EP1059458A2 - Fluid power control device - Google Patents

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EP1059458A2
EP1059458A2 EP00104940A EP00104940A EP1059458A2 EP 1059458 A2 EP1059458 A2 EP 1059458A2 EP 00104940 A EP00104940 A EP 00104940A EP 00104940 A EP00104940 A EP 00104940A EP 1059458 A2 EP1059458 A2 EP 1059458A2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a fluid power control device, the several successively arranged in a row direction and individual devices combined to form a battery-like unit contains.
  • a fluid power control device of this type is possible, for example from DE 44 13 657 C1.
  • Control device In the case of a fluid technology that is derived from US Pat. No. 4,861,232 Control device are also several individual devices to one battery-like unit summarized.
  • the individual devices here are vacuum generating devices, through which vacuum can be created if required can generate that can be used in handling devices is to vacuum objects too transport and handle.
  • a fluid power control unit with several in a row in a row arranged and combined into a battery-like unit
  • Individual devices of different types at least are partially designed as fluid devices and their Device housing, if it matches the row direction Seen from a direction, at least essentially have identical outer contours.
  • the fluid devices among the individual devices can for example at least partially as valve devices and / or as vacuum generator devices and / or as pure electronic or electrical devices be executed.
  • Valve units and vacuum generator units in one control unit summarize.
  • you can also electronic devices are integrated, for example electronic Regulator, which is a regulated electronic control allow electrical components of a machine or system.
  • electronic Regulator which is a regulated electronic control allow electrical components of a machine or system.
  • the possible combinations are very diverse, being due to the matching outer contouring usually also the order of placement within the battery-like Unit can be varied as needed and in particular there is the possibility of a fluid power control unit individually with those for a special control purpose equip the required individual device types.
  • the individual devices can be connected to a mechanical connection self-supporting assembly can be summarized, like this for example from DE 44 13 657 C1. Possible would also be an assembly of the individual devices on a common Equipment carrier, as explained in US 4,861,232 becomes. In the latter case, there is also a modular design of the device carrier conceivable, for example, that each individual device on a specially adapted device carrier module sits, with the device carrier modules in turn are mechanically connected to each other to finally the equipment carrier to obtain.
  • the device housing of the individual devices can have a plate-like shape have, with their larger side surfaces expediently are oriented in and against the row direction.
  • width dimensions measured in the row direction the device housing in particular depending on the respective Device type may vary, a structure appears with identical width dimensions of the individual device types in particular advantageous because it is a particularly simple one Standardization of interfaces to external institutions, Realize cables, fluid lines or the like leaves.
  • the drawing shows different embodiments of a Fluid power control unit 1, which is used to control a Machine, a system or individual tools can be used is, the devices to be controlled at least fluid, for example pneumatically and / or hydraulically, operate.
  • the control devices preferably enable also the control of electrical equipment, for example the control of electrically operated Valves or electrically operated drives.
  • control devices 1 have in common that they are a Contain a plurality of individual devices 2, which in one by an arrow indicated row direction 3 in succession arranged and to a battery-like device unit 4 are summarized.
  • the device housing 5 of the various individual devices 2 are standardized in terms of their external shape. At Consideration in the direction of row direction 3 results for the device housing 5 of all individual devices 2 at least one essentially and preferably overall identical outer contour. According to the illustrations, this can be a act rectangular outer contour of the individual devices 2.
  • two as pure electronic and / or electrical devices 7 executed individual devices 2 available, according to Figure 3 is only such an electronic and / or electrical device 7 is available.
  • the fluid devices 6 within a respective control device 1 can also be of different types. So are according to Figures 1 and 2 two fluid devices 6 as valve devices 8 and two further fluid devices 6 designed as vacuum generator devices 9. The embodiment according to FIG. 3 contains four valve devices 8 and four vacuum generating devices 9.
  • valve devices 8 each contain at least one in FIG 2 only schematically indicated valve member 12, which in different Positions can be positioned, whereby for positioning electric drives are available, those over electric Contact means 13 the required actuation energy can be supplied. It can be piloted or act directly operated valve devices 8. Dependent on from the switching state of the respective valve device 8 Control of fluidically connected consumers, for example fluid-operated drives, with corresponding fluid lines are indicated at 14 in FIG.
  • the valve devices 8 can be pneumatic and / or act hydraulic valve devices.
  • the vacuum generator devices 9 are designed in outgoing Fluid lines 15 to generate a vacuum if necessary.
  • This negative pressure can be used, for example, To do handling work, for example a transport and / or positioning of objects in the packaging industry or of workpieces in manufacturing and Assembly technology.
  • the fluid lines 15 can be used for this purpose are connected with suitable suction cups or suction plates, that can be placed on the product to be handled.
  • Vacuum generator units 16 are shown in dash-dot lines in FIG indicated, which are integrated in the vacuum generator devices 9 and which are usually ejector devices acts that work according to the jet pump principle.
  • the one you want Operating status can be at least one in the relevant vacuum generator device 9 integrated control valve 17 influence, which is indicated by dash-dotted lines in Figure 2 is and its operating energy comparable to the valve devices 8 can be supplied via electrical contact means 13 '.
  • Electronics or electrical devices 7 are, for example, as electronic controllers running through electrical outputs and / or inputs 18, which in connection with continuing electrical lines 22 electrical signals can be output and fed.
  • this regulator For example, use an electronically controlled one Positioning of fluidic and / or electrical drives to make.
  • the electronic and / or electrical devices 7 also have via electrical contact means 13 '' for feeding electrical Control signals.
  • control electronics 23 is one of the Assigned to the long sides of the device unit 4, on this On the long side also the electrical contact means 13, 13 ', 13' ' are present, so that an electrical contact from one single side can be done.
  • the control electronics 23 can include at least one printed circuit board that is extends across the various individual devices 2.
  • control electronics 23 is provided in a control block 29, from which the individual devices 2 supplied with electrical actuation signals become.
  • the Control electronics 23 contain their own control program and / or form a fieldbus unit, via the operator a connected fieldbus 24 communication with other control units or with a higher-level external one Control unit can be done.
  • the individual devices 2 equipped with plate-like device housings 5, the two larger side surfaces in and against the Row direction 3 are oriented, the device housing 5th directly adjacent individual devices 2 directly to one another issue.
  • device unit 4 detects one connected self-supporting assembly.
  • the device unit 4 in the row direction 3 of one or more central channels is enforced, according to Figures 1 and 2 in total three such central channels 25 are present, of which in Figure 2 is indicated.
  • Set these central channels 25 are composed of individual fluid channels 26, which the individual Push through device housing 5 in row direction 3 and align with each other to form the central channels 25.
  • Intermediate Sealing measures result in a fluid tightness Connection between the various individual devices 2.
  • a central channel 25 designed as a central feed channel through which a Pressure medium, in particular compressed air, into the device unit 4 is fed and from which the fluid devices 6 are fed.
  • a Pressure medium in particular compressed air
  • one or more central channels are available, which act as ventilation or relief channels and through which the used pressure medium is discharged again becomes.
  • the vent can directly to the environment of the control unit 1 take place, preferably via suitable Silencer 27, which can be attached to control unit 1.
  • the feeding and / or discharge of the pressure medium into or The device unit 4 expediently takes place on one End face with the intermediation of a separate, preferably plate-like end part 28, which on one of the two ends Individual devices 2 of the device unit 4 is attached.
  • the distribution of the pressure medium takes place inside the fluid devices 6 to the internal facilities via unspecified internal fluid channels.
  • the pure electronics or electrical devices 7 from one or several of the central channels 25 are interspersed corresponding fluid channels designed as pure through channels.
  • Individual devices 2 are installed independently of one another on a plate or strip-shaped device carrier 32. Nevertheless, they are possible to obtain a compact arrangement arranged close to each other and can even touch.
  • the equipment carrier can 32 as a one-piece component would be possible but also a modular structure with a subdivision into Row direction 3 consecutively arranged device carrier modules, which are fixed to each other by suitable connecting means be, so that there is a structure comparable to the device unit 4 can result according to Figures 1 and 2.
  • the device housing has all individual devices 2 over the same width (measured in the row direction 3). It can also individual devices 2 of different widths combined become.
  • a fluid power control unit 1 is particularly advantageous, that according to Figures 1 and 2 a cuboid and, with a corresponding Number of individual devices 2, also cube-like Has structure, being externally independent of the individual Equipped with individual devices 2 a uniform appearance results. Because the one required for the installation of the control unit Installation space regardless of the type of used Individual devices 2 with respect to the perpendicular to the row direction 3 required cross dimensions always remains the same the integration of the control units in the construction of a Plan the machine or system relatively easily.

