CN221200377U - Panel control system and image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a panel control system and an image forming device, the system includes a data board module and a control panel module; the data board module includes a data control chip; the control panel module includes a panel control chip; the data board module and the control panel module are provided with a communication line for realizing signal communication between the data board module and the control panel module; wherein the data board module includes a power control unit; the power control unit is electrically connected to the control panel module for supplying power when the control panel module is working. The present application can improve the flexibility of panel use and the degree of freedom of panel development; when any module fails or needs maintenance, the failed module can be processed in a targeted manner, reducing the difficulty of maintenance and the cost of maintenance.

Description

Panel control system and image forming device

Technical Field

The present application relates to the field of image forming, and in particular to a panel control system and an image forming device.

Background technique

Image forming devices usually process data through data boards, and many image forming devices on the market include panel modules, and the control centers of many panel modules are integrated into the data boards of the image forming devices, resulting in low operational flexibility of the control panel, low degree of development freedom and high maintenance costs when failures occur.

Utility Model Content

In view of this, embodiments of the present application provide a panel control system and an image forming apparatus to solve the problems in the prior art of low operational flexibility, low degree of development freedom and high maintenance costs required when a failure occurs in the control panel.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a panel control system, the system comprising a data board module and a control panel module; the data board module comprises a data control chip; the control panel module comprises a panel control chip; the data board module and the control panel module are provided with a communication line for realizing signal communication between the data board module and the control panel module;

Wherein, the data board module includes a power control unit;

The power control unit is electrically connected to the control panel module and is used for supplying power when the control panel module is working.

In a possible implementation manner, the data control chip is electrically connected to the panel control chip through the communication line.

In a possible implementation, the control panel module further includes a function button module.

The function key module is electrically connected to the panel control chip.

In a possible implementation, the function button module includes at least one of a power button, a power saving button, and a home button.

In a possible implementation, the system further includes a display module;

The display module is electrically connected to the panel control chip;

The panel control chip transmits a driving signal to the display module to drive the display module to operate.

In a possible implementation manner, the power control unit is electrically connected to the display module to supply power when the display module is working.

In a possible implementation, the display module includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen;

The panel control chip transmits the driving signal to the LCD screen to drive the LCD screen to operate.

In a possible implementation, the display module includes a capacitive touch screen;

The panel control chip transmits the driving signal to the capacitive touch screen to drive the capacitive touch screen to work.

In a possible implementation manner, the communication line is a serial interface bus and/or a universal serial bus.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an image forming device, wherein the image forming device includes the system described in any one of the first aspects above.

This application can improve the flexibility of panel use and the degree of freedom of panel development; when any module fails or needs maintenance, the failed module can be processed in a targeted manner, reducing the difficulty of maintenance and lowering the maintenance cost.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel control system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG2 is a schematic diagram of another panel control system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control panel hardware framework provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG4 is a schematic diagram of another control panel hardware framework provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control panel module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an image forming device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

Detailed ways

In order to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be clear that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings.

It should be understood that the term "and/or" used in this article is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and/or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character "/" in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a panel control system provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 1, the panel control system 1 includes a data board module 2 and a control panel module 3; the data board module 2 includes a data control chip 21; the control panel module 3 includes a panel control chip 31; the data board module 2 and the control panel module 3 are provided with a communication line 4 for realizing signal communication between the data board module 2 and the control panel module 3; wherein, the data board module 2 includes a power control unit 22; the power control unit 22 is electrically connected to the control panel module 3 for supplying power when the control panel module 3 is working.

In the embodiment of the present application, the data board module 2 includes a data printed circuit board (PCB). The control panel module 3 includes a panel PCB. The data control chip 21 includes a system on a chip (SOC). The panel control chip 31 includes a micro control unit (MCU).

This application can improve the flexibility of panel use and the degree of freedom of panel development; when any module fails or needs maintenance, the failed module can be processed in a targeted manner, reducing the difficulty of maintenance and lowering the maintenance cost.

In a possible implementation, the data control chip 21 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 via the communication line 4 .

In a possible implementation, Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of another panel control system provided in an embodiment of the present application. Based on Figure 1, as shown in Figure 2, the panel control system 1 also includes a display module 5; the display module 5 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31; the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the display module 5 for driving the display module 5 to work.

