A centralized control box applied to an intelligent lighting control system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of central control box applied to intelligent lighting control system, including box body and the power connector, dimmer power supply, gateway, executor and several lamp fittings connectors being set on box body;Dimmer power supply is connected with power connector;Gateway is connected with power connector;Executor is connected with power connector;Lamp fittings connector is connected with dimmer power supply;Through in advance completing the wiring work of communication line, power supply line between power connector, dimmer power supply, gateway, executor and lamp fittings connector in box body, the complex wiring operation brought by field dispersed installation equipment is avoided, reduces wiring error rate;Central control box is reserved standard port to outside, unifies the interface of various equipment, ensure compatibility and simplicity, reduce wiring error when installing;User only needs to connect power and connect controlled equipment through standard port, simplify the cumbersome step in traditional installation process, significantly reduce installation difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting control systems, and in particular to a central control box for use in intelligent lighting control systems. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, mainstream intelligent lighting control systems rely on various types of intelligent devices, including intelligent gateways, intelligent on / off controllers, intelligent LED drivers, and intelligent switches. These devices have different wiring methods, leading to common problems during installation such as reversed connections, missing connections, incorrect connections, and short circuits. This can even cause equipment damage and rework, increasing time and resource waste. Furthermore, the dispersed nature of the system's components and the variety of wiring methods make maintenance difficult. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a centralized control box for intelligent lighting control systems to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a central control box for use in an intelligent lighting control system.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a central control box for an intelligent lighting control system, including a box body and a power connector, a dimming power supply, a gateway, an actuator and several lamp connectors disposed on the box body;

[0005] The power connector is used to connect to an external power source;

[0006] Connect the dimming power supply to the power connector;

[0007] Connect the gateway to the power connector;

[0008] The actuator is connected to the power connector for connecting to the execution unit or terminal equipment;

[0009] The lamp connector connects to the dimming power supply and is used to connect LED lamps.

[0010] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the box body includes a bottom shell and a front shell connected to the bottom shell by a detachable structure to form a receiving cavity. The dimming power supply and gateway are located in the receiving cavity, and the power connector, actuator and several lamp connectors are arranged on the side wall of the bottom shell.

[0011] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the detachable structure is configured as a bolt connection structure.

[0012] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the lamp connector includes a plurality of DuPont plugs, a support platform is provided on the bottom shell, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the side wall of the bottom shell, a first limiting post is provided on the support platform, and a second limiting post is provided on the top shell. The first limiting post and the second limiting post are arranged opposite to each other to form a limiting space. The DuPont plugs are supported on the support platform with one end extending into the mounting hole and the other end extending into the limiting space.

[0013] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the lamp connectors are arranged in several rows on the side wall of the bottom shell, with adjacent rows of lamp connectors staggered.

[0014] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, a number of knockout holes are provided on the side wall of the bottom shell.

[0015] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the box body is provided with heat dissipation holes.

[0016] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the bottom shell is provided with mounting holes for connecting to the mounting position.

[0017] In one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the power connector is configured as an aviation connector.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system includes a box body and a power connector, a dimming power supply, a gateway, an actuator, and several lamp connectors mounted on the box body. The power connector is used to connect to an external power source. The dimming power supply is connected to the power connector. The gateway is connected to the power connector. The actuator is connected to the power connector and is used to connect to an execution unit or terminal device. The lamp connectors are connected to the dimming power supply and are used to connect LED lamps. By completing the wiring of the communication lines and power supply lines between the power connector, dimming power supply, gateway, actuator, and lamp connectors in advance within the box body, the complex wiring operations caused by the scattered installation of equipment on site are avoided, reducing the wiring error rate. The central control box has reserved standard ports to unify the interfaces of various devices, ensuring compatibility and ease of use, and reducing wiring errors during installation. Users only need to connect the power supply and connect the controlled device through the standard ports, simplifying the cumbersome steps in the traditional installation process and significantly reducing the installation difficulty. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a central control box used in an intelligent lighting control system;

[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of a central control box used in an intelligent lighting control system;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a central control box used in an intelligent lighting control system. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 3 A central control box for use in an intelligent lighting control system includes a box body 10 and a power connector 20, a dimming power supply 30, a gateway 40, an actuator 50 and several lamp connectors 60 disposed on the box body 10.

[0028] Power connector 20 is used to connect to an external power source;

[0029] The dimming power supply 30 is connected to the power connector 20;

[0030] Gateway 40 is connected to power connector 20;

[0031] Actuator 50 is connected to power connector 20 for connecting to an execution unit or terminal device;

[0032] The lamp connector 60 is connected to the dimming power supply 30 and is used to connect LED lamps.