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The fluid power devices used for machine control are produced as modules (2,6,9) that are stacked in series. Some of the devices will be valves and some are electronic modules (7). Fluid interconnections are provided between the individual devices with a central supply line (25). Silencers are provided for the exhaust air.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein fluidtechnisches Steuergerät, das mehrere in einer Reihenrichtung aufeinanderfolgend angeordnete und zu einer batterieartigen Einheit zusammengefaßte Einzelgeräte enthält.The invention relates to a fluid power control device, the several successively arranged in a row direction and individual devices combined to form a battery-like unit contains.

Ein fluidtechnisches Steuergerät dieser Art geht beispielsweise aus der DE 44 13 657 C1 hervor. Es beinhaltet dort eine Mehrzahl zu einer Baugruppe zusammengefaßter Einzelgeräte, die untereinander übereinstimmend als Ventilgeräte ausgeführt sind, so daß das Steuergerät insgesamt eine Ventilanordnung darstellt. Jedes Ventilgerät läßt sich elektrisch aktivieren, um die Fluidbeaufschlagung eines angeschlossenen Verbrauchers zu steuern.A fluid power control device of this type is possible, for example from DE 44 13 657 C1. There is one in there A plurality of individual devices combined to form an assembly, which are designed to match each other as valve devices are, so that the control unit as a whole a valve assembly represents. Every valve device can be activated electrically, the fluid exposure of a connected consumer to control.

Bei einem aus der US 4,861,232 hervorgehenden fluidtechnischen Steuergerät sind ebenfalls mehrere Einzelgeräte zu einer batterieartigen Einheit zusammengefaßt. Die Einzelgeräte sind hier Vakuumerzeugergeräte, durch die sich bei Bedarf Vakuum erzeugen läßt, das bei Handhabungsvorrichtungen einsetzbar ist, um Gegenstände auf der Basis von Unterdruck zu transportieren und handzuhaben.In the case of a fluid technology that is derived from US Pat. No. 4,861,232 Control device are also several individual devices to one battery-like unit summarized. The individual devices here are vacuum generating devices, through which vacuum can be created if required can generate that can be used in handling devices is to vacuum objects too transport and handle.