In the embodiment of the present application, the display module 5 includes a display.

In a possible implementation, the power control unit 22 is electrically connected to the display module 5 to supply power when the display module 5 is working.

In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG2 , the power control unit 22 is electrically connected to the display module 5 via the control panel module 3. The display module 5 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 51 and/or a capacitive touch screen (CTP) screen 52.

The data board and the control panel exchange data through the UART serial port. The data board module 2 includes a data board, and the control panel module 3 includes a control panel. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a control panel hardware framework provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 3, the data control chip 21 includes a SoC, and the data board also includes a DC-DC, DDR4, NAND and eMMC; the SoC is electrically connected to the DDR4, NAND and eMMC. The panel control chip 31 includes an MCU control panel and also includes a backlight driver module, an SD NAND, a burning I/F module, a Debug I/F module, a buzzer, a power amplifier module, a low voltage dropout linear regulator (Low Dropout Regulator, LDO), a light emitting diode (light emitting diode, LED) lamp, a power button, an energy-saving button and a home button; the MCU is electrically connected to the backlight driver module, the SD NAND, the burning I/F module, the Debug I/F module, the buzzer, the power amplifier module, the LDO, the LED lamp, the power button, the energy-saving button and the home button; the LED lamp is electrically connected to the power button, the energy-saving button and the home button. Among them, the data board and the control panel can be connected through a cable harness, which is an integrated cable including multiple lines. The present application can realize functions such as UART serial communication, KEY signal interaction, power supply and network communication through the cable harness. The control panel is also electrically connected to the touch panel. The touch panel includes an LCD screen; the MCU can be electrically connected to the touch panel through a flexible flat cable (FFC) to realize functions such as touch signal interaction and network communication; the MCU can be electrically connected to the LCD screen through the FFC to realize the control panel to control the lighting of the RGB lamp and LED lamp of the LCD screen.

FIG4 is a schematic diagram of another control panel hardware framework provided by an embodiment of the present application. Based on FIG3, as shown in FIG4, the data board and the control panel exchange data via a USB interface, and the control panel also includes a USB I/F module, and the USB I/F module is electrically connected to the MCU. The data board and the control panel can be connected via a cable harness, which is an integrated cable including multiple lines. The present application can implement functions such as USB interface communication, KEY signal interaction, power supply, and network communication through the cable harness.

When the display module 5 includes an LCD screen 51, the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the LCD screen 51 to drive the LCD screen 51 to work. For example, the driving signal includes an RGB driving signal. As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the panel control chip 31 transmits an RGB interface signal to the LCD screen 51 to drive the LCD screen 51 to work. When the display module 5 includes a capacitive touch screen 52, the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the CTP screen 52 to drive the CTP screen 52 to work.

In a possible implementation, the control panel module 3 further includes a function button module 32 , and the function button module 32 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 .

In the embodiment of the present application, FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control panel module provided in the embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG5, the panel control chip 31 is also used to read the level change of the function button module 32. The function button module 32 includes at least one of a power button, an energy-saving button, and a home button. The power button is used to switch the power supply mode of the system; the energy-saving button is used to put the entire system in an energy-saving state; and the home button is used to control the display module 5 to display the home interface.

In a possible implementation, the control panel module 3 further includes a storage module 33 , and the storage module 33 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 .

In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. 5 , the panel control chip 31 is used to transmit the transmission data to the storage module 33 ; the storage module 33 stores the transmission data.

In a possible implementation, the control panel module 3 further includes a light emitting module 34 , and the light emitting module 34 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 .

In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG5 , the panel control chip 31 transmits a brightness signal to the light emitting module 34 for controlling the brightness of the light emitting module 34. The light emitting module 34 includes a light emitting diode (LED). The light emitting module 34 is electrically connected to the function key module 32, and the state of the key can be displayed by the brightness of the LED light. When the data board module 2 is connected to the control panel module 3 through a serial interface bus or a USB for communication, the data board module 2 is also used to control the brightness of the light emitting module 34 through the serial interface bus or the USB.

