Multi-functional sub-controller
By designing a multi-functional controller with guide plates and limit mechanisms, the problems of microcontroller damage and dust prevention during hot-swapping of the control device were solved, achieving efficient and accurate circuit testing and dust protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 杭州重芯力智能装备有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing control devices are prone to damaging the microcontroller during hot-plug testing, have low plugging and unplugging efficiency, and are not easy to prevent dust, which affects the accuracy of testing and economic costs.
A multi-functional controller was designed, which uses connectors and sockets for connection. A guide plate and a limiting mechanism ensure a stable connection. An indicator light and a buzzer indicate the insertion status, and a cover plate provides dust protection.
It improves insertion and removal efficiency, avoids damage to the microcontroller, ensures testing accuracy and dust protection for the connectors, and enhances the multifunctionality and ease of operation of the control device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a multifunctional sub-controller, belonging to the technical field of sub-control devices. Background Technology
[0002] A distributed controller refers to a distributed control system (DCS) or modular controller that enables independent control and management of multiple devices or processes. Automated processing equipment contains a large number of electronic modules, which need to be tested during subsequent assembly or periodic maintenance. The existing testing methods are mostly to connect the electronic modules with connectors and perform plug-and-play tests to determine whether the electronic module connection cables can be used normally, so as to ensure that the subsequent connection cables can work normally after connecting the electronic modules.
[0003] Currently, a distributed control device is commonly used to connect to the connecting cable. This device has a built-in microcontroller to centrally test whether multiple lines of the connecting cable are in normal condition. However, when connecting to the distributed control device, it is hot-swappable. Frequent testing can damage the microcontroller, affecting its service life and increasing economic costs. Furthermore, frequent plugging and unplugging makes it difficult for the connector and socket to align effectively, reducing plugging and unplugging efficiency and causing inconvenience for testers. After testing, dust can easily enter the socket, making dust protection difficult and affecting the accuracy of the test. It is also easy to cause misjudgment due to faulty socket position. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a multi-functional controller.
[0005] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solutions:
[0006] This utility model provides a multi-functional controller, including:
[0007] The box body has a side cover fitted onto its side end. Several evenly distributed slots are fixedly connected inside the side cover. Each conductive rod inside each slot is connected to an indicator light. A connector is fitted into each slot. Multiple guide plates are movably inserted into the side cover. The guide plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the slots. A stop block is fixedly connected to the inner side of the guide plate, and the bottom edge of the connector contacts the stop block. A cover plate is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the side cover. The cover plate is positioned above the slots, and limiting mechanisms are installed on both sides of the cover plate on the surface of the side cover. These limiting mechanisms are correspondingly positioned above the guide plates.
[0008] In this technical solution, the guide plate has an L-shaped structure and is arranged on both sides of the socket. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide plate, and the connecting block is connected to the outer wall of the side cover by a spring.
[0009] In this technical solution, the top of the guide plate has an inclined structure, and the tops of the guide plates on both sides of the socket face outwards. The top of the guide plate has a notch.
[0010] In this technical solution, a terminal block, an indicator light, and a buzzer are fixedly connected inside the box. The indicator light and the buzzer are electrically connected to the terminal block, and the terminal block is electrically connected to the socket.
[0011] In this technical solution, the side wall of the box is provided with through holes, and the through holes are distributed corresponding to the buzzers.
[0012] In this technical solution, a transparent plate is fixedly connected to the top of the box, and the buzzer is located on the top of the box and on one side of the transparent plate.
[0013] In this technical solution, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting block and a rod. The limiting block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the side plate. The limiting block is located on both sides of the cover plate. The rod is movably inserted inside the limiting block. A triangular inclined block is fixedly connected to the top of the rod. The bottom of the rod is fitted into the notch.
[0014] In this technical solution, both sides of the cover plate are fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is in contact with the surface of the inclined block.
[0015] In this technical solution, the cover plate is fitted and connected to the side wall of the side cover, and magnets are fixedly connected to both the cover plate and the side wall.
[0016] In this technical solution, a bent spring sheet is fixedly connected to the side wall of the side cover, the end of the spring sheet contacts the cover plate, and a hook is rotatably connected to the side wall of the side cover, and the hook contacts the top of the cover plate.