Bei der Ansteuerung technischer Anlagen sind in aller Regel vielfältige Steuerungsaufgaben gleichzeitig zu bewältigen. When controlling technical systems are usually to master a variety of control tasks at the same time.

Sind beispielsweise sowohl fluidbetätigte Arbeitszylinder als auch Vakuum-Handhabungsgeräte anzusteuern, wobei meist auch noch rein elektrische Ansteuerungen hinzukommen, werden die betreffenden Steuergeräte bisher separat installiert. Dies hat einen sehr hohen Installationsaufwand zur Folge und führt zu einem beträchtlichen Platzbedarf für die Unterbringung der einzelnen Komponenten.For example, are both fluid actuated cylinders also control vacuum handling devices, mostly also purely electrical controls are added relevant control units previously installed separately. This has a very high installation effort and leads to a considerable space requirement for the accommodation of the individual components.

Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, Maßnahmen zu treffen, die den Installationsaufwand und den Platzbedarf für die Komponenten einer fluidtechnischen Steuerung reduzieren.It is the object of the present invention to take measures meet the installation effort and space requirements for reduce the components of a fluid power control.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch ein fluidtechnisches Steuergerät, mit mehreren in einer Reihenrichtung aufeinanderfolgend angeordneten und zu einer batterieartigen Einheit zusammengefaßten Einzelgeräten verschiedener Gerätearten, die zumindest teilweise als Fluidgeräte ausgebildet sind und deren Gerätegehäuse, bei mit der Reihenrichtung übereinstimmender Blickrichtung gesehen, über eine zumindest im wesentlichen identische Außenkontur verfügen.This task is solved by a fluid power control unit, with several in a row in a row arranged and combined into a battery-like unit Individual devices of different types, at least are partially designed as fluid devices and their Device housing, if it matches the row direction Seen from a direction, at least essentially have identical outer contours.

Auf diese Weise liegt ein Steuergerät vor, das gleichzeitig über Einzelgeräte unterschiedlicher Gerätearten verfügt, so daß mit einem Zentralgerät verschiedene Steuerungsaufgaben bewältigt werden können. Die sich bei Blick in Reihenrichtung darstellende Außenkontur der Einzelgeräte ist zumindest im wesentlichen identisch aufgeführt, unabhängig von der jeweiligen Geräteart, so daß bei Bedarf auf identische Befesti-. gungsmaßnahmen zurückgegriffen werden kann, was eine sehr einfache Installation gestattet und zudem den Platzbedarf auf ein Minimum reduziert.In this way, there is a control unit that works simultaneously has individual devices of different types, that with a central device different control tasks can be mastered. When looking in a row Representative outer contour of the individual devices is at least in listed essentially identically, regardless of each Device type, so that if necessary to identical fasteners. measures can be used, which is a very easy installation allowed and also the space required reduced to a minimum.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung gehen aus den Unteransprüchen hervor.Advantageous developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims forth.

Die Fluidgeräte unter den Einzelgeräten können beispielsweise zumindest teilweise als Ventilgeräte und/oder als Vakuumerzeugergeräte und/oder als reine Elektronik- bzw. Elektrogeräte ausgeführt sein. Es besteht so insbesondere die Möglichkeit, Ventilgeräte und Vakuumerzeugergeräte in einem Steuergerät zusammenzufassen. Zusätzlich oder alternativ können auch Elektronikgeräte integriert werden, beispielsweise elektronische Regler, die eine geregelte elektronische Ansteuerung elektrischer Komponenten einer Maschine oder Anlage gestatten. Die Kombinationsmöglichkeiten sind sehr vielfältig, wobei aufgrund der übereinstimmenden äußeren Konturierung meist auch die Plazierungsreihenfolge innerhalb der batterieartigen Einheit nach Bedarf variiert werden kann und insbesondere die Möglichkeit besteht, ein fluidtechnisches Steuergerät individuell mit den für einen speziellen Steuerungszweck benötigten Einzelgerätetypen auszustatten.The fluid devices among the individual devices can for example at least partially as valve devices and / or as vacuum generator devices and / or as pure electronic or electrical devices be executed. In particular, there is the possibility Valve units and vacuum generator units in one control unit summarize. Additionally or alternatively you can also electronic devices are integrated, for example electronic Regulator, which is a regulated electronic control allow electrical components of a machine or system. The possible combinations are very diverse, being due to the matching outer contouring usually also the order of placement within the battery-like Unit can be varied as needed and in particular there is the possibility of a fluid power control unit individually with those for a special control purpose equip the required individual device types.

Die Einzelgeräte können durch mechanische Verbindung zu einer selbsttragenden Baugruppe zusammengefaßt werden, wie dies beispielsweise aus der DE 44 13 657 C1 hervorgeht. Möglich wäre aber auch eine Montage der Einzelgeräte auf einem gemeinsamen Geräteträger, wie dies in der US 4,861,232 erläutert wird. Im letzteren Falle ist auch eine modulartige Ausgestaltung des Geräteträgers denkbar, beispielsweise derart, daß jedes Einzelgerät auf einem speziell angepaßten Geräteträgermodul sitzt, wobei die Geräteträgermodule ihrerseits mechanisch miteinander verbunden sind, um schließlich den Geräteträger zu erhalten.The individual devices can be connected to a mechanical connection self-supporting assembly can be summarized, like this for example from DE 44 13 657 C1. Possible would also be an assembly of the individual devices on a common Equipment carrier, as explained in US 4,861,232 becomes. In the latter case, there is also a modular design of the device carrier conceivable, for example, that each individual device on a specially adapted device carrier module sits, with the device carrier modules in turn are mechanically connected to each other to finally the equipment carrier to obtain.

