WO2001069994A2 - Extendable housing consisting of assembly frames - Google Patents
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- WO2001069994A2 WO2001069994A2 PCT/EP2001/003043 EP0103043W WO0169994A2 WO 2001069994 A2 WO2001069994 A2 WO 2001069994A2 EP 0103043 W EP0103043 W EP 0103043W WO 0169994 A2 WO0169994 A2 WO 0169994A2
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
- H05K5/0021—Side-by-side or stacked arrangements
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K7/00—Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
- H05K7/14—Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
- H05K7/1462—Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack for programmable logic controllers [PLC] for automation or industrial process control
- H05K7/1465—Modular PLC assemblies with separable functional units
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- Expandable housing made of mounting frame
- the invention relates to a housing expandable from assembly frames with at least one circuit board in stacks according to the preamble of the main claim.
- the housing is essentially made up of flat components with a three- or four-walled frame.
- the circuit boards are arranged parallel and at a distance from one another, the plug connections of the circuit boards being electrically contactable with one another via openings in the flat component.
- Two components are mechanically connected to one another using dowel pins attached to the frame, the dowel pins being inserted into the bores of the other component.
- elastic pawls are used, which engage in assigned slots.
- the invention has for its object to provide an expandable housing formed from a mounting frame, in which simple assembly and disassembly is possible.
- the mounting frames comprise a latching and unlocking device according to the invention, it is possible to easily close intermediate mounting frames in a stack of mounting frames remove or insert additional mounting frame, whereby by a locking function with respect to an adjacent second mounting frame, the mounting frame can be fixed to one another, the second mounting frame having locking means for this purpose, and on the other hand an unlocking function for the same locking means for releasing the mounting frame.
- the latching and unlocking device consists of at least one spring-loaded latching element which is designed in such a way that it can engage with latching means, as a result of which tool-free assembly of assembly frames, including intermediate frame modules, is possible, the latching element being designed in such a way that it can be released from the locking means by actuation — against spring force — an exchange or removal of the mounting frame is also possible.
- the latching and unlocking device can be provided with at least one actuating means accessible from the outside, the actuating means preferably being designed as a push button. Furthermore, a particularly convenient tool-free assembly is possible, with a simple
- the slide has two locking recesses, which are spaced from each other by a sixth to a third of the dimension (length) of a slide side of a mounting frame and are arranged in the central region of the mounting frame, on the one hand there is an optimal locking function and on the other hand it is possible to to form an arcuate guide edge covering the locking recesses, which gives a special aesthetic impression.
- the latching and unlocking device comprises a plate-shaped, elongated slide which is guided and supported in a linearly displaceable manner, if the slide further has at least one curved contour which has a locking slope (for automatic Has snap), which is designed such that the slide is displaceable against the spring force, has an opposite unlocking slope, and has a locking recess arranged below the locking slope, wherein the unlocking chamfer attaches to the locking recess.
- the high tensile forces caused by the pin and socket strips are greatly reduced by the corresponding curve of the unlocking slope.
- the latching recess engages behind the locking means, two slides being arranged opposite each other, on opposite slider sides, in pairs.
- the slide is particularly easy to assemble with good guiding properties and easy to manufacture.
- the slide of the latching and unlocking device hereby has at least two aligned guide holes similar to slots, in which guide cams are arranged.
- the guide cams in the guide area have a substantially rectangular cross-section and a T-shaped guide head, the guide holes have an insertion opening which is adapted to the head shape of the guide head, and at least one slide stop is arranged within the guide holes and / or the insertion opening.
- the invention enables the assembly frame to be assembled quickly into a housing by simply plugging it together and locking it independently.
- the electrically conductive connection by using metal slides is advantageous. Through the metal parts (slider, locking pin) the electrical contact is passed from frame to frame, especially when the mounting frame is made of die-cast metal. This eliminates the need for additional contact elements or contact connections for grounding.
- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of three mounting frames
- FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the mounting frame shown in FIG. 1,
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of the mounting frame shown in Fig. 1 by the
- FIG. 4 shows an illustration of the mounting frame shown in FIG. 1 from above
- Fig. 6 is a perspective view of two connected
- FIG. 7 shows a side view of the mounting frame shown in FIG. 1,
- FIG. 8 is an illustration of the mounting frame shown in FIG. 7 from above
- Fig. 9 is a perspective view of that shown in Fig. 7
- FIG. 10 is an illustration of the mounting frame shown in Fig. 7 from the
- FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the mounting frame shown in FIG. 7,
- FIG. 12 is an illustration of the mounting frame shown in FIG. 7 and separated from one another from the side
- FIG. 13 is a sectional view as in FIG. 11, but shown separately,
- FFiigg .. 1144 is a perspective view of three mounting frames in a slightly modified form with locking and
- FIG. 15 is an illustration of two mounting frames to be locked without printed circuit boards in the already guided position, but without in
- 16 is an illustration of two mounting frames to be locked without
- Fig. 18 shows an illustration of two mounting frames to be locked
- Fig. 20 is an illustration with circuit boards of two locked
- FIG. 21 shows an illustration without printed circuit boards of two assembly frames in the locked position, before the unlocking process, but during which the unlocking button is pressed
- FIG. 22 shows two mounting frames without printed circuit boards during the unlocking process
- 23 shows two mounting frames without printed circuit boards after the unlocking process
- FIG. 24 shows two mounting frames with printed circuit boards in the locked position, before the unlocking process, but when the unlocking button is pressed
- FIG. 25 shows an illustration of two mounting frames with printed circuit boards during the unlocking process
- FIG. 26 shows an illustration of two mounting frames with printed circuit boards after the unlocking process
- FIG. 27 shows a perspective illustration of a system which consists of a
- FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a control with a
- the mounting frames 1 can be stacked together to form an electronics housing.
- the mounting frame 1 comprises a locking and unlocking device 17, the second mounting frame 1b having locking pins or locking means 4 for this purpose.
- the housing part belonging to a controller 38 (shown in FIG. 27), which is referred to here as mounting frame 1, is equipped with a printed circuit board 15 on which there are pin strips or plug pins 44 and socket strips or plug sockets 43, as in FIG. 6 and 9 show.
- the housing part is to be connected to another housing part in such a way that it cannot be released independently.
- the locking and unlocking device 17 therefore consists of a spring-loaded locking element 2, which can engage locking means 4.
- the mounting frames 1 are positioned by housing guides 8, which are referred to as second guide means or guide brackets 34, such that the pin strips with the socket strips and the locking pins 4 with the slides 2 are in the correct position relative to one another.
- the slide 2 is a movable part made of metal, for locking and unlocking the individual housing parts, which is connected to the mounting frame via guides.
- the spring 3 is a compression spring that holds the slide 2 in a certain position.
- the locking pin 4 is a pin on the mounting frame 1 or other housing parts that produce the lock together with the slide.
- the slide stop 5 is a stop on the mounting frame, which holds the slide 2 in the assembled position after the slide 2 has been installed.
- the guide 6 is part of the mounting frame 1, which serves to hold and guide the slide 2.
- the guide groove 7 is a groove in the slide 2, in which the guide runs.
- the housing guide 8 is a guide which positions the mounting frame 1 or housing parts relative to one another.
- the circuit board support 9 is used for support for the circuit board 15 and conductive connection to the mounting frame.
- the rivet pins 10 are pins which are part of the mounting frame 1, with which the printed circuit board 15 is riveted directly to the mounting frame. Instead of rivet pins, holes can also be provided for receiving rivets or pins, with which the circuit board is fastened.
- the locking bevel 11 is a bevel on the slide 2, via which the slide 2 with the locking pin 4 is laterally displaced.
- the unlocking slope 12 is a slope on the slide 2, via which the mounting frame, and thus also the pin and socket strips are pressed apart.
- the spring counter bearing housing 13 is part of the mounting frame 1, which serves as a receptacle and counter bearing of the compression spring.
- the spring counter-bearing slide is part of the slide 2, which serves as a receptacle and counter bearing of the compression spring.
- the bolt 15 is part of the slide 2, which serves to lock the mounting frame or housing parts.
- the latching element 2 is designed such that the latching element 2 can be released from the locking means 4 again by actuation, counter to the spring force, as shown in FIGS. 21 to 23.
- the latching and unlocking device 17 has a plate-shaped, elongated slide 2, which is guided and supported in a linearly displaceable manner, e.g. Fig. 2 shows.
- the slide has at least one curve contour, which has a locking bevel 11, which is designed such that the slide 2 is displaceable against the spring force, the slide 2 having an opposite unlocking bevel 12.
