Operating status indicator device

Abstract

This invention provides an operating status indicator device, including a controller body, a signal collection unit, a pin header connector, indicator lights, and light strips. The signal collection unit and light strips are mounted on the mechanical equipment, while the pin header connector is located on the controller body. The signal collection unit, indicator lights, and light strips are all electrically connected to the controller body via the pin header connector. The controller body controls the indicator lights and light strips to illuminate based on the signals collected by the signal collection unit. Using this solution, the signal collection unit collects the operating status of the equipment and feeds it back to the controller body via the pin header connector. The controller body then controls the indicator lights and light strips of corresponding colors to illuminate based on the received information. Therefore, this solution converts the operating status of the equipment into light indicators to provide feedback to the operator. The indicator lights facilitate remote monitoring personnel in detecting equipment malfunctions, while the light strips help inspection personnel quickly locate faulty equipment on-site, enabling timely detection and maintenance of the problem.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to the patent application filed on May 26, 2025, with China National Intellectual Property Administration, application number 202521048866X, entitled "Indicator Device". Technical Field

[0002] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical equipment technology, and more specifically, to an operating status indicator device. Background Technology

[0003] Currently, with the widespread adoption of production automation and intelligence, operators in production workshops no longer stand guard on the production site as before. Instead, they remotely monitor the equipment from the control room via video. Through centralized control, one operator can monitor hundreds of devices simultaneously. Compared to the previous on-site work method, this greatly reduces the number of on-site operators, improves production efficiency and safety, and reduces labor costs.

[0004] In existing technologies, one person can monitor hundreds of devices at the same time. However, due to limitations in the installation location of remote video cameras and the resolution of video and audio, it is impossible to effectively monitor the operating status of each device. In particular, it is impossible to accurately judge subtle operating conditions, and it is impossible to inspect and maintain the equipment in a timely manner, which can easily lead to equipment failure and damage, or even production accidents. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides an operating status indicator to solve the problem in the prior art that remote control personnel cannot accurately judge the fault operating status of field equipment.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, according to one aspect of this utility model, a running status indicator device is provided for detecting the running status of mechanical equipment. The device includes a controller body, a signal collection unit, a pin connector, an indicator light, and a light strip. The signal collection unit and the light strip are both installed on the mechanical equipment. The pin connector is located on the controller body. The signal collection unit, indicator light, and light strip are all electrically connected to the controller body via the pin connector. The controller body controls the indicator light and light strip to illuminate based on the signals collected by the signal collection unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the signal collection unit includes a pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, a voltage sensor, and a current sensor. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure of the mechanical equipment, the vibration sensor is used to detect the vibration of the mechanical equipment, the voltage sensor is used to detect the voltage intensity of the mechanical equipment, and the current sensor is used to detect the current intensity of the mechanical equipment. The pressure sensor, vibration sensor, voltage sensor, and current sensor are all electrically connected to the controller body through pin header connectors.

[0008] Furthermore, the operating status indicator also includes an intermediate relay, which is located in the controller body and electrically connected to the signal collection unit. The intermediate relay is used to control the indicator light to illuminate.

[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple indicator lights, each corresponding to a certain operating state of the mechanical equipment, and the multiple indicator lights emit different colors.

[0010] Furthermore, there are multiple light strips, and each light strip is electrically connected to a corresponding indicator light. The color emitted by each light strip is the same as the color emitted by the corresponding indicator light.

[0011] Furthermore, the operating status indicator also includes multiple test buttons located on the surface of the controller body. Each test button corresponds to a specific LED strip, and each test button is used to test whether the corresponding LED strip is faulty. Before the mechanical equipment starts operating, pressing a test button illuminates the corresponding LED strip; releasing the test button extinguishes the corresponding LED strip, thus checking the integrity of the LED strip and ensuring its control relationship with the controller body.

[0012] Furthermore, the operating status indicator also includes a power supply and a power switch. Both the power supply and the power switch are located on the controller body, and both the controller body and the power switch are electrically connected to the power supply.

[0013] Furthermore, the operating status indicator also includes an electrical control cabinet, which has a receiving cavity, and the main body of the controller is disposed in the receiving cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the operating status indicator also includes a transmission line, one end of which is connected to the controller body and the other end of which is connected to the light strip.

[0015] Furthermore, the operating status indicator also includes a snap-fit ​​structure, through which the light strip is fixed to the exterior of the mechanical equipment. By setting up the snap-fit ​​structure, the light strip can be stably fixed to the mechanical equipment, simplifying the installation and removal process of the light strip, reducing maintenance difficulty, shortening equipment downtime, and improving maintenance efficiency and production continuity.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, the signal collection unit collects the operating status of the equipment and feeds it back to the controller body through the pin connector. The controller body analyzes and judges the received information and controls the indicator lights and light strips of corresponding colors to light up, so as to more prominently and intuitively reflect the operating status of the equipment to the operator. Therefore, this solution converts the operating status of the equipment into light indications to feed back to the operator. The indicator lights help remote monitoring personnel to discover faults in the operating equipment, and the light strips help inspection personnel to quickly find faulty equipment on site, promptly identify problems, and carry out maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the operating status indication device provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main body of the controller.