Die Gerätegehäuse der Einzelgeräte können plattenartige Gestalt haben, wobei ihre größeren Seitenflächen zweckmäßigerweise in und entgegen der Reihenrichtung orientiert sind.The device housing of the individual devices can have a plate-like shape have, with their larger side surfaces expediently are oriented in and against the row direction.

Obgleich die in Reihenrichtung gemessenen Breitenabmessungen der Gerätegehäuse insbesondere in Abhängigkeit von der jeweiligen Geräteart variieren können, erscheint ein Aufbau mit identischen Breitenabmessungen der einzelnen Gerätearten besonders vorteilhaft, weil sich hier eine besonders einfache Vereinheitlichung der Schnittstellen zu externen Einrichtungen, Kabeln, Fluidleitungen oder dergleichen realisieren läßt.Although the width dimensions measured in the row direction the device housing in particular depending on the respective Device type may vary, a structure appears with identical width dimensions of the individual device types in particular advantageous because it is a particularly simple one Standardization of interfaces to external institutions, Realize cables, fluid lines or the like leaves.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. In dieser zeigen:

Figur 1
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines fluidtechnischen Steuergerätes in perspektivischer, schematischer Darstellung,
Figur 2
das Steuergerät aus Figur 1 in Seitenansicht mit Blick gemäß Pfeil II, und
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ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines fluidtechnischen Steuergerätes, wiederum in schematischer Darstellung und in Seitenansicht.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing. In this show:
Figure 1
1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of a fluid power control device in a perspective, schematic representation,
Figure 2
the control unit of Figure 1 in side view with a view according to arrow II, and
Figure 3
another embodiment of a fluid power control device, again in a schematic representation and in side view.

Die Zeichnung zeigt verschiedene Ausführungsformen eines fluidtechnisches Steuergerätes 1, das zur Ansteuerung einer Maschine, einer Anlage oder einzelner Arbeitsgeräte verwendbar ist, wobei die anzusteuernden Einrichtungen zumindest fluidisch, also beispielsweise pneumatisch und/oder hydraulisch, betrieben werden. Vorzugsweise ermöglichen die Steuergeräte zusätzlich auch die Ansteuerung elektrischer Einrichtungen, beispielsweise die Ansteuerung elektrisch betätigter Ventile oder elektrisch betätigter Antriebe.The drawing shows different embodiments of a Fluid power control unit 1, which is used to control a Machine, a system or individual tools can be used is, the devices to be controlled at least fluid, for example pneumatically and / or hydraulically, operate. The control devices preferably enable also the control of electrical equipment, for example the control of electrically operated Valves or electrically operated drives.

Allen abgebildeten Steuergeräten 1 ist gemeinsam, daß sie eine Mehrzahl von Einzelgeräten 2 beinhalten, die in einer durch einen Pfeil angedeuteten Reihenrichtung 3 aufeinanderfolgend angeordnet und zu einer batterieartigen Geräteeinheit 4 zusammengefaßt sind.All shown control devices 1 have in common that they are a Contain a plurality of individual devices 2, which in one by an arrow indicated row direction 3 in succession arranged and to a battery-like device unit 4 are summarized.

Die Gerätegehäuse 5 der verschiedenen Einzelgeräte 2 sind hinsichtlich ihrer äußeren Formgebung vereinheitlicht. Bei Betrachtung in Richtung der Reihenrichtung 3 ergibt sich für die Gerätegehäuse 5 sämtlicher Einzelgeräte 2 eine zumindest im wesentlichen und vorzugsweise insgesamt identische Außenkontur. Dabei kann es sich gemäß den Abbildungen um eine rechteckförmige Außenkontur der Einzelgeräte 2 handeln.The device housing 5 of the various individual devices 2 are standardized in terms of their external shape. At Consideration in the direction of row direction 3 results for the device housing 5 of all individual devices 2 at least one essentially and preferably overall identical outer contour. According to the illustrations, this can be a act rectangular outer contour of the individual devices 2.

Trotz dieser vereinheitlichten Gestaltung setzt sich das Steuergerät 1 aus Einzelgeräten 2 unterschiedlicher Gerätearten zusammen. Dabei ist zumindest ein Einzelgerät 2 als Fluidgerät 6 ausgebildet, wobei im Falle der Ausführungsform gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 insgesamt vier Fluidgeräte 6 und im Falle der Figur 3 insgesamt sieben Fluidgeräte 6 vorhanden sind. Zusätzlich sind bei der Ausführungsform gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 zwei als reine Elektronik- und/oder Elektrogeräte 7 ausgeführte Einzelgeräte 2 vorhanden, gemäß Figur 3 ist nur ein derartiges Elektronik- und/oder Elektrogerät 7 vorhanden.Despite this unified design, this continues Control device 1 from individual devices 2 of different types of devices together. At least one individual device 2 is used as Fluid device 6 formed, in the case of the embodiment according to Figures 1 and 2 a total of four fluid devices 6 and in In the case of FIG. 3, a total of seven fluid devices 6 are present are. In addition, in the embodiment according to FIGS and 2 two as pure electronic and / or electrical devices 7 executed individual devices 2 available, according to Figure 3 is only such an electronic and / or electrical device 7 is available.

