Auxiliary control device for operation of thermal power generating unit

By designing a multi-angle adjustable display screen and a lifting work platform on the auxiliary control console of the thermal power unit, the problems of accidental touch of control buttons and non-adjustable display screen angle have been solved, improving operating efficiency and safety, and adapting to the needs of staff of different heights.

CN224205351UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05ANHUI HUADIAN LIUAN POWER PLANT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI HUADIAN LIUAN POWER PLANT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing auxiliary control consoles for thermal power units are prone to inconvenience due to accidental button presses and fixed display screen installations. They also cannot be adjusted to accommodate the height of staff, affecting operational efficiency and safety.

Method used

An auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation was designed. By setting up a control button and a multi-angle adjustable structure for the display screen on the control console, combined with the lifting worktable and roller movement function, the device can realize multi-angle adjustment of the display screen and height adjustment of the worktable, which is in line with ergonomics.

Benefits of technology

It achieves optimal comfort angle adjustment of the display screen, avoids accidental touches, improves operational efficiency and safety, adapts to the needs of staff of different heights, and facilitates the movement and transport of the control console.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of control devices, and discloses a thermal power generating unit operation auxiliary control device, which comprises a console, an operation area and a display area, one side of the console is provided with the operation area, the operation area comprises a control button and an interface frame, the control button is fixedly arranged on an inclined plane of the console, and the interface frame is fixedly arranged on the console. The interface frame is located at the bottom of the control button and fixedly connected to the inclined plane of the control table, the display area comprises a display screen, a rotating frame, a sliding clamping frame and a rotating motor, and the back side of the display screen is fixedly connected with the rotating frame. The operation area is located on the top of one side of the workbench, the situation that operation buttons are installed on the top of the workbench, and consequently workers touch the operation buttons mistakenly is avoided, and the display area is located on the top of the console, and the situation that a display screen occupies the space of the operation area and influences layout distribution is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of control device technology, and in particular to an auxiliary control device for the operation of thermal power units. Background Technology

[0002] The thermal power unit operation auxiliary control console is the core hub for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the generator unit. Its functions cover multiple dimensions such as real-time monitoring, intelligent decision-making, emergency response, and system integration. The thermal power unit operation auxiliary control console is evolving from a centralized monitoring center to an intelligent decision-making hub. By integrating technologies such as AI, digital twins, and edge computing, it aims to achieve the goal of "safer, more efficient, and greener" operation.

[0003] The existing auxiliary control console for thermal power units has several control buttons installed on its surface. When the staff sits in front of the console, they are prone to accidentally touching the control buttons. At the same time, the display screen of the console is fixed in place, which makes it difficult to adjust the angle of the display screen according to the staff's height. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an auxiliary control device for the operation of thermal power units.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A thermal power unit operation auxiliary control device includes a control console, an operation area, and a display area. The operation area is located on one side of the control console and includes control buttons and an interface frame. The control buttons are fixedly mounted on the inclined surface of the control console, and the interface frame is located below the control buttons and fixedly connected to the inclined surface of the control console. The display area includes a display screen, a rotating frame, a sliding bracket, and a rotating motor. The rotating frame is fixedly connected to the back of the display screen, and the sliding bracket is located on the back of the display screen. The rotating frame has shafts at both ends that are rotatably connected to the central groove of the sliding bracket. A housing is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding bracket, and the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the housing. The output end of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the shaft of the rotating frame.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the display area is located on the top of the console, and a mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the console. Several sliding brackets are connected through the crossbar of the mounting bracket, and several positioning holes are provided through the crossbar of the mounting bracket. A positioning bolt is provided on one side of the display screen.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the positioning bolt passes through the sliding bracket and is threaded into the positioning hole. The sliding bracket is fixedly connected to the crossbar of the mounting bracket by the positioning bolt. The display screen is located at the top of the operating area, and the control console has a sliding groove on the side near the operating area.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a workbench is provided on one side of the control console, and several slides are fixedly connected to the back of the workbench. The slides are slidably connected in the slide groove. Several drawers are slidably connected to one side of the workbench, and a base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control console.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of protective frames are fixedly connected to the top of the base, and a drive cylinder is fixedly connected inside the protective frame. The telescopic end of the drive cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench. A plurality of square grooves are opened on the top of the base, and a roller is provided on one side of the protective frame.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both ends of the roller are rotatably connected inside the square groove, and a cylinder support is provided between the protective frame and the control console. The cylinder support is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and the telescopic end of the cylinder support passes through the base and rests against the ground.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The control console is functionally divided into a display area (screen), an operation area (buttons), and a workbench (recording). The operation area is located on the top side of the workbench to avoid accidental operation of the control buttons. The display area is located on top of the control console to avoid the display screen occupying space in the operation area and affecting the layout. The operator starts the rotating motor through the control buttons. The output of the rotating motor drives the rotating frame and the display screen to rotate. The optimal comfortable angle of the display screen is between 10° and 15°. The display screen has a multi-angle adjustment function, which allows operators of different heights to adjust to a comfortable angle. An interface bracket is installed at the bottom of the control buttons, which has multiple expansion interface modules to meet the connection of different devices.

