JP2009103650A - Explosion-proof instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pressure-resistant, explosion-proof instrument capable of reducing pressure-resistant, explosion-proof parts. <P>SOLUTION: The instrument contains a control section 12 and a power source section 14 in a lower case 20, and a display section 16 and an operating section 18 in an upper case 22, employs an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure only for the upper case 22, and uses a transmitter 54 and a receiver 28 to transmit/receive information between the operating section 18 and the control section 12, a transmitter 30 and a receiver 46 to transmit/receive information between the display section 16 and the control section 12, and a light emitting device 32 and a photoelectric converter 50 to transmit/receive electric power between the display section 16 and the power source section 14. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an explosion-proof device in which main components are separated and unitized.

  According to the “Electrical Appliances Explosion-Proof Structural Standard” (notified by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare), the explosion-proof equipment is obliged to make the case and the parts to be installed explosion-proof according to the risk of ignition. This explosion-proof specification has a pressure-proof explosion-proof structure and an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure. The pressure-proof explosion-proof structure means a tough fully closed structure that does not explode outside the case even when ignited inside the case, and the intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure arises from each component. A structure that does not explode with sparks and does not require a fully enclosed structure.

  Generally, the explosion-proof equipment used indoors has all of its main components, such as the control unit and display unit, installed in a single case. The operation unit and the display unit must be made of a flameproof structure, and there are problems such that the structure becomes complicated and excessively heavy and the display unit is difficult to enlarge.

  In recent years, in addition to the safety of explosion-proof equipment, it is desired to reduce the number of explosion-proof specifications and reduce the weight.

Patent Document 1 has been proposed as an explosion-proof display device to solve the problem. In this patent document, the control unit, the display unit, and the power supply unit are divided into respective cases, the control unit is set to a normal specification and arranged in a safety zone, and the display unit and the power supply unit are set in an explosion-proof specification and installed in a danger zone. The idea to do is proposed.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-2943 (see Fig. 1)

  According to the explosion-proof display device of Patent Document 1, since the control unit, the display unit, and the power supply unit are accommodated in each case, the number of connection cables connecting the cases increases outside the case, and many of them must be explosion-proof specifications. I must. In particular, the connection cable of the power supply section must have a flameproof structure, which is very complicated. Also, other connection cables must be guarded from mice so that they are not broken or damaged, and there is a problem that the place of use is limited. In addition, since the control unit is designed to be installed in a different place from the display device, these main components cannot be used in explosion-proof equipment installed in the same place, and of course, the arrangement and use as equipment to be used together. Lack of unity in terms of points.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art. The first object of the present invention is to separate main components according to explosion-proof specifications so that the whole can be reduced in size. The purpose of 2 is to eliminate the connection cable outside the case, reduce the number of explosion-proof specifications, the third purpose is to unitize it so that everything can be driven by a single power source, and the fourth purpose is to display An object of the present invention is to provide an explosion-proof device that satisfies all of these requirements by increasing the number of modes and making it easy to see.

  According to the explosion-proof device of the first aspect, first, the control unit and the power supply unit are accommodated in the first case having the pressure-proof explosion-proof structure, and the display unit and the operation unit are provided on the surface of the second case having the intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure. Next, between the control unit and the operation unit, and between the control unit and the display unit, signals are transmitted and received using a wireless communication means signal, and the power supply to the second case is a non-spark power supply means. It is characterized by adopting.

(Function)
Since the main components of the explosion-proof device are separated into the first case and the second case according to the explosion-proof specification, an appropriate explosion-proof structure can be obtained. Further, since a wireless communication means is employed between the first case and the second case, a signal connection cable is not required. Furthermore, since the non-spark electric power supply means is employed, the entire second case can be maintained in a safe explosion-proof structure.

  The explosion-proof device according to claim 2 is an invention that further embodies the explosion-proof device according to claim 1. By mounting the first case on the lower case, the second case on the upper case, and mounting the upper case on the lower case, it becomes possible to supply power from the upper case. Are better.

