Modularized equipment with extended functions
By using a modularly designed fan light driver controller, the combination of basic and sub-modules solves the production complexity problem caused by the large number of product models, and achieves the effects of cost reduction and cycle shortening.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN FUNPOWER GENERAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
The large variety of existing fan light driver controller models leads to complex production management, long production cycles, and high costs.
It adopts an extended functional modular design. The basic module contains the main functional unit, and the sub-module contains the auxiliary functional unit. They are assembled by means of limit, buckle, screw and slot, and electrical connection is made by male and female pin headers to realize modular combination.
Reduce production management costs, shorten production cycles, reduce product losses, and optimize production efficiency and environmental friendliness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of extended functional modular structure technology, and in particular to an extended functional modular equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Existing fan and light driver controllers primarily function in two ways: fan motor drive control and lighting drive control. Fan motors can be AC or DC, with DC motors further categorized into high-voltage and low-voltage models. Lighting fixtures include AC and DC LED lights, with DC lights also varying in type. Some integrate the driver and LED chips into a single board, while others use a separate LED driver board with the LED driver and motor integrated. To enhance product intelligence, designers often add auxiliary functions beyond these two main functions, such as WiFi control, Bluetooth control, temperature sensing control, humidity sensing control, carbon dioxide sensing control, voice control, and networking capabilities.
[0003] Therefore, the two main functions of fan motor and lighting, combined with different auxiliary functions, will result in many different product models. In addition, the motor and the light have different specifications, resulting in a large number of final product models.
[0004] When the customer base is large and their needs are diverse, the number of different models will increase. Therefore, production and material preparation will be carried out according to customer requirements for different models. The more models there are, the higher the management and production costs will be, and the longer the production cycle will be. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the increased production difficulty caused by the large number of product models in existing technologies, this application mainly provides a modular equipment with extended functions.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the first technical solution adopted in this application is: an extended functional modular equipment, comprising: a basic module, wherein a sub-module reserved connection point is provided at a predetermined position, and the basic module is equipped with a basic unit for controlling and driving the fan light, wherein the basic unit includes motor drive control, light drive control, and light switch control; and a sub-module, the shape of which corresponds to the sub-module reserved connection point of the basic module, and which can switch or combine different functional units, wherein the functional units include a WiFi control unit, a Bluetooth control unit, a temperature sensing control unit, a humidity sensing control unit, and a voice control unit.
[0007] Optionally, the basic module and sub-modules can be assembled and fixed by one or more of the following methods: limiting, snap-fit, screws, and slots.
[0008] Optionally, the shape of the reserved connection point of the submodule and the shape of the corresponding submodule are fixed shapes.
[0009] Optionally, the basic module and sub-modules are electrically connected via male and female pin headers.
[0010] Optionally, the size and shape of the basic module can be determined based on the product model and functional requirements.
[0011] Optionally, the submodule may be equipped with terminals or connecting wires for connecting to external sensing devices.
[0012] Optionally, the submodule can be T-shaped.
[0013] Optionally, both the basic module and the sub-module consist of an upper box and a lower box connected together, and the circuit boards corresponding to the functional units of the basic unit and the sub-module are fixed in the upper box and the lower box.
[0014] The technical solution of this application can reduce production management costs, shorten the production cycle, and reduce product loss, thereby achieving the goals of cost optimization and environmental protection. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a specific implementation of the modular equipment with extended functions according to this application;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shape and structure of the basic module of this application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shape structure of the submodules in this application;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the modular equipment with extended functions as described in this application.
[0020] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of this application can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of this application.
[0022] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.
[0023] The basic unit contains the product's main functions, which primarily include one or more of the following: motor drive control, lighting drive control, buzzer, and RF wireless reception. Furthermore, the size and shape of these main functions may vary depending on the type and power of the motor or the lighting control method.
[0024] The sub-unit has auxiliary functions for the product, which mainly include one or more of the following: WiFi control, Bluetooth control, temperature sensing control, humidity sensing control, carbon dioxide sensing control, voice control, networking, etc.
[0025] In existing technologies, the production of fan light drive controllers requires the integration of motors, blades, and lighting components from different manufacturers to assemble a complete fan light unit. However, due to the different functional requirements of different manufacturers, a large number of product models have been produced. These products include the main functions of controlling the motor and lighting, as well as auxiliary functions such as WiFi control, Bluetooth control, temperature sensing control, humidity sensing control, carbon dioxide sensing control, voice control, and networking.
[0026] Due to the differences in product types, it is necessary to keep different types of product components in stock when producing various types of products. This can easily lead to inventory pressure and production problems such as longer production cycles caused by switching between different products.
[0027] The technical solution of this application and how it solves the above-mentioned technical problems will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The specific embodiments described below can be combined with each other to form new embodiments. The same or similar ideas or processes described in one embodiment may not be repeated in other embodiments.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a specific implementation of the modular equipment with extended functions according to this application.
[0029] Figure 1 The extended functional modular equipment shown includes: a basic module 101, which has a reserved connection point for sub-modules at a predetermined position, and the basic module is equipped with a basic unit for controlling and driving the fan light, wherein the basic unit includes motor drive control, light drive control, and light switch control.
[0030] Submodule 102 has a shape corresponding to the reserved connection point of the submodule of the basic module, and can be equipped with different functional units that can be switched or combined. The functional units include WiFi control unit, Bluetooth control unit, temperature sensing control unit, humidity sensing control unit and voice control unit.
[0031] This specific implementation method can reduce production management costs, shorten the production cycle, and reduce product loss, thereby achieving the goals of cost optimization and environmental protection.
