A power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box

Abstract

This utility model discloses a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box in the field of collaborative robot technology, aiming to solve the problems of high failure rate, difficult assembly, lack of simplicity, and poor expandability in the prior art. It includes: a receiving cavity for easy placement of module circuit boards and a guide rail system to ensure smooth insertion of the module circuit boards, simplifying the connection structure within the control box; a unified connection board that introduces gold finger modules with highly expandable and compatible gold finger interfaces, serving as AC / DC conversion and signal exchange media for various module circuit boards, further simplifying the connection structure and enhancing expandability; reducing assembly difficulty, allowing replacement of faulty components by directly pulling them out from the gold finger interface along the guide rail system, thereby reducing the failure rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box, belonging to the field of collaborative robot technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of collaborative robots, the main control module, power module, drive module, and other functional modules inside the control box are connected by wiring harnesses to achieve power supply and analog and digital communication between the modules, ultimately enabling the issuance of robot commands. With technological advancements and scientific progress, robots are becoming increasingly feature-rich, trending towards intelligence and lightweight design. However, this increased functionality leads to a greater number of modules within the control box, resulting in increasingly complex wiring connections, a bulky and unsightly control box, and difficulties in assembly and maintenance. Furthermore, it also presents drawbacks such as poor functional expandability.

[0003] Therefore, the existing power supply and communication connection structure of collaborative robot control boxes has problems such as high failure rate, difficult assembly, lack of simplicity and poor expandability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box that has a low failure rate, is easy to assemble, is relatively simple, and has strong scalability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application employs the following technical solution: This application provides a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box, including, This application provides a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box, including, The control box contains a gold finger module, which includes a unified connecting plate and a support side plate located on the side of the unified connecting plate. The support side plate and the unified connecting plate form a cavity capable of accommodating multiple module circuit boards. The inner side of the support side plate is provided with a guide rail system that matches the module circuit boards. The unified connecting plate is provided with multiple gold finger insertion interfaces, and the insertion interfaces of each module circuit board are respectively inserted into their respective gold finger insertion interfaces. The edges of the module circuit boards are detachably connected to the support side plate through the guide rail system.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the module circuit board includes a rectifier module, a power module, a sequence module, a main control module, a security module, or a reserved module. The gold finger connector is a PCIe connection port, and the rectifier module, the power module, the sequence module, the main control module, the security module, and the reserved module are inserted into the corresponding PCIe connection port.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the gold finger module is electrically connected to an external AC power harness, the rectifier module is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port through the CAN communication interface and the 220V / 48V AC power supply interface, and the DC output port of the rectifier module is electrically connected to the main body through a first cable.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the power module is connected to the corresponding PCIe connection port through a 15V / 24V output power supply interface and a 48V input power supply interface, respectively.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the sequence module is connected to the corresponding PCIe connection port via a 15V / 24V input power supply interface and a CAN communication main interface.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the main control module is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port through a 15V input power supply interface and a CAN communication interface; the signal output port of the main control module is connected to the teach pendant signal through a second cable.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the safety module is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port via a 15V / 24V input power supply interface and a CAN communication interface; the signal output port of the safety module is connected to the main body signal via a third cable.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the reserved module is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port through a 15V / 24V input power supply interface and a CAN communication main interface, respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the gold finger module is electrically connected to a 220V AC power supply.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, a mounting hole is provided at the end of the support side plate away from the unified connecting plate; the module circuit board is provided with a connection hole corresponding to the mounting hole, and when the connection hole and the mounting hole coincide, the module circuit board and the support side plate can be detachably connected by screwing a bolt into the connection hole and the mounting hole; a signal and power output interface is provided on the side of the module circuit board away from the unified connecting plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows: The collaborative robot control box provided in this application features a power supply and communication connection structure with a cavity for accommodating modular circuit boards and a guide rail system to ensure smooth insertion of the circuit boards, simplifying the internal connection structure of the control box. The unified connection board introduces a gold finger module with a highly expandable and compatible gold finger connector, serving as the AC / DC conversion medium and signal exchange medium for various modular circuit boards, further simplifying the internal connection structure and enhancing its expandability. This reduces assembly difficulty; if a component malfunctions, it can be directly removed from the gold finger connector along the guide rail system for replacement, thereby reducing the failure rate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application 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 this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cable connection diagram of the power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box and the communication and electrical connection of external components provided in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box provided in this embodiment; In the diagram: 1. Gold finger module; 1.1. Gold finger connector; 20. Control box; 3. Rectifier module; 4. Power supply module; 5. Sequence module; 6. Main control module; 7. Safety module; 8. Reserved module; 9. Main body; 10. Teach pendant; 11. 220V AC power supply; 12. PCIE connection port; 13. Unified connection board; 14. Support side plate; 15. Weight reduction hole; 16. Guide rail system; 17. Module circuit board; 18. Mounting hole; 19. Connection hole; 21. Signal and power output interface. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of this application / the embodiments thereof will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application / the embodiments thereof, and not all embodiments thereof. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application / the application thereof or its application or use. Example 1

