Robot demonstrator

Through innovations such as ultra-thin flat panel design, wireless and wired dual-mode communication, built-in camera and heat spreader, the problem of single display and complex communication in existing teach pendants has been solved, achieving a user-friendly and convenient operating experience and stable operation.

CN224223887UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12JIANGSU HAUTO NC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU HAUTO NC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing teach pendants have limited display screens, complex communication settings, and limited functionality, failing to meet diverse user needs. They also have shortcomings in terms of thickness and heat dissipation.

Method used

A robot teaching pendant was designed, featuring an ultra-thin flat structure, supporting both wireless and wired communication modes, a built-in camera and heat spreader, added function buttons and a capacitive touchscreen, and an ergonomic, horizontal handheld design.

Benefits of technology

It improves user experience, reduces fatigue, enhances portability and operational flexibility, ensures stable operation over long periods, and supports multiple operating modes and convenient data transfer.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of demonstrators, and discloses a robot demonstrator which comprises an upper cover shell, an emergency stop switch, a safety switch, a display screen, a rear cover shell, a PG7 connector, a power button, a strap, a status lamp, a rubber wire outlet, a communication module, a chip circuit board, a front camera, a rear camera, a vapor chamber, a controller, a wifi antenna and a junction box. The upper cover shell is of a hollow structure, and the front camera, the rear camera, the wifi antenna, the chip circuit board and the vapor chamber are all arranged in the upper cover shell. According to the robot demonstrator, the demonstrator supports wireless and wired dual-mode communication, in the wired mode, the demonstrator is connected with the controller through a communication cable, stable data transmission is achieved, in the wireless mode, the demonstrator can be wirelessly connected with the controller through a built-in wireless communication module, the constraint of the cable is eliminated, and the teaching effect is improved. And the operation is more flexible and convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of teach pendant technology, and in particular to a robot teach pendant. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial automation control, teach pendants are commonly used devices for programming and operating automated equipment such as robots. Current teach pendants typically connect to controllers via specific communication protocols and cables, resulting in relatively simple displays and limited functionality. Existing teach pendants often have fixed displays, rely on specific communication protocols and cable connections, and have complex communication settings with controllers, requiring professional configuration. Furthermore, existing teach pendants have shortcomings in terms of thickness, communication modes, function buttons, and heat dissipation, failing to meet the increasingly diverse needs of users.

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a robot teach pendant. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, at least one technical problem raised in the background art is solved.

[0005] This utility model provides a robot teach pendant, comprising:

[0006] Top cover housing, emergency stop switch, safety switch, display screen, rear cover housing, PG7 connector, power button, shoulder strap, status light, rubber cable outlet, communication cable, aviation plug, adapter, communication module, chip circuit board, front camera, rear camera, heat spreader, controller, Wi-Fi antenna and junction box.

[0007] The upper cover housing has a hollow structure. The front camera, rear camera, Wi-Fi antenna, chip circuit board, and heat spreader are all located inside the upper cover housing. The communication module is located inside the external control cabinet, and the communication cable of the chip circuit board is electrically connected to the communication module. The display screen is embedded in the front panel of the upper cover housing and is connected to the chip circuit board via a cable. The rear cover housing is located on the back of the upper cover housing. The rubber cable outlet is located on the right side surface of the rear cover housing. One end of the aviation plug is connected to the rubber cable outlet via a communication cable, and the other end of the aviation plug is connected to the communication module via a signal connection. The adapter is located on the communication module, and the PG7 connector is located on the back of the rear cover housing. The power button is located on the back of the rear cover housing. The status light is located on the front of the upper cover housing. The junction box is located on the outside of the upper cover housing. Function buttons are located on the right side surface of the front of the upper cover housing.

[0008] Preferably, the surface of the display screen is provided with a capacitive touch screen, and the upper cover housing is provided with a stylus that matches the touch screen for user touch operation. The capacitive touch screen is directly driven and controlled by the internal ARM core board, which can match different controllers and does not require the installation of drivers on the controller, making it reliable and stable.

[0009] Preferably, the outer casing of the display screen is provided with a membrane button connected to the chip circuit board, which can be connected via TCP or mapped to a keyboard for convenient user operation.

[0010] Preferably, the upper cover housing is also provided with a USB interface connected to the chip circuit board for user data exchange.