[0014] 2. The overall tilt angle of the workbench is 10°-15°. The workbench slides to one side of the control panel by the extension end of the drive cylinder, giving the workbench a lifting function. The height of the workbench is adjustable to accommodate different heights and conforms to ergonomics. When the control panel needs to be moved, the operator activates the cylinder support, the extension end of the cylinder support rises, the fixed connection of the base is released, and the control panel is pushed. The rollers rotate in the square groove under force, driving the control panel and the base to move, avoiding damage to the control panel or display screen caused by manual handling. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper cover of the auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge box of an auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation proposed in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Control console; 101. Slide rail; 2. Operation area; 201. Control buttons; 202. Interface frame; 3. Mounting frame; 301. Positioning hole; 4. Display area; 401. Display screen; 402. Rotating frame; 403. Sliding bracket; 404. Rotating motor; 405. Housing; 406. Positioning bolt; 5. Workbench; 501. Slide rail; 502. Drawer; 503. Drive cylinder; 6. Base; 601. Protective frame; 602. Square groove; 603. Roller; 604. Cylinder support. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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 be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-4 An auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation includes a control console 1, an operation area 2, and a display area 4. The operation area 2 is located on one side of the control console 1. The operation area 2 includes control buttons 201 and an interface frame 202. The control buttons 201 are fixedly installed on the inclined surface of the control console 1. The interface frame 202 is located at the bottom of the control buttons 201 and is fixedly connected to the inclined surface of the control console 1. The display area 4 includes a display screen 401, a rotating frame 402, a sliding bracket 403, and a rotating motor 404. The rotating frame 402 is fixedly connected to the back side of the display screen 401. The sliding bracket 403 is located on the back side of the display screen 401. The shafts at both ends of the rotating frame 402 are rotatably connected to the middle groove of the sliding bracket 403. A housing 405 is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding bracket 403. The rotating motor 404 is fixedly connected to the housing 405. The output end of the rotating motor 404 is fixedly connected to the shaft of the rotating frame 402.

[0024] In use, the control console 1 is functionally divided into a display area 4 (screen), an operation area 2 (buttons), and a workbench 5 (recording). The operation area 2 is located on the top side of the workbench 5 to avoid accidental operation of the control buttons 201. The display area 4 is located on top of the control console 1 to avoid the display screen 401 occupying the space of the operation area 2 and affecting the layout. The operator starts the rotating motor 404 through the control button 201. The output of the rotating motor 404 drives the rotating frame 402 and the display screen 401 to rotate. The optimal comfortable angle of the display screen 401 is between 10° and 15°. The display screen 401 has a multi-angle adjustment function, which allows operators of different heights to adjust to a comfortable angle. An interface frame 202 is installed at the bottom of the control button 201, which has multiple expansion interface modules to meet the connection of different devices.

[0025] In this embodiment, the display area 4 is located on the top of the console 1. A mounting bracket 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the console 1. Several sliding brackets 403 are connected through to the crossbar of the mounting bracket 3. Several positioning holes 301 are opened through the crossbar of the mounting bracket 3. A positioning bolt 406 is provided on one side of the display screen 401.

[0026] In use, rotating the positioning bolt 406 cancels the fixed connection of the sliding bracket 403, making it easier for staff to adjust the position of the display screen 401 by pushing the sliding bracket 403 according to the size of the display screen 401.

[0027] In this embodiment, the positioning bolt 406 passes through the sliding bracket 403 and is threaded into the positioning hole 301. The sliding bracket 403 is fixedly connected to the crossbar of the mounting bracket 3 by the positioning bolt 406. The display screen 401 is located at the top of the operation area 2. The control console 1 has a sliding groove 101 on the side near the operation area 2.

[0028] When in use, the workbench 5 is located at the bottom of the operating area 2, and the highest point of the workbench 5 is located at the bottom of the interface frame 202, so as to avoid the workbench 5 being raised too much and affecting the use of the control button 201.

[0029] In this embodiment, a workbench 5 is provided on one side of the console 1, and a number of slides 501 are fixedly connected to the back of the workbench 5. The slides 501 are slidably connected in the slide groove 101. A number of drawers 502 are slidably connected to one side of the workbench 5, and a base 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the console 1.

[0030] When in use, the extension end of the drive cylinder 503 pushes the worktable 5 up and down, while the slide 501 slides in the slide groove 101 of the air platform to ensure the stability of the worktable 5. The drawer 502 on one side of the worktable 5 is convenient for placing maintenance tools and daily necessities.

[0031] In this embodiment, a number of protective frames 601 are fixedly connected to the top of the base 6, and a drive cylinder 503 is fixedly connected inside the protective frame 601. The telescopic end of the drive cylinder 503 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench 5. A number of square grooves 602 are opened on the top of the base 6, and a roller 603 is provided on one side of the protective frame 601.

