Optoelectronic display and control device for a ship

Abstract

This utility model relates to an optoelectronic display and control device for ships, comprising a main body formed by a front panel, a rear cover plate, and side plates, with an internal cavity structure. The cavity structure is functionally divided into areas, with the core functional area near the rear cover plate and the control and operation area near the front panel. Cable trays are also provided on the inner walls of the core functional areas and the main body, arranged according to the principle of minimizing cable paths. This utility model optimizes the internal space of the equipment, and the clear division of functional areas helps improve the overall operating efficiency of the equipment. The cable trays facilitate the organization and fixing of internal wiring, maintaining the simplicity and stability of the equipment's internal structure, and improving the overall reliability of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship control equipment technology, and in particular to an optoelectronic display and control device for ships. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial tool for maritime operations, ships place extremely high demands on the real-time display and control of various operational information. In the past, ship controllers and displays relied on traditional instruments and switches. While this met basic requirements to some extent, it still fell short in terms of the real-time performance, accuracy, and ease of use of information display and control. Furthermore, traditional instruments are large, heavy, and occupy a significant amount of space, which is clearly impractical for the limited space environment of ships.

[0003] With the development of optoelectronic display technology, ship control equipment has gradually adopted optoelectronic displays to replace traditional mechanical instruments, offering advantages such as good readability and real-time performance. However, some optoelectronic display devices still have some problems, such as complex structure, difficult installation, inconvenient maintenance, and unclear wiring. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a photoelectric display and control device for ships that has a clear structure, is easy to install, and has simple wiring, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] An optoelectronic display and control device for ships includes a body, which is formed by a front panel, a rear cover, and side panels, and has a hollow structure inside. The hollow structure is divided into functional areas, wherein the area near the rear cover is set as the core functional area and the area near the front panel is set as the control operation area. A cable tray is also provided on the core functional area and the inner wall of the body, and the cable tray is set according to the principle of the shortest line path.

[0006] In one embodiment, a moisture-proof chamber is also provided in the core functional area to absorb moisture from the cavity structure.

[0007] In one embodiment, when the front panel, the rear cover, and the side panel are combined, the connection points are sealed with waterproof adhesive strips.

[0008] In one embodiment, the waterproof strip is provided as two strips.

[0009] In one embodiment, the front panel, the rear cover, and the side panel are detachably connected; or, the side panel is integrally formed, and the integrally formed structure is detachably connected to the rear cover and the front panel respectively; or, the side panel and the front panel are integrally formed, and the integrally formed structure is detachably connected to the rear cover; or, the side panel and the rear cover are integrally formed, and the integrally formed structure is detachably connected to the front panel.

[0010] In one embodiment, a power module, a computing motherboard, and a video module are arranged in the core functional area; wherein the computing motherboard is located in the middle, and the power module and the video module are located on both sides of the computing motherboard.

[0011] In one embodiment, the power module, the computing motherboard, and the video module are arranged along the length of the cavity structure, with the power module and the video module located at the two outermost ends.

[0012] In one embodiment, a heat-conducting plate and a heat-conducting pad are provided on the back of the computing motherboard; the heat-conducting plate is disposed in contact with the back of the computing motherboard, and the heat-conducting pad is located between the heat-conducting plate and the rear cover plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, an external interface is also provided in the core functional area; the external interface is connected to external devices through a through hole in the rear cover.

[0014] In one embodiment, a display area is provided on the front panel, and an operation area is provided around the display area; the device is operated by buttons on the operation area; and data information is displayed through the display area.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the photoelectric display and control equipment for ships provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. The internal space of the equipment is optimized by placing the control and operation area on the front panel, which is convenient for operators to perform various control operations; while the core functional areas are concentrated in the rear, which is convenient for technicians to maintain and repair the core components, reducing mutual interference during operation and maintenance.

[0017] 2. Clear division of functional areas allows for the centralized setup of modules with different functions, which helps improve the overall operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0018] 3. The installation of cable trays facilitates the organization and securing of internal wiring, maintaining the cleanliness and stability of the equipment's internal structure. This facilitates wiring operations and subsequent wiring inspection and maintenance, and also prevents problems such as poor heat dissipation caused by messy wiring. Furthermore, by designing cable trays with the shortest possible wiring paths, the internal wiring routes are optimized, reducing the probability of signal transmission failures and thus improving the overall reliability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 An exploded view of an optoelectronic display and control device for a ship in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel structure in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control operation area in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a top view of the core functional area in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the core functional area in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an isometric view of the assembly of an optoelectronic display and control device for a ship in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 This is an isometric view of the assembly of an optoelectronic display and control device for a ship in one embodiment.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] Front panel 1, display area 11, display screen 111, operation area 12, rear cover 2, side panel 3, core function area 4, power module 41, computing motherboard 42, video module 43, external interface 44, screen boost board 45, control operation area 5, button 51, switch button 511, joystick 512, OTTO button 513, rocker switch 514, first button PCB board 52, second button PCB board 53, waterproof component 54, mounting studs 55, partition plate 6, cable tray 7, moisture-proof chamber 8.

