs, PT100 temperature detection, PTC temperature switch, current transformer, RS485 communication interface, expansion board interface, analog input / output interface, electronic expansion valve drive terminal, real-time clock power interface, etc.

[0036] The microcontroller module 13 can perform many functions, including compressor 100 capacity regulation control, operation data capture and historical data collection, compressor 100 cooling control, unit hot gas bypass control, compressor 100 protection function, magnetic controller protection function, frequency converter protection function, etc.

[0037] exist Figure 1 In this example, the microcontroller module 13 is integrated into the housing 11 of the compressor 100. A junction box 12 can be soldered onto the housing 11. The microcontroller module 13 and the wiring terminals 15 can be bolted into the junction box 12. The bottom of the junction box 12 has an opening 121 for connecting the microcontroller module 13 to external cables 14. After wiring is complete, the outer cover can be locked. This example compressor 100 integrates the entire control system into the housing 11, reducing the overall cost of the control system, saving space occupied by the control system, increasing I / O expandability, and facilitating upgrades to the compressor 100's functions.

[0038] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A compressor, characterized in that, The compressor includes: A junction box is located on the body of the compressor, and the bottom of the junction box has an opening; The microcontroller module and cable are provided. The microcontroller module is located in the junction box and is connected to the machine body via the cable, which passes through the opening. The microcontroller module is used to control the machine body. The functions of the microcontroller module include compressor capacity regulation control, operation data acquisition, historical data collection, compressor cooling control, unit hot gas bypass control, compressor protection function, magnetic controller protection function, and frequency converter protection function.

2. The compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller module also includes a power input interface, a three-phase sequence detection interface, AC 220V and DC 24V relay outputs, digital inputs, PT100 temperature detection, PTC temperature switch, current transformer, RS485 communication interface, expansion board interface, analog input / output interface, electronic expansion valve drive terminals, and real-time clock power interface.

3. The compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The junction box is equipped with terminals, and the cable is connected to the terminals.

4. The compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller module also includes multiple I / O ports, which are used to connect to hardware devices with control functions.

5. The compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The junction box is located on the side of the machine body.

6. The compressor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller module is generally rectangular in shape.

7. The compressor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the junction box has a plurality of openings, which are arranged in sequence.