A water pump controller

Abstract

This utility model relates to a water pump controller, solving the problems of existing technologies such as the inability to provide timely feedback on water pump faults, and the complexity and poor stability of the overall structure if a forced button function is added. The technical solution adopted is as follows: a potting area and a non-potting area are provided on the driver board. The non-potting area is equipped with an indicator module and / or a button module. The button module is electrically and signal-connected to the driver board. The potting area is equipped with a potting layer. Its effects are: the non-potting area on the driver board facilitates the addition of an indicator module and / or a button module; the status of the added indicator module can be directly observed to provide feedback on water pump faults, avoiding delayed fault feedback; the added button module can be used for external forced control of the water pump (such as forced start of the water pump), which increases the controller's operability, simplifies the structure, facilitates operation, and improves the stability of the button module and the driver board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of controllers, and more particularly to a water pump controller. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automatic booster pumps often lack fault indication feedback when automatic boosting fails, making it difficult for users to detect the malfunction in a timely manner. This prevents timely control, repair, and elimination of the fault, allowing the malfunction to easily escalate and eventually render the automatic booster pump completely inoperable. At this point, the workload and cost of modifying and eliminating the fault in the automatic booster pump are even higher.

[0003] When an automatic booster pump requires a forced start function, a corresponding button function needs to be added to the controller's drive board. This button function is achieved by adding an extra button board. However, adding an extra button board introduces new problems: 1. It increases the number of components in the controller, making the structure more complex, which is not conducive to manufacturing and processing, and also makes it more prone to malfunctions during use. 2. Since the drive board needs heat dissipation, it is often potted with glue for heat dissipation. If a button board is added to a potted drive board, the glue needs to be partially removed before adding the button board, which is complicated and can easily affect the stability of the button board and the drive board. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art by providing a water pump controller. A non-potting area is reserved on the drive board to facilitate the addition of an indicator light module and / or a button module in the non-potting area. By visually observing the status of the added indicator light module, feedback on water pump faults can be provided, avoiding delayed fault feedback. The added button module is used for external forced control of water pump operation (such as forced start of water pump), which not only increases the controllability of the controller, but also simplifies the structure, facilitates operation, and improves the stability of the button module and the drive board.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is mainly achieved through the following technical solution: a water pump controller, including a drive board, characterized in that the drive board is provided with a potting area and a non-potting area, the non-potting area is provided with a light indicator module and / or a button module, the button module is electrically and signal-connected to the drive board, the potting area is provided with a potting layer, the light indicator module is used to provide feedback on water pump faults, the button module is used for external forced control of water pump operation, and the potting layer is used to seal and dissipate heat for electronic components disposed in the potting area.

[0006] The difference between this technical solution and the existing technology is that a non-potting area is reserved on the driver board, which makes it convenient to add a light indicator module and / or a button module in the non-potting area.

[0007] Its technical effects are as follows: by intuitively observing the status of the added indicator light module, feedback on water pump malfunctions can be provided, avoiding delayed fault feedback; the added button module is used for external forced control of water pump operation (such as forced start of water pump), which can not only increase the controllability of the controller, but also simplify the structure, facilitate operation, and improve the stability of the button module and driver board.

[0008] As a further improvement and supplement to the above technical solution, the present invention adopts the following technical measures:

[0009] Preferably, the indicator module includes an indicator light, which is electrically connected to the circuit on the driver board. The driver board is used to form an electrical and signal connection with the water pump. When the water pump malfunctions, the corresponding circuit on the driver board is turned on, causing the indicator light to give an indication signal that is different from the normal state, which is used to report the water pump malfunction.

[0010] Preferably, the non-plastered area is equipped with a light-shielding tube, and the indicator light is disposed within the inner cavity of the light-shielding tube. The light-shielding tube helps to focus the light emitted by the indicator light, allowing it to illuminate (or penetrate) the display panel (or touch display panel), thus improving the alerting effect. This allows relevant personnel to promptly see the indicator light illuminate, thereby quickly recognizing a water pump malfunction and taking appropriate action to prevent further damage. This not only enables the water pump to return to normal operation as quickly as possible but also reduces the cost of troubleshooting.

[0011] Preferably, a light guide column is provided at the top of the light-shielding tube. The light guide column is a transparent light-focusing structure. When the light guide column and the light-shielding tube are separate structures, the light-shielding tube is made of an opaque material, or the main body of the light-shielding tube is made of a light-transmitting material. Then, an opaque material layer is attached to the outer or inner wall of the light-transmitting light-shielding tube body. The opaque material layer can be a coating layer, a paint layer, or a sticker.