[0011] Preferably, the emergency stop switch is located on the top of the upper cover housing. The emergency stop switch is connected to the communication module via a communication cable, so that the machine can be stopped immediately in the event of an emergency to prevent further damage or loss.

[0012] Preferably, a rubber handle is provided on the rear panel of the housing above the rear cover, the safety switch is located on the top of the rubber wrench, the safety switch is connected to the communication module through a communication cable, which can facilitate the operation of different users with left and right hands, and the shoulder strap is provided on the surface of the rubber wrench.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] The robot teach pendant described in this utility model adds a function button on the right side of the teach pendant to facilitate various operations for the user. At the same time, the teach pendant adopts a horizontal hand-held grip design, which conforms to the ergonomic principle and allows the user to operate the teach pendant comfortably. This design not only improves the user experience, but also helps to reduce fatigue caused by prolonged use of the teach pendant.

[0015] The robot teach pendant described in this utility model improves the product thickness of the teach pendant by adopting an ultra-thin flat design. This design makes the teach pendant lighter and more portable, making it convenient for users to learn and operate anytime and anywhere. At the same time, the ultra-thin flat design also enhances the aesthetic appearance of the teach pendant.

[0016] The robot teach pendant described in this utility model supports both wired and wireless communication modes. In wired mode, the teach pendant connects to the controller via a communication cable to achieve stable data transmission. In wireless mode, the teach pendant can use its built-in wireless communication module to connect wirelessly to the controller, freeing it from the constraints of cables and making operation more flexible and convenient.

[0017] The robot teach pendant described in this utility model has a built-in camera that can be used to capture images of the controller. In order to ensure the normal operation of the teach pendant, a heat spreader is designed to effectively prevent the CPU from being damaged due to overheating and ensure that the teach pendant can operate stably for a long time. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the teach pendant of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the teach pendant of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a signal transmission path diagram of the teach pendant of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 100. Top cover housing; 200. Emergency stop switch; 300. Safety switch; 400. Display screen; 500. Rear cover housing; 600. PG7 connector; 700. Power button; 800. Shoulder strap; 900. Status indicator light. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The subject matter described herein will now be discussed with reference to exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are discussed only to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and implement the subject matter described herein, and changes may be made to the function and arrangement of the elements discussed without departing from the scope of this specification. Various processes or components may be omitted, substituted, or added as needed in the examples. Furthermore, features described in some examples may be combined in other examples. Example

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 to 3 Please refer to the robot teach pendant provided in this application. Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,include:

[0025] The components include: top cover housing 100, emergency stop switch 200, safety switch 300, display screen 400, rear cover housing 500, PG7 connector 600, power button 700, shoulder strap 800, status light 900, rubber cable outlet, communication cable, aviation plug, adapter, communication module, chip circuit board, front camera, rear camera, heat spreader, controller, Wi-Fi antenna, and junction box; among which, the controller is a Siemens S7-1500.

[0026] The upper cover housing 100 has a hollow structure. The front camera, rear camera, Wi-Fi antenna, chip circuit board, and heat sink are all located inside the upper cover housing 100. The communication module is located inside the external control cabinet, and the communication cable of the chip circuit board is electrically connected to the communication module. The display screen 400 is embedded in the front panel of the upper cover housing 100 and is connected to the chip circuit board via a cable. The rear cover housing 500 is located on the back of the upper cover housing 100. The rubber cable outlet is located on the right side surface of the rear cover housing 500. One end of the aviation plug is connected to the rubber cable outlet via a communication cable, and the other end of the aviation plug is connected to the communication module via a signal. The adapter is located on the communication module, and the PG7 connector 600 is located on the back of the rear cover housing 500. The power button 700 is located on the back of the rear cover housing 500. The status light 900 is located on the front of the upper cover housing 100. The junction box is located on the outside of the upper cover housing 100. Function buttons are located on the right side surface of the front of the upper cover housing 100.

[0027] The surface of the display screen 400 is equipped with a capacitive touch screen, and the upper cover housing 100 is equipped with a stylus that matches the touch screen for user touch operation. The capacitive touch screen is directly driven and controlled by the internal ARM core board, which can match different controllers and does not require the installation of drivers on the controller, making it reliable and stable.

[0028] The outer casing of the display screen 400 is equipped with membrane buttons that are connected to the chip circuit board. These buttons can be connected via TCP or mapped to a keyboard for convenient user operation.

[0029] The top cover housing 100 is also equipped with a USB interface that connects to the chip circuit board for user data exchange.

