Interface protection device and hyperthermia robot
By designing an interface protection device on the hyperthermia robot, and using a receiving groove and locking components to shield and lock the connector, the safety risks caused by connector exposure and the difficulty of equipment upgrades are solved, achieving safe protection and convenient maintenance of the connector.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN HI-LIFE MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The connectors of existing hyperthermia robots are directly exposed, making it impossible to prevent unauthorized personnel from plugging and unplugging them, which poses safety risks and makes equipment upgrades difficult.
An interface protection device is designed, including a receiving groove, a protective component, and a locking component. The connector is shielded and locked by a plug and a rotating component to prevent unnecessary personnel from touching or plugging/unplugging it.
This effectively prevents the random plugging and unplugging of connectors, reduces the risk of electric shock, and facilitates equipment maintenance and program upgrades.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of interface protection technology, specifically to an interface protection device and a thermotherapy robot. Background Technology
[0002] A thermotherapy robot is a device that uses a thermotherapy head to treat the human body. It typically includes a body, a robotic arm, and a thermotherapy head. The fixed end of the robotic arm is connected to the body, and the thermotherapy head is connected to the movable end of the robotic arm.
[0003] To facilitate subsequent system upgrades, thermotherapy robots are usually equipped with corresponding connectors on their bodies.
[0004] However, the connectors on current hyperthermia robots are directly exposed, making it impossible to prevent unauthorized personnel from plugging and unplugging the connectors, and thus failing to protect the interfaces and personnel. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and propose an interface protection device and a thermotherapy robot to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the connector is directly exposed and cannot prevent unauthorized personnel from plugging and unplugging the connector at will.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an interface protection device, comprising:
[0008] The body forms a receiving groove with one end open. The inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a mounting position for the connector to be installed. Two first slots and one second slot are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving groove.
[0009] The protective assembly includes a baffle disposed opposite to the opening of the receiving groove and two connectors connected to the baffle, the two connectors being respectively inserted into the two first slots; and
[0010] The locking assembly includes a rotating part rotatably connected to the baffle and a snap-fit part connected to the rotating part, the snap-fit part being rotatably inserted into or slid out of the second slot.
[0011] In one embodiment, the connector includes a connecting strip and an insert strip. One side of the connecting strip is connected to one side of the baffle and is perpendicular to the baffle. The height of the connecting strip is equal to the distance between the first slot and the outer wall of the body. The insert strip is connected to the other side of the baffle and is perpendicular to the connecting strip. The insert strip is inserted into the first slot.
[0012] In one embodiment, a recessed groove is formed at the opening of the receiving groove, and the other side of the baffle is inserted into the recessed groove.
[0013] In one embodiment, the protective component further includes an elastic sheet disposed between the inner wall of the sinkhole and the baffle, and abutting against the baffle.
[0014] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a retaining ring, a threaded cylinder, and a nut. The retaining ring is disposed on the side of the baffle away from the receiving groove. One end of the threaded cylinder is connected to the baffle, and the other end passes through the baffle. The nut is threadedly connected to the threaded cylinder and abuts against the side of the baffle near the receiving groove. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the retaining ring.
[0015] In one embodiment, a limiting groove is formed at the end of the retaining ring opposite to the receiving groove, and the inner diameter of the limiting groove is larger than the inner diameter of the retaining ring.
[0016] The rotating part has a stepped structure and can rotate to abut against the inner wall of the limiting groove via the stepped structure;
[0017] The snap-fit part can rotate to abut against the end of the threaded cylinder opposite to the baffle.
[0018] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a threaded member that abuts against one end of the snap-fit portion away from the rotating portion, and the threaded end of the threaded member passes through the snap-fit portion and is threadedly connected to the rotating portion.
[0019] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a washer and a spring washer, the washer and the spring washer being sleeved on the rotating part and disposed between the rotating part and the snap-fit part, and the spring washer being disposed between the washer and the rotating part;
[0020] The rotating part abuts against the threaded cylinder via the spring washer and the gasket.
[0021] In one embodiment, the peripheral wall of the rotating part and the end face of the rotating part are smoothly transitioned by an arc surface.