[0012] Alternatively, the light guide column and the light shield tube are an integral structure, with a composite shielding layer on the outer wall of the light shield tube. Since the light guide column is made of a light-transmitting material, and the light guide column and the light shield tube are an integral structure, with the main body of the light shield tube also made of a light-transmitting material, an opaque material layer is required on the outer or inner wall of the light-transmitting main body of the light shield tube. The opaque material layer can be a coating layer, a paint layer, or a sticker.

[0013] Preferably, the button module includes a touch spring, the outer end of which is used to cooperate with the touch display panel on the controller, and the inner end of which is used to connect with the corresponding circuit on the driver board.

[0014] Preferably, the touch spring cover is disposed on the light-shielding cylinder in the non-potting area. The light-shielding cylinder helps to support the touch spring and facilitates deformation along the axial direction of the touch spring, thereby improving the sensitivity and reliability of the button.

[0015] Preferably, the part of the touch display panel corresponding to the indicator light on the indicator module is the indicator part. This allows the light emitted by the indicator light to be displayed on the indicator part, making it convenient for relevant personnel to check the indicator light status in a timely manner and thus understand the water pump malfunction status.

[0016] Preferably, a potting retaining ring is provided along the outer edge of the non-potting area, and the height of the potting retaining ring is greater than or equal to the thickness of the potting layer. The potting retaining ring helps prevent adhesive from entering the non-potting area during potting operations, avoids the need for adhesive removal after it enters the non-potting area, helps maintain the non-potting area in a non-potting state, and also improves the reliability of connections between various components in the non-potting area.

[0017] Preferably, the drive plate is mounted on a fixed frame, which has a fixing structure for fixing the drive plate and an installation structure for mounting on a water pump.

[0018] Preferably, the fixing structure includes an inwardly facing positioning buckle located below the fixing frame and a positioning part that cooperates with the positioning buckle. The positioning part consists of several circumferentially distributed positioning blocks. The positioning buckle and the positioning part clamp and fix the drive plate. The mounting structure includes an outwardly facing mounting buckle located above the fixing frame. The mounting buckle cooperates with a corresponding structural buckle on the water pump.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. A non-potting area is reserved on the drive board, which facilitates the addition of an indicator light module and / or a button module. The status of the added indicator light module can be directly observed to provide feedback on water pump malfunctions, avoiding delayed fault feedback. The added button module can be used for external forced control of the water pump (such as forced start of the water pump), which increases the controllability of the controller, simplifies the structure, facilitates operation, and improves the stability of the button module and the drive board. 2. The setting of the light shield helps to focus the light emitted by the indicator light, allowing the focused light to be transmitted, which improves the indication effect. It makes it easier for relevant personnel to see the indicator light on in time, thereby enabling them to know that the water pump has malfunctioned in time, and thus take corresponding actions in a timely manner, reducing the severity of the malfunction. This not only allows the water pump to return to normal operation as soon as possible, but also helps to reduce the cost of eliminating the malfunction. 3. The potting retainer ring helps prevent adhesive from entering the non-potting area during potting operations. It also avoids the need for adhesive removal if it does enter the non-potting area, ensuring the non-potting area remains unpotted and improving the reliability of connections between components in that area. 4. The drive board is mounted on a bracket, which then mounts it to the water pump. The overall structure is simple, and the installation is stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in which the light-shielding tube and the light guide column are separate components.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in which the light-shielding tube and the light guide column are integrated into one unit.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 or Figure 2 A top-view structural diagram.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a water pump controller involved in this utility model applied to a water pump.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Drive board; 2. Potting area; 3. Indicator light; 4. Light shield; 5. Light guide column; 6. Touch spring; 7. Touch display panel; 8. Potting retaining ring; 9. Positioning buckle; 10. Positioning part; 11. Mounting buckle; 12. Fixing bracket; 13. Covering layer. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Example: Figure 1-4As shown, a water pump controller includes a drive board 1, which has a potting area 2 and a non-potting area. The non-potting area is provided with an indicator light module and / or a button module. The button module is electrically and signal-connected to the drive board 1. The potting area 2 is provided with a potting layer. The indicator light module is used to provide feedback on water pump malfunctions. The button module is used for external forced control of the water pump. The potting layer is used to enclose and dissipate heat from the electronic components disposed in the potting area 2.

[0027] The difference between this technical solution and the existing technology is that a non-potting area is reserved on the driver board 1, which facilitates the addition of a lighting indicator module and / or a button module in the non-potting area.

