Fire-fighting equipment power supply state monitor with replaceable loop board
The design of the pin, slot, and plastic parts enables the replacement of the circuit board of the power status monitor for fire equipment, solving the problems of complex circuit boards and inconvenient replacement in traditional monitors, and improving production efficiency and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ACREL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional fire equipment power status monitors have complex internal circuit boards and cumbersome wiring. Fixed circuit boards make replacement inconvenient, increasing hardware and software development costs. Furthermore, different products require different circuit board designs, resulting in a wide variety of circuit boards.
The design employs pins, slots, and plastic parts to enable a movable connection between the communication board and the circuit board. The circuit board is replaceable thanks to the pins and plastic parts, and CAN bus circuits and RS485 communication circuits are arranged on the communication board to meet different field requirements.
It enables convenient replacement of circuit boards, simplifies on-site construction, reduces production costs, adapts to different product needs, and improves production efficiency and flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of power supply status monitors for fire-fighting equipment, and in particular to a power supply status monitor for fire-fighting equipment with a replaceable circuit board. Background Technology
[0002] First, traditional fire equipment power status monitors have numerous internal circuit boards and complex wiring, making them inconvenient for on-site installation. Second, the internal circuits of traditional fire equipment power status monitors are fixed, requiring the replacement of the entire circuit board during production and inventory preparation. Furthermore, different circuits for different products necessitate the design of separate communication boards, resulting in a wide variety of circuit boards, which is detrimental to production, inventory, and sales. Changing to different protocol products also requires replacing different circuit boards to meet requirements. If a circuit problem occurs on-site and requires replacing the entire circuit board, the replacement is cumbersome and inconvenient. Additionally, designing and testing an entire communication board during new product development increases hardware and software R&D costs.
[0003] Utility model patent CN218042158U discloses a CPU board and card mounting structure and a frequency converter. The mounting structure includes: a plastic substrate with multiple studs; a grounding plate on the mounting surface of the plastic substrate with multiple grounding connection points; a CPU board mounted on the plastic substrate with studs and connected to at least one grounding connection point of the grounding plate; a communication card mounting position on one side of the CPU board with studs, having pins for communication with the CPU board and connected to at least one grounding connection point of the grounding plate; and an expansion card mounting position on one side of the CPU board with studs, having pins for communication with the CPU board and connected to at least one grounding connection point of the grounding plate. This simplifies the internal structure and assembly process of the frequency converter chassis. However, this patent does not demonstrate that the circuit board of the fire equipment power status monitor is replaceable.
[0004] Therefore, providing a power status monitor for fire equipment with a replaceable circuit board is an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the defects of the existing technology and provide a fire equipment power status monitor with a replaceable circuit board.
[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a fire equipment power status monitor with a replaceable circuit board is provided, including a pin, a slot, a plastic part, a communication board, and a circuit board. The slot is mounted on the communication board, the pin is mounted on the circuit board, the pin and the slot are connected, and the communication board is fixed to the circuit board by the plastic part, or the pin passes through the plastic part and is connected and fixed to the slot.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the monitor further includes a CAN bus circuit, a dual-bus communication circuit, an RS485 communication circuit, a digital input circuit, and a relay output circuit. The CAN bus circuit, RS485 communication circuit, digital input circuit, and relay output circuit are all arranged on the communication board, and the dual-bus communication circuit is arranged on the loop board.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution, both the communication board and the circuit board include a communication interface, the card pin is communicatively connected to the communication interface of the circuit board, and the card slot is communicatively connected to the communication interface of the communication board.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the monitor also includes circular holes, which are mounted on the communication board and the circuit board, and the two ends of the plastic part are respectively mounted on the circular holes.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the monitor further includes reinforcing ribs, which are mounted on the plastic parts and are spiral-shaped.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the plastic part includes a buckle.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the monitor also includes a light keypad, which is communicatively connected to a communication board.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the monitor also includes an operation panel, which is communicatively connected to the keypad.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the control panel includes buttons and indicator lights.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the monitor also includes a circuit board housing, which is mounted on a circuit board.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. This utility model achieves a movable connection between the communication board and the circuit board by cooperating with the card pin, card slot and plastic parts. This allows the circuit board to be replaced while also achieving communication connection between the communication board and the circuit board. When the circuit board fails or needs to be replaced, it can be easily replaced.
[0019] 2. The pins of this utility model can pass through the plastic parts. While supporting the communication board and the circuit board, the plastic parts can protect the pins and prevent oxidation or dust and other debris from adhering, which would affect data transmission.
[0020] 3. This utility model is equipped with an RS485 communication circuit, which is soldered onto the communication board. It can meet some field data forwarding needs and can also forward data through the network port of an Android screen, thus conveniently meeting different field requirements.