[0022] Secondly, this utility model also provides a thermotherapy robot, including the aforementioned interface protection device.
[0023] Compared with existing technologies, the interface protection device and thermotherapy robot provided by this utility model have a connector installed at the mounting position of the receiving groove. When the connector needs to be protected, the two plug-in parts are first inserted into the two first slots respectively, and then the baffle blocks the opening. Finally, the rotating part is controlled to rotate and is locked into the second slot. At this time, the baffle is locked at the opening of the receiving groove, which can block the connector, prevent unnecessary personnel from contacting the connector, avoid the risk of electric shock from the connector, and prevent the connector from being plugged and unplugged at will. When the connector needs to be used, the rotating part is controlled to rotate, so that the rotating part is disengaged from the second slot. Then, the two plug-in parts are pulled out of the second slot through the baffle. At this time, the manufacturer can connect to the industrial control computer and other equipment inside the machine through the connector, and can maintain and upgrade the equipment's program. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a thermotherapy robot provided in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;
[0026] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the protective components, locking components, USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) interface, and partial structure of the body in an interface protection device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a portion of the protective components, locking components, USB interface, RJ-45 interface, and body of the interface protection device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the USB interface, RJ-45 interface and body in an interface protection device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective components, locking components, USB interface, RJ-45 interface, and body of the interface protection device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle;
[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of point C.
[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0033] Body 1; Receiving slot 1a; First slot 1b; Second slot 1c; Recessed slot 1d;
[0034] Protective component 2; baffle 21; connector 22; connecting strip 221; insert strip 222; elastic sheet 23;
[0035] Locking assembly 3; rotating part 31; snap-fit part 32; retaining ring 33; limiting groove 33a; threaded cylinder 34; nut 35; threaded part 36; washer 37; spring washer 38; key 39;
[0036] Robotic arm 4;
[0037] Treatment of head 5;
[0038] USB interface 6;
[0039] RJ-45 interface 7. Detailed Implementation
[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0041] To address the technical problem of unauthorized personnel arbitrarily plugging and unplugging connectors when they are directly exposed, this invention provides an interface protection device that can restrict unauthorized personnel from arbitrarily plugging and unplugging connectors.
[0042] It should be noted that the interface protection device described in this utility model is used in, but not limited to, thermotherapy robots. For ease of explanation, this utility model only uses the application of the interface protection device in a thermotherapy robot as an example. The principle of the interface protection device applied to other types of equipment is essentially the same as that applied to a thermotherapy robot, and will not be described in detail here.
[0043] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3This is an exploded view of the partial structure of the protective component, locking component, USB interface 6, RJ-45 interface 7, and body of the interface protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The interface protection device includes a body 1, a protective component 2, and a locking component 3. The body 1 forms a receiving groove 1a with an opening at one end. The inner wall of the receiving groove 1a is provided with a mounting position for connector installation. Two first slots 1b and one second slot 1c are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving groove 1a. The protective component 2 includes a baffle 21 disposed opposite to the opening of the receiving groove 1a and two plug-in parts 22 connected to the baffle 21. The two plug-in parts 22 are respectively inserted into the two first slots 1b. The locking component 3 includes a rotating part 31 rotatably connected to the baffle 21 and a locking part 32 connected to the rotating part 31. The locking part 32 can be rotatably inserted into or slid out of the second slot 1c.
[0044] The connector of the base is installed at the mounting position of the receiving groove 1a. When the connector needs to be protected, first insert the two plug-in parts 22 into the two first slots 1b respectively, then make the baffle 21 block the opening, and finally control the rotating part 31 to rotate. The rotating part 31 is engaged in the second slot 1c. At this time, the baffle 21 is engaged at the opening of the receiving groove 1a, which can block the connector, prevent unnecessary personnel from contacting the connector, prevent the connector from being at risk of electric shock, and prevent the connector from being plugged and unplugged at will. When the connector needs to be used, control the rotating part 31 to rotate, so that... The rotating part 31 disengages from the second slot 1c, and then the two connectors 22 are pulled out of the second slot 1c through the baffle 21. At this time, the manufacturer can connect to the industrial control computer and other equipment in the machine body 1 through the connector, and can maintain and upgrade the equipment's program, etc. The two connectors 22 correspond to the two first slots 1b, and one snap-fit part 32 corresponds to one second slot 1c, so that the two connectors 22 can only be inserted into the two first slots 1b and cannot be inserted into the second slot 1c, which can play a foolproof role and prevent the baffle 21 from being inserted backwards when it is installed.