[0033] In this invention, the power connector 20 is preferably designed to connect two 1.5mm cores. 2 The sheathed cable features a quick-connect plug, meeting safety regulations and standard connection methods. Gateway 40 is the core of the entire intelligent lighting control system. By uploading the relationships between various LED lights, sensors, actuators 50, and gateway 40 to the cloud server, it enables various functions of the intelligent lighting control system, including unmanned identification, self-diagnosis and self-recovery, and remote control. The dimming power supply 30 is a constant-voltage output integrated driver, preferably with a DC 24V output voltage, suitable for DC 24V LED lights. The dimming power supply 30 integrates AC-DC power, constant-voltage dimming driver, and wireless communication module, allowing it to connect to the intelligent lighting control system for a series of intelligent controls. Actuators 50 are preferably configured as four-channel actuators. These four actuators primarily receive control commands wirelessly and control multiple terminal devices via wired connections, supporting four loops. This system can simultaneously control multiple different execution units or devices. Each channel can independently set control parameters and operating modes, achieving coordinated control of various functions or devices. The advantages of this invention are: by pre-wiring the communication and power supply lines between the power connector, dimming power supply, gateway, actuator, and lamp connector within the box, it avoids the complex wiring operations caused by scattered on-site equipment installation, reducing the wiring error rate; the central control box has reserved standard ports to unify the interfaces of various devices, ensuring compatibility and ease of use, and reducing wiring errors during installation; users only need to connect the power supply and connect the controlled device through the standard port, simplifying the cumbersome steps of traditional installation, significantly reducing installation difficulty, improving the installation efficiency of the intelligent lighting control system, enhancing system stability and maintainability, and demonstrating excellent practicality.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3In some embodiments, the housing 10 includes a bottom shell 11 and a front shell 12 connected to the bottom shell 11 via a detachable structure 70, forming a receiving cavity 13. The dimming power supply 30 and the gateway 40 are located inside the receiving cavity 13. The power connector 20, the actuator 50, and several lamp connectors 60 are disposed on the side wall of the bottom shell 11. During assembly, the wiring between the dimming power supply 30, the gateway 40, and the actuator 50 and the power connector 20 is completed first, as is the wiring between the lamp connectors 60 and the dimming power supply 30. Then, the dimming power supply 30, the gateway 40, and the actuator 50 are installed on the inner bottom wall of the bottom shell 11 via a bolt connection structure. Finally, the front shell 12 is covered and locked with bolts. Of course, in some embodiments, necessary treatments such as sealing, waterproofing, and heat dissipation are also required.

[0035] In some embodiments, the detachable structure 70 is preferably configured as a bolted connection structure.

[0036] In some embodiments, the lamp connector 60 includes a plurality of DuPont plugs, a support platform 14 is provided on the bottom shell 11, a plurality of mounting holes 15 are provided on the side wall of the bottom shell 11, a first limiting post 16 is provided on the support platform 14, and a second limiting post 17 is provided on the front shell 12. The first limiting post 16 and the second limiting post 17 are arranged opposite to each other to form a limiting space. The DuPont plugs are supported on the support platform 14, with one end extending into the mounting hole 15 and the other end extending into the limiting space; during assembly... Then, the DuPont plug is installed in the bottom shell 11 with the interface facing outward. The entire DuPont plug is located on the support platform 14. The DuPont plug is limited from the center to the outside of the bottom shell 11 by the end face of the DuPont plug abutting against the side wall of the bottom shell 11. The DuPont plug is limited from the outside to the center of the bottom shell 11 by the first limiting post 16 and the second limiting post 17 arranged opposite to each other to form a limiting space. The second limiting post 17 also has the function of limiting the DuPont plug in the vertical direction.

[0037] In some embodiments, the lamp connectors 60 are arranged in several rows on the side wall of the bottom shell 11, with adjacent rows of lamp connectors 60 staggered. This arrangement can reduce the space occupied by the lamp connectors 60 while avoiding mutual interference during wiring. Correspondingly, the height or length of the support platform 14, the first limiting post 16 and the second limiting post 17 need to be adjusted accordingly.

[0038] In some embodiments, a plurality of knockout holes 80 are provided on the side wall of the bottom shell 11. The knockout holes 80 are used as needed to facilitate wiring or installation of other connectors by the user, thus meeting the needs of more usage scenarios.

[0039] In some embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with heat dissipation holes 91.

[0040] In some embodiments, the bottom shell 11 is provided with mounting holes 92 for connecting to the mounting position.

[0041] In some embodiments, the power connector 20 is configured as an aviation connector.

[0042] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A central control box for use in an intelligent lighting control system, characterized in that: It includes a housing (10) and a power connector (20), a dimming power supply (30), a gateway (40), an actuator (50) and several lamp connectors (60) disposed on the housing (10). The power connector (20) is used to connect to an external power source; The dimming power supply (30) is connected to the power connector (20); The gateway (40) is connected to the power connector (20); The actuator (50) is connected to the power connector (20) for connecting to an execution unit or terminal device; The lamp connector (60) is connected to the dimming power supply (30) and is used to connect LED lamps.

2. The central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) includes a bottom shell (11) and a front shell (12) connected to the bottom shell (11) by a detachable structure (70) to form a receiving cavity (13). The dimming power supply (30) and the gateway (40) are located in the receiving cavity (13). The power connector (20), the actuator (50) and several lamp connectors (60) are arranged on the side wall of the bottom shell (11).

3. A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detachable structure (70) is configured as a bolted connection structure.

4. A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lamp connector (60) includes several DuPont plugs. A support platform (14) is provided on the bottom shell (11). Several mounting holes (15) are provided on the side wall of the bottom shell (11). A first limiting post (16) is provided on the support platform (14). A second limiting post (17) is provided on the front shell (12). The first limiting post (16) and the second limiting post (17) are arranged opposite to each other to form a limiting space. The DuPont plug is supported on the support platform (14) with one end extending into the mounting hole (15) and the other end extending into the limiting space.

5. A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lamp connectors (60) are arranged in several rows on the side wall of the bottom shell (11), with adjacent rows of lamp connectors (60) staggered.

6. A central control box for use in an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom shell (11) has several knockout holes (80) on its side wall.

7. A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (10) is provided with heat dissipation holes (91).

8. A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom shell (11) is provided with mounting holes (92) for connecting to the mounting position.

9. A central control box for an intelligent lighting control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power connector (20) is configured as an aviation connector.

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