Control console

Abstract

The utility model discloses a console, which aims at integrating a switch into the console and directly connecting light equipment to the console, and adopts the technical scheme that the console comprises a base, a control panel assembly and a display screen assembly, the base comprises a bottom plate, a front panel, a rear panel and two side plates are arranged on the bottom plate, the side plates are connected with the front panel and the rear panel, and the front panel, the rear panel and the side plates define a containing cavity on the bottom plate. The control panel assembly and the display screen assembly are arranged on the base and can cover the containing cavity. The front panel is lower than the rear panel, and a switch assembly is arranged on the rear panel; the switch assembly comprises a mounting plate body, and the mounting plate body is provided with a DMX interface, a Link interface, a USB interface, an HDMI interface, an aviation plug, a plurality of console interfaces and a plurality of network ports.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of stage equipment technology, and more specifically, relates to a control console. Background Technology

[0002] The lighting control console is used to control stage lighting equipment, which includes various types such as dimmers, moving head lights, and LED lights. The control protocols also vary. Some lighting fixtures are not compatible with DMX512. To facilitate operation, a network switch is used to connect other lighting equipment to the control console through the same network. It can even connect other devices such as audio equipment and video servers to achieve synchronous control.

[0003] However, the existing consoles do not have integrated network switches, requiring external network switches, which results in them taking up a lot of space during deployment and poor portability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a control console that integrates a switch into the control console, and lighting equipment can be directly connected to the control console.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a control console is provided, comprising a base, a control panel assembly, and a display screen assembly;

[0006] The base includes a base plate, on which a front panel, a rear panel and two side panels are provided. The side panels connect the front panel and the rear panel. The front panel, the rear panel and the side panels enclose an accommodating cavity on the base plate. The control panel assembly and the display panel assembly are disposed on the base and can cover the accommodating cavity.

[0007] The front panel is lower than the rear panel, and the rear panel is provided with a switch assembly;

[0008] The switch assembly includes a mounting plate, which is equipped with a DMX interface, a Link interface, a USB interface, an HDMI interface, an aviation connector, multiple console interfaces, and multiple network ports.

[0009] In the aforementioned control panel, a bracket is fixed on the base plate. The bracket is located between the front panel and the rear panel. The bracket and the top of the front panel form a first mounting position, and the bracket and the top of the rear panel form a second mounting position. The control panel assembly is disposed in the first mounting position, and the display screen assembly is disposed in the second mounting position.

[0010] In the aforementioned control panel, the control panel assembly includes an operating surface fixed in the first mounting position. The operating surface is inclined in a first direction. The end of the operating surface near the front panel is lower than the end of the operating surface near the display screen assembly. The operating surface is provided with operation keys, and the end of the operating surface away from the display screen assembly is provided with a hand pad.

[0011] In the aforementioned control panel, a bracket is provided on the operating table surface, and a sliding cover is slidably fitted on the bracket. The sliding cover can slide along the first direction. A keyboard is provided in the bracket, and the sliding cover slides to expose or cover the keyboard. The hand pad is fixed on the sliding cover.

[0012] In the aforementioned control panel, the display screen assembly includes a movable plate and a screen. One end of the movable plate is hinged to the bracket, and the screen is fixed to the upward-facing side of the movable plate. A sector-shaped gear is fixed to the side of the movable plate facing away from the screen. A motor is provided on the base plate, and a gear is provided at the output end of the motor. The gear meshes with the sector-shaped gear. A pneumatic spring is provided in the accommodating chamber. One end of the pneumatic spring is hinged to the base plate, and the other end of the pneumatic spring is hinged to the sector-shaped gear.

[0013] In the aforementioned control panel, a fixed frame is provided below the movable plate. The fixed frame is fixedly connected to the base plate. A movable support plate is provided in the fixed frame. The end of the movable support plate near the front panel is hinged to the fixed frame. A spring is provided between the end of the movable support plate near the rear panel and the fixed frame. The motor is fixed to the movable support plate.

[0014] The control panel described above also includes a second direction, which is parallel to the hinge axis of the movable support plate.

[0015] The fixed frame is provided with limiting plates at both ends along the second direction. The top of the limiting plate near the rear panel is provided with a blocking part. The blocking part extends along the second direction to prevent the movable tray from continuing to swing upward.

[0016] In the aforementioned control panel, the display screen assembly includes a protective plate, which is fixed in the second mounting position. The movable plate is located above the protective plate, and the protective plate has a first notch for the fan-shaped toothed blade to pass through.