[0028] The technical effects of this solution are as follows: by visually observing the status of the added indicator light module, feedback on water pump malfunctions can be provided, avoiding delayed fault feedback; the added button module is used for external forced control of the water pump (such as forced start of the water pump), which can increase the controllability of the controller, simplify the structure, facilitate operation, and improve the stability of the button module and driver board 1.

[0029] Next, the above technical solution will be explained in detail:

[0030] In practical applications, the indicator module includes an indicator light 3, which is electrically connected to the circuit on the drive board 1. The drive board 1 is used to form an electrical and signal connection with the water pump. When the water pump malfunctions, the corresponding circuit on the drive board 1 is turned on, causing the indicator light 3 to give an indication signal that is different from the normal state, which is used to provide feedback on the water pump malfunction.

[0031] For example, the indicator light might give a different signal than it would under normal conditions. For instance, the indicator light might be on when the water pump is working normally, but turn off, change color, or flash when there is a malfunction. Conversely, the indicator light might be off when the water pump is working normally, but turn on or flash when there is a malfunction.

[0032] Under normal circumstances, the indicator light of a water pump will usually emit green light when the water pump is working properly. When the water pump malfunctions, the indicator light will emit red light or flash.

[0033] In practical applications, the non-plastered area is provided with a light-shielding tube 4, and the indicator light 3 is located in the inner cavity of the light-shielding tube 4.

[0034] In this technical solution, the setting of the light shield 4 helps to concentrate the light emitted by the indicator light 3, so that the concentrated light shines (or penetrates) onto the display panel (or touch display panel 7), which helps to improve the prompting effect, makes it convenient for relevant personnel to see the indicator light 3 lit up in time, and thus be able to know in time that the water pump has malfunctioned, so as to take corresponding actions in time, reduce the degree of malfunction, not only enable the water pump to return to normal operation as soon as possible, but also help to reduce the cost of eliminating the malfunction.

[0035] In practical applications, a light guide column 5 is provided at the top of the light-shielding tube 4. The light guide column 5 is a transparent light-concentrating structure, such as a Fresnel lens.

[0036] In this technical solution, when the light guide column 5 and the light shielding tube 4 are separate structures, the light shielding tube 4 is made of an opaque material, or the main body of the light shielding tube 4 is made of a light-transmitting material, and an opaque material layer (i.e., a covering layer 13; the attached drawings only show the case where the covering layer 13 is set on the outer wall of the main body of the light shielding tube 4) is applied to the outer or inner wall of the light-transmitting light shielding tube 4. The opaque material layer can be a coating layer, a paint layer, or a sticker.

[0037] In this technical solution, when the light guide column 5 and the light shielding tube 4 are an integral structure, the outer wall of the light shielding tube 4 is composite with a covering layer 13. Since the light guide column 5 is made of a light-transmitting material, and the light guide column 5 and the light shielding tube 4 are an integral structure, and the main body of the light shielding tube 4 is also made of a light-transmitting material, an opaque material layer (i.e., covering layer 13) needs to be applied to the outer or inner wall of the light-transmitting main body of the light shielding tube 4. The opaque material layer can be a coating layer, a paint layer, or a sticker.

[0038] In practical applications, the button module includes a touch spring 6. The outer end of the touch spring 6 is used to cooperate with the touch display panel 7 on the controller, and the inner end of the touch spring 6 is used to connect with the corresponding circuit on the driver board 1.

[0039] In practical applications, the touch spring 6 is placed on the light-shielding cylinder 4 in the non-plastered area.

[0040] In this technical solution, the light-shielding cylinder 4 helps to support the touch spring 6 and facilitates the deformation of the touch spring 6 along its axis, thereby improving the sensitivity and reliability of the button.

[0041] In practical applications, the part of the touch display panel 7 corresponding to the indicator light 3 on the light indicator module is the indicator part.

[0042] In this technical solution, the setting of the indicator part is conducive to the light emitted by the indicator light 3 being displayed on the indicator part, so that relevant personnel can promptly check the status of the indicator light 3 and thus know the water pump malfunction status.

[0043] In this technical solution, the indicator part is often integrated with the touch display panel 7. The shape of the indicator part can be a regular shape (such as a circle, ellipse, square, star, etc.) or a random shape (including shapes without aesthetic effect, or pattern shapes with certain aesthetic effect).

[0044] In practical applications, a potting retaining ring 8 is provided at the outer edge of the non-potting area, and the height of the potting retaining ring 8 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the potting layer.

