Compact light guide module structure

CN224622808UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-11ZHEJIANG ZHENGTAI ZHONGZI CONTROLLING ENG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-27
Publication Date
2026-08-11

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Technical Problem

[0002]当前各类控制系统产品,绝大多少需采用专用的导光柱实现指示灯光的导出显示,对于显示状态较多的,由于在模块正面位置距离的不同,需要多个规格的导光柱,导光柱在主线路板上安装会占用大块的面积,照成线路板利用率的浪费,且需要较多的模具投入,后续生产装配工时也较多

Benefits of technology

[0013]1、本实用新型中,导光模块采用模块上盖内集成主线路板和指示灯板的层叠式结构设计,并通过排线实现两块线路板之间的电连接。这种设计将功能电路与指示功能集成在同一紧凑空间内,显著减小了整体模块的体积,实现了空间的高效利用。同时,主线路板和指示灯板均与模块上盖可拆卸连接,便于后期维护、更换或升级,提高了产品的可维修性和生产装配效率,通过在模块上盖内部两端分别设置灯板压块和灯板压钩,能够对指示灯板进行稳固的限位和固定,防止其在使用过程中发生位移或松动。该结构无需额外螺钉或粘接材料即可实现可靠固定,简化了装配工艺,降低了生产成本,同时提高了模块整体的结构稳定性和抗震性能;

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a compact light guide module structure. The light guide module adopts a stacked structure design with a main circuit board and an indicator light board integrated inside the module cover, and the electrical connection between the two circuit boards is achieved through ribbon cables. This design integrates functional circuitry and indicator functions into the same compact space, significantly reducing the overall module size and achieving efficient space utilization. Simultaneously, both the main circuit board and the indicator light board are detachably connected to the module cover, facilitating later maintenance, replacement, or upgrades, improving product maintainability and production assembly efficiency. By setting lamp board clamping blocks and lamp board clamping hooks at both ends inside the module cover, the indicator light board can be securely limited and fixed, preventing displacement or loosening during use. This structure achieves reliable fixation without additional screws or adhesive materials, simplifying the assembly process, reducing production costs, and simultaneously improving the overall structural stability and seismic performance of the module.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial automation control equipment, and in particular to a compact light guide module structure. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most control system products require dedicated light guides to output and display indicator light. For those with multiple display states, multiple sizes of light guides are needed due to the different distances at the front of the module. Installing the light guides on the main circuit board will occupy a large area, resulting in a waste of circuit board utilization. In addition, it requires a lot of mold investment, and the subsequent production and assembly time is also more.

[0003] In summary, a space-compact light guide module structure is needed to address the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a space-compact light guide module structure, which aims to solve the above problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a compact light guide module structure, including a module cover, a main circuit board disposed within the module cover, the main circuit board being detachably connected to the module cover, an indicator light board disposed between the main circuit board and the module cover, the indicator light board being detachably connected to the module cover, and the indicator light board being connected to the main circuit board via a ribbon cable. The light guide module adopts a stacked structure design integrating the main circuit board and the indicator light board within the module cover, and the electrical connection between the two circuit boards is achieved through a ribbon cable. This design integrates functional circuitry and indicator functions within the same compact space, significantly reducing the overall module volume and achieving efficient space utilization. Simultaneously, both the main circuit board and the indicator light board are detachably connected to the module cover, facilitating later maintenance, replacement, or upgrades, improving product maintainability and production assembly efficiency.

[0006] Optionally, a lamp panel retaining block is provided at one end of the module cover, and a lamp panel retaining hook is provided at the other end of the module cover. The lamp panel retaining block and the lamp panel retaining hook are fixedly connected to the module cover. By providing lamp panel retaining blocks and lamp panel retaining hooks at both ends inside the module cover, the indicator light panel can be securely limited and fixed, preventing displacement or loosening during use. This structure achieves reliable fixing without additional screws or adhesive materials, simplifying the assembly process, reducing production costs, and improving the overall structural stability and seismic performance of the module.

[0007] Optionally, an LED bead enclosure is provided on the module's top cover. The LED bead enclosure is fixedly connected to the module's top cover, and the LED bead enclosure corresponds to the LED beads on the indicator light panel. Providing LED bead enclosures corresponding to the LED beads effectively prevents light crosstalk, ensuring that the light signal of each indicator light is transmitted independently and clearly, improving the accuracy and aesthetics of the display. Simultaneously, the LED bead enclosure also provides physical protection for the LED beads, preventing dust, foreign objects from entering, or damage from external pressure, thus enhancing the module's environmental adaptability and lifespan.

[0008] Optionally, a first ribbon cable socket is provided on the main circuit board, and the first ribbon cable socket is fixedly connected to the main circuit board. A second ribbon cable socket is provided on the indicator light board, and the second ribbon cable socket is fixedly connected to the indicator light board. One end of the ribbon cable is snapped into the first ribbon cable socket, and the other end of the ribbon cable is snapped into the second ribbon cable socket. By providing first and second ribbon cable sockets on the main circuit board and the indicator light board respectively, and using snap-fit ​​ribbon cable connections, standardization and quick plug-and-play functionality of the wiring connections are achieved. This connection method provides reliable contact, convenient assembly and disassembly, facilitates automated production and subsequent maintenance, reduces the risk of failure caused by soldering, and improves the stability of electrical connections and production efficiency.

