Single-lamp controller with gateway function based on dual-mode communication

Abstract

This application relates to the field of single-lamp controllers, specifically disclosing a single-lamp controller with gateway functionality based on dual-mode communication. The controller includes a main body and an mounting structure for mounting the main body. The mounting structure includes: a fixing frame, with two frames located at the top and bottom ends of the main body; each frame includes two symmetrically arranged mounting plates with a connecting column fixed between them; mounting holes are provided on the mounting plates; and the top and bottom ends of the main body are fixed to the mounting plates on the top and bottom sides by bolts. A support frame, with two frames located on the left and right sides of the main body, covers and fixes the main body through the mounting structure. Using the tension of a tension spring, a lower slider moves upward, and under the support of a support rod, a support pad moves away from the main body until it rests against the inner wall of the lamp post. This allows the single-lamp controller to be quickly fixed inside the lamp post, improving installation speed and facilitating maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of single-lamp controllers, and in particular to single-lamp controllers with gateway functionality based on dual-mode communication. Background Technology

[0002] As the name suggests, a single-lamp controller is a controller that can control each lamp individually. There are many types of single-lamp controllers, but the main categories fall into two categories. The first category, technically speaking, is divided into power line carrier single-lamp controllers and Zigbee single-lamp controllers. The second category, functionally speaking, is divided into single-lamp controller master units and single-lamp controller slave units (also known as single-lamp controller terminals). Traditionally, single-lamp controllers are usually installed inside the lamp post, located at the access panel. To prevent rainwater from corroding the controller, it is generally installed above the access panel. However, due to the limited space inside the lamp post and the small size of the access panel, installation is inconvenient and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the inconvenience of installing traditional single-lamp controllers, this application provides a single-lamp controller with gateway functionality based on dual-mode communication.

[0004] The single-lamp controller with gateway function based on dual-mode communication provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: it includes a controller body and a mounting structure for mounting the controller body, wherein the mounting structure includes:

[0005] The fixed frame has two parts, which are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the controller body. The fixed frame includes two mounting plates arranged symmetrically front and back. A connecting column is fixed between the two mounting plates. Mounting holes are provided on the mounting plates. The upper and lower ends of the controller body are fixed to the mounting plates on the upper and lower sides by bolts.

[0006] The support frame has two members, located on the left and right sides of the controller body respectively. Each support frame includes guide rods, support rods, support pads, and tension springs. Two guide rods are symmetrically distributed front and back, fixed between the upper and lower connecting columns. Two sliders are mounted on each guide rod; the upper slider is fixed to the upper connecting column, and the lower slider is slidably connected to the connecting column. A tension spring is fixed between the upper and lower sliders. Four support rods are provided, with their ends rotatably connected to the four connecting columns. A hinge seat is fixed on the support pad, and the other ends of the four support rods are rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the hinge seat. Through the tension of the tension springs, the lower slider slides upward, and the support pad expands outward to support the inner wall of the lamp post.

[0007] Optionally, the side of the support pad away from the guide rod is an arc surface.

[0008] Optionally, each of the lower connecting columns is provided with a connecting rod on its upper side, and the lower sliders are respectively fixed to the ends of the connecting rods. A fixing sleeve is fixed to the lower end face of the connecting rod, and a vertically penetrating limiting groove is opened on the lower connecting column. A pull rope extending downward and penetrating the limiting groove is fixed inside the fixing sleeve.

[0009] Optionally, a pull ring is fixed to the lower end of the pull rope.

[0010] Optionally, the limiting groove has a strip-shaped cross-section, and a limiting rod is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the fixing sleeve. When the limiting rod is parallel to the limiting groove, the limiting rod can pass through the limiting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the controller body includes a main control module, a dual communication module, a gateway module, a lighting driver interface, and a power management module.

[0012] Optionally, the dual communication module includes a wireless communication unit and a power line carrier communication unit, which are electrically connected to the main control module via an FSMC bus for data interaction with external terminals.

[0013] Optionally, the gateway module is composed of an ASIC protocol conversion chip and a programmable logic device, which are soldered onto the PCB substrate of the main control module to connect devices with different communication protocols to the same network.

