A landscape demonstrator key structure

Abstract

The application relates to a horizontal screen demonstrator key structure which comprises a body, a touch screen, main keys and secondary keys, one side of the body is provided with a display area, a main operation area and a secondary operation area, the main operation area is arranged at the right side of the display area, the secondary operation area is arranged below the display area, the touch screen is arranged in the display area, the main keys are arranged in the main operation area, the secondary keys are arranged in the secondary operation area, and the display screen, the main keys and the secondary keys are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the body. The main keys can be arranged as keys closely related to robot demonstration movement, so that most of the movement control of the robot can be completed in the operation range of the right hand without using the touch screen, the secondary keys can be arranged as process-related function keys such as parameter setting and state checking of related processes, the user can conveniently call the related functions by one key, the key layout is rationally designed, the key resources are fully utilized, and the operation efficiency of the demonstrator is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of teach pendants, and more particularly to a button structure for a landscape teach pendant. Background Technology

[0002] A teach pendant is a commonly used handheld programming and control device in industrial robot systems, primarily used for teaching programming and manual operation of the robot. Common components of a teach pendant include: a display screen (usually a touchscreen), an emergency stop button, an enable switch (safety device), an operating joystick / directional keys, function buttons, and a data interface.

[0003] Landscape teach pendants are held in the left hand and operated with the right. Current landscape teach pendants, for aesthetic reasons, often feature symmetrical and spaced physical buttons. However, this design is not conducive to usability. The leftmost physical button is particularly inconvenient to operate with the right hand, rendering it useless and wasteful, thus negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve the operating efficiency of the teach pendant, this application provides a button structure for a landscape teach pendant.

[0005] The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A horizontal teaching pendant button structure includes a main body, a touch screen, a main button, and a secondary button. The main body has a display area, a main operation area, and a secondary operation area on one side. The main operation area is located to the right of the display area, and the secondary operation area is located below the display area. The touch screen is located within the display area, the main button is located within the main operation area, and the secondary button is located within the secondary operation area. The display screen, the main button, and the secondary button are all fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the main button can be set to a button closely related to the robot's teaching motion, so that most of the robot's motion control can be completed within the operating range of the right hand without using a touch screen. The secondary buttons can be set to process-related function buttons such as setting parameters and viewing status, so that users can easily call relevant functions with one click. The button layout is reasonably designed, button resources are fully utilized, and the operating efficiency of the teach pendant is improved.

[0008] Preferably, there are multiple main buttons arranged in an array, and multiple secondary buttons are arranged at even intervals along the edge of the body.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the main and secondary buttons are neatly arranged, making it easier for users to remember the button positions and improving the operating efficiency of the teach pendant.

[0010] Preferably, the main body includes a housing, a button driver board, and a controller. The housing has a receiving cavity, the button driver board is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity, the controller is electrically connected to the button driver board, the housing has button ports, and there are multiple button ports. The main button and the secondary button both slide within the button ports, and both the main button and the secondary button are fixedly connected to the button driver board.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the operator presses the main button or the auxiliary button, which outputs a signal through the button driver board. The controller responds to the signal to control the robot and complete the operation. The operation is simple and easy for users to master, thus improving the operating efficiency of the teach pendant.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes an elastic protective film, which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the housing and is used to cover the button opening.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic protective film prevents dust and oil from entering the housing, thus extending the service life of the teach pendant.

[0014] Preferably, the end of the elastic protective film facing away from the button driver board is marked.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the function information of the buttons can be easily obtained by the operator, making it easier for the user to master the use of the teach pendant and improving the operating efficiency of the teach pendant.

[0016] Preferably, the main button includes a bracket, a keycap, a key post, a switch post, an insulating ring, and a spring. The bracket is fixedly connected to the button driver board. One end of the bracket facing the button driver board has a clearance groove. The bracket has a sliding opening that connects the clearance groove and the key opening. The keycap is slidably connected to the groove wall of the clearance groove and extends out of the sliding opening. One end of the keycap facing the button driver board has a mounting groove. The key post is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting groove. One end of the switch post is fixedly connected to the key post, and the other end of the switch post is used for electrical connection to the button driver board. The insulating ring is located on the outer periphery of the switch post and is fixedly connected to the button control board. The spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the switch post, with one end of the spring abutting the bottom of the mounting groove and the other end of the spring abutting the insulating ring.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the operation can be completed with a simple press, which is convenient for users and improves the operating efficiency of the teach pendant.

[0018] Preferably, a protrusion is fixedly connected to the end of the keycap facing away from the key driver board, and the end of the protrusion facing away from the key driver board is set as an arc surface, and the arc surface abuts against the elastic protective film.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the protrusion makes it easier for the operator to press, the arc surface improves the operator's tactile feel, protects the elastic membrane, reduces wear on the elastic membrane, and increases the service life of the teaching pendant.