[0009] Optionally, an indicator light cover is provided on the module cover. The indicator light cover is detachably connected to the module cover, and the module cover has a cover groove in which the indicator light cover is disposed. Providing a detachable indicator light cover on the module cover and embedding it into the cover groove protects the internal indicator light structure from external contamination and mechanical damage, while also ensuring a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The detachable cover design facilitates the inspection or replacement of the indicator light components, improving product maintainability. Simultaneously, the cover groove structure aids in precise positioning, improving assembly accuracy.

[0010] Optionally, the module cover is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the indicator light cover is provided with a snap hook, the snap hook corresponding to the snap-fit ​​groove. By providing a snap-fit ​​groove on the module cover and a snap hook on the indicator light cover, a snap-fit ​​connection structure is formed, making the cover firmly installed and easy to disassemble, allowing it to be opened without tools. This structure simplifies the assembly process, reduces reliance on fasteners, improves product assembly efficiency and user experience, while ensuring the stability of the cover during operation.

[0011] Optionally, a cover guide plate is provided on the module cover, and the cover guide plate is fixedly connected to the module cover.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, the light guide module adopts a stacked structure design integrating the main circuit board and indicator light board within the module cover, and the electrical connection between the two circuit boards is achieved through ribbon cables. This design integrates the functional circuit and indication function in the same compact space, significantly reducing the overall module size and achieving efficient space utilization. Simultaneously, both the main circuit board and indicator light board are detachably connected to the module cover, facilitating later maintenance, replacement, or upgrades, improving product maintainability and production assembly efficiency. By setting lamp board clamping blocks and lamp board clamping hooks at both ends inside the module cover, the indicator light board can be securely limited and fixed, preventing displacement or loosening during use. This structure achieves reliable fixation without additional screws or adhesive materials, simplifying the assembly process, reducing production costs, and simultaneously improving the overall structural stability and seismic performance of the module.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, the lamp bead enclosure corresponding to the lamp beads effectively prevents light crosstalk, ensuring that the light signal of each indicator light is transmitted independently and clearly, thus improving the accuracy and aesthetics of the display effect. Simultaneously, the lamp bead enclosure also provides physical protection for the lamp beads, preventing damage from dust, foreign objects, or external pressure, enhancing the module's environmental adaptability and lifespan. By setting first and second ribbon cable sockets on the main circuit board and indicator light board respectively, and using snap-fit ​​ribbon cable connections, standardization and quick plug-and-play functionality are achieved in the wiring connections. This connection method provides reliable contact and convenient assembly / disassembly, which is beneficial for automated production and subsequent maintenance, reduces the risk of failure caused by soldering, and improves the stability of electrical connections and production efficiency.

[0015] 3. In this utility model, a detachable indicator light cover is provided on the module cover and embedded in the cover groove. This protects the internal indicator light structure from external pollution and mechanical damage, while also ensuring a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The detachable cover design facilitates the inspection or replacement of the indicator light section, improving the maintainability of the product. At the same time, the cover groove structure helps with precise positioning and improves assembly accuracy. By setting a snap-fit ​​groove on the module cover and a snap hook on the indicator light cover, a snap-fit ​​connection structure is formed, making the cover firmly installed and easy to disassemble. It can be opened without tools. The structure simplifies the assembly process, reduces the dependence on fasteners, improves the product assembly efficiency and user experience, and ensures the stability of the cover during operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one structure of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the indicator light board and the module cover of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an indicator light panel structure according to the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Module top cover; 2. Main circuit board; 3. Indicator light board; 4. Ribbon cable; 5. Indicator light cover plate; 11. Cover plate groove; 12. Clip groove; 13. Lamp bead enclosure; 14. Top cover guide plate; 21. First ribbon cable socket; 31. Second ribbon cable socket; 51. Hook; f. Lamp board pressing hook; g. Lamp bead; h. Lamp board pressing block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Refer to the instruction manual. Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4 This technical solution will be described.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a compact light guide module structure includes a module cover 1, a main circuit board 2 disposed inside the module cover 1, the main circuit board 2 being detachably connected to the module cover 1, an indicator light board 3 disposed between the main circuit board 2 and the module cover 1, the indicator light board 3 being detachably connected to the module cover 1, and the indicator light board 3 being connected to the main circuit board 2 via a ribbon cable.

[0024] A lamp board pressing block h is provided at one end of the module cover 1, and a lamp board pressing hook f is provided at the other end of the module cover 1. The lamp board pressing block h and the lamp board pressing hook f are fixedly connected to the module cover 1. A lamp bead enclosure 13 is provided on the module cover 1. The lamp bead enclosure 13 is fixedly connected to the module cover 1. The lamp bead enclosure 13 corresponds to the lamp bead g on the indicator light board 3.