  The explosion-proof device according to claim 3 exemplifies the non-spark electric power supply means described in claim 1. This non-spark electric power supply means comprises a light emitting element disposed on the lower case using a power source in the lower case as a light source, and a photoelectric converter disposed on the lower side of the upper case using the light emitting element as a light source. The power supply to the upper case becomes possible by mounting on the lower case of the upper case. The upper case does not have a high voltage power source that ignites, and the upper case can have an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure.

  According to the explosion-proof device according to claim 4, the non-sparking power supply means arranges the photoelectric conversion element in the second case according to claim 1, receives no power supply from the first case, and independently saves power. It is provided with a supply.

  According to the explosion-proof device according to claim 1, since the explosion-proof structure is limited to the first case and the second case is provided with the display part and the operation part which are intrinsically safe structures, the first and second cases are provided. Each has the advantage of being able to design according to the explosion-proof specification and further properly guard the main components. In addition, there is no signal connection cable outside the first and second cases, and there is an advantage that the number of explosion-proof specifications is reduced accordingly.

  According to the explosion-proof device according to claim 2, since the explosion-proof structure is limited to the lower case and the upper case is provided with the display part and the operation part, which are intrinsically safe, the upper and lower cases comply with the explosion-proof specification. Design is possible, and there is an advantage that main components can be properly guarded. In addition, there is no connection cable as a drive source outside the upper and lower cases, and there is an advantage that the number of explosion-proof specifications is reduced accordingly. Furthermore, there is an advantage that the upper and lower cases are integrated by mounting.

  According to the explosion-proof device according to claim 3, since the light emitting element and the photoelectric converter are arranged between the upper and lower cases as the first sparkless power supply means, there is no adverse effect on the operation of the display unit and the operation unit. Of course, the upper case and the like can be maintained in an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure.

  According to the explosion-proof device of claim 4, since the photoelectric conversion element is arranged in the second case as the second non-sparking power supply means, the power supply is not received from the first case, and independent power saving is achieved. Can supply.

  The explanation of the explosion-proof device of the present invention will be given in the measuring instrument as one embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an explosion-proof measuring instrument.

  An explosion-proof weighing machine 10 in the figure includes a control unit 12 that calculates a measured value from an output signal of a weighing sensor, a single power supply unit 14 connected to an indoor outlet, a measured value and various set values. The display unit 16 for display and the operation unit 18 for selecting various measurement conditions and functions are the main components and are installed indoors.

  The control unit 12 and the power supply unit 14 are accommodated in a lower case 20 that is a first case, and the display unit 16 and the operation unit 18 are respectively provided on the surface of an upper case 22 that is a second case with an explosion-proof specification. Has been placed. The lower case 20 is thick and has an explosion-proof construction so that sparks do not leak outside.

  On the lower surface of the lower case 20, a control unit connector 24 to which the connection cable 36 of the measuring sensor 11 is fixed and a power connector 26 to which the indoor AC power connection cable 40 is fixed are provided. Yes. The control unit connector 24 and the power supply connector 26 have a pressure-proof explosion-proof structure.

  On the other hand, on the upper surface side of the lower case 20, an operation unit receiver 28 that receives the output signal of the operation unit 18, a display unit transmitter 30 that transmits the output signal of the control unit 12 to the display unit 16, and The light emitting element 32 connected to the power supply unit 14 is fixed. A light transmitting glass 33 is disposed on each of the operation unit receiver 28, the display unit transmitter 30, and the light emitting element 32, and each light transmitting glass 33 is fitted in the hole 33 a of the lower case 20. Yes. That is, the operation unit receiver 28, the display unit transmitter 30, and the light emitting element 32 have a pressure-proof explosion-proof structure.

  The control unit 12 is connected to a weighing sensor 11 disposed outside the lower case 20, for example, a load cell having a flameproof structure, and calculates a measured value from an output signal in accordance with a set condition from the operation unit 18. . This measured value is displayed on the display unit 16 via the display unit transmitter 30 of the lower case 20 and the control unit receiver 46 of the upper case 22.

