Automatic control device

Abstract

Disclosed is an automatic control device capable of simply and inexpensively making an automation system and enabling a general worker to immediately respond without professional personnel. According to an embodiment, the automatic control device comprises: one or more air cylinder units including an air cylinder having a first port for moving a piston forward and a second port for moving the piston backward, and an air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; an air cylinder control unit provided in a number corresponding to the number of air cylinder units and configured to control the air valve module of the corresponding air cylinder unit; and a starter unit including a start button for transmitting a start signal to the air cylinder control unit so that the air cylinder control unit is operated. A forward movement time and a backward movement time are input to the air cylinder control unit such that same controls the air valve module so as to supply air to the first port on the basis of the forward movement time and supply air to the second port on the basis of the backward movement time.

Description

automatic control device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an automatic control device capable of creating an automated system using a mechanical actuator.

[0002] Typically, solenoid valves are used to selectively supply air to control the operation of air-operated cylinders. Controlling these solenoid valves with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) allows for the creation of automated cylinder-based systems.

[0003] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1064538, which creates an automation system for machine operators using PLC, discloses an intelligent air compressor system.

[0004] The intelligent air compressor system disclosed in the public notice comprises: a compressor including an intake valve that opens and closes by the operation of a solenoid valve to intake or block external air; a motor that generates rotational force at a constant rotational speed with an applied power; a compressor that compresses and discharges air intaked through the intake valve using the rotational force of the motor; an oil separator that separates and discharges oil contained in the compressed air from the compressor; and an air supply line that is piped to the intake valve, the motor, the compressor, and the oil separator and transports the air; a control box including a pressure switch that switches according to the pressure of one or more pressure sensors installed in the air supply line piped to the compressor, and an inverter that controls the operation of the motor by the switching of the pressure switch; and a receiving tank that stores compressed air introduced through the air supply line and supplies it to the site, and is characterized by comprising an energy saving unit that variably controls the control method of the control box through a PLC.

[0005] Systems where mechanical actuators are controlled by a PLC, such as the intelligent air compressor system described in Korean Patent No. 10-1064538, have the disadvantage of requiring a large number of components to implement. Furthermore, separate PLC programming is required for system implementation, which is time-consuming. Furthermore, systems using PLCs require calibration with actual operating devices after initial setup, requiring specialized personnel. In other words, using PLCs to configure automated systems requires extensive initial setup and adjustment times, and significant time and expense in training specialized personnel.

[0006] The challenge this disclosure addresses is to provide an automatic control device that enables the creation of simple and inexpensive automated systems. Furthermore, it provides an automatic control device that allows ordinary workers, without the need for specialized personnel, to easily implement the automated system and respond immediately to changes.

[0007] An automatic control device according to an embodiment comprises: at least one air cylinder unit including an air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and an air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; an air cylinder control unit provided in a number corresponding to the number of air cylinder units and controlling the air valve module of the corresponding air cylinder unit; and a starter unit including a start button for transmitting a start signal to the air cylinder control unit so that the air cylinder control unit is operated; wherein the air cylinder control unit is characterized in that a forward time and a backward time are input, and the air valve module is controlled to supply air to the first port based on the forward time and to supply air to the second port based on the backward time.

[0008] The starter unit of the automatic control device according to the embodiment is characterized in that the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and a start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control unit at intervals of the cycle time equal to the number of cycles.

[0009] The starter unit of the automatic control device according to the embodiment may further include an addition button that increases the number of cycles by the number of presses and an emergency termination button that terminates control of the air cylinder control unit.

[0010] An air valve module of an automatic control device according to an embodiment may include a housing having a main channel, a first channel connecting the main channel and a first port, and a second channel connecting the main channel and a second port formed therein, a rotary tube provided in the main channel and selectively connecting the main channel to the first port or the second port depending on a rotation angle, and a servo motor that rotates the rotary tube by an air cylinder control unit.

[0011] An automatic control device according to an embodiment may include one or more servo motor units that rotate in a forward or reverse direction; a servo motor control unit that is provided in a number corresponding to the number of servo motor units and controls the corresponding servo motor units; a start button of a starter unit transmits a start signal to the servo motor control unit so that the servo motor control unit operates; and the servo motor control unit is characterized in that a forward time and a reverse time are input, and the servo motor unit is rotated in a forward direction based on the forward time and is rotated in a reverse direction based on the reverse time.

