公开(公告)号：US09077108B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13213991

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Douglas A. Lostoski

发明人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Douglas A. Lostoski

IPC分类号： H01R13/24 ,  H01R24/00 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H01R13/629

CPC分类号： H05K7/1468 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/25452 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/1474 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： Present embodiments include an automation control system that includes an input/output device module with a device bus therein. The input/output module also includes a first bus contact on a first side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a first end of the device bus, and a second bus contact on a second side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a second end of the device bus. The second side generally faces an opposite direction from the first side and the input/output device module is configured to be coupled with additional input/output device modules positioned on the first and second sides of the input/output device module via the first and second bus contacts. Further, the first and second bus contacts are positioned on non-lateral surfaces of the input/output device module, the first and second contacts include spring-loaded connectors, the first and second contacts include two-prong or three-prong forks, or the input/output device module is a terminal block.

摘要翻译： 本实施例包括自动化控制系统，其包括其中具有设备总线的输入/输出设备模块。 所述输入/输出模块还包括在所述输入/输出设备模块的第一侧上的第一总线触点，并且与所述设备总线的第一端通信耦合，以及在所述输入/输出设备模块的第二侧上的第二总线触点 并且与设备总线的第二端通信耦合。 第二侧通常面向与第一侧相反的方向，并且输入/输出设备模块被配置为经由第一和第二侧与输入/输出设备模块的第一和第二侧上定位的附加输入/输出设备模块耦合 巴士接触 此外，第一和第二总线触点位于输入/输出设备模块的非横向表面上，第一和第二触点包括弹簧加载的连接器，第一和第二触点包括双叉或三叉叉，或 输入/输出设备模块是端子块。

公开(公告)号：US20120045947A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13213991

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Douglas A. Lostoski

发明人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Douglas A. Lostoski

IPC分类号： H01R13/24 ,  H01R24/00

CPC分类号： H05K7/1468 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/25452 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/1474 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： Present embodiments include an automation control system that includes an input/output device module with a device bus therein. The input/output module also includes a first bus contact on a first side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a first end of the device bus, and a second bus contact on a second side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a second end of the device bus. The second side generally faces an opposite direction from the first side and the input/output device module is configured to be coupled with additional input/output device modules positioned on the first and second sides of the input/output device module via the first and second bus contacts. Further, the first and second bus contacts are positioned on non-lateral surfaces of the input/output device module, the first and second contacts include spring-loaded connectors, the first and second contacts include two-prong or three-prong forks, or the input/output device module is a terminal block.

摘要翻译： 本实施例包括自动化控制系统，其包括其中具有设备总线的输入/输出设备模块。 所述输入/输出模块还包括在所述输入/输出设备模块的第一侧上的第一总线触点，并且与所述设备总线的第一端通信耦合，以及在所述输入/输出设备模块的第二侧上的第二总线触点 并与设备总线的第二端通信耦合。 第二侧通常面向与第一侧相反的方向，并且输入/输出设备模块被配置为经由第一和第二侧与输入/输出设备模块的第一和第二侧上定位的附加输入/输出设备模块耦合 巴士接触 此外，第一和第二总线触点位于输入/输出设备模块的非横向表面上，第一和第二触点包括弹簧加载的连接器，第一和第二触点包括双叉或三叉叉，或 输入/输出设备模块是端子块。

公开(公告)号：US20120044083A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13214072

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

发明人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

IPC分类号： G08B21/00

CPC分类号： G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K7/1465 ,  H05K7/1469 ,  H05K7/1481

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for aligning status indicators on a terminal block of an I/O device by locating the status indicators directly adjacent to or integrated directly within their respective terminals on the terminal block. The status indicators are illuminated by LEDs or other light emitters disposed within a housing of the I/O device. Light from the LEDs are directed to the status indicators by light pipes disposed within the housing of the I/O device. LED activation circuitry disposed within the housing determines a manner in which to activate the LEDs to illuminate the status indicators based on inputs and outputs between the I/O device and a controlled process. In certain embodiments, the status indicators are disposed on a raised section of the I/O device, which may be part of a removable LED indication assembly including the LEDs, light pipes, and LED activation circuitry.