Die Fluidgeräte 6 innerhalb eines jeweiligen Steuergerätes 1 können ebenfalls von unterschiedlicher Art sein. So sind gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 zwei Fluidgeräte 6 als Ventilgeräte 8 und zwei weitere Fluidgeräte 6 als Vakuumerzeugergeräte 9 ausgeführt. Die Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 3 beinhaltet vier Ventilgeräte 8 und vier Vakuumerzeugergeräte 9.The fluid devices 6 within a respective control device 1 can also be of different types. So are according to Figures 1 and 2 two fluid devices 6 as valve devices 8 and two further fluid devices 6 designed as vacuum generator devices 9. The embodiment according to FIG. 3 contains four valve devices 8 and four vacuum generating devices 9.

Die Ventilgeräte 8 enthalten jeweils mindestens ein in Figur 2 nur schematisch angedeutetes Ventilglied 12, das in verschiedene Stellungen positionierbar ist, wobei zur Positionierung elektrische Antriebe vorhanden sind, denen über elektrische Kontaktmittel 13 die erforderliche Betätigungsenergie zugeführt werden kann. Dabei kann es sich um vorgesteuerte oder direktbetätigte Ventilgeräte 8 handeln. In Abhängigkeit vom Schaltzustand des jeweiligen Ventilgerätes 8 erfolgt die Ansteuerung fluidisch angeschlossener Verbraucher, beispielsweise fluidbetätigte Antriebe, wobei entsprechende Fluidleitungen in Figur 3 bei 14 angedeutet sind.The valve devices 8 each contain at least one in FIG 2 only schematically indicated valve member 12, which in different Positions can be positioned, whereby for positioning electric drives are available, those over electric Contact means 13 the required actuation energy can be supplied. It can be piloted or act directly operated valve devices 8. Dependent on from the switching state of the respective valve device 8 Control of fluidically connected consumers, for example fluid-operated drives, with corresponding fluid lines are indicated at 14 in FIG.

Es kann sich bei den Ventilgeräten 8 um pneumatische und/oder hydraulische Ventilgeräte handeln. The valve devices 8 can be pneumatic and / or act hydraulic valve devices.

Die Vakuumerzeugergeräte 9 sind dazu ausgelegt, in abgehenden Fluidleitungen 15 bei Bedarf einen Unterdruck zu erzeugen. Dieser Unterdruck kann beispielsweise dazu verwendet werden, Handhabungarbeiten zu erledigen, beispielsweise ein Transportieren und/oder Positionieren, von Gegenständen in der Verpackungsindustrie oder von Werkstücken in der Fertigungs- und Montagetechnik. Die Fluidleitungen 15 können zu diesem Zweck mit geeigneten Saugnäpfen bzw. Saugtellern in Verbindung stehen, die auf das handzuhabende Produkt aufsetzbar sind.The vacuum generator devices 9 are designed in outgoing Fluid lines 15 to generate a vacuum if necessary. This negative pressure can be used, for example, To do handling work, for example a transport and / or positioning of objects in the packaging industry or of workpieces in manufacturing and Assembly technology. The fluid lines 15 can be used for this purpose are connected with suitable suction cups or suction plates, that can be placed on the product to be handled.

In Figur 2 sind strichpunktiert Vakuumerzeugereinheiten 16 angedeutet, die in die Vakuumerzeugergeräte 9 integriert sind und bei denen es sich in aller Regel um Ejektoreinrichtungen handelt, die nach dem Strahlpumpenprinzip arbeiten. Der gewünschte Betriebszustand läßt sich über mindestens ein in das betreffende Vakuumerzeugergerät 9 integriertes Steuerventil 17 beeinflussen, das in Figur 2 strichpunktiert angedeutet ist und dessen Betriebsenergie vergleichbar den Ventilgeräten 8 über elektrische Kontaktmittel 13' zugeführt werden kann.Vacuum generator units 16 are shown in dash-dot lines in FIG indicated, which are integrated in the vacuum generator devices 9 and which are usually ejector devices acts that work according to the jet pump principle. The one you want Operating status can be at least one in the relevant vacuum generator device 9 integrated control valve 17 influence, which is indicated by dash-dotted lines in Figure 2 is and its operating energy comparable to the valve devices 8 can be supplied via electrical contact means 13 '.

Die beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 vorhandenen Elektronik- bzw. Elektrogeräte 7 sind beispielsweise als elektronische Regler ausgeführt, die über elektrische Ausgänge und/oder Eingänge 18 verfügen, über die in Verbindung mit weiterführenden elektrischen Leitungen 22 elektrische Signale ausgegeben und eingespeist werden können. Diese Regler lassen sich beispielsweise verwenden, um eine elektronisch gesteuerte Positionierung fluidischer und/oder elektrischer Antriebe vorzunehmen. The existing in the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 Electronics or electrical devices 7 are, for example, as electronic controllers running through electrical outputs and / or inputs 18, which in connection with continuing electrical lines 22 electrical signals can be output and fed. Let this regulator For example, use an electronically controlled one Positioning of fluidic and / or electrical drives to make.

Die Elektronik- und/oder Elektrogeräte 7 verfügen ebenfalls über elektrische Kontaktmittel 13'' zur Einspeisung von elektrischen Steuersignalen.The electronic and / or electrical devices 7 also have via electrical contact means 13 '' for feeding electrical Control signals.