[0012] The starter unit of the automatic control device according to the embodiment is characterized in that the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and a start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control unit and the servo motor control unit at intervals of the cycle time equal to the number of cycles.

[0013] The starter unit of the automatic control device according to the embodiment may further include an addition button that increases the number of cycles by the number of presses and an emergency termination button that terminates control of the air cylinder control unit and the servo motor control unit.

[0014] An automatic control device according to an embodiment comprises: one or more sensor-controlled air cylinder units including an air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and a sensor-controlled air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; a sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit provided in a number corresponding to the number of sensor-controlled air cylinder units and controlling the sensor-controlled air valve module of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit; And the number of sensor-controlled air cylinder control units is provided in a number corresponding to the number of sensor-controlled air cylinder control units, and a sensor unit installed in either the air cylinder of an adjacent air cylinder unit or the air cylinder of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit and transmitting a start signal to the sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit so that the sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit operates when movement is detected; may further include; The sensor-controlled air cylinder unit is characterized in that the forward time and the backward time are input, and the sensor-controlled air valve module is controlled to supply air to a first port based on the forward time of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit and to supply air to a second port based on the backward time of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit.

[0015] An automatic control device according to another embodiment comprises: at least one air cylinder unit including an air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and an air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; an integrated controller for controlling the air valve module of the air cylinder unit; And an integrated input unit including an air cylinder control module that is provided in a number corresponding to the number of air cylinder units, and a control signal for controlling the air valve module of the corresponding air cylinder unit is input and the control signal is transmitted to the integrated controller, and a starter module including a start button that transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control module so that the air cylinder control module transmits the control signal to the integrated controller; wherein the control signal includes a forward time and a backward time, and the integrated controller controls the air valve module to supply air to a first port based on the forward time and to supply air to a second port based on the backward time.

[0016] A starter module of an automatic control device according to another embodiment is characterized in that the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and a start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control module at intervals of the cycle time equal to the number of cycles.

[0017] A starter module of an automatic control device according to another embodiment may further include an adder button that increases the number of cycles by the number of presses and an emergency shutdown button that terminates control of the integrated controller.

[0018] An air valve module of an automatic control device according to another embodiment may include a housing having a main channel, a first channel connecting the main channel and a first port, and a second channel connecting the main channel and a second port formed therein, a rotary tube provided in the main channel and selectively connecting the main channel to the first port or the second port depending on a rotation angle, and a servo motor that rotates the rotary tube by an integrated controller.

[0019] An automatic control device according to another embodiment may further include one or more servo motor units that rotate in a forward or reverse direction; and an integrated input unit may further include a servo motor control module that is provided in a number corresponding to the number of servo motor units, and into which a motor control signal for controlling a corresponding servo motor unit is input and the motor control signal is transmitted to an integrated controller, and a start button of the starter module transmits a start signal to the servo motor control module so that the servo motor control module transmits the motor control signal to the integrated controller, and the motor control signal includes a forward time and a reverse time, and the integrated controller controls the servo motor unit to rotate the servo motor unit in a forward direction based on the forward time and to rotate the servo motor unit in a reverse direction based on the reverse time.

[0020] A starter module of an automatic control device according to another embodiment is characterized in that the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and a start signal is transmitted to an air cylinder control module and a servo motor control module at intervals of the cycle time equal to the number of cycles.

[0021] A starter module of an automatic control device according to another embodiment may further include an addition button that increases the number of cycles by the number of presses and an emergency termination button that terminates control of the air cylinder control module and the servo motor control module.

[0022] An automatic control device according to another embodiment may further include one or more sensor-controlled air cylinder units, each of which includes an air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and a sensor-controlled air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; and an integrated input unit may further include a sensor-controlled air cylinder control module, which is provided in a number corresponding to the number of sensor-controlled air cylinder units, and to which a sensor control signal for controlling a sensor-controlled air valve module of a corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit is input and which transmits the sensor control signal to an integrated controller; and is provided in a number corresponding to the number of sensor-controlled air cylinder control modules, and is installed in either an air cylinder of an adjacent air cylinder unit or an air cylinder of a sensor-controlled air cylinder unit, so that when movement is detected, the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control module transmits the sensor control signal to the integrated controller. A sensor unit for transmitting a start signal to a sensor-controlled air cylinder control module may be further included, wherein the sensor control signal includes a forward time and a backward time, and the integrated controller controls the sensor-controlled air valve module to supply air to a first port based on the forward time of the sensor control signal and to supply air to a second port based on the backward time of the sensor control signal.

