Wireless communication module fixing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a wireless communication module fixing device, which comprises a main body, the bottom of the main body is provided with a fixing structure, and the main body can be fixed at a position through the fixing structure; the main body is provided with a mounting cavity for mounting the wireless communication module; and the signal reflection component is used for receiving an infrared signal sent by an operating mechanism and reflecting the infrared signal to a wireless communication module mounted in the mounting cavity. The wireless communication module can be fixed at a set position, so that obstacles on a communication path can be reduced by selecting a proper position; in addition, the wireless communication module fixing device is further provided with a signal reflection component, transmission of infrared signals is optimized, and the stability of communication connection between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of wireless communication module applications, specifically to a wireless communication module fixing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, wireless communication modules are being used more and more widely in production equipment, such as semiconductor equipment. In some scenarios, the communication connection between the operating structure used to emit signals and the wireless communication module is unstable. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a wireless communication module fixing device to improve the stability of the communication connection between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module.

[0004] This application provides a wireless communication module fixing device, which includes:

[0005] The main body has a fixing structure at its bottom, through which it can be fixed in one position; the main body has a mounting cavity for installing a wireless communication module; and

[0006] A signal reflecting component is provided, which is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the operating mechanism and reflect the infrared signals to the wireless communication module installed in the mounting cavity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the main body includes a support member, the mounting cavity has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other; the support member is disposed on the second side of the mounting cavity; and along the direction from the first side to the second side, the support member is provided with a mounting through hole that passes through the support member, the mounting through hole being used for a wireless communication module to pass through.

[0008] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity has a mounting socket located on the side of the mounting cavity near the mounting perforation.

[0009] In some embodiments, the main body is provided with a locking member; the locking member can switch between an unlocked state and a locked state; when the locking member is in the unlocked state, the wireless communication module can enter and exit the mounting cavity through the mounting port; when the locking member is in the locked state, the wireless communication module is restricted from entering and exiting the mounting cavity through the mounting port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the locking member includes a movable stop on the body, the stop being movable to the mounting socket position to lock the locking member; the stop being movable to a position offset from the mounting socket to unlock the locking member.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking member further includes a locking structure disposed on the body, the locking structure being used to restrict the movement of the stop when the locking member is in a locked state.

[0012] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity is provided with a signal receiving opening, and the signal reflecting member includes a reflector plate disposed outside the signal receiving opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the signal receiving opening is located on the top side of the mounting cavity; the reflector is inclined relative to the signal receiving opening.

[0014] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity has multiple sidewalls;

[0015] At least a portion of the sidewalls have an elastic pressing member on their inner side; the elastic pressing member is used to press against the wireless communication module.

[0016] And / or, at least some of the sidewalls are provided with an insertion limiting member on their inner side to restrict the wireless communication module from entering further after it has entered the preset position of the mounting cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity has an observation window;

[0018] And / or, the material of the structure forming the mounting cavity is aluminum;

[0019] And / or, the material of the signal reflecting component is aluminum.

[0020] The various embodiments provided in this application can fix the wireless communication module at a set position, thereby reducing obstacles in the communication path by selecting a suitable position; in addition, the wireless communication module fixing device is also provided with a signal reflection component to optimize the transmission of infrared signals and improve the communication connection stability between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless communication module fixing device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the image.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the wireless communication module mounting device along the MM direction.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure when the central locking component is in the unlocked state.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0026] 100. Wireless communication module fixing device; 110. Main body; 111. Fixing structure; 112. Mounting cavity; 1121. Mounting socket; 1122. Signal receiving opening; 1123. First side; 1124. Second side; 1125. Observation window; 1126. Elastic pressing member; 1127. Insertion limiting member; 113. Support member; 1133. Mounting through hole; 120. Signal reflecting member; 121. Reflector plate; 130. Locking member; 131. Stop; 132. Locking structure; 1321. Locking member; 1322. Reset member; 1323. Guide member. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0028] In this application, the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and local features may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly show the details of the local features.

[0029] Unless otherwise stated, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" as used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In the description of this application, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "height", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this application and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In other words, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," "setting," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can also refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "above," "over," "on top of," "below," "below," "under," or "below" for "first feature over second feature" can refer to the first and second features being in direct contact, or to the first and second features being in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "below," and "over" for "first feature over second feature" can mean the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than the horizontal height of the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "below" for "first feature over second feature" can mean the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than the horizontal height of the second feature.

[0034] Researchers discovered that the communication between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module is via infrared communication. The non-fixed location of the wireless communication module often results in obstacles in the communication path between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module, affecting the stability of the communication connection.

[0035] Based on this, researchers have proposed a wireless communication module fixing device that can fix the wireless communication module in one position, thereby reducing or even avoiding obstacles in the communication path by selecting a suitable position. In addition, the wireless communication module fixing device is also equipped with a signal reflection component to optimize the transmission of infrared signals and improve the stability of the communication connection between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module.