[0020] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 10. Controller body; 20. Pin connector; 30. Indicator light; 40. LED strip; 50. Mechanical equipment;

[0022] 60. Test button; 70. Power switch; 80. Electrical control cabinet; 81. Receiving cavity; 90. Transmission line. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides an operating status indicator device, including a controller body 10, a signal collection unit, a pin connector 20, an indicator light 30, and a light strip 40. The signal collection unit and the light strip 40 are both installed on the mechanical equipment 50. The pin connector 20 is located on the controller body 10. The signal collection unit, the indicator light 30, and the light strip 40 are all electrically connected to the controller body 10 through the pin connector 20. The controller body 10 controls the indicator light 30 and the light strip 40 to emit light according to the signals collected by the signal collection unit.

[0025] In this scheme, the signal collection unit collects the equipment's operating status and feeds it back to the controller body 10 via the pin header connector 20. The controller body 10 analyzes and judges the received information, controlling the corresponding color indicator lights 30 and light strips 40 to illuminate, thus providing a more prominent and intuitive reflection of the equipment's operating status to the operator. Therefore, this scheme converts the equipment's operating status into light indicators to provide feedback to the operator. The indicator lights 30 facilitate remote monitoring personnel in identifying equipment malfunctions, while the light strips 40 help inspection personnel quickly locate faulty equipment on-site, enabling timely detection and maintenance of problems.

[0026] In this embodiment, the signal collection unit includes a pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, a voltage sensor, and a current sensor. The pressure sensor detects the pressure of the mechanical equipment 50, the vibration sensor detects the vibration of the mechanical equipment 50, the voltage sensor detects the voltage intensity of the mechanical equipment 50, and the current sensor detects the current intensity of the mechanical equipment 50. All four sensors are electrically connected to the controller body 10 via a pin header connector 20. The pressure sensor, vibration sensor, voltage sensor, and current sensor detect the pressure, vibration, voltage intensity, and current intensity of the mechanical equipment 50, respectively, and feed the detection results back to the controller body 10 via the pin header connector 20. This configuration allows for the capture of different fault conditions of the mechanical equipment 50, timely feedback to the operator, facilitating equipment inspection and maintenance, improving the accuracy and timeliness of fault diagnosis, and reducing losses caused by sudden failures.

[0027] In this embodiment, the operating status indicator also includes an intermediate relay located in the controller body 10 and electrically connected to the signal collection unit. The intermediate relay controls the indicator light 30 to illuminate. The intermediate relay performs simple processing on the signals input from the sensors to the controller body 10, unifying various signals into a 24V switching signal. Based on different combinations of the four switching signals, it controls the corresponding colored light in the indicator light 30 to illuminate. This design not only improves the overall safety of the system but also enhances the stability of signal transmission.

[0028] In this embodiment, there are multiple indicator lights 30, each corresponding to a specific operating state of the mechanical equipment 50, and each indicator light 30 emits a different color. For example: when the mechanical equipment 50 is operating normally, the green indicator light 30 illuminates; when the mechanical equipment 50 experiences a serious fault requiring immediate shutdown and repair, such as excessive voltage or current causing motor burnout, the red indicator light 30 illuminates; when the mechanical equipment 50 experiences a non-serious fault, such as normal current and voltage but abnormal water pressure or excessive vibration, the yellow indicator light 30 illuminates; when the mechanical equipment 50 is in a stopped state, the blue indicator light 30 illuminates; when both serious and non-serious faults exist simultaneously, the red indicator light 30 illuminates. The color of the indicator lights 30 can provide a preliminary assessment of the equipment's operating status. The specific cause of the fault needs to be confirmed on-site, and the equipment needs to be maintained. Specifically, one of the indicator lights 30 can serve as a power indicator, used to display the controller's energized status. This setup improves the accuracy and intuitiveness of identifying the operating status of mechanical equipment 50, enabling operators to clearly understand the equipment status. Especially for work scenarios that require simultaneous monitoring of multiple devices, the indicator lights 30 of different colors can greatly improve monitoring efficiency.

[0029] In this embodiment, multiple light strips 40 are used, and each light strip 40 is electrically connected to a corresponding indicator light 30. The color emitted by each light strip 40 is the same as the color emitted by the corresponding indicator light 30. The design of the light strips 40 expands the indication range and enhances the visual impact, allowing the status of the mechanical equipment 50 to be displayed not only on the control panel but also forming a clear visual indication around it. Even under conditions of poor monitoring angle or visibility, the operating status of the mechanical equipment 50 can be clearly understood. The color emitted by the light strips 40 is the same as the color emitted by the corresponding indicator light 30, ensuring that the equipment fault signal received by the operator is consistent with the actual equipment fault on site, thus improving the reliability of remote monitoring. Especially in environments with open spaces and widely distributed equipment, the indication function of the light strips 40 is more prominent, making it easier for on-site inspection personnel to promptly identify and repair faulty equipment.