[0023] The automatic control device according to the embodiment does not use a PLC, so there is no need to set up a separate PLC program or go through a calibration process with the actual operating device. This has the advantage of eliminating the need for specialized personnel to set up the automation system.

[0024] In addition, the automatic control device according to the embodiment has the advantage of being simpler in configuration than an automation system using a PLC, requiring a shorter initial setup time, and allowing for easy configuration of an automation system. In addition, the device can be adjusted in real time by an operator at any time.

[0025] Furthermore, the automatic control device according to the embodiment controls the air cylinder and servo motor individually, allowing it to be reused in other equipment without any additional steps. Furthermore, if a malfunction occurs during operation, the cause can be immediately identified. This allows general workers to immediately take action by replacing equipment that has a problem.

[0026] Fig. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an automatic control device according to an embodiment.

[0027] Fig. 2 is a block diagram of an automatic control device according to an embodiment.

[0028] Figure 3 is a perspective view of an air cylinder unit and an air cylinder control unit according to an embodiment.

[0029] Figure 4 is an exploded view of an air valve module according to an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 5 shows an air valve module in operation according to an embodiment.

[0031] Fig. 6 is a conceptual diagram of an automatic control device according to another embodiment.

[0032] Fig. 7 is a block diagram of an automatic control device according to another embodiment.

[0033] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of an air cylinder unit according to another embodiment.

[0034] Figure 9 is an exploded view of an air valve module according to another embodiment.

[0035] The advantages and features of the present disclosure, and methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure that the present disclosure is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present disclosure is defined solely by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

[0036]

[0037] Automatic control device according to the embodiment (1000)

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1, which is a conceptual diagram of an automatic control device (1000) according to an embodiment [hereinafter referred to as 'automatic control device (1000)'], and FIG. 2, which is a block diagram of the automatic control device (1000), the automatic control device (1000) includes an air cylinder unit (1100), an air cylinder control unit (1200), and a starter unit (1300). In addition, the automatic control device (1000) may include one or more air cylinder units (1100, 1100', 1100'') and corresponding air cylinder control units (1200, 1200', 1200'').

[0039] Referring to FIG. 3, which is a perspective view of an air cylinder unit (1100) and an air cylinder control unit (1200), and FIG. 4, which is an exploded view of an air valve module (1120), the air cylinder unit (1100) may include an air cylinder (1110) and an air valve module (1120).

[0040] The air cylinder (1110) is configured so that the piston (1111) moves in different directions depending on the supplied air. As an example, the air cylinder (1110) is provided with a first port (1112) for advancing the piston (1111) and a second port (1113) for advancing the piston (1111).

[0041] The air valve module (1120) controls the air cylinder (1110) by selectively supplying air to the first port (1112) and the second port (1113), and may include a housing (1121), a rotary tube (1122), and a servo motor (1123).

[0042] Inside the housing (1121), a main channel (1121a), a first channel (1121b) connecting the main channel (1121a) and the first port (1112), and a second channel (1121c) connecting the main channel (1121a) and the second port (1113) are formed.

[0043] The rotary tube (1122) is provided in the main channel (1121a) of the housing (1121), and selectively connects the main channel (1121a) to the first port (1112) or the second port (1113) depending on the rotation angle. As an example, the rotary tube (1122) has a cylindrical shape, and a main hole (1122a) for air introduction is formed at the top, and a first hole (1122b) and a second hole (1122c) are formed to be misaligned on one side and the other side in the radial direction, respectively. The first hole (1122b) opens and closes the first channel (1121b) depending on the rotation angle of the rotary tube (1122), and the second hole (1122c) opens and closes the second channel (1121c) depending on the rotation angle of the rotary tube (1122).

[0044] The servo motor (1123) is provided inside the housing (1121) and is rotated by the air cylinder control unit (1200) described later.

[0045] Referring again to FIG. 2, air cylinder control units (1200, 1200', 1200'') are provided in a number corresponding to the air cylinder units (1100, 1100', 1100'').

[0046] The air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') controls the air valve module (1120) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (1100, 1100', 1100''). In addition, forward time and backward time are input to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200''), respectively, and the air supply direction of the air valve module (1120) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (1100, 1100', 1100'') is controlled to supply air to the first port (1112) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (1100, 1100', 1100'') based on the input forward time, and to supply air to the second port (1113) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (1100, 1100', 1100'') based on the input backward time.