[0029] The purpose, features, and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a physical connection, or a wireless communication connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] It is understood that the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by this utility model.

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, the optoelectronic display and control equipment for ships provided in this embodiment includes a main body, which is formed by a front panel 1, a rear cover 2, and a side panel 3, and has a hollow structure inside. The hollow structure is divided into functional areas, wherein the area near the rear cover 2 is set as the core functional area 4, and the area near the front panel 1 is set as the control operation area 5. A cable tray 7 is also provided on the inner wall of the core functional area 4 and the main body, and the cable tray 7 is set according to the principle of the shortest line path.

[0037] Specifically, when assembling the front panel 1, rear cover 2, and side panels 3, each panel can be detachably connected, or some structures can be integrally molded while others are detachably connected. For example, all side panels 3 can be integrally molded, and the resulting structure can then be detachably connected to the rear cover 2 and front panel 3 respectively; or all side panels 3 can be integrally molded with the front panel 1, and the resulting structure can be detachably connected to the rear cover 2; or all side panels 3 can be integrally molded with the rear cover 2, and the resulting structure can be detachably connected to the front panel 1. The choice depends on the specific requirements. Detachable connections include, but are not limited to, snap-fit ​​connections, threaded connections, pin connections, magnetic connections, and plug-in connections, which can be selected adaptively according to the situation.

[0038] Furthermore, when assembling the front panel 1, rear cover 2, and side panel 3, waterproof sealing strips are used to seal the joints, forming a closed structure. This effectively resists the introduction of seawater, rainwater, and other liquids into the equipment, ensuring the interior remains dry. Moreover, two waterproof sealing strips are used for even better waterproofing. The selection of the waterproof sealing strip material is crucial; corrosion-resistant and aging-resistant materials are preferred to ensure long-term effectiveness. The specific installation method for the waterproof sealing strip is as follows: a U-shaped groove is circumferentially formed on the required panel along its thickness direction. The waterproof sealing strip is then embedded into the U-shaped groove and secured to other panels in a detachable manner. Reasonable tolerance design ensures the waterproof effect of the sealing strip.

[0039] The front panel 1 has a display area 11 and an operation area 12. The display area 11 is located slightly above the center of the front panel 1, and a mounting slot is provided in this area, mainly for mounting the display screen 111. Therefore, the size of the mounting slot needs to be adapted to the size of the display screen 111. Preferably, the display screen is a liquid crystal display screen. A wiring channel is provided in the mounting slot to facilitate the routing of wires and to electrically connect the display screen 111 with corresponding internal components. The wiring channel can be one or more small through holes or a large through slot, depending on the requirements.

[0040] After setting up the display area 11, an operation area 12 is set around the display area 11, taking advantage of the remaining space on the front panel 1. The operation area 12 also has mounting slots, mainly for mounting buttons 51. Therefore, the size of the mounting slots needs to be compatible with the size of the buttons 51, and the number and position are determined based on the number and preset positions of the buttons 51. Wiring channels are also provided within the mounting slots of the operation area 12 to facilitate electrical connection between the buttons 51 and their corresponding internal components.

[0041] In this embodiment, the operation area 12 is located on the lower and right sides. The functions of the buttons 51 include, but are not limited to, power switch 511, joystick 512, OTTO button 513, rocker switch 514, etc. The fixing methods of these buttons 51 are all conventional settings and will not be described in detail here. During operation, the device is operated by the buttons 51 on the operation area 12; the operation interface and image information of the device are displayed in real time through the display area 11.

[0042] Within the cavity structure formed by the front panel 1, rear cover 2, and side panel 3, the area near the front panel 1 is designated as the control and operation area 5, and the area near the rear cover 2 is designated as the core functional area 4. The core functional area 4 and the control and operation area 5 are separated by a partition plate 6. The partition plate 6 features a perforated design, which allows for good ventilation and heat dissipation while saving materials and reducing equipment weight, and also facilitates wiring and piping. It is understood that the size and shape of the partition plate 6 are designed according to requirements and do not completely separate the core functional area 4 from the control and operation area 5. It serves only as a visual distinction or a slight physical separation. For example, when installing components such as the first button PCB board 52, the second button PCB board 53, and the waterproof component 54, these components may partially or completely penetrate the two areas to meet the needs of functional implementation and spatial layout.