[0045] In this technical solution, the potting retaining ring 8 helps to prevent the glue from entering the non-potting area when the glue is potted in the potting area 2. It also helps to prevent the glue from entering the non-potting area and thus avoids the need to remove the glue. This helps to keep the non-potting area in a non-potting state and also improves the reliability of the connection between various components in the non-potting area.

[0046] In practical applications, the drive plate 1 is mounted on the fixed frame 12, and the fixed frame 12 is provided with a fixing structure for fixing the drive plate 1 and an installation structure for mounting on the water pump.

[0047] In practical applications, the fixing structure includes an inwardly facing positioning buckle 9 located below the fixing frame 12 and a positioning part 10 that cooperates with the positioning buckle 9. The positioning part 10 consists of several positioning blocks arranged in a circle. The positioning buckle 9 and the positioning part 10 clamp and fix the drive plate 1. The mounting structure includes an outwardly facing mounting buckle 11 located above the fixing frame 12. The mounting buckle 11 cooperates with a corresponding structural buckle on the water pump.

[0048] In this technical solution, the projection of the fixing frame 12 onto a plane perpendicular to its axis is circular. Alternatively, the fixing frame 12 may be a plurality of fixing columns distributed in a circumferential direction (this circle is a circle on a plane perpendicular to its axis).

[0049] When the projection of the fixing frame 12 onto a plane perpendicular to its axis is circular, the upper end face of the positioning buckle 9 is annular, or the positioning buckle 9 consists of several buckles distributed in a circumferential direction, with the upper end faces of the several positioning buckles 9 located on the same plane. The mounting buckle 11 is annular, or the mounting buckle 11 consists of several buckles distributed in a circumferential direction.

[0050] When the fixing frame 12 consists of several fixing columns distributed in a circular direction (this circle is a circle on a plane perpendicular to its axis), the upper end face of the positioning buckle 9 is annular, and the mounting buckle 11 consists of several buckles distributed in a circular direction.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to the above embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water pump controller, comprising a drive board (1), characterized in that... The drive board (1) is provided with a potting area (2) and a non-potting area. The non-potting area is provided with a light indicator module and / or a button module. The button module is electrically and signal connected to the drive board (1). The potting area (2) is provided with a potting layer. The light indicator module is used to provide feedback on water pump failure. The button module is used to externally force control the water pump to work.

2. The water pump controller according to claim 1, characterized in that... The lighting indicator module includes an indicator light (3). The indicator light (3) is electrically connected to the circuit on the drive board (1). The drive board (1) is used to form an electrical and signal connection with the water pump. When the water pump fails, the corresponding circuit on the drive board (1) is turned on, so that the indicator light (3) gives an indication signal that is different from the normal state, which is used to report the water pump failure.

3. The water pump controller according to claim 2, characterized in that... The non-plastered area is provided with a light-shielding tube (4), and the indicator light (3) is located in the inner cavity of the light-shielding tube (4).

4. The water pump controller according to claim 3, characterized in that... The top of the light-shielding tube (4) is provided with a light guide column (5), which is a transparent light-concentrating structure. The light guide column (5) and the light-shielding tube (4) are separate structures; or the light guide column (5) and the light-shielding tube (4) are an integral structure, and the outer wall of the light-shielding tube (4) is a composite covering layer (13).

5. The water pump controller according to claim 1, characterized in that... The button module includes a touch spring (6), the outer end of which is used to cooperate with the touch display panel (7) on the controller, and the inner end of which is used to connect with the corresponding circuit on the driver board (1).

6. The water pump controller according to claim 5, characterized in that... The touch spring (6) is placed on the light shield (4) of the non-plastered area.

7. The water pump controller according to claim 5, characterized in that... The touch display panel (7) is the indicator part corresponding to the indicator light (3) on the light indicator module.

8. The water pump controller according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that... A potting retainer ring (8) is provided on the outer edge of the non-potting area, and the height of the potting retainer ring (8) is greater than or equal to the thickness of the potting layer.

9. The water pump controller according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that... The drive plate (1) is mounted on the fixed frame (12), and the fixed frame (12) is provided with a fixing structure for fixing the drive plate (1) and an installation structure for mounting on the water pump.

10. The water pump controller according to claim 9, characterized in that... The fixing structure includes a positioning buckle (9) with the hook facing inward located below the fixing frame (12) and a positioning part (10) that cooperates with the positioning buckle (9). The positioning part (10) consists of several positioning blocks arranged in a circle. The positioning buckle (9) and the positioning part (10) clamp and fix the drive plate (1). The mounting structure includes a mounting buckle (11) with the hook facing outward located above the fixing frame (12). The mounting buckle (11) cooperates with the corresponding structural buckle on the water pump.

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