[0025] A first ribbon cable socket 21 is provided on the main circuit board 2 and is fixedly connected to the main circuit board 2. A second ribbon cable socket 31 is provided on the indicator light board 3 and is fixedly connected to the indicator light board 3. One end of the ribbon cable 4 is connected to the first ribbon cable socket 21 and the other end of the ribbon cable 4 is connected to the second ribbon cable socket 31.

[0026] The module cover 1 is provided with an indicator light cover plate 5, which is detachably connected to the module cover 1. The module cover 1 is provided with a cover plate groove 11, and the indicator light cover plate 5 is located in the cover plate groove 11. The module cover 1 is provided with a buckle groove 12, and the indicator light cover plate 5 is provided with a hook 51, which corresponds to the buckle groove 12.

[0027] Align the indicator light cover 5 with the mounting position on the front of the module cover 1 and press it in. Snap the module cover in place to complete the installation of the indicator light cover. Insert one end of the indicator light board 3 with the pre-installed ribbon cable 4 into the lamp plate pressing block h of the module cover. Rotate to press the other end into the lamp plate pressing hook f. The LED beads g on the indicator light board are surrounded by the LED bead enclosure 13 on the cover, thus ensuring that the light of each LED bead does not interfere with each other. Insert the other end of the indicator light board ribbon cable 4 into the first ribbon cable socket of the main circuit board 2 for connection. Align the main circuit board 2 with the module cover guide plate 14 and insert it all the way in to complete the relevant assembly.

[0028] This utility model's light guide module adopts a stacked structure design integrating the main circuit board and indicator light board within the module's upper cover, with electrical connection between the two circuit boards achieved via ribbon cables. This design integrates functional circuitry and indicator functions within a compact space, significantly reducing the overall module size and achieving efficient space utilization. Simultaneously, both the main circuit board and indicator light board are detachably connected to the module's upper cover, facilitating future maintenance, replacement, or upgrades, improving product maintainability and production assembly efficiency. By setting lamp board clamping blocks and lamp board clamping hooks at both ends inside the module's upper cover, the indicator light board can be securely positioned and fixed, preventing displacement or loosening during use. This structure achieves reliable fixation without additional screws or adhesive materials, simplifying the assembly process, reducing production costs, and simultaneously improving the overall structural stability and seismic resistance of the module.

[0029] Setting up corresponding LED bead enclosures effectively prevents light crosstalk, ensuring that the light signal of each indicator light is transmitted independently and clearly, improving the accuracy and aesthetics of the display. Simultaneously, the LED bead enclosures also provide physical protection for the LEDs, preventing damage from dust, foreign objects, or external pressure, enhancing the module's environmental adaptability and lifespan. By setting first and second ribbon cable sockets on the main circuit board and indicator light board respectively, and using snap-fit ​​ribbon cable connections, standardization and quick plug-and-play functionality are achieved in the wiring connections. This connection method offers reliable contact, convenient assembly and disassembly, facilitates automated production and subsequent maintenance, reduces the risk of failure from soldering, and improves the stability of electrical connections and production efficiency.

[0030] A removable indicator light cover is installed on the module's top cover and embedded in the cover slot. This protects the internal indicator light structure from external contamination and mechanical damage, while also ensuring a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The removable cover design facilitates the inspection or replacement of the indicator lights, improving product maintainability. At the same time, the cover slot structure helps with precise positioning and improves assembly accuracy. By setting a snap-fit ​​groove on the module's top cover and a hook on the indicator light cover, a snap-fit ​​connection structure is formed, making the cover firmly installed and easy to disassemble. It can be opened without tools. The structure simplifies the assembly process, reduces reliance on fasteners, improves product assembly efficiency and user experience, and ensures the stability of the cover during operation.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A space-compact light guide module structure, characterized in that, The system includes a module cover, inside which a main circuit board is installed. The main circuit board is detachably connected to the module cover. An indicator light board is installed between the main circuit board and the module cover. The indicator light board is detachably connected to the module cover and is connected to the main circuit board via a ribbon cable.

2. The space-compact light guide module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lamp plate pressing block is provided at one end of the upper cover of the module, and a lamp plate pressing hook is provided at the other end of the upper cover of the module. The lamp plate pressing block and the lamp plate pressing hook are fixedly connected to the upper cover of the module.

3. The space-compact light guide module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The module cover is provided with a lamp bead enclosure, which is fixedly connected to the module cover and corresponds to the lamp beads on the indicator light panel.

4. The space-compact light guide module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main circuit board is provided with a first ribbon cable socket, which is fixedly connected to the main circuit board. The indicator light board is provided with a second ribbon cable socket, which is fixedly connected to the indicator light board. One end of the ribbon cable is fastened to the first ribbon cable socket, and the other end of the ribbon cable is fastened to the second ribbon cable socket.

5. The space-compact light guide module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The module cover is provided with an indicator light cover plate, which is detachably connected to the module cover. The module cover is provided with a cover plate groove, and the indicator light cover plate is disposed in the cover plate groove.

6. The space-compact light guide module structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The module cover is provided with a buckle groove, and the indicator light cover is provided with a hook, the hook corresponding to the buckle groove.

7. The space-compact light guide module structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The module's upper cover is provided with an upper cover guide plate, which is fixedly connected to the module's upper cover.