[0043] The first button PCB board 52 and the waterproof component 54 are mainly located in the control operation area 5. Specifically, there are OTTO buttons 513 on the lower center and right side of the operation area 12, and the first button PCB board 52 corresponds to the OTTO buttons 513 at these locations. The conductive contacts on the first button PCB board 52 are located at the wiring channels, which are mainly through holes. The size of the through holes is preferably such that the OTTO buttons 513 and the conductive contacts on the first button PCB board 52 can be smoothly electrically connected. For electrical connection, soldering, conductive rubber connection, FPC / FFC connection, or spring pin connection can be used. In this embodiment, soldering is preferred, that is, the pins of the OTTO buttons 513 are soldered to the PCB board to achieve electrical connection. It is worth noting that the first button PCB board also incorporates lighting effects.

[0044] Directly below the first button PCB board 52, a second button PCB board 53 is provided. One side of the second button PCB board 53 is fixed to the first button PCB board 52 by mounting studs 55, and the other side is fixed to the inner wall of the rear cover plate 2 by mounting studs 55 to ensure a stable connection. The second button PCB board 53 is mainly connected to the OTTO button 513, switch button 511, rocker arm 512 on the right side of the operation area 12 and the rocker switch 514 on the lower left side through small white sockets or connecting wire terminals.

[0045] The second button PCB board 53 is fixed to the first button PCB board 52 and to the inner wall of the rear cover plate 2 by mounting studs 55. This allows for a certain height, which is beneficial for heat dissipation and prevents heat accumulation from damaging the components on the circuit board.

[0046] The waterproof component 54 is mainly used to protect the components of the rocker switch 514. The waterproof component 54 is mainly composed of several waterproof baffles enclosing the rocker switch 514. The enclosing method can be full-coverage or semi-enclosed, depending on the requirements. The size of the waterproof component 54 is set according to the preset number and position of the rocker switches 514. If there are more than one rocker switch 514, and they are set separately, then each rocker switch 514 needs to be waterproofed, and a corresponding number of waterproof components 54 need to be set. The size of each waterproof component 54 should be large enough to accommodate one rocker switch 514. If the rocker switches 514 are relatively concentrated, one waterproof component 54 can be designed to accommodate all the rocker switches 514. In this embodiment, the rocker switches 514 are relatively concentrated on the lower left side, so one waterproof component 54 is sufficient to provide waterproof protection for all the rocker switches 514.

[0047] Core functional area 4 is mainly used to house the core components of the optoelectronic display and control equipment, including a power supply module 41, a computing motherboard 42, a video module 43, external interfaces 44, and a screen boost board 45. The computing motherboard 42 is located in the middle, with the power supply module 41 and video module 43 on either side. As shown in the figure, the power supply module 41, computing motherboard 42, and video module 43 are arranged along the length of the cavity structure, with the power supply module 41 and video module 43 located at the far ends. This positional relationship was determined during the internal space optimization process, taking into account electromagnetic interference and the heat dissipation of each module. This arrangement effectively improves electromagnetic shielding performance and also significantly enhances heat dissipation.

[0048] On the back of the computing motherboard 42, a heat-conducting plate and a thermal pad are provided. The heat-conducting plate is designed in a stepped shape according to the height of the chips on the computing motherboard 42, and then it is attached to the back of the computing motherboard 42. The stepped structure design can increase the contact area with the chips, thereby making the heat distribution more uniform and more effectively absorbing and transferring heat, preventing the chips from degrading in performance or malfunctioning due to local overheating. The thermal pad is adapted to the size of the heat-conducting plate and is located between the heat-conducting plate and the back cover plate 2. It can effectively fill the tiny gap between the heat-conducting plate and the back cover plate 2, making the contact between the two tighter and forming a continuous heat conduction channel between the heat-conducting plate and the back cover plate 2, thus enhancing the heat conduction performance.

[0049] The number of external interfaces 44 is more than one; in this embodiment, three are provided, including but not limited to power interfaces, video interfaces, and network interfaces. They are located along the length of the cavity structure on the opposite side from the power module 41, the computing motherboard 42, and the video module 43. The external interfaces 44 connect to external devices through through holes in the rear cover plate 2.

[0050] The screen booster plate 45 is located near the isolation plate 6 and is fixed to the isolation plate 6 by mounting studs 55. Its position corresponds to the position of the display screen 111, and it is electrically connected to the display screen 111 by means of ribbon cable or connecting cable.

[0051] A moisture-proof chamber 8 is also provided in the core functional area 4 to absorb moisture from the cavity structure. There is more than one moisture-proof chamber 8, which is set according to the remaining space, with priority given to the four corners of the core functional area 4.

