Modular elevator controller architecture

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of elevator technology and discloses a modular elevator controller structure, including a controller housing, multiple mounting frames fixedly installed inside the controller housing, and button components installed one-to-one on the inner wall of each mounting frame. Each button component includes an outer pressing component and an inner pressing component. The outer pressing component is exposed outside the mounting frame to receive external pressing force, while the inner pressing component is located inside the mounting frame and works in conjunction with the outer pressing component. By setting the outer and inner pressing components and employing a two-layer resistance design of springs and elastic elements, this utility model allows only intentional pressing commands with sufficient force to trigger the command. This effectively filters out accidental touches caused by light bumps from arms or elbows in crowded scenarios, preventing the elevator from frequently stopping at non-target floors and significantly improving operating efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of elevator technology, and in particular to a modular elevator controller structure. Background Technology

[0002] As the core equipment for vertical transportation in modern buildings, the reliability and efficiency of elevators depend on the precise control of the controller. The elevator controller is mainly responsible for receiving instructions from buttons inside the car and calls from outside the floor. Combined with information such as the current position and direction of travel of the elevator, it completes core functions such as starting and stopping, stopping at floors, and adjusting speed. With the diversification of building types (such as high-rise residential buildings, commercial complexes, office buildings, etc.), the usage scenarios of elevators vary significantly, which puts forward higher requirements for the functional expandability and maintenance convenience of the controller. Modular structure, because it can realize the flexible combination and independent upgrading of functional modules, has gradually become an important development direction for elevator controllers.

[0003] In crowded environments such as office buildings during rush hour, elevator buttons are often accidentally pressed due to overcrowding. This can happen by using one's arm, elbow, or even accidentally touching the floor button. Invalid commands generated by these accidental presses are executed directly, causing the elevator to frequently stop at non-target floors, thus significantly reducing operating efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, a modular elevator controller structure was designed. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a modular elevator controller structure, which solves the problem that during peak hours, office building elevators are crowded, floor buttons are easily accidentally touched by arms or elbows, resulting in invalid commands being executed directly, causing the elevator to frequently stop at non-target floors and significantly reducing operating efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A modular elevator controller structure includes a controller housing, multiple mounting frames fixedly installed inside the controller housing, and button components installed one-to-one on the inner wall of each mounting frame; each button component includes an outer pressing component and an inner pressing component, the outer pressing component being exposed outside the mounting frame to receive external pressing force, and the inner pressing component being located inside the mounting frame and cooperating with the outer pressing component.

[0007] Preferably, the outer pressing component includes a secondary slider, one end of which is exposed outside the mounting frame to form a pressing end, and the other end extends into the mounting frame; a groove is provided on the outer wall of the secondary slider, the groove is arc-shaped and the opening faces the inner pressing component.

[0008] Preferably, the inner pressing assembly includes a main slider, the outer wall of the main slider is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the secondary slider and is slidably connected along the length direction of the secondary slider, and the outer wall of the main slider on the side away from the secondary slider is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the mounting frame and is slidably connected.

[0009] Preferably, the main slider and the auxiliary slider are elastically connected by an elastic element, one end of which abuts against the inner wall of the groove, and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the main slider.

[0010] Preferably, a base is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame on the side of the main slider away from the secondary slider. The base has a sliding groove on the side facing the main slider. The end of the main slider away from the secondary slider is embedded in the sliding groove and slidably connected to the base.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of slide rods are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base facing the main slider, which is evenly distributed circumferentially. A sleeve rod corresponding to each slide rod is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the main slider facing the base. The end of the slide rod away from the base is inserted into the interior of the corresponding sleeve rod and slidably connected with the sleeve rod.

[0012] Preferably, the base and the main slider are elastically connected by multiple springs, each spring being sleeved on the outside of the slide rod and the sleeve rod, with one end of the spring fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base and the other end fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main slider.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention, by setting an outer pressing component and an inner pressing component, and through the two-layer resistance design of springs and elastic elements, only allows intentional pressing commands with sufficient force to be triggered, thereby effectively filtering out accidental touches caused by light bumps from arms, elbows, etc. in crowded scenarios, avoiding frequent stops of the elevator on non-target floors, and significantly improving operating efficiency.

[0014] This invention uses a main slider that slides directionally through a slide rod and a sleeve rod to ensure no deviation during the pressing process. Combined with the stable rebound of the elastic element, it not only ensures triggering when intentionally pressed, but also allows for quick reset after release. This adapts to high-frequency operation scenarios during peak hours in office buildings and reduces command failures or false triggering caused by structural jamming. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the button component of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the mounting frame and button components of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the secondary slider and the main slider of this utility model; Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the main slider and the base of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber mesh filling structure of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the sponge filling structure of this utility model.