[0017] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this utility model.
[0018] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] The aforementioned multi-functional controller uses connectors and sockets to achieve hot-swap testing. Multiple indicator lights are connected to each conductive rod, ensuring individual display of each line during testing. It uses the connected circuit for detection, avoiding the impact of hot-swap and solving the damage problem caused by hot-swap when using a microcontroller for testing. A guide plate guides the connector, providing guidance during insertion and ensuring a stable connection. This significantly improves insertion and removal efficiency, especially for high-frequency testing. A cover plate protects the socket from dust after testing, and the cover plate also controls a limit mechanism to limit the guide plate, preventing loosening of the inserted connector. This effectively enhances the multi-functionality of the controller, enabling rapid operation during line testing. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the half-section structure of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal side view structure of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the external front view of the present invention.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0027] 1. Box body; 2. Side cover; 3. Socket; 4. Guide plate; 5. Stop block; 6. Connecting block; 7. Spring; 8. Notch; 9. Terminal block; 10. Indicator light; 11. Transparent plate; 12. Buzzer; 13. Through hole; 14. Connector; 15. Limiting block; 16. Insert rod; 17. Inclined block; 18. Cover plate; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Magnet; 21. Spring piece; 22. Hook. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The present invention will be further illustrated by way of embodiments below, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.
[0029] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the multi-functional controller includes:
[0030] The box body 1 has a side cover 2 fitted onto its side end. The side cover 2 has several evenly distributed sockets 3 fixedly connected inside. Each conductive rod inside the socket 3 is connected to an indicator light 10. A connector 14 is fitted into the socket 3. Multiple guide plates 4 are movably inserted into the side cover 2. The guide plates 4 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the socket 3. A stop block 5 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the guide plate 4, and the bottom edge of the connector 14 contacts the stop block 5. A cover plate 18 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the side cover 2. The cover plate 18 is located above the socket 3, and both sides of the cover plate 18 are provided with limiting mechanisms installed on the surface of the side cover 2. The limiting mechanisms are correspondingly located above the guide plates 4.
[0031] The guide plate 4 has an L-shaped structure and is set on both sides of the socket 3. A connecting block 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide plate 4, and the connecting block 6 is connected to the outer wall of the side cover 2 through a spring 7. The top of the guide plate 4 has an inclined structure, and the top of the guide plate 4 located on both sides of the socket 3 faces outward. A notch 8 is opened at the top of the guide plate 4.
[0032] In this technical solution, the guide plate 4 faces outward to facilitate the placement of the connector 14. Before the connector 14 is inserted or removed, it is placed on the guide plate 4, and the connector 14 is aligned with the guide plate 4. When pushed inward, the bottom sides of the connector 14 contact the stop blocks 5 and drive the guide plate 4 to move inward. During the compression of the spring 7 on the connecting block 6, the connector 14 always moves on the guide plate 4, so that the connector 14 can be smoothly inserted into the socket 3.
[0033] The box body 1 is internally fixedly connected to a terminal block 9, an indicator light 10, and a buzzer 12. The indicator light 10 and the buzzer 12 are both electrically connected to the terminal block 9, and the terminal block 9 is electrically connected to the socket 3. The side wall of the box body 1 has a through hole 13, which is distributed correspondingly to the buzzer 12. The top of the box body 1 is fixedly connected to a transparent plate 11, and the buzzer 12 is located on the top of the box body 1 and on one side of the transparent plate 11.
[0034] In this technical solution, during insertion and removal, the multiple connecting wires connected to the connector 14 are all connected to the socket 3, and each connecting wire is connected to the indicator light 10. After the connector 14 is connected, the indicator light 10 lights up, indicating normal operation. At the same time, the buzzer 12 sounds to indicate that the insertion and removal are complete, ensuring that the insertion is in place. At this time, the lighting status of the indicator light 10 is observed to determine the correct insertion.
[0035] The limiting mechanism includes a limiting block 15 and a rod 16. The limiting block 15 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the side plate and is located on both sides of the cover plate 18. The rod 16 is movably inserted into the limiting block 15. A triangular inclined block 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the rod 16, and the bottom of the rod 16 is fitted into the notch 8. Both sides of the cover plate 18 are fixedly connected to connecting rods 19, and the connecting rods 19 are in contact with the surface of the inclined block 17. The cover plate 18 is fitted to the side wall of the side cover 2, and magnets 20 are fixedly connected to the cover plate 18 and the side wall. A bent spring piece 21 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the side cover 2, and the end of the spring piece 21 is in contact with the cover plate 18. A hook 22 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the side cover 2, and the hook 22 is in contact with the top of the cover plate 18.