  Reference numerals 13 and 15 denote wireless communication means for connecting the control unit 12 and the operation unit 18, and the control unit 12 and the display unit 16. The wireless communication means 13 between the operation unit 18 and the control unit 12 includes a transmitter 54 for the control unit of the upper case 22 and a receiver 28 for the operation unit of the lower case 20, and a wireless communication unit between the control unit 12 and the display unit 16. 15, the display unit transmitter 30 of the lower case 20 and the control unit receiver 46 of the upper case 22 are employed. For this reason, there is no connection cable connecting the upper and lower cases 20, 22 outside.

  The power supply unit 14 serves as a drive source for the components in the upper and lower cases. For example, an indoor AC power supply is used as an input source. The power supply unit 14 includes a power converter (not shown), and supplies the lowered drive source to the control unit 12 and a light emitting element 32 described later.

  The light emitting element 32 is strong in light power, and, for example, a power saving light emitting diode (LED) or a fluorescent tube is used, and its upper surface is covered with the light transmitting glass 33 and is explosion proof.

  The photoelectric converter 44 converts the light of the light emitting element 32 into electric power and serves as a driving source for the operation unit 18 and the display unit 16 disposed in the upper case 22. The photoelectric converter 44 is directly connected to the operation unit 18 or the like. In order to maintain the upper case 22 in an intrinsically safe explosion-proof configuration, a high power source configuration is not employed.

  Reference numeral 31 denotes a non-sparking power supply means using the power source unit 14 as a light source, and the purpose is to prevent connection cables from being used outside the upper and lower cases 20 and 22 and to prevent the upper case 22 from having a flameproof structure. Has been adopted as. The non-spark electric power supply means 31 includes a light emitter 32 disposed on the upper side of the lower case 20 using the power source unit 14 as a light source, and a photoelectric converter disposed on the lower side of the upper case 22 using the light emitting element 32 as a light source. 44. When the upper case 22 is mounted on the lower case 20, the light emitting element 32 and the photoelectric converter 44 face each other.

  The above-described non-spark power supply means 31 supplies power to the upper case 22 via the power supply unit 14, but is not limited thereto. For example, a photoelectric conversion element using room light as a light source may be disposed in the upper case 22, and power may be supplied from the photoelectric conversion element to each component of the upper case 22. In this case, the light emitting element 32 and the photoelectric converter 44 are unnecessary, and the number of explosion-proof locations is reduced. In addition, each component of the upper case 22 is not supplied with power from the lower case 20 and can be independently supplied with reduced power. In addition, alignment of upper and lower cases 22 and 20 described later becomes only the wireless communication means 13 and 15, and alignment becomes easy.

  The display unit 16 digitally displays a command from the control unit 12 via the control unit receiver 46, and a power-saving liquid crystal is used. Since the display unit 16 is provided on the upper case 22 of the intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure, the display unit 16 can be made large and easy to see. In addition to the display unit 48 for measurement values, the measurement data (cumulative value, Display units such as the display unit 50 for the highest value, the lowest value, and the average value can be provided.

  The display unit 16 digitally displays various values based on commands from the control unit 12 via the control unit receiver 46. Since the display unit 16 is separated from the lower case 20 which is a pressure-proof explosion-proof structure together with the operation unit 18, the intrinsic safety explosion-proof structure which is originally required to protect both of them can be obtained. That is, since it is released from the explosion-proof structure, the design of the display unit 16 becomes arbitrary, and it can be made large and easy to see. The display types such as the display unit 50 for (average value) can be increased. For this display means, a power-saving liquid crystal display is used.

  The operation unit 18 is a touch button 52 that is normally used, and is provided according to the device to be used, such as for turning on the power, setting the use environment, and selecting the weighing data to be displayed. An output signal from the operation unit 18 is input to the control unit 12 via the control unit transmitter 54 of the upper case 22 and the operation unit receiver 28 of the lower case 20. The circuit current for operation is very small, and there is no problem in making the upper case 22 an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure.