[0014] Optionally, the lamp driver interface is connected to the output of the main control module through an optocoupler isolation circuit for controlling the switching and dimming of external lamps.

[0015] Optionally, the power management module input terminal is connected in series with a composite surge suppression circuit, which is composed of a TVS diode and a gas discharge diode connected in parallel.

[0016] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of this application are as follows: by installing a structure to cover and fix the controller body, the tension of the tension spring causes the lower slider to move upward. Under the support of the support rod, the support pad moves away from the controller body until the support pad is supported on the inner wall of the lamp post, thereby realizing the quick fixing of the single lamp controller inside the lamp post, improving the installation speed, and facilitating maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the controller in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the installation structure in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lower fixing frame in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of point C in the middle.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1. Controller body; 2. Fixing frame; 20. Mounting plate; 21. Connecting column; 22. Limiting groove; 3. Support frame; 30. Support rod; 31. Guide rod; 32. Support pad; 33. Tension spring; 34. Slider; 35. Hinge seat; 40. Connecting rod; 41. Pull rope; 42. Pull ring; 43. Fixing sleeve; 44. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0028] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0029] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0031] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] This application discloses a single-lamp controller with gateway function based on dual-mode communication, including a controller body 1 and a mounting structure for mounting the controller body 1. The mounting structure includes:

[0033] The fixed frame 2 is provided in two and distributed at the upper and lower ends of the controller body 1. The fixed frame includes two mounting plates 20 arranged symmetrically in front and behind. A connecting column 21 is fixed between the two mounting plates 20. Mounting holes are provided on the mounting plates 20. The upper and lower ends of the controller body 1 are fixed to the mounting plates 20 on the upper and lower sides by bolts.

[0034] The support frame 3 has two members, located on the left and right sides of the controller body 1 respectively. The support frame 3 includes guide rods 31, support rods 30, support pads 32, and tension springs 33. There are two guide rods 31, which are symmetrically distributed front and back. The guide rods 31 are fixed between the upper and lower connecting columns 21. There are two sliders 34 on the guide rods 31. The upper slider 34 is fixed to the upper connecting column 21, and the lower slider 34 is slidably connected to the connecting column 21. Tension springs 33 are fixed between the upper and lower sliders 34. There are four support rods 30, and their ends are rotatably connected to the four connecting columns 21 respectively. The support pads 32 are fixed with hinge seats 35. The other ends of the four support rods 30 are rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the hinge seats 35. Through the tension of the tension springs 33, the lower sliders 34 slide upward, and the support pads 32 unfold outward to support the inner wall of the lamp post.

[0035] The side of the support pad 32 away from the guide rod 31 is an arc surface.

[0036] Connecting rods 40 are provided on the upper side of the lower connecting post 21. The lower sliders 34 are fixed to the ends of the connecting rods 40. A fixing sleeve 43 is fixed to the lower end face of the connecting rod 40. A vertically penetrating limiting groove 22 is opened on the lower connecting post 21. A pull rope 41 extending downward and penetrating the limiting groove 22 is fixed inside the fixing sleeve 43.

[0037] A pull ring 42 is fixed to the lower end of the pull rope 41.

[0038] The limiting groove 22 has a strip-shaped cross section. A limiting rod 44 is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the fixing sleeve 43. When the limiting rod 44 is parallel to the limiting groove 22, the limiting rod 44 can pass through the limiting groove 22.

[0039] The controller body 1 includes a main control module, a dual communication module, a gateway module, a lighting driver interface, and a power management module.

[0040] The dual communication module includes a wireless communication unit and a power line carrier communication unit, which are electrically connected to the main control module via the FSMC bus for data interaction with external terminals.

[0041] The gateway module consists of an ASIC protocol conversion chip and a programmable logic device, which are soldered onto the PCB substrate of the main control module. It is used to connect devices with different communication protocols to the same network.

[0042] The lighting driver interface is connected to the output of the main control module via an optocoupler isolation circuit, and is used to control the switching and dimming of external lighting fixtures.

[0043] A composite surge suppression circuit is connected in series at the input terminal of the power management module. This composite surge suppression circuit is composed of a TVS diode and a gas discharge diode connected in parallel.

