JPH0433282A - Electronic circuit multi-function block - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To dispense with many kinds of IC elements or circuit blocks and prevent erroneous connection by providing one kind of an electronic circuit multi-function block, and switching it with a circuit selecting switch. CONSTITUTION:Multiple analog circuits or logic circuits are formed in the casing 11 of a block 1, and many connector terminals 2 are protruded below both side ends of the casing 11. Multiple circuits formed in the casing 11 are connected to the connector terminals 2 via a circuit selecting switch 3, the circuits are selected by switching the circuit selecting switch 3, and the function of an optional circuit can be exerted. The circuit selecting switch 3 is constituted of two micro-switches 31, 32, both micro-switches 31, 32 are small-sized and are driven by drivers, they have switching contacts A-L, M-X respectively, for example, when the switching contacts of both micro-switches 31, 32 are selectively switched as appropriate, an optional circuit is selected between the connector terminals 2, 2 from multiple circuits formed in the casing 11.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an electronic circuit multifunctional block having functions as a plurality of electronic circuits.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, when designing an electronic circuit or practicing assembling an electronic circuit, a breadboard is used, in which a large number of terminal sets, each consisting of a large number of connector terminals extending from a single conductive wire, are arranged on a board;
Alternatively, it is widely practiced to assemble an arbitrary circuit by connecting a plurality of IC elements or circuit blocks to a substrate having connector terminals using connectors.

The IC elements or circuit blocks used in the above-mentioned circuit are formed such that - IC elements or circuit blocks each perform a predetermined specific function.

[Problem B to be Solved by the Invention] However, each of the conventional IC elements or circuit blocks described above has a predetermined specific function. The circuit block must be selected from many types of IC elements or circuit blocks.

Therefore, there is a problem in that it is difficult to design a new circuit unless many types of IC elements or circuit blocks are prepared in advance.

In particular, many types of circuit blocks can be prepared in advance! There is a problem in that preparing such equipment requires a large amount of money and a lot of effort.

In particular, in circuit design, when changing one integrated IC element or circuit block to another, the necessary IC elements or circuit blocks must be selected and replaced, which is extremely time-consuming. In addition, there is a problem that connections may be made incorrectly.

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above problems and to
It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic circuit multifunctional block that eliminates the need to prepare a C element or a circuit block and that is free from the risk of erroneous connection.

[Means to solve problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the electronic circuit multifunctional block of the present invention includes a casing having a large number of connector terminals at the bottom of both ends, and a plurality of types of functions (for example, analog circuit, logic circuit or I
The circuit includes a circuit that can be operated by a single C element, etc., and a circuit selection switch that arbitrarily selects and switches a predetermined function from a plurality of functions of the circuit.

[Operation] The electronic circuit multi-function block of the present invention selects and switches the required function by switching the circuit selection switch.

The electronic circuit multifunction block operates with the function of the selected circuit, and by preparing one type of electronic circuit multifunction block, it is possible to selectively perform the functions of multiple types of circuit blocks. be.

By incorporating the electronic circuit multifunctional block into a breadboard or the like, it is possible to combine any circuits.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

In the electronic circuit multi-function block 1, a plurality of circuits such as analog circuits or logic circuits are formed in a casing 11, and a large number of connector terminals 2 are provided protruding from the lower portions of both ends of the casing 11.

A plurality of circuits formed in the casing 11 are connected to the connector terminal 2 via a circuit selection switch 3, and by switching the circuit selection switch 3, a circuit can be selected and an arbitrary circuit can function. It is something that will help you achieve your goals.

The circuit selection switch 3 is composed of two microswitches 3.
1.32, and both microswitches 31 and 32 are small ones driven by a driver etc., for example, A.
-L, M-X switching contacts, both microswitches 3
By appropriately selecting and switching the 1.32 switching contacts, an arbitrary circuit is selected between the connector terminals 2, 2 from a plurality of circuits formed in the casing 11.

With the above configuration, a predetermined number of electronic circuit multifunction blocks l
Insert connector terminal 2 into a blend board etc. that has a large number of terminals, and connect both microswitches 31 and 32.
By selecting appropriate switching contacts, any circuit can be combined, eliminating the need to prepare a large number of pre-assembled circuit blocks of different types, and allowing the assembled electronic circuit to be energized. During the process, electronic circuit multifunction block 1 was found to have an inappropriate function.
By switching the microswitches 31 and 32, the circuit can be changed to a circuit having an appropriate function.

In addition, by using a normal board, it can be used as a component of a predetermined electronic device without being limited to design or experimentation.

By simply changing the combination of switching contacts of both microswitches 31 and 32, a large number of types of circuits can be selected.

Note that the plurality of circuits formed in the casing 11 do not necessarily have to be circuits assembled as an entity, so they may be equivalently assembled so as to substantially function as a predetermined circuit.

Further, by providing a circuit that has the function of a single IC element without being limited to an analog circuit or a logic circuit, the range of application of the electronic circuit multifunctional block 1 becomes extremely wide.