[0017] In the aforementioned control panel, the protective plate has a second notch at one end near the bracket, and an arc-shaped plate is fixed on the side of the movable plate facing away from the screen. The arc-shaped plate bends downward in the direction close to the bracket, and a surrounding plate is provided on both sides of the arc-shaped plate along its bending direction. The surrounding plate extends to the movable plate, and the arc-shaped plate and the surrounding plate enclose a wire protection space. The second notch allows the arc-shaped plate to pass through.

[0018] In the aforementioned control panel, heat dissipation holes are provided on the side panel, and a handrail is provided on the side of the side panel facing away from the accommodating chamber.

[0019] One of the above-described technical solutions of this utility model has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0020] In this invention, a switch is integrated into the control panel. The switch component is located on the rear panel for easy cable connection. Relying on DMX interface, Link interface, USB interface, HDMI interface, aviation plug, multiple console interfaces and multiple network ports, it can connect to various lighting devices such as dimmers and moving head lights, and adapt to different communication protocols. It can realize the connection between the main and backup control panels, and at the same time expand the display or provide monitoring screens. The lighting system can be integrated without an external switch, occupying little space, with better portability and convenient operation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure according to the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is the first embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 A magnified view of part A.

[0026] The figure labels for each figure are as follows:

[0027] 1. Base; 11. Base plate; 12. Front panel; 13. Rear panel; 14. Side panel; 141. Ventilation holes; 15. Bracket; 16. Armrest; 2. Control panel assembly; 21. Operating surface; 22. Operation keys; 23. Hand pad; 24. Bracket; 25. Sliding cover; 26. Keyboard; 3. Display panel assembly; 31. Movable plate; 311. Curved plate; 312. Enclosure; 32. Screen; 33. Protective plate; 331. First notch 332. Second notch; 34. Sector-shaped toothed plate; 35. Motor; 36. Pneumatic spring; 37. Fixing bracket; 371. Limiting plate; 372. Blocking part; 38. Movable support plate; 39. Spring 1; 4. Switch assembly; 41. Mounting plate; 42. DMX interface; 43. Link interface; 44. USB interface; 45. HDMI interface; 46. Aviation plug; 47. Console interface; 48. Network port. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] The following disclosure provides many different implementation methods or examples for different solutions to implement this utility model.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a control console includes a base 1, a control panel assembly 2, and a display screen assembly 3;

[0031] The base 1 includes a base plate 11, on which a front panel 12, a rear panel 13 and two side panels 14 are provided. The side panels 14 connect the front panel 12 and the rear panel 13. The front panel 12, the rear panel 13 and the side panels 14 enclose an accommodating cavity on the base plate 11. The control panel assembly 2 and the display panel assembly 3 are provided on the base 1 and can cover the accommodating cavity.

[0032] The front panel 12 is lower than the rear panel 13, and the rear panel 13 is equipped with a switch component 4;

[0033] The switch component 4 includes a mounting board 41, which is equipped with a DMX interface 42, a Link interface 43, a USB interface 44, an HDMI interface 45, an aviation connector 46, multiple console interfaces 47, and multiple network ports 48.

[0034] The control panel integrates a switch, with the switch component 4 located on the rear panel 13 for easy cable connection. Relying on DMX interface 42, Link interface 43, USB interface 44, HDMI interface 45, aviation plug 46, multiple console interfaces 47 and multiple network ports 48, it can connect to various lighting devices such as dimmers and moving head lights, and adapt to different communication protocols. It can realize the connection between the main and backup control panels, while expanding the display or providing monitoring screens. The lighting system can be integrated without an external switch, occupying little space, with better portability and convenient operation.

[0035] The accommodating chamber is equipped with a controller, power supply components, and cooling fans, etc. The controller enables communication and power supply to various devices and interfaces.

[0036] In this embodiment, a bracket 15 is fixed on the base plate 11. The bracket 15 is located between the front panel 12 and the rear panel 13. The bracket 15 and the top of the front panel 12 form a first mounting position, and the bracket 15 and the top of the rear panel 13 form a second mounting position. The control panel assembly 2 is disposed in the first mounting position, and the display screen assembly 3 is disposed in the second mounting position.

[0037] The position is divided by the bracket 15, so that the control panel assembly 2 is close to the front panel 12 for easy operation.

[0038] In this embodiment, the support 15 includes multiple uprights arranged at intervals. The uprights are fixed on the base plate 11. The multiple uprights are connected together by crossbeams. The uprights at both ends are respectively connected to two side plates 14, thereby strengthening the base 1.