[0047] The starter unit (1300) may include a start button (1310). The start button (1310) has a function of transmitting a start signal to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') so that the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') operates.

[0048] Additionally, the starter unit (1300) may further include a cycle count knob (1320) for controlling the cycle count and a cycle time knob (1330) for controlling the cycle time.

[0049] When the cycle count and cycle time are input by the operation of the cycle count knob (1320) and the cycle time knob (1330) and the start button (1310) is operated, the starter unit (1300) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') at intervals of the cycle time equal to the cycle count. As an example, when 6 is input for the cycle count and 60 seconds is input for the cycle time, the starter unit (1300) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') a total of 6 times at intervals of 60 seconds.

[0050] Additionally, the starter unit (1300) may further include an addition button (1340) for increasing the number of cycles and an emergency shutdown button (1350) for terminating control of the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'').

[0051] The addition button (1340) can increase the number of cycles by the number of times it is pressed.

[0052]

[0053] Referring to Fig. 5, which shows the air valve module (1120) in operation, the operation of the air valve module (1120) is described.

[0054] First, Fig. 5 (a) shows the standby state of the air valve module (1120). In this state, the first hole (1122b) is not connected to the first flow path (1121b), and the second hole (1122c) is not connected to the second flow path (1121c), so that the air supply to the first port (1112) and the second port (1113) is blocked.

[0055] Next, Fig. 5 (b) shows a state in which the air valve module (1120) supplies air to the first port (1112). In Fig. 5 (a), as the servo motor (1123) is rotated by the air cylinder control unit (1200), the first hole (1122b) of the rotary tube (1122) aligns with the inlet of the first flow path (1121b), so that the main flow path (1121a) and the first port (1112) are connected. In this state, the second hole (1122c) does not align with the inlet of the second flow path (1121c), so that the main flow path (1121a) and the second port (1113) are not connected. Accordingly, air is supplied only to the first port (1112), and the air cylinder (1110) moves forward. As an example, if 15 seconds is input as the forward time to the air cylinder control unit (1200), the air cylinder control unit (1200) receives a start signal from the starter unit (1300) and then rotates the rotary tube (1122) 15 seconds later to supply air to the first port (1112).

[0056] Finally, Fig. 5 (c) shows a state in which the air valve module (1120) supplies air to the second port (1113). In Fig. 5 (a), as the servo motor (1123) is rotated by the air cylinder control unit (1200), the second hole (1122c) of the rotary tube (1122) aligns with the inlet of the second flow path (1121c), so that the main flow path (1121a) and the 21st port (1113) are connected. In this state, the first hole (1122b) does not align with the inlet of the first flow path (1121b), so that the main flow path (1121a) and the first port (1112) are not connected. Accordingly, air is supplied only to the second port (1113), and the air cylinder (1110) moves backward. As an example, if 20 seconds is input as the reverse time to the air cylinder control unit (1200), the air cylinder control unit (1200) receives a start signal from the starter unit (1300) and then rotates the rotary tube (1122) 20 seconds later to supply air to the second port (1113).

[0057]

[0058] Additionally, the automatic control device (1000) may include one or more servo motor units (1400, 1400', 1400'') and corresponding servo motor control units (1500, 1500', 1500'').

[0059] Referring to FIG. 2, the servo motor unit (1400) is configured to be able to rotate in the forward or reverse direction.

[0060] A number of servo motor control units (1500, 1500', 1500'') corresponding to the number of servo motor units (1400, 1400', 1400'') are provided.

[0061] The servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'') controls the corresponding servo motor unit (1400, 1400', 1400''). In addition, forward time and reverse time are input to each of the servo motor control units (1500, 1500', 1500''), and the rotation direction of the corresponding servo motor unit (1400, 1400', 1400'') is controlled to rotate the corresponding servo motor unit (1400, 1400', 1400'') in the forward direction based on the input forward time, and to rotate the corresponding servo motor unit (1400, 1400', 1400'') in the reverse direction based on the input reverse time.

[0062] In addition, the start button (1310) of the starter unit (1300) has the function of transmitting a start signal to the servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'') so that the servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'') operates. At this time, the start signal is transmitted simultaneously to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') and the servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'').

[0063] In addition, when the start button (1310) is operated, the starter unit (1300) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') and the servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'') at intervals of the cycle time as the number of cycles. As an example, when 6 is input for the number of cycles and 60 seconds is input for the cycle time, the starter unit (1300) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') and the servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'') at intervals of 60 seconds a total of 6 times.

