公开(公告)号：US20150253754A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14716697

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： 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: G05B15/02

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US10028404B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14703625

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: H05K7/14

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20150237759A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14703625

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US20150092355A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14567055

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Robert J. Kretschmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Gerald R. Creech

IPC: H05K7/10 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G05B19/05

CPC classification number: H05K7/10 ,  G05B19/04 ,  G05B19/05 ,  G05B19/058 ,  G05B2219/14014 ,  G05B2219/15077 ,  G05B2219/15078 ,  G05B2219/15119 ,  G05B2219/21103 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/33179 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/409 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L49/30 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  H05K7/1478 ,  H05K7/1484

Abstract: Base modules are provided over a backplane network for high availability control of industrial processes or machines. The base modules may include, for example, an I/O base module, which may control the industrial processes or machines and which may releasably receive an I/O function card, an adapter base module, which may communicate with an industrial controller over a separate control network, and a bus expansion base module, which may provide coupling to another bank of base modules. The base modules may be arranged side-by-side via electrical and mechanical connections. Logic of the I/O base module may detect the presence or absence of the I/O function card to allow coupling or bypassing of the I/O function card with respect to the backplane network.

Abstract translation: 基板模块提供在背板网络上，用于工业过程或机器的高可用性控制。 基本模块可以包括例如I / O基本模块，其可以控制工业过程或机器并且可以可释放地接收I / O功能卡，适配器基座模块，其可以通过一个工业控制器与工业控制器通信 单独的控制网络和总线扩展基座模块，其可以提供耦合到另一组基本模块。 基座模块可以通过电气和机械连接并排布置。 I / O基本模块的逻辑可以检测I / O功能卡的存在或不存在，以允许I / O功能卡相对于背板网络耦合或旁路。

公开(公告)号：US10154603B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US14716697

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： 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: H05K7/14 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H01R13/62 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  G05B19/05

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US09338919B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14567055

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Robert J. Kretschmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Gerald R. Creech

IPC: H05K7/10 ,  G05B19/05 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/40 ,  H04L12/54 ,  G05B19/04 ,  H04L12/703 ,  H04L12/935

CPC classification number: H05K7/10 ,  G05B19/04 ,  G05B19/05 ,  G05B19/058 ,  G05B2219/14014 ,  G05B2219/15077 ,  G05B2219/15078 ,  G05B2219/15119 ,  G05B2219/21103 ,  G05B2219/25314 ,  G05B2219/33179 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/409 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L49/30 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  H05K7/1478 ,  H05K7/1484

Abstract: Base modules are provided over a backplane network for high availability control of industrial processes or machines. The base modules may include, for example, an I/O base module, which may control the industrial processes or machines and which may releasably receive an I/O function card, an adapter base module, which may communicate with an industrial controller over a separate control network, and a bus expansion base module, which may provide coupling to another bank of base modules. The base modules may be arranged side-by-side via electrical and mechanical connections. Logic of the I/O base module may detect the presence or absence of the I/O function card to allow coupling or bypassing of the I/O function card with respect to the backplane network.

公开(公告)号：US20150243153A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14710256

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36

CPC classification number: G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K7/1465 ,  H05K7/1469 ,  H05K7/1481

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US09059539B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US14075315

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

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

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H01R13/629

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：US09483928B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14710256

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G08B5/36

CPC classification number: G08B21/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  H05K7/1462 ,  H05K7/1465 ,  H05K7/1469 ,  H05K7/1481

Abstract: 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：US09411614B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14821488

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Robert J. Kretschmann ,  David S. Wehrle ,  Joseph G. Vazach ,  Gregg M. Sichner

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  H01R13/62 ,  G06F13/10 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: Systems and methods provide re-configurable functionality within components of I/O devices without the need of disconnecting the components from each other. For example, in certain embodiments, when certain types of components are connected to each other, certain functionality sets within the components may be activated to provide combined functionality sets between the components. The combined functionality sets may, for example, be preferred functionality sets to be used when the particular types of components are connected to each other. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, functionality activation keys may be physically inserted into (or electronically communicated to) the components of the I/O device to activate certain functionality sets within the component into which the functionality activation key is inserted (or electronically communicated to), as well as within the other components of the I/O device to which the component is connected.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法在I / O设备的组件中提供可重新配置的功能，而不需要将组件彼此断开连接。 例如，在某些实施例中，当某些类型的组件彼此连接时，组件内的某些功能集可被激活以在组件之间提供组合功能集。 组合的功能集可以例如是当特定类型的组件彼此连接时要使用的优选功能集。 此外，在某些实施例中，功能激活密钥可以物理地插入（或电子地传送到）I / O设备的组件，以激活功能激活密钥插入（或电子传送到）的组件内的某些功能集， ，以及组件连接到的I / O设备的其他组件内。