[0021] 4. This utility model incorporates a CAN communication circuit to extend distance and capacity, connecting regional extension units. Simultaneously, this circuit board also serves as the regional extension unit circuit, with the same mounting method and function as the monitor, facilitating the preparation of regional extension units to meet diverse production needs. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the controller of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the controller of this utility model.
[0024] 1. Mini printer, 2. Metal casing, 3. LED keypad, 4. Android screen, 5. Switching power supply, 6. Fixture, 7. Grounding terminal, 8. Miniature circuit breaker, 9. Communication board, 10. Lead-acid battery, 11. Operation panel, 12. Nameplate, 13. External plug, 15. Wiring diagram, 16. Circuit board, 17. Circuit board casing. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a fire equipment power status monitor with a replaceable circuit board includes a pin, a slot, a plastic part, a communication board 9, and a circuit board 16. The slot is installed on the communication board 9, and the pin is installed on the circuit board 16. The pin and the slot are connected. At the same time, the communication board 9 is fixed to the circuit board 16 through the plastic part, or the pin passes through the plastic part and is connected and fixed to the slot.
[0028] The monitor also includes a CAN bus circuit, a dual-bus communication circuit, an RS485 communication circuit, a digital input circuit, and a relay output circuit. The CAN bus circuit, RS485 communication circuit, digital input circuit, and relay output circuit are all arranged on the communication board 9, and the dual-bus communication circuit is arranged on the loop board 16.
[0029] Both the communication board 9 and the circuit board 16 include communication interfaces. The card pin is communicatively connected to the communication interface of the circuit board 16, and the card slot is communicatively connected to the communication interface of the communication board 9.
[0030] The monitor also includes a light keypad 3, which is connected to the communication board 9.
[0031] The monitor also includes an operation panel 11, which is communicatively connected to the button panel 3.
[0032] The control panel 11 includes buttons and indicator lights.
[0033] In this embodiment, there are three main circuit boards: one is the indicator light board 3, used to control indicator lights and buttons; another is the communication board 9, used to control communication, switch inputs, and relay outputs. All field wiring is done on the main control board, which has wiring markings for easy on-site connection. The circuit board 16 is used to connect to a two-wire communication instrument.
[0034] The conventional circuit board 16 is distributed on the communication board 9 via components, while different communication products require separate communication boards 9. Now, the circuit board 16 is made into a small, independent board and fixed in place using pins and plastic parts. The pins provide support and power for communication, while the plastic parts provide fixation and support. The pins are on the circuit board 16, and the communication board 9 has corresponding pin slots. There are also two round holes at opposite corners of the circuit board 16 and at corresponding positions on the communication board 9 for mounting and fixing the plastic parts. By ensuring that the dimensions of the circuit board 16 and the pin and plastic part hole positions are consistent across different products, and that the communication pins are identical, it can be inserted and used. If one circuit is damaged in the field, it will not affect other circuits; only the corresponding circuit board 16 needs to be replaced. The corresponding communication interface on the circuit board 16 is connected to the communication interface on the communication board 9 via metal pins that connect to the pin slots on the communication board 9. This pin connection allows for close proximity and strong anti-interference capability. The circuit board 16 is mounted in the middle of the communication board 9. The plastic component simply needs to be snapped onto the communication board, and then the circuit board is connected according to the pin slots. The holes in the plastic component are aligned and pressed down, exposing the clips on the top of the plastic component. When it is necessary to increase the maximum number of circuits, simply increase the number of slots on the communication board 9 and the number of holes in the plastic component.
[0035] The indicator light board 3 is installed in the middle of the monitor door panel. It is fixed with screws and grounded. It is powered by the communication board 9. Communication and power supply are connected to the indicator light board 3 through a ribbon cable. The indicator light board 3 provides power to the indicator light board 3. Communication is transferred from the indicator light board 3 to the Android screen 4. The Android screen 4 displays and receives instrument information and controls it.
[0036] The external wiring on communication board 9 consists of multiple terminals, including one CAN bus circuit connecting to regional extension units (directly distributed on communication board 9), up to two dual-bus communication loop circuits (via two loop boards 16), two RS485 communication circuits (soldered onto communication board 9), two digital input circuits (directly distributed on communication board 9), and two relay output circuits (directly distributed on communication board 9). Different loop boards 16 are mounted on top of communication board 9 to meet different product requirements and facilitate production personnel in preparing inventory. The dual-bus loop points are connected to the loop boards via pin slots for power supply and communication.
[0037] The monitor also includes circular holes, which are mounted on the communication board 9 and the circuit board 16, with both ends of the plastic component mounted on these holes. The monitor also includes reinforcing ribs, which are mounted on the plastic component and are spiral-shaped. The plastic component includes clips.