[0064] In addition, the starter unit (1300) may further include an addition button (1340) for increasing the number of cycles and an emergency shutdown button (1350) for terminating control of the air cylinder control unit (1200, 1200', 1200'') and the servo motor control unit (1500, 1500', 1500'').

[0065] The addition button (1340) can increase the number of cycles by the number of times it is pressed.

[0066]

[0067] In addition, the automatic control device (1000) may further include one or more sensor-controlled air cylinder units (1600, 1600', 1600'') and corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control units (1700, 1700', 1700') and corresponding sensor units (1800, 1800', 1800'').

[0068] The sensor control air cylinder unit (1600) has the same configuration and function as the air cylinder unit (1100), so a detailed description is omitted.

[0069] A number of sensor-controlled air cylinder control units (1700, 1700', 1700'') corresponding to the number of sensor-controlled air cylinder units (1600, 1600', 1600'') are provided.

[0070] The sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit (1700, 1700', 1700'') controls the sensor-controlled air valve module of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (1600, 1600', 1600''). In addition, forward time and backward time are input to each of the sensor-controlled air cylinder control units (1700, 1700', 1700''), and the air supply direction of the sensor-controlled air valve module of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (1600, 1600', 1600'') is controlled to supply air to the first port of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (1600, 1600', 1600'') based on the input forward time, and to supply air to the second port of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (1600, 1600', 1600'') based on the input backward time.

[0071] A number of sensor units (1800, 1800', 1800'') corresponding to the number of sensor control air cylinder units (1600, 1600', 1600'') are provided.

[0072] The sensor unit (1800, 1800', 1800'') is installed in either an adjacent air cylinder unit (1100, 1100', 1100'') or a sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (1600, 1600', 1600'') to detect movement. When movement is detected by the sensor unit (1800, 1800', 1800''), the sensor unit transmits a start signal to the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit (1700, 1700', 1700'') so that the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit (1700, 1700', 1700'') operates.

[0073]

[0074] Automatic control device (2000) according to another embodiment

[0075] Referring to FIG. 6, which is a conceptual diagram of an automatic control device (2000) according to another embodiment [hereinafter referred to as 'automatic control device (2000)'], and FIG. 7, which is a block diagram of the automatic control device (2000), the automatic control device (2000) includes an air cylinder unit (2100), an integrated controller (2200), and an integrated input unit (2300). In addition, the automatic control device (2000) may include one or more air cylinder units (2100, 2100', 2100'').

[0076] Referring to FIG. 8, which is a perspective view of an air cylinder unit (2100), and FIG. 9, which is an exploded view of an air valve module (2120), the air cylinder unit (2100) may include an air cylinder (2110) and an air valve module (2120).

[0077] The air cylinder (2110) is configured so that the piston (2111) moves in different directions depending on the supplied air. As an example, the air cylinder (2110) is provided with a first port (2112) for advancing the piston (2111) and a second port (2113) for advancing the piston (2111).

[0078] The air valve module (2120) controls the air cylinder (2110) by selectively supplying air to the first port (2112) and the second port (2113), and may include a housing (2121), a rotary tube (2122), and a servo motor (2123).

[0079] Inside the housing (2121), a main channel (2121a), a first channel (2121b) connecting the main channel (2121a) and the first port (2112), and a second channel (2121c) connecting the main channel (2121a) and the second port (2113) are formed.

[0080] The rotary tube (2122) is provided in the main channel (2121a) of the housing (2121), and selectively connects the main channel (2121a) to the first port (2112) or the second port (2113) depending on the rotation angle. As an example, the rotary tube (2122) has a cylindrical shape, and a main hole (2122a) for air inflow is formed at the top, and a first hole (2122b) and a second hole (2122c) are formed to be misaligned on one and the other radial sides, respectively. The first hole (2122b) opens and closes the first channel (2121b) depending on the rotation angle of the rotary tube (2122), and the second hole (2122c) opens and closes the second channel (2121c) depending on the rotation angle of the rotary tube (2122).

[0081] The servo motor (2123) is installed inside the housing (2121) and is rotated by the integrated controller (2200) described later.

[0082] Referring again to FIG. 7, the integrated controller (2200) controls the air valve module (2120) of the air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100''). Specifically, the integrated controller (2200) controls the air valve module (2120) of the air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') according to the control signal of the integrated input unit (2200) described later.

