JPH02163579A - Manifold device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To carry out the wiring work for a manifold device in reasonable ways and obtain a variety of forms by constituting the title device from a base which is independent in each different function and equipped with a plurality of bases which are exclusively used for mounting valves and a base which is exclusively used for mounting a concentrated wiring block. CONSTITUTION:A manifold device is equipped with a plurality of bases 1 each of which is independent and can be selectively connected and exclusively used for mounting a valve, and a base 2 which is exclusively used for mounting a concentrated wiring block. The base 1 has an input flow passage 7, output flow passage 8, and a connecting hole 9 which are formed in penetration in the cross-axis direction, and has a lead-out part 6 for the wiring 5 of a socket 3, and a solenoid valve 12 having an output port 12a is mounted. The base 2 has an input flow passage 14, discharge flow passage 15, and a connecting hole 16, and a lead-out part 13 for wiring is installed, and the concentrated wiring blocks 17 and 18 are mounted. The wiring work and maintenance can be carried out in reasonable ways in comparison with the case of the conventional base in which different functions are concentrated, and the dimension can be reduced, and a variety of forms can be obtained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a manifold device, and particularly to a technique that is effective when applied to a manifold device in which a plurality of solenoid valves are mounted and central wiring and piping are performed.

[Conventional technology]

For example, as a manifold device in which multiple solenoid valves are mounted and centralized piping and wiring are performed, multiple solenoid valves, centralized wiring blocks, centralized piping blocks, etc. are installed on each base connected to each other along the transverse direction. There is equipment to be installed.

In this case, each base includes a solenoid valve, a centralized wiring block,
It has a versatile structure that allows it to be equipped with centralized piping blocks, etc.

There is also a device in which a terminal block for each solenoid valve is provided on the side surface of each base.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, in recent years, manifold devices such as solenoid valves have not only been required to be highly integrated, but also to streamline wiring and piping work, match wiring methods and other controls, improve maintainability, flexibility, diversification, There is a strong demand for integration with other devices.

However, in the above-mentioned manifold device,
Each base has a solenoid valve and a centralized wiring block.

It is designed to have a versatile structure so that it can mount a centralized piping block, etc., but its versatility is subject to certain limitations due to its structure, so it has become unable to meet the recent demands mentioned above.

In addition, in a 7-nifold device that has a structure in which a terminal block for each solenoid valve is installed on the side of each base, the space for the multiple terminal blocks increases the size of the entire device and complicates wiring and wiring work. is inviting.

The purpose of the present invention is to streamline wiring work and piping work.

Matching with control such as wiring methods, improvement of maintainability, flexibility, diversification, combination with other equipment,
An object of the present invention is to provide a manifold device that can be downsized.

[Failure to solve the problem]

The structure of the manifold device of the present invention is such that a plurality of bases are formed independently of each other for different functions and can be selectively connected, and the bases include a plurality of bases dedicated to mounting valves and a centralized wiring block. The structure includes at least a base exclusively for mounting.

In this case, the structure may include a base dedicated to mounting the centralized piping block as the base.

[Effect]

According to the above-mentioned means, the plurality of bases are formed independently for different functions, such as for mounting a valve or for mounting a centralized wiring block, and are also selectively connectable. , since it is not subject to structural restrictions like a base that has different functions, it streamlines wiring work, matches wiring methods and other controls, improves maintainability 1 Diversifies flexibility 1 Connects with other equipment It is possible to make the device more compact and to make the device more compact.

In this case, if the base is provided with a base exclusively for mounting the centralized piping block, the piping work can be streamlined and the above-mentioned effects can be achieved more reliably.

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a manifold device which is an embodiment of the present invention.

The manifold device of this embodiment includes a plurality of bases 1 dedicated to mounting valves and a base 2 dedicated to mounting centralized wiring blocks, which are formed independently from each other and can be selectively connected to each other. .

A socket 3 and a connection port 4 are arranged on the upper surface of the base 1, and a lead-out part 6 from which the wiring 5 of the socket 3 is led out and a predetermined connection port 4 are connected to the base 1, respectively. An input channel 7, a discharge channel 8, and a connecting hole 9 are formed.