[0039] The support frame and the front panel 12 form a first mounting position, and the support frame and the rear panel 13 form a second mounting position.

[0040] In this embodiment, the control panel assembly 2 includes an operating table 21 fixed in the first mounting position. The operating table 21 is inclined in the first direction. The end of the operating table 21 near the front panel 12 is lower than the end of the operating table 21 near the display screen assembly 3. The operating table 21 is provided with operation keys 22. The end of the operating table 21 away from the display screen assembly 3 is provided with a hand pad 23.

[0041] The operating table 21 is mounted on the front panel 12, side panel 14 and crossbeam and is fixed by screws. It can block part of the receiving chamber and protect other devices in the receiving chamber.

[0042] The operation keys 22 include many types, such as buttons, knobs, and slide switches. The lighting equipment is controlled through the operation keys 22. When operating, the operator can place their arm on the hand pad 23 for support and greater comfort.

[0043] Preferably, a bracket 24 is provided on the operating table 21, and a sliding cover 25 is slidably fitted on the bracket 24. The sliding cover 25 can slide along a first direction. A keyboard 26 is provided in the bracket 24, and the sliding cover 25 slides to expose or cover the keyboard 26. A hand pad 23 is fixed on the sliding cover 25.

[0044] With this structure, the keyboard 26 can be hidden when not in use, saving space and making it easier for operators to use the operation keys 22; when the keyboard 26 needs to be used, the sliding cover 25 can be opened by pulling the armrest 16 pad, revealing the keyboard 26.

[0045] In this embodiment, the display assembly 3 includes a movable plate 31, a screen 32, and a protective plate 33. The protective plate 33 is fixed in the second mounting position. The movable plate 31 is located above the protective plate 33. One end of the movable plate 31 is hinged to the bracket 15. The screen 32 is fixed on the upward-facing side of the movable plate 31. A fan-shaped toothed plate 34 is fixed on the side of the movable plate 31 facing away from the screen 32. The protective plate 33 is provided with a first notch 331 for the fan-shaped toothed plate 34 to pass through. A motor 35 is provided on the base plate 11. A gear is provided at the output end of the motor 35. The gear meshes with the fan-shaped toothed plate 34. A pneumatic spring 36 is provided in the accommodating chamber. One end of the pneumatic spring 36 is hinged to the base plate 11, and the other end of the pneumatic spring 36 is hinged to the fan-shaped gear.

[0046] The protective plate 33 is mounted on the rear panel 13, side panel 14, and crossbeam, which can block another part of the accommodating chamber, while the movable plate 31 is hinged by the hinge on the upright frame; the motor 35 rotates to drive the gear to rotate, the gear then drives the sector toothed plate 34 to rotate, and the sector toothed plate 34 drives the movable plate 31 to rotate, so that the screen 32 can be adjusted in angle for easy viewing by the operator; when the sector toothed plate 34 rotates, it will stretch or compress the pneumatic spring 36, and the pneumatic spring 36 provides support to keep the sector toothed plate 34 in position, so that the screen 32 can maintain its position.

[0047] In this embodiment, a fixed frame 37 is provided below the movable plate 31. The fixed frame 37 is fixedly connected to the base plate 11. A movable support plate 38 is provided in the fixed frame 37. The end of the movable support plate 38 near the front panel 12 is hinged to the fixed frame 37. A spring 39 is provided between the end of the movable support plate 38 near the rear panel 13 and the fixed frame 37. The motor 35 is fixed on the movable support plate 38.

[0048] Therefore, the spring 39 causes the movable plate 38 to swing upward, so that the gear on the motor 35 can engage with the sector tooth 34. When maintenance is required, the gear can be separated from the sector tooth 34 by pressing the movable plate 38, which is convenient and quick, without disassembling the motor 35 or the gear.

[0049] In this embodiment, a second direction is also included, which is parallel to the hinge axis of the movable support plate 38;

[0050] The fixed frame 37 is provided with a limiting plate 371 at both ends along the second direction. The top of the limiting plate 371 near the rear panel 13 is provided with a blocking part 372. The blocking part 372 extends along the second direction to block the movable tray 38 from continuing to swing upward, which is equivalent to setting an upper limit for the swing of the movable tray 38, so as to avoid the gear excessively squeezing the fan-shaped toothed plate 34 and affecting the rotation of the screen 32.

[0051] The fixing frame 36, the limiting plate 371 and the blocking part 372 are integrated into one structure.