[0045] The second slot 1c is at least partially misaligned with the two first slots 1b to prevent the two connectors 22 from being inserted into the first slots 1b.
[0046] It should be understood that the interfaces include a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface 6 and an RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) interface 7.
[0047] It should be understood that the connector 22 can be a plug, a strip, or a piece, etc.
[0048] In order to make the side of the baffle 21 with the connector 22 flush with the outer wall of the body 1, for this reason, as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, in one embodiment, the connector 22 includes a connecting strip 221 and an insert strip 222. One side of the connecting strip 221 is connected to one side of the baffle 21 and is perpendicular to the baffle 21. The height of the connecting strip 221 is equal to the distance between the first slot 1b and the outer wall of the body 1. The insert strip 222 is connected to the other side of the baffle 21 and is perpendicular to the connecting strip 221. The insert strip 222 is inserted into the first slot 1b.
[0049] In this embodiment, by setting the connector 22 as a connecting strip 221 and a plug strip 222, the connector 22 is inserted into the first slot 1b through the plug strip 222, thus realizing the connection between the connector 22 and the first slot 1b; by setting the connecting strip 221 perpendicular to the plug strip 222 and the baffle, the height of the connecting strip 221 is used to fill the distance between the baffle 21 and the first slot 1b, so that the side of the baffle 21 where the connector 22 is set can be flush with the outer wall of the body 1.
[0050] In order to ensure that the side of the connector 22 with the snap-fit portion 32 is flush with the outer wall of the body 1, for this reason, as follows: Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, a recessed groove 1d is formed at the opening of the receiving groove 1a, and the other side of the baffle 21 is inserted into the recessed groove 1d.
[0051] In this embodiment, by setting a recessed groove 1d at the opening of the receiving groove 1a, the baffle 21 can be embedded in the recessed groove 1d. When the snap-fit part 32 is snapped into the second slot 1c, the outer wall of the baffle 21 is flush with the outer wall of the body 1, thus avoiding the presence of protruding structures on the body 1 that would affect the aesthetics.
[0052] Since there is inevitably a gap between the latching part 32 and the second slot 1c, in order to prevent the baffle 21 from wobbling relative to the body 1, therefore, as follows: Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the protective component 2 further includes an elastic sheet 23, which is disposed between the inner wall of the sink 1d and the baffle 21 and abuts against the baffle 21.
[0053] In this embodiment, by providing an elastic sheet 23 between the baffle 21 and the body 1, when the baffle 21 is installed, the baffle 21 abuts against the bottom inner wall of the sink 1d via the elastic sheet 23. After being pressed, the elastic sheet 23 has an elastic restoring force, which can push the snap-fit part 32 to fit against the inner wall of the second slot 1c, thus limiting the baffle 21 from shaking relative to the body 1.
[0054] It should be understood that, in order to achieve the rotational connection between the rotating part 31 and the body 1, for this purpose, as follows: Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment, the locking assembly 3 further includes a retaining ring 33, a threaded cylinder 34, and a nut 35. The retaining ring 33 is disposed on the side of the baffle 21 away from the receiving groove 1a. One end of the threaded cylinder 34 is connected to the baffle 21, and the other end passes through the baffle 21. The nut 35 is threadedly connected to the threaded cylinder 34 and abuts against the side of the baffle 21 near the receiving groove 1a. The rotating part 31 is rotatably connected to the retaining ring 33.