[0020] Preferably, the main button further includes a limiting ring, which is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the clearance groove, and the end of the limiting ring facing away from the button driver board is used for the keycap to abut against it.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting ring restricts the movement distance of the keycaps, protects the key control board, makes the key control board less prone to deformation and damage, and extends its service life.

[0022] Preferably, a metal sheet is fixedly connected to the end of the keycap facing the limiting ring, and the limiting ring is made of ceramic.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the movement of the keycap causes the metal plate to collide with the limiting ring, producing a crisp sound, reminding the operator to press the key in place and improving the convenience of use.

[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. The main button can be set to a button closely related to the robot's teaching motion, so that most of the robot's motion control can be completed within the operating range of the right hand without using the touch screen. The secondary button can be set to process-related function buttons such as setting parameters and viewing status, so that users can call relevant functions with one click. The button layout is reasonably designed to make full use of button resources and improve the operating efficiency of the teach pendant.

[0026] 2. The labels make it easy for operators to obtain the function information of the buttons, making it easier for users to master the use of the teach pendant and improving the operating efficiency of the teach pendant.

[0027] 3. The movement of the keycap causes the metal plate to collide with the limiting ring, producing a crisp sound to remind the operator to press the keycap in place, thus improving ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a landscape teaching pendant's button layout.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the button structure of a landscape teach pendant.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Body; 11. Display area; 12. Main operation area; 13. Secondary operation area; 14. Housing; 141. Display port; 142. Button port; 143. Receiving cavity; 15. Display screen driver board; 16. Button driver board; 17. Controller; 2. Touch screen; 3. Main button; 31. Bracket; 311. Clearance groove; 312. Sliding port; 32. Keycap; 321. Edge guard; 3211. Metal sheet; 3212. Sealing ring; 322. Mounting groove; 323. Protrusion; 3231. Curved surface; 33. Button post; 34. Switch post; 35. Insulating ring; 36. Spring; 37. Limiting ring; 4. Secondary button; 5. Elastic protective film; 51. Marking. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0033] This application discloses a button structure for a landscape teaching pendant. (Refer to...) Figure 1 A landscape teaching pendant button structure includes a body 1, a touch screen 2, a main button 3, a secondary button 4, and an elastic protective film 5.

[0034] The main body 1 has a display area 11, a main operation area 12, and a secondary operation area 13 on one side. The main operation area 12 is located to the right of the display area 11, and the secondary operation area 13 is located below the display area 11. The touch screen 2 is located within the display area 11, the main button 3 is located within the main operation area 12, and the secondary button 4 is located within the secondary operation area 13. The touch screen 2, the main button 3, and the secondary button 4 are all fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body 1. There are multiple main buttons 3 arranged in an array, and multiple secondary buttons 4 are evenly spaced along the edge of the main body 1. In this embodiment, the main buttons 3 are arranged in nine rows and three columns, and the secondary buttons 4 are arranged in one row and ten columns.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main body 1 includes a housing 14, a display driver board 15, a button driver board 16, and a controller 17. The housing 14 has a receiving cavity 143. The display driver board 15 and the button driver board 16 are both fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 143. The controller 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 143 and electrically connected to the button driver board 16 and the display driver board 15. The housing 14 has a display port 141. A touchscreen 2 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 143, covering the display port 141. The touchscreen 2 is electrically connected to the display driver board 15. The housing 14 has multiple button ports 142. Main buttons 3 and secondary buttons 4 slide within the button ports 142. Both main buttons 3 and secondary buttons 4 are fixedly connected to the button driver board 16. The number of button ports 142 is equal to the sum of the number of main buttons 3 and the number of secondary buttons 4.

[0036] The elastic protective film 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the housing 14. The elastic protective film 5 is used to cover the button port 142. The end of the elastic protective film 5 away from the button drive board 16 is provided with a mark 51. There are multiple marks 51, and each mark 51 corresponds to a button port 142.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 The main button 3 includes a bracket 31, a keycap 32, a key post 33, a switch post 34, an insulating ring 35, a spring 36, and a limit ring 37. The bracket 31 is fixedly connected to the button drive plate 16 by bolts. One end of the bracket 31 facing the button drive plate 16 has a relief groove 311. The bracket 31 has a sliding opening 312, which connects the relief groove 311 and the button opening 142. The keycap 32 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding opening 312 and the inner wall of the button opening 142. The outer wall of the keycap 32 is fixedly connected to a retaining edge 321, which is slidably connected to the groove wall of the relief groove 311. The keycap 32 extends out of the sliding opening 312. The upper end of the bracket 31 abuts against the inner wall of the receiving cavity 143 facing the key drive board 16. A sealing ring 3212 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the baffle 321. The outer wall of the sealing ring 3212 abuts against the groove wall of the relief groove 311, reducing the amount of gas entering between the keycap and the elastic protective film, and reducing the probability of the elastic protective film bulging due to gas.