[0030] In this embodiment, the operating status indicator device also includes multiple test buttons 60 located on the surface of the controller body 10. Each test button 60 corresponds to one of the multiple light strips 40, and each test button 60 is used to test whether the corresponding light strip 40 is faulty. Before the mechanical equipment 50 starts operating, pressing a test button 60 illuminates the corresponding light strip 40; releasing the test button 60 extinguishes the corresponding light strip 40, thereby checking the integrity of the light strip 40 and ensuring its control relationship with the controller body 10.

[0031] In this embodiment, the operating status indicator also includes a power supply and a power switch 70. Both the power supply and the power switch 70 are located on the controller body 10, and both the controller body 10 and the power switch 70 are electrically connected to the power supply. The power switch 70 on the controller body 10 is used to control the on / off state of the power supply. Specifically, when the power switch 70 is turned on, the operating status indicator is energized, and the indicator light 30, which serves as a power indicator, lights up, indicating the energized state of the device.

[0032] In this embodiment, the operating status indicator also includes an electrical control cabinet 80, which has a receiving cavity 81 in which the controller body 10 is disposed. The electrical control cabinet 80 provides physical protection for the controller body 10, preventing external factors from interfering with the signal processing process, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the operating status indicator, extending its service life, and reducing the maintenance frequency.

[0033] In this embodiment, the operating status indicator device further includes a transmission line 90, one end of which is connected to the controller body 10, and the other end of which is connected to the light strip 40. The transmission line 90 ensures accurate signal transmission and enables the controller body 10 to remotely monitor the mechanical equipment 50.

[0034] In this embodiment, the operating status indicator also includes a snap-fit ​​structure, through which the light strip 40 is fixed to the outside of the mechanical equipment 50. By setting the snap-fit ​​structure, the light strip 40 can be stably fixed on the mechanical equipment 50, simplifying the installation and disassembly process of the light strip 40, reducing maintenance difficulty, shortening equipment downtime, and improving maintenance efficiency and production continuity.

[0035] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this solution and is not intended to limit the solution. Various modifications and variations can be made to this solution by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this solution should be included within the scope of protection of this solution.

[0036] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0037] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0038] In the description of this solution, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the attached drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing this solution and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this solution. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0039] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this solution.

Claims

1. A running status indicator device for detecting the running status of mechanical equipment (50), characterized in that, The device includes a controller body (10), a signal collection unit, a pin connector (20), an indicator light (30), and a light strip (40). The signal collection unit and the light strip (40) are both installed on the mechanical device (50). The pin connector (20) is located on the controller body (10). The signal collection unit, the indicator light (30), and the light strip (40) are all electrically connected to the controller body (10) through the pin connector (20). The controller body (10) controls the indicator light (30) and the light strip (40) to emit light according to the signals collected by the signal collection unit.

2. The operating state indicating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The signal collection unit includes a pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, a voltage sensor, and a current sensor. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure of the mechanical equipment (50), the vibration sensor is used to detect the vibration of the mechanical equipment (50), the voltage sensor is used to detect the voltage intensity of the mechanical equipment (50), and the current sensor is used to detect the current intensity of the mechanical equipment (50). The pressure sensor, the vibration sensor, the voltage sensor, and the current sensor are all electrically connected to the controller body (10) through the pin connector (20).

3. The operating state indicating device according to claim 2, characterized in that The operating status indicator device also includes an intermediate relay, which is located in the controller body (10). The intermediate relay is electrically connected to the signal collection unit and is used to control the indicator light (30) to illuminate.

4. The operating status indication device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple indicator lights (30), each indicator light (30) corresponds to a certain operating state of the mechanical equipment (50), and the multiple indicator lights (30) emit different colors.

5. The operating status indication device according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are multiple light strips (40), and the multiple light strips (40) and multiple indicator lights (30) are electrically connected in a one-to-one correspondence. The color emitted by each light strip (40) is the same as the color emitted by the corresponding indicator light (30).

6. The operating status indication device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The operating status indicator device also includes multiple test buttons (60), which are located on the surface of the controller body (10). The multiple test buttons (60) and multiple light strips (40) are set in a one-to-one correspondence. Each test button (60) is used to test whether the corresponding light strip (40) has a fault.

7. The operating status indication device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating status indicator device also includes a power supply and a power switch (70). The power supply and the power switch (70) are both located on the controller body (10), and the controller body (10) and the power switch (70) are both electrically connected to the power supply.

8. The operating status indication device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The operating status indicator device also includes an electrical control cabinet (80), which has a receiving cavity (81), and the controller body (10) is disposed in the receiving cavity (81).

9. The operating status indication device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The operating status indicator device also includes a transmission line (90), one end of which is connected to the controller body (10), and the other end of which is connected to the light strip (40).

10. The operating status indication device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The operating status indicator also includes a snap-fit ​​structure, through which the light strip (40) is fixed to the outside of the mechanical equipment (50).

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