- the slide 2 has a locking recess 19 arranged below the locking slope 11 and a locking hook 42, the unlocking slope 12 attaching to the one locking recess 19, the locking hook 42 engaging behind the locking means 4 in the locking position.
- the slider 5 of the locking and unlocking device 17 has two aligned slot-like guide holes 20, in which guide cams 21 are arranged, the guide cams 21 in the guide area 22 having a substantially rectangular cross section and a T-shaped guide head 23.
- the guide holes 20 have an insertion opening 24 adapted to the shape of the head of the guide head 23, a slide stop 5 being arranged within the guide holes 20 and / or the insertion opening 24.
- the slide 2 has two locking recesses 19 which are spaced from one another by one sixth to one third of the length of a slide side 25 of a mounting frame 1.
- the locking recesses 19 are arranged in the central region of the mounting frame 1.
- One slide 2 each is arranged on opposite slide sides 25, 26.
- the slide 2 has an incision 27 for receiving a spring 3, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 15. Furthermore, there is a first receiving connection 32 (spring counter bearing) fastened with a slide wall 25, 26 with a connection head 30. A spring end 28 is held by the first receiving connection 32a, the other spring end 29 being held by a second connection 32b, which is firmly connected to the slide 2 in the incision 27 on an incision side 31, the spring 3 acting as a compression spring.
- a first receiving connection 32 spring counter bearing
- the locking means 4 are cylindrical locking pins 4.
- the plug contacts have plug means on the top and bottom, in the form of sockets 43 that can be plugged into a bus structure (as shown in FIG. 8) and pins 44 (as shown in FIG. 9).
- the mounting frame 1 has first, mechanical guide means 33 protruding on an upper side and second guide means 34 on a lower side, which are designed such that the mounting frames are stacked on top of one another, as shown in FIG. 3.
- the first guide means 33 are only arranged on two parallel sides, the first guide means 33 being designed as guide edges 33.
- the second guide means 34 are arranged on one side at two corners, the second guide means 34 being designed as a guide bracket 34.
- the mounting frame 1 has molded-on printed circuit board supports 9 (FIG. 4) which are designed as rivets 10 for mechanical fastening and for electrical contacting or grounding of the printed circuit boards 35, in order to improve the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
- the mounting frame 1 has molded-out ribs 36 which are longer on the upper side. The fins can serve in particular as cooling fins for heat dissipation.
- Mounting frame 1 can have sealing means in the form of sealing lips or elastic material for splash water and / or dust sealing according to IP 65.
- the mounting frame 1 has second plug contacts 37 accessible from the outside. How to indicate the sub-D connector or receptacle mounting holes shown in FIG. 14.
- the mounting frame 1 is a die-cast part, preferably a zinc or aluminum die-cast part.
- the parts with the reference numerals 4, 8, 13, 26, 33, 34, 36, 9, 10, etc. can be easily molded on. Due to the formation of die-cast metal, the mounting frame is particularly robust, it can be made to size and has advantages over a frame made of plastic.
- a plurality of mounting frames 1 can be a housing for one
- Form electronics system 41 or a programmable controller.
- a system can be a modular controller 38 or an industrial computer, the individual mounting frames 1 each being assigned to a control or electronic module (CPU module, power supply unit, input, output or video module).
- the electronics system 41 can also be used in addition to a controller
- a visualization device 46 can also be connected and mechanically fastened, similar to a PC monitor, with a screen that is substantially larger in relation to the frame area.
- the visualization device 46 can also have command and / or signaling devices, and also an emergency stop button. It can be used for industrial controls.
- a cover 45 for a mounting frame can have an LCD display, operating and programming buttons. Such a cover 45 can have approximately the same dimensions as a mounting frame 1.
- Display units (visualization device 46 or cover 45) are electrically and / or mechanically connected to two standard interfaces (PCI and ISA) arranged on the adjacent mounting frame. These are mechanically connected in the manner described.
- the control on one of the circuit boards can be a standardized assembly according to PC / 104.
- a (programmable) controller (modular PLC) usually consists of several mounting frames. This can be mounted directly on the back of the visualization device 46.
- a cover 45 can also be provided only as a cover (without display and button) or only with buttons, for example with an emergency stop button.
- the programmable logic controller being mounted directly on the back of the visualization device (46).
- the visualization device (46) also has command and / or signaling devices and / or an emergency stop button. List of reference numbers
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