[0038] The keycap 32 has a mounting groove 322 at one end facing the key driver board 16. The key post 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting groove 322. The key post 33 is a rubber post. One end of the switch post 34 is fixedly connected to the key post 33. The other end of the switch post 34 is used for electrical connection to the key driver board 16. An insulating ring 35 is located on the outer periphery of the switch post 34 and is fixedly connected to the key driver board 16. A spring 36 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the switch post 34. One end of the spring 36 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting groove 322, and the other end of the spring 36 is fixedly connected to the insulating ring 35.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 A protrusion 323 is fixedly connected to the end of the keycap 32 facing away from the key driver board 16. The end of the protrusion 323 facing away from the key driver board 16 is set as an arc surface 3231, and the arc surface 3231 abuts against the elastic protective film 5. The limiting ring 37 is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the relief groove 311. A metal piece 3211 is fixedly connected to the end of the retaining edge 321 facing the limiting ring 37. The limiting ring 37 is made of ceramic. The end of the limiting ring 37 facing away from the key driver board 16 is used for the retaining edge 321 to abut against.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 The structure of the secondary button 4 is the same as that of the main button 3.

[0041] The implementation principle of the button structure of the horizontal screen teaching pendant in this application embodiment is as follows: the main button 3 is located on the right, the secondary button 4 is located at the bottom, the label 51 indicates the button function, the elastic protective film 5 prevents dust and impurities from entering the button opening 142, the protrusion 323 facilitates the operator to press the button, the limiting ring 37 limits the movement of the keycap 32, after pressing, the spring 36 retracts, the switch post 34 abuts against the security inspection drive board, the circuit is connected, the metal piece 3211 abuts against the limiting ring 37 to emit a sound to remind the operator, when no pressure is applied to the button, the spring 36 causes the keycap 32 to automatically reset.

[0042] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A button structure for a landscape teaching pendant, characterized in that: The device includes a main body (1), a touch screen (2), a main button (3), and a secondary button (4). The main body (1) has a display area (11), a main operation area (12), and a secondary operation area (13) on one side. The main operation area (12) is located to the right of the display area (11), and the secondary operation area (13) is located below the display area (11). The touch screen (2) is located in the display area (11), the main button (3) is located in the main operation area (12), and the secondary button (4) is located in the secondary operation area (13). The display screen, the main button (3), and the secondary button (4) are all fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main body (1).

2. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main buttons (3) are provided in multiple arrays, and the secondary buttons (4) are provided in multiple arrays, with the secondary buttons (4) evenly spaced along the edge of the body (1).

3. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) includes a housing (14), a button drive board (16) and a controller (17). The housing (14) has a receiving cavity (143). The button drive board (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity (143). The controller (17) is electrically connected to the button drive board (16). The housing (14) has a button port (142). There are multiple button ports (142). The main button (3) and the secondary button (4) slide in the button port (142). The main button (3) and the secondary button (4) are fixedly connected to the button drive board (16).

4. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic protective film (5), which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the housing (14) and is used to cover the key port (142).

5. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic protective film (5) has a mark (51) on one end facing away from the button drive board (16).

6. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main button (3) includes a bracket (31), a keycap (32), a key post (33), a switch post (34), an insulating ring (35), and a spring (36). The bracket (31) is fixedly connected to the button drive board (16). One end of the bracket (31) facing the button drive board (16) has a relief groove (311). The bracket (31) is provided with a sliding opening (312), which connects the relief groove (311) and the key opening (142). The keycap (32) is slidably connected to the groove wall of the relief groove (311). The keycap (32) extends out of the sliding opening (312). The keycap (32) faces the... One end of the button drive board (16) is provided with a mounting groove (322). The button post (33) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting groove (322). One end of the switch post (34) is fixedly connected to the button post (33). The other end of the switch post (34) is used to electrically connect to the button drive board (16). The insulating ring (35) is provided on the outer periphery of the switch post (34). The insulating ring (35) is fixedly connected to the button control board. The spring (36) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the switch post (34). One end of the spring (36) abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove (322). The other end of the spring (36) abuts against the insulating ring (35).

7. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 6, characterized in that: The keycap (32) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (323) at one end away from the key drive board (16). The protrusion (323) is set as an arc surface (3231) at one end away from the key drive board (16). The arc surface (3231) abuts against the elastic protective film (5).

8. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main button (3) also includes a limiting ring (37), which is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the relief groove (311). The end of the limiting ring (37) facing away from the button drive board (16) is used for the keycap (32) to abut.

9. The button structure of a landscape teaching pendant according to claim 6, characterized in that: The keycap (32) is fixedly connected to a metal sheet (3211) at one end facing the limiting ring (37), and the limiting ring (37) is made of ceramic.

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