[0044] The steps for using this utility model are as follows:

[0045] S1. Place the controller body 1 in the mounting structure and fix the upper and lower ends of the controller body 1 to the two fixed frames 2 respectively by bolts;

[0046] S2. Pull the pull ring 42 down so that the connecting rod 40 is close to the lower connecting post 21. Then the tension spring 33 stretches and stores force, and the support pad 32 is close to the controller body 1.

[0047] S3. At this time, the fixed sleeve 43 passes through the limiting groove 22, and the limiting rod 44 is located on the lower side of the connecting column 21. Rotate the limiting rod 44 so that the limiting rod 44 is perpendicular to the limiting groove 22, so that the limiting rod 44 is stuck on the lower side of the connecting column 21, and the tension spring 33 is in the tension storage state.

[0048] S4. Insert the single-lamp controller into the lamp post through the inspection port. After moving the single-lamp controller to the designated position, rotate the two limit rods 44 until they coincide with the limit groove 22. Under the tension of the tension spring 33, the connecting rod 40 moves upward and the two sliders 34 on the lower side slide upward. With the support of the support rod 30, the support pad 32 unfolds outward until it supports the inner wall of the lamp post and fixes the single-lamp controller. Since the upper slider 34 is fixed on the upper connecting column 21, the position where the support pad 32 moves outward and supports the inner wall of the lamp post is located in the middle and upper part of the controller body 1. This makes the center of gravity of the single-lamp controller located below the support position, thus ensuring the stability of the single-lamp controller after it is fixed.

[0049] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A single lamp controller with gateway function based on dual mode communication, comprising a controller main body, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting structure for mounting the controller body, the mounting structure comprising: The fixed frame has two parts, which are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the controller body. The fixed frame includes two mounting plates arranged symmetrically front and back. A connecting column is fixed between the two mounting plates. Mounting holes are provided on the mounting plates. The upper and lower ends of the controller body are fixed to the mounting plates on the upper and lower sides by bolts. The support frame has two members, located on the left and right sides of the controller body respectively. Each support frame includes guide rods, support rods, support pads, and tension springs. Two guide rods are symmetrically distributed front and back, fixed between the upper and lower connecting columns. Two sliders are mounted on each guide rod; the upper slider is fixed to the upper connecting column, and the lower slider is slidably connected to the connecting column. A tension spring is fixed between the upper and lower sliders. Four support rods are provided, with their ends rotatably connected to the four connecting columns. A hinge seat is fixed to the support pad, and the other ends of the four support rods are rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the hinge seat. Through the tension of the tension springs, the lower slider slides upward, and the support pad expands outward to support the inner wall of the lamp post.

2. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the support pad away from the guide rod is an arc surface.

3. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway function according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the lower connecting columns is provided with a connecting rod on its upper side. The lower slider is fixed to the end of the connecting rod. A fixing sleeve is fixed to the lower end face of the connecting rod. A vertically penetrating limiting groove is opened on the lower connecting column. A pull rope extending downward through the limiting groove is fixed inside the fixing sleeve.

4. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway function according to claim 3, characterized in that, A pull ring is fixed to the lower end of the pull rope.

5. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting groove has a strip-shaped cross-section, and a limiting rod is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the fixing sleeve. When the limiting rod is parallel to the limiting groove, the limiting rod can pass through the limiting groove.

6. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway functionality according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller body includes a main control module, a dual communication module, a gateway module, a lighting driver interface, and a power management module.

7. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway functionality according to claim 6, characterized in that, The dual communication module includes a wireless communication unit and a power line carrier communication unit, which are electrically connected to the main control module via the FSMC bus and are used for data interaction with external terminals.

8. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The gateway module consists of an ASIC protocol conversion chip and a programmable logic device, which are soldered onto the PCB substrate of the main control module and are used to connect devices with different communication protocols to the same network.

9. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway functionality according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lamp driver interface is connected to the output of the main control module through an optocoupler isolation circuit, and is used to control the switching and dimming of external lamps.

10. The dual-mode communication based single lamp controller with gateway functionality according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power management module input terminal is connected in series with a composite surge suppression circuit, which is composed of a TVS diode and a gas discharge diode connected in parallel.

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