[0019] This embodiment provides a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box, which solves the problems of high failure rate, difficult assembly, lack of simplicity and poor expandability in the existing power supply and communication connection structure for collaborative robot control boxes.

[0020] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box provided in this embodiment includes a control box 20, which is equipped with a gold finger module 1. The gold finger module 1 includes multiple gold finger plug interfaces 1.1. The control box 20 also includes a rectifier module 3, a power module 4, a sequence module 5, a main control module 6, a safety module 7, and a reserved module 8. The power supply interface and communication interface of the rectifier module 3, the power module 4, the sequence module 5, the main control module 6, the safety module 7, and the reserved module 8 are inserted into the corresponding gold finger plug interfaces 1.1.

[0021] The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box provided in this embodiment introduces a gold finger module 1 equipped with a highly expandable and compatible gold finger connector 1.1, which serves as the AC / DC conversion medium and signal exchange medium for the rectifier module 3, power supply module 4, sequence module 5, main control module 6, safety module 7, and reserved module 8. This makes the connection structure inside the control box 20 simple and highly expandable; it reduces the assembly difficulty, and if a component fails, it can be directly removed from the gold finger connector 1.1 to replace the component, thereby reducing the failure rate. Example 2

[0022] This embodiment provides a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box. This embodiment is an optimization based on Embodiment 1 to improve the technical effect and refine the technical solution. For details not described in this embodiment, please refer to Embodiment 1.

[0023] As one embodiment, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The gold finger module 1 is electrically connected to the external AC power harness. The rectifier module 3 is connected to the corresponding gold finger connector 1.1 via the CAN communication interface and the 220V / 48V AC power supply interface. The DC output port of the rectifier module 3 is electrically connected to the body 9 via the first cable to power the body 9 of the collaborative robot. When the rectifier module 3 fails, the corresponding cable on the gold finger connector 1.1 is unplugged, thereby reducing the failure rate of the connection structure and simplifying the structure. Different specifications of rectifier modules 3 can be plugged into the gold finger connector 1.1 for replacement, resulting in high compatibility and low assembly difficulty.

[0024] In one embodiment, the power module 4 is connected to the corresponding gold finger connector 1.1 via a 15V / 24V output power supply interface and a 48V input power supply interface. When the power module 4 malfunctions, the corresponding cable on the gold finger connector 1.1 can be unplugged, thereby reducing the failure rate of the connection structure and simplifying the structure. Power modules 4 of different specifications can be plugged into the gold finger connector 1.1 for replacement, resulting in high compatibility and low assembly difficulty.

[0025] In one embodiment, the sequence module 5 is connected to the corresponding gold finger connector 1.1 via a 15V / 24V input power supply interface and a CAN communication interface. When the sequence module 5 malfunctions, the corresponding cable on the gold finger connector 1.1 is unplugged, thereby reducing the failure rate of the connection structure and simplifying the structure. Sequence modules 5 of different specifications can be plugged into the gold finger connector 1.1 for replacement, resulting in high compatibility and low assembly difficulty.

[0026] In one embodiment, the main control module 6 is connected to the corresponding gold finger connector 1.1 via a 15V input power supply interface and a CAN communication interface; the signal output port of the main control module 6 is connected to the teach pendant 10 via a second cable. When the main control module 6 malfunctions, the corresponding cable on the gold finger connector 1.1 is unplugged, thus reducing the failure rate of the connection structure and simplifying the design. Main control modules 6 of different specifications can be plugged into and replaced via the gold finger connector 1.1, offering high compatibility and low assembly difficulty. Operators can input control commands to the main control module 6 via the teach pendant 10.