  According to the present embodiment, the explosion-proof structure is limited to the lower case 20 only, and the upper case 22 is provided with the display unit 16 and the operation unit 18 which are intrinsically safe explosion-proof structures. Design is possible, and there is an advantage that main components can be properly guarded.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, there is no connection cable connecting the upper and lower cases 20 and 22 and there is an advantage that the number of explosion-proof specifications is reduced accordingly. Furthermore, there is an advantage that the upper and lower cases 20 and 22 are integrated by mounting.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the light emitting element 32 and the photoelectric converter 44 are disposed between the upper and lower cases 20 and 22 as the non-spark electric power supply means 31, the operation of the display unit 16 and the operation unit 18 is not adversely affected. Of course, the upper case 22 and the like can be maintained in an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure.

  In the above embodiment, the non-spark electric power supply means 31 has the light emitting element 32 disposed above the lower case 20 (first case) and the photoelectric converter 44 disposed below the upper case 22 (second case). The second case is configured to be mounted on the first case, but is not limited thereto. As a first modification, the light emitting element 32 is arranged on the right side of the first case, the photoelectric converter 44 is arranged on the left side of the second case, the first case and the second case are arranged side by side, and power is supplied. It is also possible. Further, as a second modification, even if the first case and the second case are arranged upside down, a change is possible so that the main components of both can be connected.

It is a block block diagram of the flameproof apparatus which shows one Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Explosion-proof equipment (explosion-proof measuring instrument)
11 Sensor (Weighing sensor)
12 control unit 13 operation unit—wireless communication means of control unit (control unit transmitter 54, operation unit receiver 28)
14 power supply unit 15 control unit—radio communication means of display unit (display unit transmitter 30, control unit receiver 46)
16 Display (Measurement value display 48, measurement condition setting display 50)
18 Operation unit (touch button 52)
20 Lower case of explosion-proof construction (first case)
22 Intrinsically safe explosion-proof upper case (second case)
31 Non-sparking power supply means (light emitting element 32, photoelectric converter 44)
46 Control Unit Receiver 52 Touch Button 54 Control Unit Transmitter

Claims (4)

An operation unit, a control unit that calculates a measurement value from an output signal of the sensor, a display unit that digitally displays the measurement value, a power source unit that is a driving source of the operation unit, the control unit, and the display unit, and these operation units, In an explosion-proof device having an explosion-proof case in which a control unit, a display unit, and a power supply unit are arranged,
A first case that houses the control unit and the power supply unit and has a pressure and explosion proof structure, a second case that has the display unit and the operation unit on the surface, and has an intrinsically safe explosion proof structure, the control unit and the operation unit, An explosion-proof device comprising: wireless communication means for transmitting and receiving signals from the control unit and the display unit; and non-sparking power supply means for supplying power to the display unit in the second case. An operation unit, a control unit that calculates a measurement value from an output signal of the sensor, a display unit that digitally displays the measurement value, a power source unit that is a driving source of the operation unit, the control unit, and the display unit, and these operation units, In an explosion-proof device having an explosion-proof case in which a control unit, a display unit, and a power supply unit are arranged,
A lower case that houses the control unit and the power supply unit and has a pressure-proof explosion-proof structure, an upper case that has an intrinsically safe explosion-proof structure by disposing the display unit and the operation unit on the surface, the control unit and the operation unit, and the control Wireless communication means for transmitting and receiving signals of the display part and the display part, and non-sparking power supply means for supplying power from the power supply part in the lower case to the upper case without a cable, and mounting the upper case on the lower case Explosion-proof equipment characterized by being a thing.   The non-spark electric power supply means according to claim 1 is disposed on the upper side of the lower case according to claim 2, and a light emitting element using a power source in the lower case as a light source, and the lower side of the upper case according to claim 2 The explosion-proof device according to claim 2, wherein the explosion-proof device comprises a photoelectric converter using the light emitting element as a power source, and the drive source for the upper case is supplied from a power supply unit in the lower case. .   The sparkless power supply means according to claim 1 is a photoelectric conversion element arranged in the second case according to claim 1, and includes a power saving supply independent of the first case. 1. Explosion-proof equipment according to 1.

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