[0017] Drawing number explanation: 1. Controller housing; 11. Mounting frame; 2. Button component; 20. Base; 201. Slide bar; 202. Sleeve bar; 203. Spring; 21. Main slider; 22. Secondary slider; 221. Groove; 222. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0020] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0022] Example 1: Please see Figure 1-8 A modular elevator controller structure includes a controller housing 1, multiple mounting frames 11 fixedly installed inside the controller housing 1, and button components 2 installed one-to-one on the inner wall of each mounting frame 11; the button component 2 includes an outer pressing component and an inner pressing component, the outer pressing component is exposed outside the mounting frame 11 to receive external pressing force, and the inner pressing component is located inside the mounting frame 11 and is linked and cooperates with the outer pressing component.

[0023] The outer pressing component includes a secondary slider 22, one end of which is exposed outside the mounting frame 11 to form a pressing end, and the other end extends into the mounting frame 11; a groove 221 is provided on the outer wall of the secondary slider 22, the groove 221 is arc-shaped and the opening faces the inner pressing component.

[0024] The inner pressing assembly includes a main slider 21, the outer wall of the main slider 21 is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the secondary slider 22 and is slidably connected along the length direction of the secondary slider 22, and the outer wall of the main slider 21 on the side away from the secondary slider 22 is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the mounting frame 11 and is slidably connected.

[0025] The main slider 21 and the auxiliary slider 22 are elastically connected by an elastic element 222. One end of the elastic element 222 abuts against the inner wall of the groove 221, and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the main slider 21.

[0026] A base 20 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame 11 on the side of the main slider 21 away from the secondary slider 22. The base 20 has a sliding groove on the side facing the main slider 21. The end of the main slider 21 away from the secondary slider 22 is embedded in the sliding groove and slidably connected to the base 20.

[0027] Multiple slide rods 201 evenly distributed along the circumference are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base 20 facing the main slider 21. Sleeve rods 202 corresponding to the slide rods 201 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the main slider 21 facing the base 20. The end of each slide rod 201 away from the base 20 is inserted into the interior of the corresponding sleeve rod 202 and slidably connected with the sleeve rod 202.

[0028] The base 20 and the main slider 21 are elastically connected by multiple springs 203. Each spring 203 is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 201 and the sleeve rod 202, and one end of the spring 203 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 20, and the other end is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main slider 21.

[0029] A trigger switch for detecting the displacement of the main slider 21 is fixedly installed on the base 20. The end of the main slider 21 facing the base 20 is provided with a trigger part adapted to the trigger switch. When the main slider 21 slides to a preset position against the elastic force of the spring 203, the trigger part contacts the trigger switch to output a control signal.

[0030] By forming a pressing end by having one end of the secondary slider 22 of the outer pressing assembly exposed outside the mounting frame 11, the pressing force is first applied to the secondary slider 22 when the user presses it. An elastic element is provided within the arc-shaped groove 221 on the outer wall of the secondary slider 22. One end of this elastic element abuts against the inner wall of the groove 221, and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the main slider 21. When the pressing force is small, such as a light bump caused by accidental touch, it can only compress the elastic element in the groove 221 and cannot push the main slider 21 of the inner pressing assembly. In this case, the button will not trigger subsequent actions, effectively avoiding elevator malfunctions caused by accidental touch or slight collisions. This is especially suitable for places with high traffic and complex environments, such as shopping malls and train stations.

[0031] By employing a dual resistance mechanism to ensure the intentionality of user operation, when the user applies sufficient pressure to overcome the resistance of the elastic element, the secondary slider 22 continues to move inward into the mounting frame 11. Its inner wall pushes the main slider 21 to slide synchronously, thus activating the second layer of resistance. The base 20 and the main slider 21 are elastically connected by multiple springs 203 sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 201 and the sleeve rod 202. The springs 203 are compressed to generate resistance. Only when the pressing force is large enough to overcome these two layers of resistance and the main slider 21 slides to a preset position close to the base 20 will the subsequent action be triggered. Through the dual resistance design, only when the user presses the button clearly and forcefully can the operation be completed, effectively preventing unnecessary commands caused by insufficient operating force or misoperation, and greatly improving the accuracy and reliability of operation.

[0032] The main slider 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the secondary slider 22 via a clearance fit, and the secondary slider 22 slides along its length. Simultaneously, the outer wall of the main slider 21 away from the secondary slider 22 is also slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame 11 via a clearance fit. Furthermore, multiple circumferentially evenly distributed slide rods 201 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base 20 facing the main slider 21. Corresponding sleeve rods 202 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the main slider 21 facing the base 20. The end of each slide rod 201 away from the base 20 is inserted into the corresponding sleeve rod 202 and slidably connected to it. This multi-directional sliding connection design ensures that the main slider 21 maintains a stable trajectory during sliding, effectively preventing deviation and jamming.

[0033] A trigger switch for detecting the displacement of the main slider 21 is fixedly installed on the base 20. The end of the main slider 21 facing the base 20 has a trigger part adapted to the trigger switch. When the main slider 21 slides to a preset position against the elastic force of the spring 203, the trigger part makes precise contact with the trigger switch, thereby outputting the corresponding floor command to the elevator control system. This ensures that the corresponding control signal is triggered only after the user completes a full and effective pressing operation, avoiding elevator operation errors caused by inaccurate triggering.