[0027] In one embodiment, safety module 7 is connected to the corresponding gold finger connector 1.1 via a 15V / 24V input power interface and a CAN communication interface; the signal output port of safety module 7 is connected to the main body 9 via a third cable. When safety module 7 malfunctions, the corresponding cable on gold finger connector 1.1 is unplugged, thus reducing the failure rate of the connection structure and simplifying the design. Safety modules 7 of different specifications can be plugged into and replaced via gold finger connector 1.1, offering high compatibility and low assembly difficulty. Safety module 7 connects to the main body 9 as well as the emergency stop and enable switches, monitoring safety information in real time.

[0028] In one embodiment, the reserved module 8 is connected to the corresponding gold finger connector 1.1 via a 15V / 24V input power supply interface and a CAN communication main interface. When the reserved module 8 malfunctions, the corresponding cable on the gold finger connector 1.1 can be unplugged, thus reducing the failure rate of the connection structure and simplifying its design. Reserved modules 8 of different specifications can be plugged into and replaced via the gold finger connector 1.1, offering high compatibility and low assembly difficulty. The reserved module 8 is intended for future expansion.

[0029] In one embodiment, the gold finger module 1 is electrically connected to a 220V AC power supply 11.

[0030] Rectifier module 3 refers to the module that plugs into the gold finger module 1 to achieve a constant 48V output and AC 200V input. The 48V connection to the gold finger module 1 supplies power to the power module 4 inside the control box 20. The CAN communication of rectifier module 3 is also connected to the gold finger module 1 to collect real-time information from rectifier module 3.

[0031] Power module 4 refers to the module that plugs into the gold finger module 1 to achieve a 48V input and constant 15V and 24V output. The 15V and 24V are connected to the gold finger connector to power the sequential module 5, the main control module 6, and the safety module 7.

[0032] Sequence module 5 refers to the module that plugs into the gold finger module 1, providing 15V and 24V as inputs. The CAN main interface is connected to the gold finger connector, enabling digital communication between sequence module 5 and rectifier module 3. It collects information from rectifier module 3 in real time, ensuring the rectifier operates within a safe and reliable range, and transmits this information to the main controller via CAN.

[0033] The main control module 6 is plugged into the gold finger module 1, providing 15V as its input. It connects the CAN main interface to the gold finger connector, enabling CAN communication between the sequence module 5 and the safety module 7, and achieving real-time robot control based on the information from the CAN main interface. The main control module 6 is connected to the teach pendant via a wiring harness, allowing the teach pendant to control the robot.

[0034] Safety module 7 refers to the module that plugs into the gold finger module 1, providing 15V and 24V as inputs. It also connects the CAN main interface to the gold finger connector, transmitting safety information to the main controller via CAN. Safety module 7 will connect to the main unit, as well as the emergency stop and enable switches, to monitor safety information in real time.

[0035] The reserved module 8 can also be plugged into the gold finger module 1 for easy and quick expansion of functions later. For example, IoT functions, interface-less remote control receivers, etc. This plug-in connection allows for rapid installation of expanded functions.

[0036] The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box provided in this embodiment replaces the traditional wire harness connection with a gold finger connector 1.1 for the modules inside the control box 20, reducing the number of failure points and the failure rate caused by wire harnesses. This simplifies the assembly of the control box 20, greatly improves manufacturing and assembly efficiency, and also facilitates later maintenance and upkeep, reducing costs. It also makes the interior of the control box 20 neater and more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, it is very user-friendly for future expansion functions; simply adding modules of the same shape and plugging them into the gold finger connector 1.1 is sufficient. Example 3

[0037] This embodiment provides a power supply and communication connection structure for a collaborative robot control box. This embodiment is an optimization based on Embodiment 2 to improve the technical effect and refine the technical solution. For details not described in this embodiment, please refer to Embodiment 2.

[0038] As one embodiment, reference Figure 3 The control box 20 contains a gold finger module 1. The gold finger module 1 includes a unified connecting plate 13 and a support side plate 14 located on the side of the unified connecting plate 13. The support side plate 14 and the unified connecting plate 13 form a cavity that can accommodate multiple module circuit boards 17. The inner side of the support side plate 14 is provided with a guide rail system 16 that matches the module circuit boards 17. The unified connecting plate 13 is provided with multiple gold finger insertion interfaces 1.1. The insertion interfaces of each module circuit board 17 are inserted into their respective gold finger insertion interfaces 1.1. The edges of the module circuit boards 17 are detachably connected to the support side plate 14 through the guide rail system 16.

[0039] Those skilled in the art can insert different types of module circuit boards 17, namely rectifier module 3, power module 4, sequence module 5, main control module 6, safety module 7 or reserved module 8, into the receiving cavity through the guide rail system 16 until the communication / power supply interface of the module circuit board 17 is inserted into the PCIE connection port 12.