公开(公告)号：US08579639B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US13214027

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Douglas R. Bodmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

发明人： Douglas R. Bodmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

IPC分类号： H01R13/62

CPC分类号： H05K7/1468 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/25452 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/1474 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： An input/output (I/O) device for an automation control system includes a base portion configured to communicatively connect the I/O device with at least one other I/O device, an I/O module physically and communicatively connected to the base portion and comprising I/O communication circuitry, a terminal block physically and communicatively connected to the base portion, and an ejection device configured to eject the I/O module or the terminal block from the base portion by pushing the I/O module or the terminal block out of engagement with the base portion when activated.

公开(公告)号：US09055687B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13213996

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

发明人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

IPC分类号： G08B21/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC分类号： G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K7/1465 ,  H05K7/1469 ,  H05K7/1481

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for aligning status indicators on a terminal block of an I/O device by locating the status indicators directly adjacent to or integrated directly within their respective terminals on the terminal block. The status indicators are illuminated by LEDs or other light emitters disposed within a housing of the I/O device. Light from the LEDs are directed to the status indicators by light pipes disposed within the housing of the I/O device. LED activation circuitry disposed within the housing determines a manner in which to activate the LEDs to illuminate the status indicators based on inputs and outputs between the I/O device and a controlled process. In certain embodiments, the status indicators are disposed on a raised section of the I/O device, which may be part of a removable LED indication assembly including the LEDs, light pipes, and LED activation circuitry.

摘要翻译： 提供了系统和方法，用于通过将状态指示器直接与终端块上的相应终端相邻或直接集成在其各自终端中来对准I / O设备的终端块上的状态指示符。 状态指示灯由布置在I / O设备外壳内的LED或其他发光体照亮。 来自LED的光通过设置在I / O设备的壳体内的光管引导到状态指示器。 设置在壳体内的LED激活电路确定了基于I / O设备和受控过程之间的输入和输出来激活LED以照亮状态指示器的方式。 在某些实施例中，状态指示器设置在I / O设备的凸起部分上，其可以是包括LED，光管和LED激活电路的可拆卸LED指示组件的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120045913A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13214027

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Douglas R. Bodmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

发明人： Douglas R. Bodmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

IPC分类号： H01R13/62 ,  H01R43/00

CPC分类号： H05K7/1468 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/25452 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/1474 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： An input/output (I/O) device for an automation control system includes a base portion configured to communicatively connect the I/O device with at least one other I/O device, an I/O module physically and communicatively connected to the base portion and comprising I/O communication circuitry, a terminal block physically and communicatively connected to the base portion, and an ejection device configured to eject the I/O module or the terminal block from the base portion by pushing the I/O module or the terminal block out of engagement with the base portion when activated.

摘要翻译： 用于自动化控制系统的输入/输出（I / O）设备包括：基本部分，被配置为将I / O设备与至少一个其它I / O设备通信地连接，I / O模块物理地和通信地连接到基座 部分并且包括I / O通信电路，物理上和通信地连接到基座部分的端子块，以及配置成通过推动I / O模块或者将I / O模块或端子块从基座部分推出而从基座部件弹出的弹出装置 端子块在被激活时与基部接合。

公开(公告)号：US09055688B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13214072

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

发明人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

IPC分类号： G08B21/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC分类号： G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K7/1465 ,  H05K7/1469 ,  H05K7/1481

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for aligning status indicators on a terminal block of an I/O device by locating the status indicators directly adjacent to or integrated directly within their respective terminals on the terminal block. The status indicators are illuminated by LEDs or other light emitters disposed within a housing of the I/O device. Light from the LEDs are directed to the status indicators by light pipes disposed within the housing of the I/O device. LED activation circuitry disposed within the housing determines a manner in which to activate the LEDs to illuminate the status indicators based on inputs and outputs between the I/O device and a controlled process. In certain embodiments, the status indicators are disposed on a raised section of the I/O device, which may be part of a removable LED indication assembly including the LEDs, light pipes, and LED activation circuitry.

摘要翻译： 提供了系统和方法，用于通过将状态指示器直接与终端块上的相应终端相邻或直接集成在其各自终端中来对准I / O设备的终端块上的状态指示符。 状态指示灯由布置在I / O设备外壳内的LED或其他发光体照亮。 来自LED的光通过设置在I / O设备的壳体内的光管引导到状态指示器。 设置在壳体内的LED激活电路确定了基于I / O设备和受控过程之间的输入和输出来激活LED以照亮状态指示器的方式。 在某些实施例中，状态指示器设置在I / O设备的凸起部分上，其可以是包括LED，光管和LED激活电路的可拆卸LED指示组件的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120044082A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13213996