[0083] The integrated input unit (2300) includes an air cylinder module (2310) and a starter module (2320).

[0084] Air cylinder control modules (2310, 2310', 2310'') are provided in a number corresponding to the air cylinder units (2100, 2100', 2100'').

[0085] The air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') receives a control signal for controlling the air valve module (2120) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') and transmits the input control signal to the integrated controller (2200). In addition, the control signals of the air cylinder control modules (2310, 2310', 2310'') each include a forward time and a backward time, and the integrated controller (2200) controls the air valve module (2120) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') based on the control signal. Specifically, the integrated controller (2200) controls the air supply direction of the air valve module (2120) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') to supply air to the first port (2112) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') based on the input forward time and to supply air to the second port (2113) of the corresponding air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') based on the input backward time.

[0086] The starter module (2320) may include a start button (2321). The start button (2321) has a function of transmitting a start signal to the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') so that the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') transmits the control signal to the integrated controller (2200).

[0087] Additionally, the starter module (2320) may further include a cycle count knob (2322) for controlling the cycle count and a cycle time knob (2323) for controlling the cycle time.

[0088] When the cycle count and cycle time are input by the operation of the cycle count knob (2321) and the cycle time knob (2323) and the start button (2321) is operated, the starter module (2320) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') at intervals of the cycle time equal to the cycle count. As an example, when 6 is input for the cycle count and 60 seconds is input for the cycle time, the starter module (2320) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') a total of 6 times at intervals of 60 seconds.

[0089] Additionally, the starter module (2320) may further include an addition button (2324) for increasing the number of cycles and an emergency shutdown button (2325) for terminating control of the integrated controller (2200).

[0090] The add button (2324) can increase the number of cycles by the number of times it is pressed.

[0091]

[0092] Additionally, the automatic control device (2000) may further include one or more servo motor units (2400, 2400', 2400''), and the servo motor units (2400, 2400, 2400'') are configured to be able to rotate in the forward or reverse direction.

[0093] The integrated input unit (2300) may further include servo motor control modules (2330, 2330', 2330''), and the number of servo motor control modules (2330, 2330', 2330'') corresponding to the number of servo motor units (2400, 2400', 2400'') is provided.

[0094] The servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'') receives a motor control signal for controlling a corresponding servo motor unit (2400, 2400', 2400'') and transmits the input motor control signal to the integrated controller (2200). In addition, each of the motor control signals of the servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'') includes a forward time and a reverse time, and the integrated controller (2200) controls the corresponding servo motor unit (2400, 2400', 2400'') based on the motor control signal. Specifically, the integrated controller (2200) controls the rotation direction of the corresponding servo motor unit (1400, 2400', 2400'') so that the corresponding servo motor unit rotates in the forward direction based on the input forward time and rotates in the reverse direction based on the input reverse time.

[0095] In addition, the start button (2321) of the starter module (2320) has the function of transmitting a start signal to the servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'') so that the servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'') transmits a motor control signal to the integrated controller (2200). At this time, the start signal is simultaneously transmitted to the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') and the servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'').

[0096] In addition, when the start button (2321) is operated, the starter module (2320) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') and the servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'') at intervals of the cycle time as the number of cycles. As an example, when 6 is input for the number of cycles and 60 seconds is input for the cycle time, the starter module (2320) transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control module (2310, 2310', 2310'') and the servo motor control module (2330, 2330', 2330'') at intervals of 60 seconds a total of 6 times.

[0097] Additionally, the starter module (2320) may further include an addition button (2324) for increasing the number of cycles and an emergency shutdown button (2325) for terminating control of the integrated controller (2200).

[0098] The add button (2324) can increase the number of cycles by the number of times it is pressed.

[0099]

[0100] Additionally, the automatic control device (2000) may further include one or more sensor-controlled air cylinder units (2500, 2500', 2500'').

[0101] The sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') has the same configuration and function as the air cylinder unit (2100), so a detailed description is omitted.

[0102] The integrated input unit (2300) may further include a sensor-controlled air cylinder control module (2340, 2340', 2340'), and the sensor-controlled air cylinder control modules (2340, 2340', 2340') are provided in a number corresponding to the sensor-controlled air cylinder units (2500, 2500', 2500'').