[0036] See Figures 1 to 4An embodiment of this application provides a wireless communication module fixing device 100, which includes a main body 110. The bottom of the main body 110 is provided with a fixing structure 111, and the main body 110 can be fixed in one position by the fixing structure 111. The main body 110 is provided with a mounting cavity 112 for mounting a wireless communication module and a signal reflecting member 120. The signal reflecting member 120 is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the operating mechanism and reflect the infrared signals to the wireless communication module installed in the mounting cavity 112.

[0037] It is understood that the main body 110 can be fixed in one position by the fixing structure 111, thereby fixing the position of the wireless communication module installed on the wireless communication module fixing device 100.

[0038] The aforementioned wireless communication module fixing device 100 can fix the wireless communication module in one position, thereby reducing or even avoiding obstacles in the communication path by selecting a suitable position. In addition, the wireless communication module fixing device 100 is also provided with a signal reflection component 120 to optimize the transmission of infrared signals and improve the communication connection stability between the operating mechanism and the wireless communication module.

[0039] Additionally, it is understood that the signal reflecting member 120 is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the operating mechanism. Therefore, the reflector 121 of the signal reflecting member 120 is exposed to the external environment, allowing the infrared signals emitted by the operating mechanism to be transmitted to the signal reflecting member 120. Similarly, the reflector 121 of the signal reflecting member 120 is also exposed to the signal receiving area of ​​the wireless communication module, so the infrared signals reflected by the signal reflecting member 120 can be transmitted to the wireless communication module.

[0040] The main body 110 includes a support member 113, and the mounting cavity 112 has a first side 1123 and a second side 1124 disposed opposite to each other. The support member 113 is disposed on the second side 1124 of the mounting cavity 112; along the direction from the first side 1123 to the second side 1124, the support member 113 has a through hole 1133 for the wireless communication module to pass through. Thus, when the wireless communication module is connected to wires and / or signal lines, when fixing the main body 110, by adjusting the placement angle of the main body 110, the device connected to the wireless communication module via wires and / or signal lines is positioned on the side of the support member 113 away from the mounting cavity 112, so that the wireless communication module can be moved through the through hole 1133 to a position closer to the mounting cavity 112 on the support member 113, avoiding excessive bending of the wires and / or signal lines connected to the wireless communication module, and improving the stability and service life of the transmission. Furthermore, the installation of the wireless communication module can be carried out on the side of the support 113 away from the device connected to the wireless communication module via wires and / or signal lines, without interference from the device, thus facilitating operation.

[0041] Of course, it is understood that in some other embodiments, the support member 113 is not limited to being located on the second side 1124 of the mounting cavity 112, but may also be located on the first side 1123 of the support member 113. Therefore, when the wireless communication module is connected to wires and / or signal lines, the placement angle of the main body 110 can be adjusted during the fixing of the main body 110 so that the device connected to the wireless communication module via wires and / or signal lines is located on the second side 1124 of the mounting cavity 112. This avoids excessive bending of the wires and / or signal lines connected to the wireless communication module, improving transmission stability and lifespan. In other words, since the mounting cavity 112 is located between the device connected to the wireless communication module via wires and / or signal lines and the support member 113, the placement of the support member 113 will not affect the installation of the wireless communication module.

[0042] In this specific embodiment, the mounting hole 1133 is rectangular. It is understood that in other embodiments, the mounting hole 1133 is not limited to a rectangle, but can also be any other regular or irregular shape.

[0043] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 112 has a mounting socket 1121, which is located on the side of the mounting cavity 112 near the mounting hole 1133. Therefore, when the wireless communication module passes through the mounting hole 1133 into the mounting cavity 112, it can be inserted into the mounting cavity 112 more smoothly, avoiding bending of the wires or signal lines connected to the wireless communication module, thus improving transmission stability and service life.

[0044] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 112 is located on the top side of the mounting hole 1133, which makes the position of the wireless communication module higher than the bottom of the main body 110, reducing the number of objects near the fixed position of the main body 110 as obstacles to wireless communication and improving the stability of the wireless communication connection.

[0045] The main body 110 is provided with a locking member 130; the locking member 130 can switch between an unlocked state and a locked state; when the locking member 130 is in the unlocked state, the wireless communication module can enter and exit the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121, so as to facilitate the installation of the wireless communication module into the mounting cavity 112, or the removal of the wireless communication module from the mounting cavity 112, see [reference]. Figure 4 When the locking member 130 is in the locked state, it restricts the wireless communication module from entering and exiting the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121, thereby preventing the wireless communication module located in the mounting cavity 112 from being dislodged from the mounting cavity 112. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 3 .