[0052] In this embodiment, the protective plate 33 has a second notch 332 at one end near the bracket 15. The movable plate 31 has an arc-shaped plate 311 fixed on the side facing away from the screen 32. The arc-shaped plate 311 bends downward along the direction near the bracket 15. Both sides of the arc-shaped plate 311 along its bending direction are provided with a surrounding plate 312. The surrounding plate 312 extends onto the movable plate 31. The arc-shaped plate 311 and the surrounding plate 312 enclose a cable protection space. The second notch 332 allows the arc-shaped plate 311 to pass through. The cable of the screen 32 can enter the receiving chamber through the cable protection space for easy connection. The arc-shaped plate 311 and the surrounding plate 312 protect the cable and prevent the cable from being damaged during the rotation of the screen 32.

[0053] In this embodiment, the side plate 14 is provided with heat dissipation holes 141 to facilitate heat dissipation of the base 1, and the side plate 14 facing away from the accommodating chamber is provided with a handrail 16 to facilitate the movement of the control panel.

[0054] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A console, characterized in that, Includes base, control panel assembly, and display screen assembly; The base includes a base plate, on which a front panel, a rear panel and two side panels are provided. The side panels connect the front panel and the rear panel. The front panel, the rear panel and the side panels enclose an accommodating cavity on the base plate. The control panel assembly and the display panel assembly are disposed on the base and can cover the accommodating cavity. The front panel is lower than the rear panel, and the rear panel is provided with a switch assembly; The switch assembly includes a mounting plate, which is equipped with a DMX interface, a Link interface, a USB interface, an HDMI interface, an aviation connector, multiple console interfaces, and multiple network ports.

2. The console of claim 1, wherein, A bracket is fixed on the base plate. The bracket is located between the front panel and the rear panel. The bracket and the top of the front panel form a first mounting position, and the bracket and the top of the rear panel form a second mounting position. The control panel assembly is disposed in the first mounting position, and the display screen assembly is disposed in the second mounting position.

3. The console of claim 2, wherein, The control panel assembly includes an operating table fixed in the first mounting position. The operating table is inclined in a first direction. The end of the operating table near the front panel is lower than the end of the operating table near the display screen assembly. The operating table is provided with operation keys, and the end of the operating table away from the display screen assembly is provided with a hand pad.

4. The console of claim 3, wherein, The operating table is provided with a bracket, and a sliding cover is slidably fitted on the bracket. The sliding cover can slide along the first direction. A keyboard is provided in the bracket, and the sliding cover slides to expose or cover the keyboard. The hand pad is fixed on the sliding cover.

5. The console of claim 2, wherein, The display assembly includes a movable plate and a screen. One end of the movable plate is hinged to the bracket. The screen is fixed to the upward-facing side of the movable plate. A sector-shaped gear is fixed to the side of the movable plate facing away from the screen. A motor is provided on the base plate. A gear is provided at the output end of the motor. The gear meshes with the sector-shaped gear. A pneumatic spring is provided in the accommodating chamber. One end of the pneumatic spring is hinged to the base plate. The other end of the pneumatic spring is hinged to the sector-shaped gear.

6. The console of claim 5, wherein, A fixed frame is provided below the movable plate, and the fixed frame is fixedly connected to the base plate. A movable support plate is provided in the fixed frame. The end of the movable support plate near the front panel is hinged to the fixed frame. A spring is provided between the end of the movable support plate near the rear panel and the fixed frame. The motor is fixed on the movable support plate.

7. The control panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a second direction, which is parallel to the hinge axis of the movable support plate; The fixed frame is provided with limiting plates at both ends along the second direction. The top of the limiting plate near the rear panel is provided with a blocking part. The blocking part extends along the second direction to prevent the movable tray from continuing to swing upward.

8. The console of claim 5, wherein, The display assembly includes a protective plate fixed in the second mounting position, and a movable plate located above the protective plate. The protective plate has a first notch for the fan-shaped toothed blade to pass through.

9. The console of claim 8, wherein, The protective plate has a second notch at one end near the bracket. The movable plate has an arc-shaped plate fixed on the side facing away from the screen. The arc-shaped plate bends downward in the direction close to the bracket. There are surrounding plates on both sides of the arc-shaped plate along its bending direction. The surrounding plates extend to the movable plate. The arc-shaped plate and the surrounding plates enclose a wire protection space. The second notch allows the arc-shaped plate to pass through.

10. The console of claim 1, wherein, The side panel is provided with heat dissipation holes, and the side of the side panel facing away from the accommodating chamber is provided with a handrail.

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