[0030] The emergency stop switch 200 is located on the top of the upper cover housing 100. The emergency stop switch 200 is connected to the communication module via a communication cable. In the event of an emergency, the machine is stopped immediately to prevent further damage or loss.

[0031] A rubber handle is provided on the rear panel of the housing above the back cover 500. The safety switch 300 is located on the top of the rubber wrench. The safety switch 300 is connected to the communication module through a communication cable, which can facilitate the operation of different users with left and right hands. The shoulder strap 800 is located on the surface of the rubber wrench.

[0032] In summary, this utility model, by adding function buttons on the right side of the teach pendant, facilitates various operations for users. Simultaneously, the teach pendant adopts a horizontal handheld grip design, conforming to ergonomic principles, allowing users to comfortably operate the teach pendant. This design not only improves the user experience but also helps reduce fatigue caused by prolonged use. Furthermore, the product thickness of the teach pendant has been improved, adopting an ultra-thin flat design. This design makes the teach pendant lighter and more portable, allowing users to learn and operate anytime, anywhere. The ultra-thin flat design also enhances the aesthetic appeal of the teach pendant and enables it to support both wired and wireless communication modes. In wired mode, the teach pendant connects to the controller via a communication cable for stable data transmission. In wireless mode, the teach pendant can connect wirelessly to the controller using its built-in wireless communication module, freeing it from the constraints of cables and making operation more flexible and convenient. Additionally, a built-in camera can be used to capture images of the controller. To ensure the normal operation of the teach pendant, a heat spreader is designed to effectively prevent CPU damage due to overheating, ensuring stable operation of the teach pendant over extended periods.

[0033] The embodiments of this specific implementation have been described above. However, this embodiment is not limited to the specific implementation described above. The specific implementation described above is merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms based on the guidance of this embodiment, all of which are within the protection scope of this embodiment.

Claims

1. A robot teach pendant, characterized in that, include: Top cover housing (100), emergency stop switch (200), safety switch (300), display screen (400), rear cover housing (500), PG7 connector (600), power button (700), shoulder strap (800), status light (900), rubber cable outlet, communication cable, aviation plug, adapter, communication module, chip circuit board, front camera, rear camera, heat spreader, controller, WiFi antenna and junction box; The upper cover housing (100) is a hollow structure. The front camera, rear camera, Wi-Fi antenna, chip circuit board, and heat spreader are all located inside the upper cover housing (100). The communication module is located inside the external control cabinet, and the communication cable of the chip circuit board is electrically connected to the communication module. The display screen (400) is embedded in the front panel of the upper cover housing (100) and is connected to the chip circuit board via a cable. The rear cover housing (500) is located on the back of the upper cover housing (100), and the rubber cable outlet is located on the rear cover housing (500). On the right side surface, one end of the aviation plug is connected to the rubber outlet via a communication cable, and the other end of the aviation plug is connected to the communication module via a signal. The adapter is located on the communication module, and the PG7 connector (600) is located on the back of the rear cover housing (500). The power button (700) is located on the back of the rear cover housing (500). The status light (900) is located on the front of the upper cover housing (100). The junction box is located on the outside of the upper cover housing (100). Function buttons are provided on the right side surface of the front of the upper cover housing (100).

2. The robot teach pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the display screen (400) is provided with a capacitive touch screen, and the upper cover housing (100) is provided with a stylus that matches the touch screen for user touch operation. The capacitive touch screen is directly driven and controlled by the internal ARM core board, which can match different controllers and does not require the installation of drivers on the controller, making it reliable and stable.

3. The robot teach pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing of the display screen (400) is provided with a membrane key that is connected to the chip circuit board. It can be connected via TCP or mapped to a keyboard for convenient user operation.

4. A robot teach pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover housing (100) is also provided with a USB interface that connects to the chip circuit board for user data exchange.

5. A robot teach pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that, The emergency stop switch (200) is located on the top of the upper cover housing (100). The emergency stop switch (200) is connected to the communication module via a communication cable. In the event of an emergency, the machine will be stopped immediately to prevent further damage or loss.

6. A robot teach pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rubber handle is provided on the rear panel of the housing above the back cover (500). The safety switch (300) is located on the top of the rubber wrench. The safety switch (300) is connected to the communication module through a communication cable, which can solve the problem of different users' left and right hand operating habits. The shoulder strap (800) is located on the surface of the rubber wrench.