[0032] Specifically, the basic module is the essential module for controlling and driving lights and motors. Compared to the basic module, sub-modules have a shorter production cycle because their functions are more singular. During production, basic modules with main functions can be mass-produced, while sub-modules with auxiliary functions can be produced separately. Finally, they are combined to create the product model required by the customer.
[0033] This application uses the main function of a fan light as a basic module and auxiliary functions as sub-modules. During the manufacturing process, the basic module and sub-modules are combined to form the final product. This allows for different combinations to create different final products, thereby reducing material preparation and production line replacements. The basic unit can be one or more of the main functions, such as motor drive, light drive control, and light switch control. The auxiliary functions can be one or more of the above-mentioned auxiliary functions, such as WiFi control, Bluetooth control, temperature sensor control, humidity sensor control, carbon dioxide sensor control, voice control, and networking.
[0034] In particular, as market demand changes, there will be more and more auxiliary functions, and some of these auxiliary functions may even become the main functions.
[0035] In one specific embodiment of this application, the shape of the reserved connection point of the submodule and the shape of the corresponding submodule are corresponding fixed shapes.
[0036] Furthermore, both the basic module and the sub-module consist of an upper box and a lower box connected together, and the circuit boards corresponding to the functional units of the basic unit and the sub-module are fixed in the upper box and the lower box.
[0037] Furthermore, the dimensions and shape of the basic module are determined based on the product model and functional requirements.
[0038] Furthermore, the submodule has a T-shaped shape.
[0039] Specifically, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shape structure of the basic module of this application, such as... Figure 2 As shown, in the actual production process, the size and shape of the basic module are determined according to the product model and functional requirements. After the size and shape are determined, the basic module is made into an upper box and a lower box. The circuit board corresponding to the basic unit is fixed in the upper box and the lower box for assembly and fixation. The upper box and the lower box are then connected and assembled together to obtain the basic module.
[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shape structure of the submodules in this application, such as... Figure 3 The submodule is made into an upper box and a lower box. The circuit board corresponding to the subunit is fixed in the upper and lower boxes for assembly and fixation. The upper and lower boxes are then connected and assembled together to obtain the submodule. The submodules corresponding to different shaped base modules have the same shape. The shape of the submodule can be T-shaped.
[0041] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the modular equipment with extended functions as described in this application, such as... Figure 4 As shown, pre-reserved locations are reserved for sub-modules of the same shape within base modules of different shapes. Sub-modules of the same shape but different functions are assembled into these pre-reserved locations within the base module to form a complete fan light control structure. Different sub-units can be mounted within each sub-module.
[0042] In particular, the shapes and structures of the aforementioned sub-modules, basic modules, and extended functional modular equipment are merely exemplary, and their specific shapes can be modified and adjusted according to the user's actual usage needs. This application does not limit the specific shapes and structures of the sub-modules, basic modules, and extended functional modular equipment.
[0043] In one specific embodiment of this application, the basic module and the sub-module are electrically connected by male and female pin headers, and the sub-module is equipped with terminals or connecting wires for connecting external sensing devices.
[0044] In one specific embodiment of this application, the base module and the sub-module are assembled and fixed by one or more of the following methods: limiting, snap-fit, screw, and slot.
[0045] Specifically, after the submodule and basic module are installed, they are electrically connected via male and female pin headers for signal transmission and corresponding functional control. Furthermore, the appearance of the submodule may vary slightly depending on the auxiliary function. For example, when using auxiliary functions such as temperature, humidity, or carbon dioxide control, the sensors will be installed in appropriate locations due to differences in the overall structure, facilitating more timely and accurate environmental detection. In this case, wires are used to connect the sensors from the submodule, or terminal blocks are provided on the submodule for sensor connection. Alternatively, if the submodule is for networking auxiliary functions, it may have terminal blocks for easy wiring and networking. This application does not limit the specific location of the terminal blocks or connecting wires on the submodule.
[0046] In particular, the basic module, which may be energized, is designed as a female connector with concealed conductive terminals to meet safety regulations and ensure the personal safety of installers during installation. The sub-module interface is designed as a pin header. Since the pin header protrudes, to prevent it from being deformed by collision, a pin header with a wall is selected for connection. The pin header with the wall also has guiding and protective functions, and makes the connection between the pin header and the female connector smoother.
[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, the sub-module and the base module are assembled and fixed by one or more of the following methods: limiting, snap-fit, screw, and slot.
[0048] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.
[0049] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.
[0050] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. An extended-function modular equipment characterized by, include: The basic module has a reserved connection point for the sub-module at a predetermined position, and the basic module is equipped with a basic unit for controlling and driving the fan light, wherein the basic unit includes motor drive control, light drive control, and light switch control. The sub-module has a shape corresponding to the reserved connection point of the sub-module of the basic module, and can be equipped with different functional units that can be switched or combined. The functional units include a WiFi control unit, a Bluetooth control unit, a temperature sensing control unit, a humidity sensing control unit, and a voice control unit.
2. The extended function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base module and the sub-module are assembled and fixed by one or more of the following methods: limiting, snap-fit, screw, and slot.
3. The extended-function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the reserved connection point of the submodule and the corresponding shape of the submodule are fixed shapes.
4. The extended function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The basic module and the sub-module are electrically connected via male and female pin headers.
5. The extended function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dimensions and shape of the basic module are determined based on the product model and functional requirements.
6. The extended function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The submodule is equipped with terminals or connecting wires for connecting to external sensing devices.
7. The extended function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The submodule is T-shaped.
8. The extended function modular equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the basic module and the sub-module consist of an upper box and a lower box connected together, and the circuit boards corresponding to the functional units of the basic unit and the sub-module are fixed in the upper box and the lower box.