Alle Einzelgräte 2 stehen insbesondere über die erwähnten elektrischen Kontaktmittel 13, 13', 13'' mit einer Steuerelektronik 23 in Verbindung, die als Bestandteil des fluidtechischen Steuergerätes 1 ausgeführt sein kann. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur ist die Steuerelektronik 23 einer der Längsseiten der Geräteeinheit 4 zugeordnet, wobei an dieser Längsseite auch die elektrischen Kontaktmittel 13, 13', 13'' vorhanden sind, so daß eine elektrische Kontaktierung von einer einzigen Seite her erfolgen kann. Die Steuerelektronik 23 kann hierbei zumindest eine Leiterplatte beinhalten, die sich über die verschiedenen Einzelgeräte 2 hinweg erstreckt.All individual bones 2 are in particular above those mentioned electrical contact means 13, 13 ', 13' 'with control electronics 23 in conjunction as part of the fluid technology Control unit 1 can be executed. In the embodiment the figure, the control electronics 23 is one of the Assigned to the long sides of the device unit 4, on this On the long side also the electrical contact means 13, 13 ', 13' ' are present, so that an electrical contact from one single side can be done. The control electronics 23 can include at least one printed circuit board that is extends across the various individual devices 2.

Im Falle der Bauform gemäß Figur 3 ist die Steuerelektronik 23 in einem Steuerblock 29 vorgesehen, von dem aus die Einzelgeräte 2 mit elektrischen Betätigungssignalen versorgt werden. Wie auch im Falle der Figuren 1 und 2 kann die Steuerelektronik 23 ein eigenes Steuerprogramm beinhalten und/oder eine Feldbus-Einheit bilden, über die unter Vermittlung eines angeschlossenen Feldbusses 24 eine Kommunikation mit weiteren Steuergeräten oder mit einer übergeordneten externen Steuereinheit erfolgen kann.In the case of the design according to FIG. 3, the control electronics 23 is provided in a control block 29, from which the individual devices 2 supplied with electrical actuation signals become. As in the case of Figures 1 and 2, the Control electronics 23 contain their own control program and / or form a fieldbus unit, via the operator a connected fieldbus 24 communication with other control units or with a higher-level external one Control unit can be done.

Bei der Ausführungsform gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 sind die Einzelgeräte 2 mit plattenartigen Gerätegehäusen 5 ausgestattet, deren zwei größere Seitenflächen jeweils in und entgegen der Reihenrichtung 3 orientiert sind, wobei die Gerätegehäuse 5 unmittelbar benachbarter Einzelgeräte 2 unmittelbar aneinander anliegen. Durch Verwendung geeigneter Verbindungsmittel 25, beispielsweise in Gestalt sämtliche Einzelgeräte 2 durchziehender Zuganker 21, stellt die Geräteeinheit 4 eine fest zusammenhängende selbsttragende Baugruppe dar.In the embodiment according to Figures 1 and 2, the individual devices 2 equipped with plate-like device housings 5, the two larger side surfaces in and against the Row direction 3 are oriented, the device housing 5th directly adjacent individual devices 2 directly to one another issue. By using suitable lanyards 25, for example in the form of all individual devices 2 pulling through Tie rod 21, device unit 4 detects one connected self-supporting assembly.

Dabei ist zweckmäßigerweise vorgesehen, daß die Geräteeinheit 4 in der Reihenrichtung 3 von einem oder mehreren Zentralkanälen durchsetzt wird, wobei gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 insgesamt drei solcher Zentralkanäle 25 vorhanden sind, von denen in Figur 2 einer angedeutet ist. Diese Zentralkanäle 25 setzen sich aus einzelnen Fluidkanälen 26 zusammen, die die einzelnen Gerätegehäuse 5 in Reihenrichtung 3 durchsetzen und die unter Bildung der Zentralkanäle 25 miteinander fluchten. Zwischengefügte Dichtungsmaßnahmen bewirken eine fluiddichte Verbindung zwischen den verschiedenen Einzelgeräten 2.It is advantageously provided that the device unit 4 in the row direction 3 of one or more central channels is enforced, according to Figures 1 and 2 in total three such central channels 25 are present, of which in Figure 2 is indicated. Set these central channels 25 are composed of individual fluid channels 26, which the individual Push through device housing 5 in row direction 3 and align with each other to form the central channels 25. Intermediate Sealing measures result in a fluid tightness Connection between the various individual devices 2.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Figuren 1 und 2 ist ein Zentralkanal 25 als zentraler Speisekanal ausgeführt, über den ein Druckmedium, insbesondere Druckluft, in die Geräteeinheit 4 eingespeist wird und von dem die Fluidgeräte 6 gespeist werden. Zusätzlich sind ein oder mehrere Zentralkanäle vorhanden, die als Entlüftungs- bzw. Entlastungskanäle fungieren und über die das verbrauchte Druckmedium wieder abgeführt wird. Bei pneumatischen Fluidgeräten 6 gemäß Ausführungsbeispiel kann die Entlüftung unmittelbar zur Umgebung des Steuergerätes 1 erfolgen, und zwar vorzugsweise über geeignete Schalldämpfer 27, die am Steuergerät 1 befestigbar sind. In the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 is a central channel 25 designed as a central feed channel through which a Pressure medium, in particular compressed air, into the device unit 4 is fed and from which the fluid devices 6 are fed. In addition, one or more central channels are available, which act as ventilation or relief channels and through which the used pressure medium is discharged again becomes. In pneumatic fluid devices 6 according to the embodiment the vent can directly to the environment of the control unit 1 take place, preferably via suitable Silencer 27, which can be attached to control unit 1.