[0052] To make the internal components more concise and organized, cable trays 7 are installed on the inner walls of the core functional area 4 and the main body. Specifically, cable trays 7 can be installed on the inner wall of the rear cover 2, the back of the partition plate 6, and the inner wall of the side plate 3. The cable trays 7 are fixed in a detachable manner, with detachable connections including but not limited to snap-fit ​​connections, threaded connections, pin connections, magnetic connections, and plug-in connections, which can be selected according to the situation. The cable trays 7 organize and fix the internal wiring, maintaining the neatness and stability of the equipment's interior. The cable trays 7 are elongated and have a slotted structure with an opening. The depth of the opening is sufficient to prevent the cables from falling out when placed in the slot, while the width is designed according to the number and thickness of the cables to be accommodated.

[0053] The cable tray 7 is set up based on the principle of the shortest cable path. This means that each device is laid out with the goal of minimizing the cable routing, in order to reduce the number of connection points and connectors and reduce signal interference. Then, the cable tray 7 is placed on these cable routing paths to organize and fix the cables, prevent the cables from becoming loose or damaged, and improve the reliability of the equipment. At the same time, it can also improve space utilization and avoid the waste of space caused by excessively long cables.

[0054] During assembly, a heat-conducting plate and a heat-conducting pad are placed on the rear cover plate 2 at the positions corresponding to the computing motherboard 42. Then, the power module 41, computing motherboard 42, video module 43, and external interface 44 are detachably fixed to the rear cover plate 2. The screen boost plate 45 is detachably fixed to the partition plate 6, and then the partition plate 6 is detachably fixed to the side plate 3 or the rear cover plate 2. At the same time, the first button PCB board 52 and the second button PCB board 53 are mounted by mounting studs 55, and a waterproof component 54 is installed. Then, the front panel 1 is detachably fixed to the side plate 3, and the display screen 111 is installed in the mounting slot of the display area 11, and the buttons 51 are installed in the mounting slot of the operation area 12.

[0055] During assembly, the various components are electrically connected. The mainboard 42 is electrically connected to the first button PCB board 52, the second button PCB board 53, the video module 43, and the screen boost board 45. The power module 41 is electrically connected to the mainboard 42, the video module 43, the external interface 44, the screen boost board 45, the first button PCB board 52, and the second button PCB board 53. The power interface in the external interface 44 is electrically connected to the power module 41, while the video interface and network interface are electrically connected to the video module 43 and the mainboard 42, respectively. The first button PCB board 52 is electrically connected to the OTTO button 513 located in the lower center and on the right side of the operation area 12. The second button PCB board 53 is electrically connected to the right-side OTTO button 513, the switch button 511, the joystick 512, and the rocker switch 514. The screen boost board 45 is electrically connected to the display screen 111.

[0056] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0057] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A photoelectric display and control device for ships, comprising a main body, characterized in that, The main body is formed by a front panel, a rear cover plate and a side panel, and its interior is a hollow structure. The cavity structure is divided into functional areas, wherein the area near the rear cover is set as the core functional area, and the area near the front panel is set as the control operation area. Cable trays are also provided on the inner wall of the core functional area and the main body, and the cable trays are set up according to the principle of the shortest line path.

2. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that, A moisture-proof chamber is also provided in the core functional area to absorb moisture from the cavity structure.

3. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the front panel, the rear cover, and the side panel are combined, the connection points are sealed with waterproof adhesive strips.

4. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 3, characterized in that, The waterproof sealing strip is provided in two parts.

5. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The front panel, the rear cover, and the side panel are detachably connected. Alternatively, the side panel is integrally formed, and the integrally formed structure is detachably connected to the rear cover and the front panel respectively; Alternatively, the side panel and the front panel are integrally formed, and the integrally formed structure is detachably connected to the rear cover. Alternatively, the side panel and the rear cover are integrally formed, and the integrally formed structure is detachably connected to the front panel.

6. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that, A power module, a computing motherboard, and a video module are arranged in the core functional area; the computing motherboard is located in the middle, and the power module and video module are located on both sides of the computing motherboard.

7. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power module, the computing motherboard, and the video module are arranged along the length of the cavity structure, with the power module and the video module located at the two ends.

8. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, A heat-conducting plate and a heat-conducting pad are provided on the back of the computing motherboard; the heat-conducting plate is attached to the back of the computing motherboard, and the heat-conducting pad is located between the heat-conducting plate and the rear cover plate.

9. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 6, characterized in that, An external interface is also provided in the core functional area; the external interface is connected to external devices through a through hole in the rear cover.

10. The photoelectric display and control equipment for ships according to claim 1, characterized in that, A display area is provided on the front panel, and an operation area is provided around the display area; The device is operated using the buttons on the operation area; data information is displayed using the display area.

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