[0032] When in use, the overall tilt angle of the workbench 5 is 10°-15°. The extension end of the drive cylinder 503 pushes the workbench 5 to slide on one side of the control console 1, so that the workbench 5 has a lifting function. The height of the workbench 5 is adjustable to accommodate different heights and conforms to ergonomics.

[0033] In this embodiment, both ends of the roller 603 are rotatably connected inside the square groove 602. A cylinder support 604 is provided between the protective frame 601 and the control console 1. The cylinder support 604 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 6. The telescopic end of the cylinder support 604 passes through the base 6 and rests on the ground.

[0034] When in use, if the console 1 needs to be moved, the operator activates the cylinder support, the telescopic end of the cylinder support rises, the fixed connection of the base 6 is released, and the console 1 is pushed. The roller 603 rotates in the square groove 602 under force, which drives the console 1 and the base 6 to move, avoiding collisions to the console 1 or the display screen 401 caused by manual handling.

[0035] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects: The control console 1 is functionally divided into a display area 4 (screen), an operation area 2 (buttons), and a workbench 5 (recording). The operation area 2 is located on the top side of the workbench 5, avoiding the installation of the control button 201 on the top of the workbench 5, which could lead to accidental touches by the operator. The display area 4 is located on the top of the control console 1, avoiding the display screen 401 occupying the space of the operation area 2 and affecting the layout. The operator starts the rotating motor 404 through the control button 201. The output end of the rotating motor 404 drives the rotating frame 402 and the display screen 401 to rotate. The optimal comfortable angle of the display screen 401 is between 10° and 15°, and the display screen 401 has a multi-angle adjustment function. To facilitate comfortable adjustment for staff of different heights, the control button 201 is equipped with an interface frame 202 at its bottom, which has multiple expansion interface modules to meet the connection of different devices. The overall tilt angle of the worktable 5 is 10°-15°. The worktable 5 is pushed to slide on one side of the control console 1 by the telescopic end of the drive cylinder 503, so that the worktable 5 has a lifting function. The height of the worktable 5 is adjustable to adapt to different heights and conforms to ergonomics. When the control console 1 needs to be moved, the staff activates the cylinder support, the telescopic end of the cylinder support rises, the fixed connection of the base 6 is released, and the control console 1 is pushed. The roller 603 is subjected to force and rotates in the square groove 602, which drives the control console 1 and the base 6 to move, avoiding bumps to the control console 1 or the display screen 401 caused by manual handling.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. An auxiliary control device for the operation of a thermal power unit, comprising a control console (1), an operation area (2), and a display area (4), characterized in that, An operation area (2) is provided on one side of the console (1). The operation area (2) includes control buttons (201) and an interface frame (202). The control buttons (201) are fixedly installed on the inclined surface of the console (1). The interface frame (202) is located at the bottom of the control buttons (201) and fixedly connected to the inclined surface of the console (1). The display area (4) includes a display screen (401), a rotating frame (402), a sliding bracket (403), and a rotating motor (404). (401) A rotating frame (402) is fixedly connected to the back side. The sliding bracket (403) is located on the back side of the display screen (401). The two ends of the rotating frame (402) are rotatably connected to the middle groove of the sliding bracket (403). A housing (405) is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding bracket (403). The rotating motor (404) is fixedly connected to the housing (405). The output end of the rotating motor (404) is fixedly connected to the shaft of the rotating frame (402).

2. The auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display area (4) is located on the top of the console (1). A mounting bracket (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the console (1). Several sliding brackets (403) are connected through to the crossbar of the mounting bracket (3). Several positioning holes (301) are opened through the crossbar of the mounting bracket (3). A positioning bolt (406) is provided on one side of the display screen (401).

3. The auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning bolt (406) passes through the sliding bracket (403) and is threaded into the positioning hole (301). The sliding bracket (403) is fixedly connected to the crossbar of the mounting bracket (3) by the positioning bolt (406). The display screen (401) is located at the top of the operating area (2). The control console (1) has a groove (101) on the side near the operating area (2).

4. The auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation according to claim 3, characterized in that, The console (1) has a workbench (5) on one side, and a number of slides (501) are fixedly connected to the back of the workbench (5). The slides (501) are slidably connected in the slide groove (101). A number of drawers (502) are slidably connected to one side of the workbench (5). The bottom of the console (1) is fixedly connected to a base (6).

5. The auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base (6) is fixedly connected to a number of protective frames (601) on the top. A drive cylinder (503) is fixedly connected inside the protective frame (601). The telescopic end of the drive cylinder (503) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench (5). The base (6) is provided with a number of square grooves (602) on the top. A roller (603) is provided on one side of the protective frame (601).

6. The auxiliary control device for thermal power unit operation according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both ends of the roller (603) are rotatably connected inside the square groove (602). A cylinder support (604) is provided between the protective frame (601) and the control console (1). The cylinder support (604) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (6). The telescopic end of the cylinder support (604) passes through the base (6) and rests on the ground.