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    • 专利摘要:
    The invention relates to a data logger composed of a plurality of modules that have a housing integrated by means for the mechanical, electrical and electronic connection between modules. Specifically, the housing has projections and recesses at its ends, connection pins and a light indicator associated with the connection pins that has two activation positions to identify the electrical and electronic connection of the assembled modules. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2794655A1
    申请号:ES201931075
    申请日:2019-12-04
    公开日:2020-11-18
    发明作者:Oteros Antonio Garcia
    申请人:Satel Spain SL；
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    专利说明:

    [0002] DATA LOGGER
    [0004] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
    [0006] The present invention refers to a data logger specifically designed to facilitate the identification of the correct mechanical, electrical and electronic connection of the modules that comprise it, all based on a simple and efficient mechanism or system in its function.
    [0008] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [0010] Data loggers, commonly known by their English name datalogger, are equipment that allows data to be recorded in time or in relation to location by means of instruments and sensors of their own or externally connected.
    [0012] Thus, known data loggers often allow the connection to other equipment or units that make it possible to measure and record various parameters such as amperage, humidity, temperature, etc. However, this union between units is often unstable so that, in the face of small vibrations during the use of the installation, it generates weak points of coupling that lead to disconnection between units and, therefore, to errors in their operation.
    [0014] The problem generated by the known configuration of connection between units in a data logger so far resides in the difficulty of precisely identifying which unit of equipment has been disconnected. This situation leads the maintenance personnel of electrical installations to invest a long time in detecting at which point of the installation the decoupling between units has been generated to proceed with the restoration of service.
    [0016] For all the above, the applicant of the present patent application detects the need to develop a new and advantageous technical configuration of a data logger that enables the rapid detection of the correct union between units during the assembly of the installation, as well as the quick location of the points that during the use of the equipment may be uncoupled by chance.
    [0018] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
    [0020] The data logger is made up of a plurality of modules, where one module is the so-called master module that allows its connection to other so-called expansion modules through, preferably, the tongue and groove of the ends of their casings, thus allowing the growth of the equipment by modularity.
    [0022] The mechanical connection between the ends of the casings, which are provided with a plurality of strategically located projections and recesses for their complementary coupling, generates a sound effect that alerts the user of the mechanical assembly between elements.
    [0024] Additionally, the ends of the housings have a plurality of connection pins to generate the electrical connection between modules. Preferably, the connecting pins at each end have complementary configurations to favor tongue and groove. In this way, the connection pins are associated with a light indicator that is preferably arranged close to the coupling area or ends of the modules.
    [0026] The data logger of the present invention is of the type intended to record measurements of potentials and / or intensities in direct and alternating current, giving graphs of measurements of intensity and potential by means of software prepared for it. For this reason, it is necessary for the master module to have a power supply to supply the slave module when the electrical connection between them has been produced. On the other hand, each expansion module is provided with an identification chip that electronically informs the master module of its connection.
    [0028] Advantageously, the indicator light associated with the connection pins is activated, for example by emitting a green light, when the electrical connection is made successfully while that this same indicator light is activated, for example, emitting a red light when the electronic connection between the master module and the corresponding expansion module is made successfully.
    [0030] It is envisaged that the configuration of the housing that integrates the master module and the expansion module have the same structure and configuration, which is a relevant advantage for optimizing the manufacturing of the data logger of the invention.
    [0032] Thus, during the manufacture of the housings that record the data logger, the inclusion of locking elements at one end is provided.
    [0034] In this way, the locking elements are kept in the master housing to prevent the introduction of an expansion module at that end, so that the expansion modules can only be connected at one end.
    [0036] However, for those housings intended for expansion modules, the locking elements are eliminated to allow connection both at one end and at the opposite end, as they are connection modules.
    [0038] For all the above, the data logger of the present invention has an advantageous structure that enables:
    [0040] - The mechanical connection, easily identifiable by the noise generated by the projections and recesses when they are assembled.
    [0041] - An electrical connection, generated when the connection pins and complementary connection pins are coupled.
    [0042] - An electronic connection, when the electronic recognition of the expansion module is carried out upon receiving the signal emitted by the identification chip of the master module.
    [0044] Thus, the present invention enables the assembly of its modules in an intuitive way and allows easy identification of their correct connection thanks to the indicator lights. Additionally, the indicator lights arranged at the ends of the housings They make it possible to quickly locate those coupling points, which, with the passage of time, may be incorrectly assembled.
    [0046] DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0048] To complement the description that is going to be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:
    [0050] Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the data logger object of the present invention made up of a master module and an expansion module.
    [0052] Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the data logger represented in the previous figure where the modules are connected.
    [0054] Figure 3.- Shows a sectional view of a centered section in detail that represents two connected modules made in accordance with the object of the present invention.
    [0056] Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view of a master module showing in detail the free end of the master module.
    [0058] Figure 5.- Shows a detailed perspective view of one end of the expansion module which is captured from a lower angle.
    [0060] Figure 6.- Shows a detailed perspective view of one end of the master module, the view being captured from a higher angle.
    [0062] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
    [0064] In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen that the data logger is made up of a plurality of modules, where one module is the master (1) and the rest are expansion modules (2) as seen in Figures 1 and 2.
    [0065] Advantageously, the housing that integrates both the master module (1) and the expansion modules (2) has the same configuration to offer the adequate mechanical, electrical and electronic connection.
    [0067] Specifically, each module, be it the master module (1) or the expansion module (2), has a casing (3), which has two ends (6) (6 '), thus enabling the connection between modules.
    [0069] Thus, the ends (6) (6 ') are integrated by an upper lip (8) (8') and a lower lip (9) (9 ') in which there are a plurality of projections (4) and recesses (5) for mechanical coupling between modules.