[0038] In this embodiment, the circuit board 16 is installed in the middle of the communication board 9 and is fixed by pins and plastic parts. The pins provide support and facilitate communication and power supply, while the plastic parts provide fixation and support. The pins are on the circuit board 16, and the communication board 9 has corresponding pin slots. There are also two round holes at opposite corners of the circuit board 16 and at corresponding positions on the communication board 9 for mounting and fixing the plastic parts. When the pins pass through the plastic parts, the plastic parts provide protection, ensuring the safe transmission of data.
[0039] The monitor also includes a circuit board housing 17, which is mounted on the circuit board 16.
[0040] In this embodiment, a circuit board housing 17 is installed outside the circuit board 16. The housing is metal, which increases the protection of the circuit board. The wiring is done on the communication board 9 to prevent the wiring personnel from accidentally touching it and to prevent metal debris from falling in during the installation process and causing damage to the circuit board. The wiring part is not covered by the circuit board housing 17.
[0041] Furthermore, the internal circuit board 16 of the controller can be configured with the number of circuits selected according to the product, saving costs; different circuit boards can also be installed based on different product protocol types, facilitating production and inventory preparation; when designing products with different protocols or changing the circuit hardware design, the circuit board 16 can be directly replaced, simplifying product design; it can share communication boards with other fire protection products, requiring only the circuit board 16 to be replaced, reducing product design complexity; when a circuit is damaged in the field, only the damaged circuit can be replaced, making replacement convenient. Simultaneously, the same circuit board 16 can be used not only in monitors but also in extension units and other products.
[0042] Two RS485 communication circuits are soldered onto communication board 9, which can meet some field data forwarding needs, and can also forward data through the network port of an Android screen, making it convenient to meet different field requirements.
[0043] One CAN communication circuit is used to extend the distance and capacity for connecting regional extension units. Simultaneously, this circuit board 16 is also used for regional extension unit circuitry, with the same mounting method and function as the monitor, facilitating the preparation of regional extension units to meet different production needs.
[0044] The monitor is connected to a voltage sensor, a current sensor, or a voltage / current sensor. It also includes a miniature printer 1, an Android screen 4, a switching power supply 5, a mounting bracket 6, a grounding terminal 7, a miniature circuit breaker 8, a lead-acid battery 10, a nameplate 12, an external plug 13, a wiring diagram 15, and connecting cables, etc.
[0045] The Android screen 4 is installed on the top of the cabinet door panel. Power input control includes main power input, switching power supply, backup power input, and circuit breaker. The main power input is an external AC220V power supply, and the backup power input is a lead-acid battery, both installed in the lower part of the cabinet. The communication board 9 is installed in the middle of the cabinet, powered by the power input control. The operation panel 11 is installed in the middle of the cabinet door panel. A cover plate 17 is installed above the power input control and communication board 9.
[0046] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A replaceable circuit board fire protection equipment power status monitor, comprising: It includes a card pin, a card slot, a plastic part, a communication board (9) and a circuit board (16). The card slot is installed on the communication board (9), and the card pin is installed on the circuit board (16). The card pin and the card slot are connected. At the same time, the communication board (9) is fixed to the circuit board (16) through the plastic part, or the card pin passes through the plastic part and is connected and fixed to the card slot.
2. A fire safety device power status monitor having a replaceable circuit board according to claim 1, wherein, The monitor also includes a CAN bus circuit, a two-bus communication circuit, an RS485 communication circuit, a digital input circuit, and a relay output circuit. The CAN bus circuit, RS485 communication circuit, digital input circuit, and relay output circuit are all arranged on the communication board (9), and the two-bus communication circuit is arranged on the loop board (16).
3. A fire safety device power status monitor having a replaceable circuit board according to claim 1, wherein, Both the communication board (9) and the circuit board (16) include communication interfaces. The card pin is connected to the communication interface of the circuit board (16), and the card slot is connected to the communication interface of the communication board (9).
4. The power status monitor for a fire protection device having a replaceable circuit board of claim 1, wherein, The monitor also includes round holes, which are installed on the communication board (9) and the circuit board (16), and the two ends of the plastic part are respectively installed on the round holes.
5. The replaceable circuit board fire protection device power status monitor of claim 1, wherein, The monitor also includes reinforcing ribs, which are mounted on plastic parts and are spiral-shaped.
6. A fire equipment power status monitor with a replaceable circuit board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic part includes a snap fastener.
7. The power status monitor for a fire safety device with replaceable circuit board of claim 1, wherein, The monitor also includes a light key board (3), which is connected to the communication board (9).
8. A replaceable circuit board fire protection device power status monitor according to claim 7, wherein, The monitor also includes an operation board (11), which is communicatively connected to the light key board (3).
9. A fire equipment power status monitor with a replaceable circuit board according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control panel (11) includes buttons and indicator lights.
10. The power status monitor for a fire protection device having a replaceable circuit board of claim 1, wherein, The monitor also includes a circuit board housing (17) mounted on a circuit board (16).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Installation structure of CPU board and board card and frequency converter
CN218042158U