Die Einspeisung und/oder Abfuhr des Druckmediums in die bzw. aus der Geräteeinheit 4 erfolgt zweckmäßigerweise an einer Stirnseite unter Vermittlung eines separaten, vorzugsweise plattenartigen Abschlußteils 28, das an eines der beiden endseitigen Einzelgeräte 2 der Geräteeinheit 4 angesetzt ist. Ein vergleichbares Abschlußteil 28' kann auch an der entgegengesetzten Stirnseite angebracht sein, so daß eine Einspeisung und Abfuhr des Druckmediums über wahlweise eine der beiden Stirnseiten erfolgen kann, wobei nicht benötigte Anschlußöffnungen durch Verschlußmittel 32 verschlossen werden können.The feeding and / or discharge of the pressure medium into or The device unit 4 expediently takes place on one End face with the intermediation of a separate, preferably plate-like end part 28, which on one of the two ends Individual devices 2 of the device unit 4 is attached. A comparable end part 28 'can also be on the opposite Be attached to the front so that an infeed and discharge of the print medium via either one of the two End faces can be done, with unnecessary connection openings be closed by closure means 32 can.

Im Innern der Fluidgeräte 6 erfolgt die Verteilung des Druckmediums zu den internen Einrichtungen über nicht näher gezeigte interne Fluidkanäle. Soweit gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 auch die reinen Elektronik- bzw. Elektrogeräte 7 von einem oder mehreren der Zentralkanäle 25 durchsetzt werden, sind die entsprechenden Fluidkanäle als reine Durchgangskanäle ausgeführt. Es kann jedoch zweckmäßig sein, beispielsweise zur Druckerfassung, innerhalb einem oder mehreren der Elektronik- und/oder Elektrogeräte 7 einen oder mehrere Sensoren zu installieren, die den Fluiddruck erfassen können, um ihn bei der Ansteuerung angeschlossener Komponenten zu berücksichtigen.The distribution of the pressure medium takes place inside the fluid devices 6 to the internal facilities via unspecified internal fluid channels. As far as shown in Figures 1 and 2 also the pure electronics or electrical devices 7 from one or several of the central channels 25 are interspersed corresponding fluid channels designed as pure through channels. However, it can be useful, for example Pressure sensing, within one or more of the electronics and / or Electrical devices 7 to install one or more sensors, which can sense the fluid pressure around it the control of connected components.

Bei dem in Figur 3 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Einzelgeräte 2 unabhängig voneinander einzeln auf einem platten- oder leistenförmigen Geräteträger 32 installiert. Gleichwohl sind sie zum Erhalt einer kompakten Anordnung möglichst nahe beieinander angeordnet und können sich sogar berühren. Die Versorgung der Einzelgeräte 2 mit fluidischer und/oder elektrischer Energie erfolgt zweckmäßigerweise unter Vermittlung des Geräteträgers 32, der entsprechend mit internen Kanälen ausgestattet sein kann. Dabei kann der Geräteträger 32 als einstückiges Bauteil ausgeführt sein, möglich wäre jedoch auch ein modularer Aufbau mit einer Unterteilung in in Reihenrichtung 3 aufeinanderfolgend angeordnete Geräteträgermodule, die durch geeignete Verbindungsmittel aneinander fixiert werden, so daß sich ein Aufbau vergleichbar der Geräteeinheit 4 gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 ergeben kann.In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG Individual devices 2 are installed independently of one another on a plate or strip-shaped device carrier 32. Nevertheless, they are possible to obtain a compact arrangement arranged close to each other and can even touch. The supply of the individual devices 2 with fluid and / or electrical energy expediently takes place under Mediation of the equipment rack 32, the corresponding with internal Channels can be equipped. The equipment carrier can 32 as a one-piece component would be possible but also a modular structure with a subdivision into Row direction 3 consecutively arranged device carrier modules, which are fixed to each other by suitable connecting means be, so that there is a structure comparable to the device unit 4 can result according to Figures 1 and 2.

Bei allen dargestellten Ausführungsformen verfügen die Gerätegehäuse sämtlicher Einzelgeräte 2 über die gleiche Baubreite (gemessen in der Reihenrichtung 3). Es können durchaus auch Einzelgeräte 2 unterschiedlicher Breite miteinander kombiniert werden.In all of the illustrated embodiments, the device housing has all individual devices 2 over the same width (measured in the row direction 3). It can also individual devices 2 of different widths combined become.