[0055] When it is necessary to achieve a rotatable connection between the rotating part 31 and the machine body 1, an installation hole is opened on the machine body 1 so that the threaded cylinder 34 is inserted into the machine body 1 through the installation hole until the retaining ring 33 abuts against the outer wall of the machine body 1. Then, the nut 35 is threaded to one end of the threaded cylinder 34 located inside the machine body 1 so that the nut 35 is pressed against the inner wall of the machine body 1. At this time, the retaining ring 33, the threaded cylinder 34 and the nut 35 are fixed relative to the machine body 1. Then, the rotating part 31 is rotatably inserted into the retaining ring 33 and the threaded cylinder 34, and is rotatably connected to the machine body 1 through the retaining ring 33 and the threaded cylinder 34.
[0056] To control the rotation of the rotating part 31, one end of the rotating part 31 can protrude from the retaining ring 33, or a special lock hole can be provided on the rotating part 31 so that a key 39 can be inserted into the rotating part 31 and drive it to rotate. Specifically, as shown... Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the rotating part 31 has a blind hole with a D-shaped cross-section along the axial direction, and the locking assembly 3 also includes a key 39, one end of which matches the size of the blind hole.
[0057] With the special key 39 corresponding to the rotating part 31, the rotating part 31 can be driven to rotate, and the rotating part 31 drives the locking part 32 to rotate, so as to open and lock the baffle 21 and restrict unauthorized personnel from opening the baffle 21 at will.
[0058] To achieve a rotatable connection between the rotating part 31, the retaining ring 33, and the threaded cylinder 34, for this purpose, as follows: Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, a limiting groove 33a is formed at the end of the retaining ring 33 away from the receiving groove 1a, and the inner diameter of the limiting groove 33a is larger than the inner diameter of the retaining ring 33; the rotating part 31 is formed with a stepped structure and can rotatably abut against the inner wall of the limiting groove 33a through the stepped structure; the snap-fit part 32 can rotatably abut against the end of the threaded cylinder 34 away from the baffle 21.
[0059] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to achieve a rotatable connection between the rotating part 31, the retaining ring 33, and the threaded cylinder 34, the rotating part 31 is inserted into the threaded cylinder 34 until the stepped structure of the rotating part 31 abuts against the inner wall of the limiting groove 33a. At this time, the top of the rotating part 31 is limited. Then, the snap-fit part 32 is connected to the bottom of the rotating part 31. At this time, the snap-fit part 32 limits the bottom of the rotating part 31, so that it can only rotate relative to the retaining ring 33 and the threaded cylinder 34, but cannot move relative to the retaining ring 33 and the threaded cylinder 34.
[0060] It should be understood that the snap-fit part 32 and the rotating part 31 can be connected by threads, screws, bolts and clips.
[0061] In order to achieve the connection between the snap-fit part 32 and the rotating part 31, for this purpose, as follows: Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking assembly 3 further includes a threaded member 36, which abuts against one end of the snap-fit portion 32 away from the rotating portion 31, and the threaded end of the threaded member 36 passes through the snap-fit portion 32 and is threadedly connected to the rotating portion 31.
[0062] In this embodiment, the threaded part 36 passes through the opening on the snap-fit part 32 and is threadedly connected to the rotating part 31. By pushing the snap-fit part 32 against the bottom of the threaded cylinder 34, the snap-fit part 32 can be fixed to the bottom of the rotating part 31.
[0063] It should be understood that threaded parts 36 can be bolts and screws, etc.
[0064] To prevent excessive contact force between the locking part 32 and the threaded cylinder 34, which would make it difficult for the locking part 32 to rotate relative to the threaded cylinder 34, and to prevent insufficient contact force, which would cause the locking part 32 to loosen relative to the threaded cylinder 34, therefore, as follows: Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking assembly 3 further includes a washer 37 and a spring washer 38. The washer 37 and the spring washer 38 are sleeved on the rotating part 31 and disposed between the rotating part 31 and the snap-fit part 32. The spring washer 38 is disposed between the washer 37 and the rotating part 31. The rotating part 31 abuts against the threaded cylinder 34 via the spring washer 38 and the washer 37.