The lead-out portion 6 of the base 1 includes a space 10 extending along the transverse axis direction of the base 1, and a locking pawl 11a located on the base l.
The bottom plate 11 detachably closes the bottom opening of the space 10 by being inserted into the locking hole 1a of the bottom plate 11.

The input channel 7 of the base 1 and the discharge channel 8 are connected. The spinning holes 9 are formed through the base 1 along the transverse axis direction.

As shown in FIG. 1, a solenoid valve 12 such as a switching valve having a pair of output ports 12a is removably mounted on the base 1 formed in this manner.

Normally, the solenoid valve is mounted by fastening the solenoid valve 12 to a connecting portion provided on the base 1 using a screw or the like (not shown).

In other words, the plug (
) is inserted into the socket 3, and the solenoid valve 12
The structure is such that fluid ports (not shown) opened on the lower surface of the base 1 are respectively connected to predetermined connection ports 4 of the base 1 and mounted thereon.

On the other hand, locking studs Z2a are provided on both upper ends of the base 2 to protrude from each other, and the base 2 also has a lead-out portion 13 for wiring, which is open at the top, and a lead-out portion 13 similar to the base 1. An input channel 14, a discharge channel 15, and a connecting hole 16 are formed.

On the base 2 having such a structure, centralized wiring blocks 17 and 18, each having locking holes 17a and 18a formed opposite to each other at both ends of the lower side, are detachably mounted.

That is, by inserting and locking the locking claws 2a into the locking holes 17a and 18a, the centralized wiring blocks 17 and 18 are respectively mounted in a detachable manner.

The 1-nifold device of this embodiment further includes a block 19 dedicated to centralized piping and a pair of end plates 20.

An input port 21 and a discharge port 22 with a noise reduction function are provided on the upper surface of the block 19 exclusively for centralized piping.
．． A lead-out portion 23 for wiring similar to No. 2, an input flow path and a discharge flow path (not shown), and a connecting hole are formed.

A pair of connecting holes 24 are formed through the end plate 20, and a mounting groove 25 and a mounting hole 26 for a mounting rail are formed, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the end plates 20 are arranged facing each other at a predetermined interval.
．． 20, a base 1 on which the solenoid valves 12 are mounted, a base 2 on which the centralized wiring blocks 17 to 18 are mounted, and a block 19 dedicated to centralized piping are arranged along the respective transverse axes. It has become.

Then, the connecting rod 27, whose length can be adjusted by adding connecting members 27a, is passed through each connecting hole 9.1624 and the connecting hole (not shown) of the block 19 for central piping, and is fastened to the nut 28. The base 1 on which the solenoid valves 12 are mounted, and the centralized wiring blocks 17 and 18
The base 2 on which one of the central piping blocks 19 is mounted is detachably connected to the block 19 for central piping along the respective transverse axes.

In this connected state, the respective lead-out portions 6, 13°23 are in communication with each other, and the lead-out portions 6, 13 in this connected state are connected to each other.
The wiring 5 extending from the socket 3 of each base 1 is inserted into the centralized wiring block 17 mounted on the base 2.
By leading out and electrically connecting to 18,
Wiring for each solenoid valve 12 is centralized wiring block 17 or 18
The focus is now on

In addition, the manual flow path 7.14 of each base 1.2 and the manual flow path (not shown) of the block 19 for central piping are communicated with each other and connected to the input boat 21 of the block 19 for central piping, and each base 12 discharge channels 8 and 15 and the discharge channel (not shown) of the block 19 for central piping are communicated with each other and connected to the discharge port 22 of the block 19 for central piping, so that each electromagnetic valve 120 can control fluid. The piping for this purpose is concentrated in a block 19 dedicated to centralized piping.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

In the above-mentioned connected state, a drive voltage is supplied from a predetermined drive power source (not shown) to the centralized wiring blocks 17 to 18 mounted on the base 2. The wiring 5. inserted into each lead-out portion 6.13. Socket 3 on each base 1. Each solenoid valve 1
When supplied to each electromagnetic valve 12 through two plugs (not shown), each electromagnetic valve 12 is driven to perform valve switching operation.

During the valve switching operation of each electromagnetic valve 12, fluid pressure such as compressed air is supplied from a predetermined fluid pressure 7B (not shown) to the manual port 21 of the central piping block 19. is the manual flow path (not shown) in the block 19 dedicated to centralized piping.