In a possible implementation, the control panel module 3 further includes a power amplifier chip module 35 , and the power amplifier chip module 36 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 .

In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. 5 , the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the power amplifier chip module 35 for driving the power amplifier chip to output sound.

In a possible implementation, the control panel module 3 further includes a buzzer module 36 , and the buzzer module 36 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 .

In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in Fig. 5, the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the buzzer module 36 to control the buzzer module 36 to emit a sound. For example, the driving signal includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an image forming device provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 6, the image forming device A includes a panel control system 1, and the panel control system 1 includes a data board module 2 and a control panel module 3; the data board module 2 includes a data control chip 21; the control panel module 3 includes a panel control chip 31; the data board module 2 and the control panel module 3 are provided with a communication line 4 for realizing signal communication between the data board module 2 and the control panel module 3; wherein, the data board module 2 includes a power control unit 22; the power control unit 22 is electrically connected to the control panel module 3 for supplying power when the control panel module 3 is working.

In the embodiments of the present application, the image forming device is a device for forming images or texts on an imaging medium, including but not limited to: a printer, a copier, a fax machine, a scanner, and a multifunction machine integrating printing, copying, faxing, scanning and other functions.

In a possible implementation, the data control chip 21 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 via the communication line 4 .

In a possible implementation, the control panel module 3 further includes a function button module 32 , and the function button module 32 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 .

In a possible implementation, the function button module 32 includes at least one of a power button, a power saving button, and a home button.

In a possible implementation, the system further includes a display module 5 ; the display module 5 is electrically connected to the panel control chip 31 ; the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the display module 5 to drive the display module 5 to operate.

In a possible implementation, the power control unit 22 is electrically connected to the display module 5 to supply power when the display module 5 is working.

In a possible implementation, the display module 5 includes a liquid crystal display LCD screen 51 ; the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the LCD screen 51 to drive the LCD screen 51 to operate.

In a possible implementation, the display module 5 includes a capacitive touch screen 52 ; the panel control chip 31 transmits a driving signal to the capacitive touch screen 52 to drive the capacitive touch screen 52 to operate.

In a possible implementation, the communication line 4 is a serial interface bus and/or a universal serial bus.

The embodiment of the present application provides an image forming device, which includes a panel control system, which includes a data board module and a control panel module; the data board module includes a data control chip; the control panel module includes a panel control chip; the data board module and the control panel module are provided with a communication line for realizing signal communication between the data board module and the control panel module; wherein the data board module includes a power control unit; the power control unit is electrically connected to the control panel module for supplying power when the control panel module is working. Through the present application, the flexibility of panel use and the degree of freedom of panel development can be improved; when any module fails or any module needs to be maintained, the failed module can be processed in a targeted manner, reducing the difficulty of maintenance and reducing the maintenance cost.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims (10)

1. A panel control system, which is characterized by comprising a data board module and a control panel module; the data board module comprises a data control chip; the control panel module comprises a panel control chip; the data board module and the control panel module are provided with communication lines for realizing signal communication between the data board module and the control panel module;

the data board module comprises a power supply control unit;

The power supply control unit is electrically connected with the control panel module and is used for supplying power when the control panel module works.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the system comprises a plurality of sensors,

The data control chip is electrically connected with the panel control chip through the communication line.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the control panel module further comprises a function key module,

The function key module is electrically connected with the panel control chip.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the function key module comprises at least one of a power key, and a home key.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a display module;

The display module is electrically connected with the panel control chip;

The panel control chip transmits a driving signal to the display module and is used for driving the display module to work.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the system further comprises a controller configured to control the controller,

The power supply control unit is electrically connected with the display module, and is used for supplying power when the display module works.

7. The system of claim 5, wherein the display module comprises a liquid crystal display, LCD, screen;

The panel control chip transmits the driving signal to the LCD screen and is used for driving the LCD screen to work.

8. The system of claim 5, wherein the display module comprises a capacitive touch screen;

The panel control chip transmits the driving signal to the capacitive touch screen and is used for driving the capacitive touch screen to work.

9. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein,

The communication lines are serial interface buses and/or universal serial buses.

10. An image forming apparatus, characterized in that the image forming apparatus comprises the system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.