Above, we have explained the circuits that are selected and switched by the switching operation using the circuit selection switch, but it is also possible to incorporate a programmable analog circuit, a programmable logic circuit, or a microcomputer (CPU) into the electronic circuit multifunction block. By operating the software, you can change the program and create an analog circuit that corresponds one-to-one to a single switching operation of the circuit selection switch.
It is also possible to select a predetermined function as a logic circuit, an IC element, etc., and use it in a fixed state.

Furthermore, to explain the second embodiment shown in FIG.
A circuit in which a circuit selection switch section incorporating a circuit selection switch and a switching control mechanism and an operating circuit block section are formed separately, and the circuit consists only of a circuit configuration that has a connector terminal and can be programmed. Block part 10
and a control block section 4 are formed separately, and the control block section 4 and a plurality of circuit block sections 10 are connected with a cable 6.

The control block section 4 has a switching control mechanism and a power supply built in the casing 41, and the casing 41 includes n microsinches 301, 302 . . . , 30n, and n connectors 61, 62 . . . to which the cable 6 is detachably connected. ..., 6n are arranged.

Microswitches 301, 302. ..., 30n and connectors 61.62. . . , 6n have a one-to-one correspondence, and when an m-th arbitrary microswitch 30+o is operated, the function of the circuit block unit IO connected to the connector 6- is selected.

Note that the cable 6 and connectors 61, 62 . ...Jn may be connected in a fixed manner instead of being detachable.

With this configuration, each circuit block section 1 is connected with the circuit block section 10 and the control block section 4 by the cable 6.
0 to a breadboard or the like to assemble an electronic circuit.The functions of the circuit block section 10 are as follows. ..., 30n can be determined by checking the respective switching positions.

When operating an assembled electronic circuit, if an inappropriate circuit part is found, switch the circuit selection switch 30 corresponding to the circuit block section 10 corresponding to the circuit part to select a circuit with an appropriate function. change.

Also, a circuit selection switch unit 4 incorporating a circuit selection switch and a switching control mechanism, and an operating circuit block unit 10
By forming these separately, the configuration of the circuit block section 10 can be simplified.

Next, a third embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 will be described. The control block section 4o has a switching control mechanism and a power source built in the casing 401, and
01 includes a display section 5 such as an LCD, a circuit board mounting section 7 having a connector receiving section 71, and n microswitches 81, 82. ...+8n circuit selection switch 8
and are provided.

On the display section 5, an m-th arbitrary microswitch 30m is displayed.
The circuit block unit 100 set on the circuit block placement unit 7 by the operation (for example, switching operation to the display position)
displays the switched circuit with the required functionality.

The circuit block section 100 also includes a plurality of connector terminals 102 which are provided with a power supply inside, are inserted into and connected to the connector receiving section 71 of the circuit block mounting section 7, and a circuit display section 103 consisting of an LCD or the like on the top surface. 1 for each connector terminal 102
An input display section 104 and an output display section 105 are provided, each of which is composed of a plurality of LEDs and the like arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

The circuit display section 103 displays the circuit that the circuit block section 100 has switched to at that time, and the input display section 104 and the output display section 105 display which of the connector terminals 102 is being used. It also displays the presence or absence of input/output signals.

With this configuration, the circuit block section 100 is placed on the circuit block mounting section 7, and the microswitches 81, 82 . ...By operating +8n,
The circuit display section 103 of the circuit block section 100 selects a circuit that performs a predetermined function in the circuit block section 100 while displaying and confirming the selected circuit on the display section 5.
Since the switched circuit is displayed, the circuit block section 100 is displayed in the circuit program.

Even after the circuit display section 103 is removed from the mounting section 7, the circuit display section 103
The circuit displayed in FIG.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention is configured as described above, it produces the effects described below.

The electronic circuit multifunctional block of the present invention selects a circuit having the required function by switching the circuit selection switch, and operates with the m capabilities of the selected circuit. By preparing functional blocks, it is possible to selectively perform the functions of multiple types of circuit blocks.

In addition, the electronic circuit multi-function block can be connected to a blend board for circuit design or experimentation, or to a board when used in ordinary electronic equipment via connector terminals, and by selecting the switching contacts of the circuit selection switch as appropriate. It is possible to combine circuits, and there is no need to prepare a large number of pre-assembled circuit blocks of different types; when replacing a circuit block in a circuit, simply switch the changeover contact of the circuit selection switch. This allows the creation of circuits using different circuit blocks, eliminating the risk of wiring errors.

Furthermore, by using an ordinary board, it can be used as a component of a predetermined electronic device without being limited to design or experimentation.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing a third embodiment. 1...Electronic circuit multi-machine sewing block, 3...Circuit selection switch.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A casing having a large number of connector terminals, a circuit formed in the casing and having a plurality of functions connected to the plurality of connector terminals, and a predetermined function arbitrarily selected from the plurality of functions of the circuit. An electronic circuit multi-function block characterized by having a circuit selection switch for switching.