    [0071] Likewise, each casing has a plurality of connection pins (7) located at one end (6) of the casing (3) and a plurality of complementary connection pins (7 ') located at the end (6') of the casing. (3) opposite the end (6) that presents the connection pins (7).
    [0073] In this way, as can be seen in Figure 3, the coupling between connection pins (7) and correlative connection pins (7 ') arranged at the corresponding end of the correlative module is preferably feasible by means of the tongue and groove of said elements.
    [0075] The master module (1) is provided with a power supply to provide power to the whole system, while each of the expansion modules (2) is provided with an identification chip to inform the master module (1) about the connection between modules.
    [0077] In a preferred embodiment of the invention represented in Figures 3, 5 and 6, the casing (3) present on the outer surface of the upper lip (8 ') of one end (6') a recess (5), preferably centered, which engages the projection (4) located on the inner surface of the upper lip (8) of the end (6) of the adjoining module. Likewise, on the outer surface of the lower lip (9 ') a projection (4) is located which is coupled to the recess (5) located on the inner surface of the lower lip (9). This configuration enables assembly between modules generating a mechanical union between correlative modules.
    [0079] Optionally and to provide the present invention with a more robust mechanical connection, the preferred embodiment of the casing (3) has on the inner surface of the upper lip (8 ') of one end (6') a projection (4 ) off-center that engages the recess (4) located on the outer surface of the upper lip (8) of the end (6) of the adjoining module. Likewise, a recess (5) is located on the inner surface of the lower lip (9 ') which is coupled to the projection (4) located on the outer surface of the lower lip (9). The aforementioned elements are complementary to each other to provide the invention with a robust mechanical assembly.
    [0081] Advantageously, the connection pins (7) (7 ') are associated with a light indicator which has two activation positions, a first activated position in which it alerts of the electrical connection between correlative modules when making the joint by tongue and groove of the connection pins (7) and complementary connection pins (7). While the indicator light presents a second activated position in which it alerts of the electronic connection between correlative modules, a connection that occurs when the identification chip of the expansion module (2) sends a signal to the master module (1) to inform the type of expansion module (2) that has been attached, that is, indicating the measure that the newly connected expansion module (2) will be able to pick up.
    [0083] For greater user intuition, the first activated position lights up in red while the second activated position lights up in green.
    [0085] It should be noted that the correct assembly of the expansion modules (2) with respect to the master module (1) involves keeping one of the ends of the master module (1) free.
    [0087] For its part, in Figure 4 it can be seen that the master module (1) has at that end (6) that must be kept free some locking elements (10) to facilitate correct assembly.
    [0089] Preferably, these locking elements (10) are integrated into rods arranged transversely in the mouth or end (6) of the housing (3) of the master module (1).
    [0090] In this way, even if the assembler tried to dock an expansion module (2) at the wrong end of the master module (1), the locking elements (10) would prevent said coupling.
    [0092] Optionally, as indicated in figures 1 and 2, the housing (3) includes a translucent body (11) on the mouth of each end (6) (6 ') to facilitate the transmission of the light emitted by the indicator light. . In this way, the connection situation between modules is easily and quickly identifiable for a user.
    权利要求:
    Claims (3)
    [1]
    1§.- Data logger, of the type intended to record measurements of potentials and / or intensities in direct and alternating current, giving graphs of intensity and potential measurements by means of a software prepared for it, which comprises a plurality of modules , where one module is the master (1) and the rest are expansion modules (2), so that each of the modules has at least:
    - A casing (3) having ends (6) (6 ') made up of an upper lip (8) (8') and a lower lip (9) (9 ') in which there are a plurality of projections (4) and recesses (5) for mechanical coupling between modules,
    - a plurality of connection pins (7) located at one end (6) of the casing (3),
    - a plurality of complementary connection pins (7 ') located at the end (6') of the housing (3) opposite the end (6) that has the connection pins (7), - a power supply in the module teacher (1),
    - an identification chip in each of the expansion modules (2) to inform the master module (1) about the connection between modules.
    characterized by what
    The connection pins (7) and the complementary connection pins (7 ') are located at the ends (6) (6') of the casing (3) and are coupled to the corresponding end of the correlative module, so that the pins connection (7) and complementary (7 ') are associated with a light indicator which has two activation positions, a first activated position in which it alerts of the electrical connection between correlative modules and a second activated position in which it alerts of the electronic connection between correlative modules.
    [2]
    2§.- Data logger, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the outer surface of the upper lip (8 ') of one end (6') is provided with a recess (5), preferably centered, which is coupled to the projection ( 4) located on the inner surface of the upper lip (8) of the end (6) of the adjoining module, while on the outer surface of the lower lip (9 ') there is a projection (4) that is coupled to the recess (5) located on the inner surface of the lower lip (9).
    [3]
    3§.- Data logger, according to claim 1§ or 2-, characterized in that the inner surface of the upper lip (8 ') of one end (6') is provided with an offset projection (4) that is coupled to the recess ( 4) located on the outer surface of the upper lip (8) of the end (6) of the adjoining module, while on the inner surface of the lower lip (9 ') a recess (5) is located that is coupled to the projection (4) located on the outer surface of the lower lip (9).
    4- .- Data logger, according to claim 1-, characterized in that the housing (3) of the master module (1) has locking elements (10) at one of its ends to prevent coupling at this end (6) with a expansion module (2).
    5- .- Data logger, according to claim 1-, characterized in that the housing (3) has a translucent body (11) on the mouth of each end (6) (6 ') to facilitate the transmission of the light emitted by the indicator light.
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