The flow is diverted from the input flow path 7 of each base 1 to a predetermined connection port 4 of each base 1.The manual fluid port of each solenoid valve 12 (
(not shown).

Then, the fluid pressure supplied to each electromagnetic valve 12 is outputted from one of the respective output ports 12a according to the respective valve switching position, and is outputted from one of the respective output ports 12a to a predetermined fluid pressure operated device (Fig. The fluid pressure operated device (not shown) is actuated by sending the liquid to a fluid pressure device (not shown) or the like.

Further, the fluid pressure discharged from the fluid pressure operating device (not shown) is discharged to the other output port 12a according to the valve switching position of each solenoid valve, and the fluid pressure is discharged to the other output port 12a.
A predetermined connection port 4 of each base 1 connected to 2a
sent to.

Then, the fluid pressure sent to each connection port 4 joins the discharge flow path 8 of each base 1 and the discharge flow path (not shown) of the block 19 dedicated to centralized piping, and the discharge port of the block 19 dedicated to central piping 22 to the outside.

The manifold device of this embodiment is used in this way.

In this case, the manifold device of this embodiment has a base 1
, 2 are designed to be used exclusively for installing valves or for installing centralized wiring blocks, and are formed independently of each other for different functions.They can also be selectively connected, so you can install centralized wiring sections or centralized piping at desired locations. It is possible to provide a plurality of centralized wiring sections and a plurality of centralized piping sections, and there is no structural restriction as with a base where different functions are assembled.

Therefore, it is possible to rationalize wiring work, match wiring methods and other controls, improve maintainability, increase flexibility, diversify, combine with other equipment, and downsize the device.

[Embodiment 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a manifold device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The manifold device of Embodiment 2 is formed independently of each other and can be selectively connected to each other, and includes a base 1 dedicated to mounting a valve, a base 2 dedicated to mounting a centralized wiring block, and a base 2 dedicated to mounting a centralized piping block. base 29
It is equipped with

On the side surface of the base 1, supply and discharge ports 31 and 32 to which quick joints 30 are respectively connected are opened, and these supply and discharge ports 31 and 32 are connected to the manual flow path 7. It communicates with the discharge channel 8 via a predetermined connection port 4 . Predetermined fluid pressure operated equipment is connected to the supply/discharge boats 31 and 32.

In addition, the socket 3 of the base 1 of this embodiment 2 is oak)
A contact fitting 33 with a contact fitting 33a interposed therebetween is formed by being inserted into the hole 34, and the wiring 5 is connected by screwing the terminal screw 35 into the hollow 33a of the contact fitting 33.

The base 2 has a centralized wiring block 36 with terminal block specifications.
．． Centralized wiring block 3 with flat cable connector specifications
7. D-sub specification centralized wiring blocks 38 can be mounted respectively.

Further, a back cover 39 is attached to the bottom side of the base 1, 2.29.

The base 29 is formed with an input channel 29a communicating with the manual flow channel 7 of the base 1 and a discharge channel 29b communicating with the discharge channel 8 of the base 1.
A sound absorbing material 40 is interposed therein.

Further, the base 29 is formed with a connecting hole 29c through which the connecting rod 27 passes.

Then, the centralized piping block 4 is installed on such a base 29.
1, 42, 43, and 44, respectively.

In FIG. 2 showing the second embodiment, 45 is a pressure plug, 46 is a gasket, 47 is a stopper for closing the fluid port 47a of the end plate 20, 48 is a mounting rail for the base, etc., and 49 is a mounting rail 48. Reference numeral 50 indicates a fixing fitting for the end plate, and 50 indicates a fastening screw for the connecting rod.

Note that the operation is the same as in Example 1, so a description thereof will be omitted.

As mentioned above, the present invention has been specifically explained based on examples, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist thereof.

For example, in the first embodiment, a base 1 dedicated to mounting a valve and a base 2 dedicated to mounting a centralized wiring block, and in the second embodiment, a base 1 similar to the above,
In addition to 2, the structure includes a base 29 dedicated for mounting the centralized piping block, but in the present invention,
In addition to the above-mentioned bases, it is possible to have a structure including the following bases.