[0103] The sensor-controlled air cylinder control module (2340, 2340', 2340') receives a sensor control signal that controls the sensor-controlled air valve module of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') and transmits the input sensor control signal to the integrated controller (2200). In addition, each of the sensor control signals of the sensor-controlled air cylinder control module (2340, 2340', 2340') includes a forward time and a backward time, and the integrated controller (2200) controls the sensor-controlled air valve module of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') based on the sensor control signal. Specifically, the integrated controller (2200) controls the air supply direction of the sensor-controlled air valve module of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') to supply air to the first port of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') based on the input forward time and to supply air to the second port of the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') based on the input backward time.

[0104] A number of sensor units (2600, 2600', 2600'') corresponding to the number of sensor control air cylinder units (2500, 2500', 2500'') are provided.

[0105] The sensor unit (2600, 2600', 2600'') is installed in either an adjacent air cylinder unit (2100, 2100', 2100'') or a sensor-controlled air cylinder unit (2500, 2500', 2500'') to detect movement. When movement is detected by the sensor unit (2600, 2600', 2600''), the sensor unit transmits a start signal to the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control module (2340, 2340', 2340'') so that the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control module (2340, 2340', 2340'') operates.

[0106] The expressions (terms, visualized images, etc.) used in describing the embodiments of the present disclosure have been selected solely for the instrumental purpose of enhancing understanding of the technology.

[0107] In addition, due to circumstances, the present disclosure has been described with a limited number of embodiments, and a person skilled in the art will be able to create new embodiments within a scope that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present disclosure based on the described embodiments.

[0108] Accordingly, the scope of the claims of the present disclosure should not be limited by some expressions appearing in the 'Description of the Invention' and the 'Drawings', but should be broadly interpreted based on the original technical ideas inherent in the entire specification.

[0109] The automatic control device according to the embodiment does not use a PLC, so there is no need to set up a separate PLC program or go through a calibration process with the actual operating device. This has the advantage of eliminating the need for specialized personnel to set up the automation system.

[0110] In addition, the automatic control device according to the embodiment has the advantage of being simpler in configuration than an automation system using a PLC, requiring a shorter initial setup time, and allowing for easy configuration of an automation system. In addition, the device can be adjusted in real time by an operator at any time.

[0111] Furthermore, the automatic control device according to the embodiment controls the air cylinder and servo motor individually, allowing it to be reused in other equipment without any additional steps. Furthermore, if a malfunction occurs during operation, the cause can be immediately identified. This allows general workers to immediately take action by replacing equipment that has a problem.

Claims

1. One or more air cylinder units including an air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and an air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; An air cylinder control unit provided in a number corresponding to the number of the above air cylinder units and controlling the air valve module of the corresponding air cylinder unit; and A starter unit including a start button that transmits a start signal to the air cylinder control unit so that the air cylinder control unit operates; The above air cylinder control unit, An automatic control device that controls the air valve module to supply air to the first port based on the forward time and to supply air to the second port based on the backward time, wherein a forward time and a backward time are input.

2. In paragraph 1, The above starter unit, An automatic control device in which the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and the start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control unit at intervals equal to the number of cycles and the cycle time.

3. In paragraph 2, The above starter unit, An automatic control device further comprising an addition button for increasing the number of cycles by the number of presses and an emergency termination button for terminating control of the air cylinder control unit.

4. In paragraph 1, The above air valve module, A housing having a main flow path formed therein, a first flow path connecting the main flow path and the first port, and a second flow path connecting the main flow path and the second port, A rotary tube provided in the main flow path and selectively connecting the main flow path to the first port or the second port depending on the rotation angle; and An automatic control device including a servo motor that rotates the rotary tube by the air cylinder control unit.

5. In paragraph 1, One or more servo motor units that rotate in the forward or reverse direction; and A servo motor control unit is provided in a number corresponding to the number of the above servo motor units and controls the corresponding servo motor units; The start button of the above starter unit is, The start signal is transmitted to the servo motor control unit so that the servo motor control unit operates, The above servo motor control unit, An automatic control device that controls the servo motor unit so that forward time and reverse time are input, and the servo motor unit rotates in the forward direction based on the forward time and rotates in the reverse direction based on the reverse time.

6. In paragraph 5, The above starter unit, An automatic control device in which the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and the start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control unit and the servo motor control unit at intervals equal to the number of cycles and the cycle time.

7. In paragraph 6, The above starter unit, An automatic control device further comprising an addition button for increasing the number of cycles by the number of times pressed and an emergency termination button for terminating control of the air cylinder control unit and the servo motor control unit.