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking member 130 includes a stop 131 movably disposed on the main body 110. The stop 131 can be moved to the mounting socket 1121 position so that the locking member 130 is in a locked state, that is, the wireless communication module is prevented from entering or leaving the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121 by the blocking of the stop 131; the stop 131 can be moved to a position away from the mounting socket 1121 so that the locking member 130 is in an unlocked state, that is, without the blocking of the stop 131, the wireless communication module can enter or leave the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the baffle 131 is rectangular. It is understood that in other embodiments, the baffle 131 may also be any other regular or irregular shape, as long as it can prevent the wireless communication module from entering or leaving the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121.

[0048] In this embodiment, the main body 110 is provided with two locking components 130. When the two locking components 130 are in the locked state, the stops 131 of the two locking components 13 are located on both sides of the mounting socket 1121, which can make the wireless communication module be subjected to uniform force on both sides and avoid the phenomenon of stress concentration on one side.

[0049] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the number of locking components 130 is not limited to two, but may be one or more, depending on the structure of the locking components 130 and the size of the mounting socket 1121.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the locking member 130 also includes a locking structure 132 disposed on the main body 110. The locking structure 132 is used to restrict the movement of the stop 131 when the locking member 130 is in the locked state, so that the locking member 130 remains in the locked state.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking structure 132 includes a locking member 1321 and a reset member 1322 movably disposed on the main body 110. The locking member 1321 is movable to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking member 1321 is in the locked position, it can restrict the movement of the stop member 131 located at the mounting socket 1121, so that the locking member 130 can be better kept in the locked state. When the locking member 1321 is in the unlocked position, the stop member 131 can move to the mounting socket 1121 or move to a position away from the mounting socket 1121. The reset member 1322 provides a reset force for the locking member 1321 to move to the locked state, so that the locking member 1321 can be kept in the locked position without the action of other external forces.

[0052] More specifically, in this embodiment, the stop 131 is rotatably disposed on the outer surface of the side wall of the mounting cavity 112. That is, the adjustment of different states can be achieved by rotating the stop 131. It is understood that in some other embodiments, the movement of the stop 131 is not limited to rotation, but can also be movement, etc.

[0053] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking member 1321 is movably disposed on the outer surface of the side wall of the mounting cavity 112. Specifically, the outer surface of the side wall of the mounting cavity 112 is provided with a guide member 1323, and the locking member 1321 is sleeved on the guide member 1323 and can move along the guide member 1323. The reset member 1322 is an elastic member disposed between the locking member 1321 and the outer surface of the side wall of the mounting cavity 112. When the locking member 1321 is in the unlocked position, the reset member 1322 is compressed; the locking member 1321 moves to the locked position under the action of the elastic force of the reset member 1322; when the locking member 1321 is in the locked position, it overcomes the elastic force of the reset member 1322 under the action of an external force and moves to the unlocked position.

[0054] More specifically, optionally, the stop 131 has a locking groove (not shown) on the side near the locking member 1321, and the locking member 1321 has a locking insert (not shown) on the side near the stop 131. The locking insert matches the locking groove, thus preventing the stop 131 from rotating after the locking insert is inserted into the locking groove. It can be understood that the locking insert can be an end structure of the locking member 1321, or it can be a plug-in provided on the side of the locking member 1321 near the stop 131. Specifically, the shape of the locking insert can be cuboid or cylindrical, etc.

[0055] It is understandable that the locking groove is set off from the rotation axis of the stop 131.

[0056] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the locking member is provided with an operating element to facilitate operation.

[0057] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the structure of the locking structure 132 is not limited to this, and the movement of the stop member can be restricted when the locking member 130 is in the locked state in order to maintain the locked state.

[0058] Furthermore, the structure of the locking member 130 is not limited to this. It can restrict the wireless communication module from entering and exiting the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121 when it is locked, or allow the wireless communication module to enter and exit the mounting cavity 112 through the mounting socket 1121 when it is unlocked.

[0059] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 112 is provided with a signal receiving opening 1122, and the signal reflecting member 120 includes a reflector 121 disposed outside the signal receiving opening 1122.

[0060] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the signal receiving opening 1122 is located on the top side of the mounting cavity 112; the reflector 121 is inclined relative to the signal receiving opening 1122, further reducing obstacles between infrared signal transmission.

[0061] In this embodiment, the reflector 121 is made of aluminum. The aluminum reflector 121 can be used to alter the optical path of the infrared signal, helping the wireless communication module to better receive infrared signals from specific directions. By rationally designing the shape and angle of the aluminum reflector 121, the detection capability of the infrared detector in certain specific angles or areas can be effectively enhanced. Specifically, the design can be tailored to the model of the wireless communication module, etc., and is not specifically limited here.