[0040] In one embodiment, a mounting hole 18 is provided at the end of the support side plate 14 facing away from the unified connecting plate 13; the module circuit board 17 is provided with a connection hole 19 corresponding to the mounting hole 18. When the connection hole 19 and the mounting hole 18 coincide, a bolt can be screwed into the connection hole 19 and the mounting hole 18 to achieve a detachable connection between the module circuit board 17 and the support side plate 14. This detachable connection method is relatively reliable and prevents the module circuit board 17 from accidentally slipping off.

[0041] As one embodiment, reference Figure 3 The module circuit board 17 has a signal and power output interface 21 on the side opposite to the unified connection board 13.

[0042] The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box provided in this embodiment is provided with a cavity for accommodating the module circuit board 17 and a guide rail system 16 to ensure that the module circuit board 17 can be smoothly inserted, making the internal connection structure of the control box 20 simple. The unified connection board 13 introduces a gold finger module 1 with a gold finger plug interface 1.1 with high expandability and compatibility, which serves as the AC / DC conversion medium and signal exchange medium for various module circuit boards 17, making the internal connection structure of the control box 20 simple and highly expandable. It reduces the assembly difficulty. If a component fails, it can be directly pulled out from the gold finger plug interface 1.1 along the guide rail system 16 to replace the component, thereby reducing the failure rate.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "located in," "equipped with," "located in," "installed," and "set up" 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 connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. "Hinged connection" includes "rotational connection."

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure for power supply and communication of a collaborative robot control box, characterized by, include, The control box (20) is equipped with a gold finger module (1). The gold finger module (1) includes a unified connecting plate (13) and a support side plate (14) located on the side of the unified connecting plate (13). The support side plate (14) and the unified connecting plate (13) form a cavity that can accommodate multiple module circuit boards (17). The inner side of the support side plate (14) is provided with a guide rail system (16) that matches the module circuit board (17). The unified connecting plate (13) is provided with multiple gold finger insertion interfaces (1.1). The insertion interfaces of each module circuit board (17) are inserted into their respective gold finger insertion interfaces (1.1). The edge of the module circuit board (17) is detachably connected to the support side plate (14) through the guide rail system (16).

2. The power and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 1, wherein, The module circuit board (17) includes a rectifier module (3), a power supply module (4), a sequence module (5), a main control module (6), a safety module (7) or a reserved module (8). The gold finger connector (1.1) is a PCIE connection port (12). The rectifier module (3), the power supply module (4), the sequence module (5), the main control module (6), the safety module (7) and the reserved module (8) are inserted into the corresponding PCIE connection port (12).

3. The power and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 2, wherein, The gold finger module (1) is electrically connected to the external AC power harness. The rectifier module (3) is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port (12) through the CAN communication interface and the 220V / 48V AC power supply interface respectively. The DC output port of the rectifier module (3) is electrically connected to the main body (9) through the first cable.

4. The power and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 3, wherein, The power module (4) is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port (12) through the 15V / 24V output power supply interface and the 48V input power supply interface respectively.

5. The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sequence module (5) is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port (12) through the 15V / 24V input power supply interface and the CAN communication interface, respectively.

6. The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The main control module (6) is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port (12) through the 15V input power supply interface and the CAN communication interface respectively; the signal output port of the main control module (6) is connected to the teach pendant (10) through the second cable.

7. The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The safety module (7) is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port (12) through the 15V / 24V input power supply interface and the CAN communication interface respectively; the signal output port of the safety module (7) is connected to the main body (9) through the third cable.

8. The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reserved module (8) is connected to the corresponding PCIE connection port (12) through the 15V / 24V input power supply interface and the CAN communication interface, respectively.

9. The power supply and communication connection structure of the collaborative robot control box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The gold finger module (1) is electrically connected to a 220V AC power supply (11).

10. The connection structure for power supply and communication of the collaborative robot control box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, A mounting hole (18) is provided at one end of the support side plate (14) away from the unified connecting plate (13); the module circuit board (17) is provided with a connection hole (19) corresponding to the mounting hole (18). When the connection hole (19) and the mounting hole (18) coincide, the module circuit board (17) and the support side plate (14) can be detachably connected by screwing a bolt into the connection hole (19) and the mounting hole (18); The module circuit board (17) has a signal and power output interface (21) on the side opposite to the unified connection board (13).

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