[0036] In this technical solution, the test guide plate 4 is pushed into the side cover 2. At this time, the insertion rod 16 is always on the top two sides of the guide plate 4. When the notch 8 moves to the insertion rod 16, the insertion rod 16 falls down under gravity to limit the guide plate 4, and the cover plate 18 rotates to the bottom to protect the insertion port 3 from dust.
[0037] Furthermore, when testing is required, rotate the cover plate 18 upwards, and rotate the hook 22 to overlap the cover plate 18. At this time, the hook 22 contacts the spring piece 21, and the magnets 20 approach each other. The cover plate 18 is attracted and fixed by the attraction between them. Then press the cover plate 18, and the cover plate 18 drives the connecting rod 19 to contact the inclined block 17. The resulting thrust causes the inclined block 17 and the insertion rod 16 to rise. The limiting block 15 enables the insertion rod 16 to move stably. After the insertion rod 16 separates from the inside of the notch 8, the elasticity of the spring 7 drives the guide plate 4 to reset. The connector 14 is placed on the guide plate 4 and pushed to achieve accurate docking. At the same time, the insertion rod 16 limits the guide plate 4. When pulling out, press the cover plate 18 and pull out the connector 14 at the same time to achieve quick and accurate insertion for testing, improving the multi-functionality of the sub-control device.
[0038] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Any changes in its shape or structure fall within the protection scope of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-functional controller, characterized in that, include: Box (1), a side cover (2) is fitted and installed on the side end of the box (1), a number of evenly distributed sockets (3) are fixedly connected inside the side cover (2), each conductive rod inside the socket (3) is connected to the indicator light (10), a connector (14) is fitted and inserted inside the socket (3), a number of guide plates (4) are movably inserted inside the side cover (2), the guide plates (4) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the socket (3), a stop block (5) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the guide plate (4), and the bottom edge of the connector (14) contacts the stop block (5), a cover plate (18) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the side cover (2), the cover plate (18) is arranged above the socket (3), and a limiting mechanism is provided on both sides of the cover plate (18) and installed on the surface of the side cover (2), the limiting mechanism is correspondingly arranged above the guide plate (4).
2. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The guide plate (4) has an L-shaped structure and is set on both sides of the socket (3). A connecting block (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide plate (4), and the connecting block (6) is connected to the outer wall of the side cover (2) through a spring (7).
3. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the guide plate (4) is an inclined structure. The tops of the guide plates (4) located on both sides of the socket (3) face outwards. The top of the guide plate (4) has a notch (8).
4. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is fixedly connected to a terminal block (9), an indicator light (10) and a buzzer (12). The indicator light (10) and the buzzer (12) are electrically connected to the terminal block (9), and the terminal block (9) is electrically connected to the socket (3).
5. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The box body (1) has through holes (13) on its side wall, and the through holes (13) are distributed correspondingly to the buzzer (12).
6. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A transparent plate (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the box (1), and the buzzer (12) is set on the top of the box (1) and located on one side of the transparent plate (11).
7. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism includes a limiting block (15) and a plug rod (16). The limiting block (15) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the side plate. The limiting block (15) is located on both sides of the cover plate (18). The plug rod (16) is movably inserted inside the limiting block (15). A triangular inclined block (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the plug rod (16). The bottom end of the plug rod (16) is fitted and inserted into the notch (8).
8. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the cover plate (18) are fixedly connected to the connecting rod (19), and the connecting rod (19) is in contact with the surface of the inclined block (17).
9. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (18) is attached to the side wall of the side cover (2), and magnets (20) are fixedly connected to the cover plate (18) and the side wall.
10. The multi-functional controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side cover (2) has a bent spring piece (21) fixedly connected to its side wall. The end of the spring piece (21) contacts the cover plate (18). The side cover (2) has a hook (22) rotatably connected to its side wall, and the hook (22) contacts the top of the cover plate (18).