That is, for example, the first example is a base specifically mounted with a block for relaying and centralizing wiring for sensors such as position detection sensors.

A second example is a base specifically equipped with blocks for devices (filters, regulators, lubricators, etc.) that condition the compressed air supplied to the manifold.

A third example is a base specifically equipped with a pressure sensor.

A fourth example is a base specifically equipped with a main control valve that controls the supply of fluid pressure to the manifold.

A fifth example is a base specifically equipped with blocks having functions such as transmission, reception, modulation, demodulation, and conversion in transmitting and receiving signals with external control equipment.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, the base 2 is single, and the centralized wiring block 36.3 is connected to the single base 2.
7.38 will be installed,
For example, in the present invention, a plurality of bases 2 may be provided, and a plurality of required centralized wiring blocks 36, 37, 38 may be mounted on each of the plurality of bases 2.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the structure of the manifold device of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) Multiple bases are formed independently of each other for different functions, such as for mounting valves or centralized wiring blocks, and can be selectively connected. It is possible to eliminate structural limitations such as the base on which functions are assembled.

(2) Due to the effect of (1) above, wiring work can be streamlined.

Matching with control such as wiring method, improvement of maintainability, flexibility 1 diversification, combination with other equipment 1
The device can be made smaller.

(3) In the case described above, if the base is provided with a base exclusively for mounting the centralized piping block, the piping work can be streamlined and the effects described above can be achieved more reliably.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a manifold device according to one embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a manifold device according to another embodiment of the invention. 1・・・・・・Base, 1 a ・ ・ ・ 2 ・ ・ ・ ・ 2 a ・ ・ 3 ・ ・ ・ 4 ・ ・ ・ ・ 5 ・ ・ ・ 6 ・ ・ ・ 7 ・ ・ ・ ・8 ・ ・ ・ ・ 9 ・ ・ ・ ・ 10 ・ ・ ・ ・ 11 ・ ・ ・ 1, 1 a ・ ・ 12 ・ ・ ・ 12a ・ ・ 13 ・ ・ ・ ・ 14 ・ ・ ・ ・ 15 ・ ・・ 16 ・ ・ ・ ・ 17.18 ・ ・Latching hole, ・Base, ・Latching pawl, ・Socket, ・Connection port, ・Wiring, ・Output section, ・Input flow path, ・Discharge flow path, ・Connection hole , ・Space part, ・Bottom plate, ・Latching pawl, ・Solenoid valve, ・Output port, ・Derivation part, ・Input channel, ・Discharge channel, ・Connection hole, ・Centralized wiring block, 7a 19 ・ ・ 20 ・・ 21 ・ ・ 22 ・ ・ 23 ・ ・ 24 ・ ・ 25 ・ ・ 26 ・ ・ 27a ・ 27 ・ ・ 28 ・ ・ 29 ・ ・ 29a ・ 29b ・ 29c ・ 30 ・ ・ 31, 3 33 ・ ・ 33a ・ ・ Locking Hole, ・Block for central piping, ・End plate, ・Man-powered boat, ・Discharge boat, ・Leader-out part, ・Connection hole, ・Mounting groove, ・Mounting hole, ・Connection member, ・Connection rod, ・Nut, ・Base,・Input channel, ・Discharge channel, ・Connection hole, ・Quick joint, ・Supply/exhaust port, ・Contact fitting, ・Nut, 34・・・・・・・hole, 35・・・・・・・terminal screw , 36,. 37.38... Centralized wiring block, 39
...... Back cover, 40... Sound absorbing material, 41.42.43.44... Centralized piping bronc, 45.
・・・・・・Pressure lug, 46・ ・・・・Gasket, 47・・・・
...Closing, 47a...Fluid port, 48...Mounting rail, 49...Fixing metal fittings, 50...Tightening screw. Patent applicant Koganei Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Representative Patent attorney Daiso Tsutsui

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of bases are formed independently of each other for different functions and can be selectively connected, and the bases include at least a plurality of bases dedicated to mounting valves and a base dedicated to mounting a centralized wiring block. A manifold device characterized by: 2. 2. The manifold device according to claim 1, further comprising a base dedicated to mounting a centralized piping block as the base.