[0062] In this embodiment, the reflector 121 and the main body 110 are integrally formed. It is understood that in some other embodiments, the reflector 121 and the main body 110 may also be separately arranged and fixedly connected.

[0063] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 112 has multiple sidewalls. Optionally, at least a portion of the sidewalls have an elastic pressing member 1126 on their inner side; the elastic pressing member 1126 is used to press against the wireless communication module so that the wireless communication module can be placed more stably in the mounting cavity 112.

[0064] Optionally, at least some of the side walls are provided with an insertion limiting member 1127 on their inner side to restrict the wireless communication module from entering further after it has entered the preset position in the mounting cavity 112. This allows the wireless communication module to be placed more accurately in the preset position; furthermore, the operator can sense the contact between the wireless communication module and the insertion limiting member 1127, enabling faster execution of the next step and improving installation efficiency.

[0065] Specifically, in this embodiment, the insertion limiting member 1127 is a protrusion structure provided on the inner sidewall of the mounting cavity 112.

[0066] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 112 has an observation window 1125 to facilitate the operator's quick observation of the information displayed on the wireless communication module. It is understood that the wireless communication module has a display module, and the position of the observation window 1125 corresponds to the position of the display module. The size and shape of the observation opening can be set according to the size and shape of the display module on the wireless communication module, and are not limited here.

[0067] Furthermore, it is understood that, for ease of observation, the observation window 1125 can be positioned in a location that facilitates observation, as needed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the observation window 1125 is located on the side of the mounting cavity 112 away from the support frame.

[0068] Optionally, the structure forming the mounting cavity 112 is made of aluminum to facilitate stable output of infrared signals. In some applications, an operating mechanism sends infrared signals containing operating instructions to a wireless communication module, which then sends specific execution instructions to the executing entity based on the received infrared signals. For example, in a semiconductor device, the executing entity is a high-altitude track-mounted moving trolley.

[0069] In this embodiment, the main body 110 of the wireless communication module fixing device 100 is an integral structure. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the main body 110 of the wireless communication module fixing device 100 may also be composed of multiple components fixedly connected together.

[0070] Optionally, the fixing structure 111 may be an adhesive layer, a fixing clamp, or a suction cup located at the bottom of the main body 110.

[0071] It is understood that in the various embodiments of this application, the sequence number of each process does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0072] It is understood that the various implementation methods described in this application can be implemented individually or in combination, and the embodiments of this application are not limited in this respect.

[0073] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method implementations, and will not be repeated here.

[0074] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A wireless communication module fixture, comprising: The wireless communication module fixing device includes: The main body has a fixing structure at its bottom, through which it can be fixed in one position; the main body has a mounting cavity for installing a wireless communication module; and A signal reflecting component is provided, which is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the operating mechanism and reflect the infrared signals to the wireless communication module installed in the mounting cavity.

2. The wireless communication module fixture of claim 1, wherein, The main body includes a support member, and the mounting cavity has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other; the support member is disposed on the second side of the mounting cavity; along the direction from the first side to the second side, the support member is provided with a through mounting hole for a wireless communication module to pass through.

3. The wireless communication module fixture of claim 2, wherein, The mounting cavity has a mounting socket located on the side of the mounting cavity near the mounting hole.

4. The wireless communication module fixture of claim 3, wherein, The main body is provided with a locking component; the locking component can switch between an unlocked state and a locked state; when the locking component is in the unlocked state, the wireless communication module can enter and exit the mounting cavity through the mounting port; when the locking component is in the locked state, the wireless communication module is restricted from entering and exiting the mounting cavity through the mounting port.

5. The wireless communication module fixture of claim 4, wherein, The locking component includes a movable stop on the main body, which can be moved to the mounting socket position to lock the locking component; the stop can also be moved to a position away from the mounting socket to unlock the locking component.

6. The wireless communication module fixture of claim 5, wherein, The locking member further includes a locking structure disposed on the main body, the locking structure being used to restrict the movement of the stop when the locking member is in a locked state.

7. The wireless communication module fixture of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The mounting cavity is provided with a signal receiving opening, and the signal reflecting component includes a reflector plate disposed outside the signal receiving opening.

8. The wireless communication module fixture of claim 7, wherein, The signal receiving opening is located on the top side of the mounting cavity; the reflector is inclined relative to the signal receiving opening.

9. The wireless communication module fixture of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The mounting cavity has multiple sidewalls; At least a portion of the sidewalls have an elastic pressing member on their inner side; the elastic pressing member is used to press against the wireless communication module. And / or, at least some of the sidewalls are provided with an insertion limiting member on their inner side to restrict the wireless communication module from entering further after it has entered the preset position of the mounting cavity.

10. The wireless communication module fixture of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The mounting cavity has an observation window; And / or, the material of the structure forming the mounting cavity is aluminum; And / or, the material of the signal reflecting component is aluminum.

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