[0034] like Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, Figure 3 Inside, the elastic element 222 between the secondary slider 22 and the main slider 21 is set to be a spring element with the same material as the spring 203. The spring element has the characteristics of high elastic stability and strong fatigue resistance. After long-term high-frequency pressing, the elastic decay is small, which can stably maintain the first layer of resistance threshold and ensure consistent anti-accidental touch effect in different stages of use. At the same time, the spring deformation linearity is good, and the resistance changes evenly with the stroke when pressing.

[0035] Figure 7 Inside, the elastic element 222 between the secondary slider 22 and the main slider 21 is connected by a rubber mesh. The rubber mesh adopts a diamond mesh structure design. The rubber mesh itself has good elasticity and toughness. Combined with the diamond mesh structure, it can achieve uniform force distribution. When pressed, it can buffer local impact force and reduce rigid contact loss between the secondary slider (22) and the main slider (21). Figure 8 Inside, the elastic element 222 between the secondary slider 22 and the main slider 21 is made of sponge for connection, providing a gentle first layer of resistance feedback and a more comfortable pressing feel, especially suitable for elderly people, children and other users who are sensitive to force; at the same time, the sponge is lightweight and low cost, and no complicated fixing structure is required during installation. It can be assembled by simple pasting or snap-fit, effectively reducing the overall component production and maintenance costs, and is suitable for application scenarios with strict cost control.

[0036] During operation, when the user presses the exposed end of the sub-slider 22, the pressing force is first applied to the outer sub-slider 22; At this time, the secondary slider 22 moves into the mounting frame 11, and the elastic element 222 in the groove 221 is compressed, generating the first layer of resistance. If the pressing force is small, such as a light touch by accident, it can only compress the elastic element 222 and cannot push the main slider 21. The button will not trigger subsequent actions, which is the key to preventing accidental touch.

[0037] After overcoming the resistance of the elastic element 222 in the groove 221, the secondary slider 22 continues to move inward, and its inner wall pushes the main slider 21 to slide synchronously towards the base 20. During the sliding process, the sleeve 202 on the main slider 21 slides along the slide bar 201 of the base 20 to avoid deviation. At the same time, the spring 203 between the base 20 and the main slider 21 is compressed, generating a second layer of resistance, further ensuring that the pressing is intentional.

[0038] When the main slider 21 overcomes the resistance of the spring 203 and slides to a preset position close to the base 20, the main slider 21 will touch the trigger structure on the base 20, which is a necessary step for the controller to output commands. When the trigger structure is touched, the corresponding floor command is output to the elevator control system, completing the core action of triggering the pressing command.

[0039] After the user releases the secondary slider 22, the compressed spring 203 rebounds first, pushing the main slider 21 to slide in the opposite direction along the slide bar 201 and return to the initial position. After the main slider 21 is reset, the elastic element in the groove 221 also rebounds, causing the secondary slider 22 to slide outward until its pressing end is exposed again in the mounting frame 11. The entire button component 2 returns to its initial state and waits for the next press.

[0040] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A modular elevator controller structure, characterized by: The controller includes a housing (1), multiple mounting frames (11) fixedly installed inside the housing (1), and button components (2) correspondingly installed on the inner wall of each mounting frame (11). The button component (2) includes an outer pressing component and an inner pressing component. The outer pressing component is exposed outside the mounting frame (11) to receive external pressing force, and the inner pressing component is located inside the mounting frame (11) and is linked and cooperates with the outer pressing component.

2. A modular elevator controller structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer pressing component includes a secondary slider (22), one end of which is exposed outside the mounting frame (11) to form a pressing end, and the other end extends into the mounting frame (11); a groove (221) is provided on the outer wall of the secondary slider (22), the groove (221) is arc-shaped and the opening faces the inner pressing component.

3. A modular elevator controller structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner pressing assembly includes a main slider (21), the outer wall of the main slider (21) is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the secondary slider (22) and is slidably connected along the length direction of the secondary slider (22), and the outer wall of the main slider (21) away from the secondary slider (22) is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the mounting frame (11) and is slidably connected.

4. A modular elevator controller structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main slider (21) and the secondary slider (22) are elastically connected by an elastic element (222). One end of the elastic element (222) abuts against the inner wall of the groove (221), and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the main slider (21).

5. A modular elevator controller structure according to claim 3, wherein: A base (20) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame (11) on the side of the main slider (21) away from the secondary slider (22). The base (20) has a sliding groove on the side facing the main slider (21). The end of the main slider (21) away from the secondary slider (22) is embedded in the sliding groove and slidably connected to the base (20).

6. A modular elevator controller structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple slide rods (201) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base (20) facing the main slider (21) and evenly distributed along the circumference. On the inner wall of the main slider (21) facing the base (20), sleeve rods (202) corresponding to the slide rods (201) are fixedly installed. The end of each slide rod (201) away from the base (20) is inserted into the interior of the corresponding sleeve rod (202) and slidably connected with the sleeve rod (202).

7. A modular elevator controller structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (20) and the main slider (21) are elastically connected by multiple springs (203). Each spring (203) is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod (201) and the sleeve rod (202) respectively. One end of the spring (203) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base (20), and the other end is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main slider (21).

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