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

发明人： Nathan J. Molnar ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Douglas R. Bodmann ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner ,  Terence S. Tenorio

IPC分类号： G08B21/00

CPC分类号： G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K7/1465 ,  H05K7/1469 ,  H05K7/1481

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for aligning status indicators on a terminal block of an I/O device by locating the status indicators directly adjacent to or integrated directly within their respective terminals on the terminal block. The status indicators are illuminated by LEDs or other light emitters disposed within a housing of the I/O device. Light from the LEDs are directed to the status indicators by light pipes disposed within the housing of the I/O device. LED activation circuitry disposed within the housing determines a manner in which to activate the LEDs to illuminate the status indicators based on inputs and outputs between the I/O device and a controlled process. In certain embodiments, the status indicators are disposed on a raised section of the I/O device, which may be part of a removable LED indication assembly including the LEDs, light pipes, and LED activation circuitry.

摘要翻译： 提供了系统和方法，用于通过将状态指示器直接与终端块上的相应终端相邻或直接集成在其各自终端中来对准I / O设备的终端块上的状态指示符。 状态指示灯由布置在I / O设备外壳内的LED或其他发光体照亮。 来自LED的光通过设置在I / O设备的壳体内的光管引导到状态指示器。 设置在壳体内的LED激活电路确定了基于I / O设备和受控过程之间的输入和输出来激活LED以照亮状态指示器的方式。 在某些实施例中，状态指示器设置在I / O设备的凸起部分上，其可以是包括LED，光管和LED激活电路的可拆卸LED指示组件的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120043830A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13213950

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： David S. Wehrle ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

发明人： David S. Wehrle ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

IPC分类号： H01H9/54

CPC分类号： H05K7/1468 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/25452 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/1474 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： Present embodiments include an adaptable automation control component that includes a base capable of communicatively coupling with a system bus and with a functional module that includes communication and control circuitry. The adaptable automation control component also includes a device power bus including electrical contacts that are capable of communicatively coupling the adaptable automation control component with a separate automation control component, and an activation mechanism including circuitry capable of continuing the device power bus when the activation mechanism is engaged, and capable of discontinuing the device power bus when the activation mechanism is disengaged. The adaptable automation control component facilitates functionality of the adaptable automation control component as an input/output module or a power distribution module depending on whether the activation mechanism is engaged or disengaged.

摘要翻译： 现有实施例包括适应性自动化控制部件，其包括能够与系统总线和包括通信和控制电路的功能模块通信耦合的基座。 适应性强的自动化控制组件还包括一种设备电源总线，其包括能够将可适应的自动化控制部件与单独的自动化控制部件通信地耦合的电触点，以及启动机构，其包括能够在激活机构为 并且能够在激活机构脱离时中断设备电源总线。 适应性自动化控制部件根据激活机构是接合还是脱离接合，便于作为输入/输出模块或配电模块的适应性自动化控制部件的功能。

公开(公告)号：US09024486B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13213950

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： David S. Wehrle ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

发明人： David S. Wehrle ,  Robert J. Hager ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Nathan J. Molnar ,  Gregg M. Sichner

IPC分类号： H01H9/54 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H01R13/629

CPC分类号： H05K7/1468 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/054 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/25452 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/1474 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： Present embodiments include an adaptable automation control component that includes a base capable of communicatively coupling with a system bus and with a functional module that includes communication and control circuitry. The adaptable automation control component also includes a device power bus including electrical contacts that are capable of communicatively coupling the adaptable automation control component with a separate automation control component, and an activation mechanism including circuitry capable of continuing the device power bus when the activation mechanism is engaged, and capable of discontinuing the device power bus when the activation mechanism is disengaged. The adaptable automation control component facilitates functionality of the adaptable automation control component as an input/output module or a power distribution module depending on whether the activation mechanism is engaged or disengaged.

摘要翻译： 现有实施例包括适应性自动化控制部件，其包括能够与系统总线和包括通信和控制电路的功能模块通信耦合的基座。 适应性强的自动化控制组件还包括一种设备电源总线，其包括能够将可适应的自动化控制部件与单独的自动化控制部件通信地耦合的电触点，以及启动机构，其包括能够在激活机构为 并且能够在激活机构脱离时中断设备电源总线。 适应性自动化控制部件根据激活机构是接合还是脱离接合，便于作为输入/输出模块或配电模块的适应性自动化控制部件的功能。