8. In paragraph 1, An air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and at least one sensor-controlled air cylinder unit including a sensor-controlled air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; A sensor control air cylinder control unit that is provided in a number corresponding to the number of the above sensor control air cylinder units and controls the sensor control air valve module of the corresponding sensor control air cylinder unit; and It further includes a sensor unit which is provided in a number corresponding to the number of the sensor-controlled air cylinder control units and is installed in either the air cylinder of the adjacent air cylinder unit or the air cylinder of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit, and transmits a start signal to the sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit so that the sensor-controlled air cylinder control unit is operated when movement is detected; The above sensor-controlled air cylinder unit is, An automatic control device in which forward time and reverse time are input, and the sensor-controlled air valve module is controlled to supply air to the first port based on the forward time of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit and to supply air to the second port based on the reverse time of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit.

9. One or more air cylinder units including an air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and an air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; An integrated controller that controls the air valve module of the above air cylinder unit; and An integrated input unit including an air cylinder control module having a number corresponding to the number of the air cylinder units, a control signal for controlling the air valve module of the corresponding air cylinder unit is input and the control signal is transmitted to the integrated controller, and a starter module including a start button for transmitting a start signal to the air cylinder control module so that the air cylinder control module transmits the control signal to the integrated controller; The above control signal is, Includes forward and backward time, The above integrated controller, An automatic control device that controls the air valve module to supply air to the first port based on the forward time and to supply air to the second port based on the backward time.

10. In paragraph 9, The above starter module, An automatic control device in which the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and the start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control module at intervals equal to the number of cycles and the cycle time.

11. In paragraph 10, The above starter module, An automatic control device further comprising an addition button for increasing the number of cycles by the number of times pressed and an emergency termination button for terminating control of the integrated controller.

12. In paragraph 9, The above air valve module, A housing having a main flow path formed therein, a first flow path connecting the main flow path and the first port, and a second flow path connecting the main flow path and the second port, A rotary tube provided in the main flow path and selectively connecting the main flow path to the first port or the second port depending on the rotation angle; and An automatic control device including a servo motor that rotates the rotary tube by the integrated controller.

13. In paragraph 9, further comprising one or more servo motor units that rotate in a forward or reverse direction; The above integrated input unit is, It further includes a servo motor control module that is provided in a number corresponding to the number of the above servo motor units, and inputs a motor control signal for controlling the corresponding servo motor unit and transmits the motor control signal to the integrated controller. The start button of the above starter module is The above servo motor control module transmits the start signal to the servo motor control module so that the servo motor control module transmits the motor control signal to the integrated controller, The above motor control signal Includes forward and reverse time, The above integrated controller, An automatic control device that controls the servo motor unit to rotate the servo motor unit in the forward direction based on the forward time and to rotate the servo motor unit in the reverse direction based on the reverse time.

14. In paragraph 13, The above starter module, An automatic control device in which the number of cycles and the cycle time are input, and the start signal is transmitted to the air cylinder control module and the servo motor control module at intervals equal to the number of cycles and the cycle time.

15. In paragraph 14, The above starter module, An automatic control device further comprising an addition button for increasing the number of cycles by the number of times pressed and an emergency termination button for terminating control of the air cylinder control module and the servo motor control module.

16. In paragraph 9, An air cylinder having a first port for advancing a piston and a second port for advancing the piston, and at least one sensor-controlled air cylinder unit including a sensor-controlled air valve module for selectively supplying air to the first port and the second port; The above integrated input unit is, It further includes a sensor control air cylinder control module that is provided in a number corresponding to the number of the above sensor control air cylinder units, and inputs a sensor control signal that controls the sensor control air valve module of the corresponding sensor control air cylinder unit and transmits the sensor control signal to the integrated controller. A sensor unit is provided in a number corresponding to the number of the sensor-controlled air cylinder control modules, and is installed in either the air cylinder of the adjacent air cylinder unit or the air cylinder of the sensor-controlled air cylinder unit, and when movement is detected, transmits a start signal to the sensor-controlled air cylinder control module so that the corresponding sensor-controlled air cylinder control module transmits the sensor control signal to the integrated controller; further comprising; The above sensor control signal is, Includes forward and backward time, The above integrated controller, An automatic control device that controls the sensor control air valve module to supply air to the first port based on the forward time of the sensor control signal and to supply air to the second port based on the backward time of the sensor control signal.

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