[0065] In this embodiment, by providing a washer 37 and a spring washer 38 between the snap-fit part 32 and the threaded cylinder 34, during the tightening of the threaded part 36, the threaded part 36 applies a squeezing force to the spring washer 38 via the rotating part 31, causing the spring washer 38 to be compressed. The compressed spring washer 38 can apply an elastic restoring force to the snap-fit part 32 and the washer 37. Under the action of this elastic restoring force, the snap-fit part 32 can avoid the existence of a gap between the snap-fit part 32 and the threaded cylinder 34, thus preventing the rotating part 31 and the snap-fit part 32 from becoming loose due to the existence of a gap. At the same time, providing the spring washer 38 can prevent the snap-fit part 32 from being directly pressed against the threaded cylinder 34, so that the snap-fit part 32 can maintain the pressing force against the threaded cylinder 34 while rotating relative to the threaded cylinder 34.
[0066] To prevent the rotating locking part 32 from getting stuck on the inner wall of the receiving groove 1a near the second slot 1c, therefore, as follows: Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the peripheral wall of the rotating part 31 and the end face of the rotating part 31 are smoothly transitioned by an arc surface.
[0067] In this embodiment, by smoothly transitioning the end face of the latching part 32 to the peripheral wall through an arc surface, when the latching part 32 rotates and the arc surface abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove 1a, the arc surface can guide the latching part 32 to be inserted into the second slot 1c, thus preventing the latching part 32 from getting stuck on the inner wall of the receiving groove 1a.
[0068] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a second aspect, the present invention also provides a thermotherapy robot, including the aforementioned interface protection device.
[0069] It should be understood that the thermotherapy robot also includes a robotic arm 4 and a treatment head 5. The fixed end of the robotic arm 4 is fixed to the body 1, and the treatment head 5 is connected to the movable end of the robotic arm 4. The treatment head 5 uses infrared heating or eddy current heating to perform thermotherapy.
[0070] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An interface protection device, characterized in that, include: The body forms a receiving groove with one end open. The inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a mounting position for the connector to be installed. Two first slots and one second slot are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving groove. The protective assembly includes a baffle disposed opposite to the opening of the receiving groove and two connectors connected to the baffle, the two connectors being respectively inserted into the two first slots; and The locking assembly includes a rotating part rotatably connected to the baffle and a snap-fit part connected to the rotating part, the snap-fit part being rotatably inserted into or slid out of the second slot.
2. The interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes a connecting strip and an insert. One side of the connecting strip is connected to one side of the baffle and is perpendicular to the baffle. The height of the connecting strip is equal to the distance between the first slot and the outer wall of the body. The insert is connected to the other side of the baffle and is perpendicular to the connecting strip. The insert is inserted into the first slot.
3. The interface protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A recessed groove is formed at the opening of the receiving groove, and the other side of the baffle is inserted into the recessed groove.
4. The interface protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective component also includes an elastic sheet, which is disposed between the inner wall of the sinking trough and the baffle and abuts against the baffle.
5. The interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes a retaining ring, a threaded cylinder, and a nut. The retaining ring is disposed on the side of the baffle away from the receiving groove. One end of the threaded cylinder is connected to the baffle, and the other end passes through the baffle. The nut is threadedly connected to the threaded cylinder and abuts against the side of the baffle near the receiving groove. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the retaining ring.
6. The interface protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end of the retaining ring opposite to the receiving groove forms a limiting groove, and the inner diameter of the limiting groove is larger than the inner diameter of the retaining ring. The rotating part has a stepped structure and can rotate to abut against the inner wall of the limiting groove via the stepped structure; The snap-fit part can rotate to abut against the end of the threaded cylinder opposite to the baffle.
7. The interface protection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes a threaded component that abuts against one end of the snap-fit portion away from the rotating portion, and the threaded end of the threaded component passes through the snap-fit portion and is threadedly connected to the rotating portion.
8. The interface protection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes a washer and a spring washer, the washer and the spring washer being sleeved on the rotating part and disposed between the rotating part and the snap-fit part, and the spring washer being disposed between the washer and the rotating part; The rotating part abuts against the threaded cylinder via the spring washer and the gasket.
9. The interface protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peripheral wall of the rotating part and the end face of the rotating part are smoothly transitioned by an arc surface.
10. A thermotherapy robot, characterized in that, Includes the interface protection device as described in any one of claims 1-9.