Durch die einheitliche äußere Gestaltung der Gerätegehäuse 5 der verschiedenen Einzelgeräte 2, unabhängig vom Typ bzw. der Art des jeweiligen Einzelgerätes 2, können sehr kompakte Steuergeräte aufgebaut werden, wobei sich mechanische und/oder elektrische und/oder fluidische und/oder optische Schnittstellen realisieren lassen, die vereinheitlicht sind. Die besondere Bauform der Einzelgeräte 2 ermöglicht in modularer Bauweise die Realisierung individueller Steuergeräte mit einer dem jeweiligen Bedarf entsprechenden Ausstattung an Einzelgeräten 2.Due to the uniform external design of the device housing 5 of the various individual devices 2, regardless of the type or Type of the individual device 2, can be very compact Control units are built, whereby mechanical and / or electrical and / or fluidic and / or optical Have interfaces implemented that are standardized. The special design of the individual devices 2 enables modular Construction the realization of individual control devices with the appropriate equipment Single devices 2.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist ein fluidtechnisches Steuergerät 1, das gemäß Figuren 1 und 2 einen quaderartigen und, bei entsprechender Anzahl von Einzelgeräten 2, auch würfelartigen Aufbau hat, wobei sich äußerlich unabhängig von der individuellen Bestückung mit Einzelgeräten 2 ein einheitliches Aussehen ergibt. Da der für die Installation des Steuergerätes benötigte Einbauraum unabhängig von der Art der verwendeten Einzelgeräte 2 bezüglich der rechtwinkelig zur Reihenrichtung 3 benötigten Querabmessungen stets gleichbleibt, läßt sich die Integration der Steuergeräte bei der Konstruktion einer Maschine oder Anlage relativ einfach einplanen.A fluid power control unit 1 is particularly advantageous, that according to Figures 1 and 2 a cuboid and, with a corresponding Number of individual devices 2, also cube-like Has structure, being externally independent of the individual Equipped with individual devices 2 a uniform appearance results. Because the one required for the installation of the control unit Installation space regardless of the type of used Individual devices 2 with respect to the perpendicular to the row direction 3 required cross dimensions always remains the same the integration of the control units in the construction of a Plan the machine or system relatively easily.

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Fluidtechnisches Steuergerät, mit mehreren in einer Reihenrichtung (3) aufeinanderfolgend angeordneten und zu einer batterieartigen Einheit (4) zusammengefaßten Einzelgeräten (2) verschiedener Gerätearten, die zumindest teilweise als Fluidgeräte (6) ausgebildet sind und deren Gerätegehäuse (5), bei mit der Reihenrichtung (3) übereinstimmender Blickrichtung gesehen, über eine zumindest im wesentlichen identische Außenkontur verfügen.Fluid power control unit, with several in a row direction (3) arranged sequentially and into one battery-like unit (4) combined individual devices (2) different types of equipment, at least partially as Fluid devices (6) are formed and their device housing (5), when the viewing direction corresponds to the row direction (3) seen over an at least substantially identical Feature outer contour. Steuergerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fluidgeräte (6) zumindest teilweise als Ventilgeräte (8) ausgebildet sind.Control device according to claim 1, characterized in that the fluid devices (6) at least partially as valve devices (8) are trained. Steuergerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fluidgeräte (6) zumindest teilweise als Vakuumerzeugergeräte (9) ausgebildet sind.Control device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the fluid devices (6) at least partially as vacuum generator devices (9) are formed. Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einzelgeräte (2) zumindest teilweise als reine Elektronik- und/oder Elektrogeräte (7) ausgebildet sind, beispielsweise als elektronische Regler. Control device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized characterized in that the individual devices (2) at least partially designed as pure electronic and / or electrical devices (7) are, for example as electronic controllers. Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß einander benachbarte Einzelgeräte (2) unmittelbar in Kontakt miteinander stehen.Control device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized characterized in that adjacent individual devices (2) immediately to be in contact with each other. Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einzelgeräte (2) durch mechanische Verbindung zu einer selbsttragenden Baugruppe zusammengefaßt sind.Control device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized characterized in that the individual devices (2) by mechanical Connection combined into a self-supporting assembly are. Steuergerät nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß alle Einzelgeräte (2) in der Reihenrichtung (3) von mindestens einem Fluidkanal (26) durchsetzt sind, wobei die Fluidkanäle (26) benachbarter Einzelgeräte (2) derart miteinander in Verbindung stehen, daß sich mindestens ein alle Einzelgeräte (2) durchziehender Zentralkanal (25) ergibt.Control device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that that all individual devices (2) in the row direction (3) of are penetrated at least one fluid channel (26), the Fluid channels (26) of adjacent individual devices (2) with one another in this way related that at least one is all individual devices (2) continuous central channel (25) results. Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einzelgeräte (2) gemeinsam auf einem Geräteträger (32) installiert sind, der insbesondere platten- oder leistenförmig ausgebildet ist.Control device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized characterized in that the individual devices (2) together on one Equipment carrier (32) are installed, in particular the plate or is formed like a strip. Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gerätegehäuse (5) der Einzelgeräte (2) plattenartige Gestalt haben, wobei die größeren Seitenflächen in und entgegen der Reihenrichtung orientiert sind.Control device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized characterized in that the device housing (5) of the individual devices (2) have plate-like shape, with the larger side surfaces are oriented in and against the row direction. Steuergeräte nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, gekennzeichnet durch Einzelgeräte (2) unterschiedlichen Gerätetyps mit identischen oder unterschiedlichen Breitenabmessungen ihrer Gerätegehäuse (5) in der Reihenrichtung (3). Control devices according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized through individual devices (2) of different device types with identical or different width dimensions of your Device housing (5) in the row direction (3). Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sämtliche Einzelgeräte (2) untereinander über eine identische Außengestalt verfügen.Control device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized characterized in that all individual devices (2) with each other have an identical exterior. Steuergerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, gekennzeichnet durch eine rechteckförmige Außenkontur der Einzelgeräte (2).Control device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized due to a rectangular outer contour of the individual devices (2).
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