Computer case with projection lighting

Abstract

This invention relates to a computer chassis with projection lighting, comprising a computer chassis, a projection device, and a controller. The computer chassis has at least two walls inside that are projection surfaces. An inclined assembly surface extends between a front panel on one side of the chassis and an adjacent side panel. The projection device has an assembly plate mounted on the assembly surface, and a projector is disposed on the assembly plate facing the inside of the chassis. The projector has a plurality of light-emitting parts with light-emitting elements. The controller has a processing module containing a timing unit, which is electrically connected to a transmission module and electrically connected to the light-emitting elements in the projection device. The timing unit sets a set of flashing timing signals and sends them to the respective light-emitting parts to perform the light-emitting action, so that the light source irradiated by the projector illuminates the projection surfaces of the chassis without interfering with each other, thereby creating a flashing lighting effect like a stage.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a computer case with projection lighting, and more particularly to a method of illuminating and flashing a light source inside a computer case to avoid excessive overlap or blurring of the internal light, thereby interfering with the flashing of the light color. This method optimizes the appropriate intersection of the light source corners of each light-emitting element to form a flashing light effect like a stage. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Note: With the rapid development of technology, the entertainment industry has gradually become one of the options for making big money. Among them, the most famous are emerging industries such as live streamers, live broadcasters, or e-sports players. This industry is more popular and attracts attention from young people. In order not to affect their performance during the game, e-sports players will often bring their own computer host to the competition.

[0003] Therefore, most e-sports players will customize their own computer hosts to showcase their personal style during competitions. Customized hosts rely on LED lighting or unique host shapes and appearances to attract attention. Among them, LED lighting is the mainstream. However, the light and flicker of LEDs are difficult to control. When combined with different light-emitting elements, the light can easily interfere with each other, resulting in excessive overlap and other issues. This affects the lighting effect inside the computer case and reduces visual appeal. This is the key issue that those engaged in this industry urgently need to study and improve. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems and deficiencies, the inventor collected relevant information, conducted multiple evaluations and considerations, and, based on years of experience accumulated in this industry, through continuous brainstorming, finally designed this computer case with projection lighting, which is now a patented invention.

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a computer chassis with projection lighting, comprising a computer chassis, a projection device, and a controller. The computer chassis has an interior space for assembling a plurality of pre-set computer hardware components. At least two walls within the chassis are projection surfaces. An assembly surface extending at an angle is provided between a front panel on one side of the chassis and an adjacent side panel. A mounting portion is formed on this assembly surface. The projection device has an assembly plate mounted on the assembly surface. A projector is provided on the assembly plate facing the interior of the chassis. The projector has a central projection portion and at least one side projection portion on each side. The central projection portion has a first central projection area with a highest protruding point. The upper and lower side projection portions of the first central projection area are further... Each surface extends a first projection area, and each of the at least one side projection portion is a second central projection area with a protruding highest point. Second projection areas extend from the upper and lower arc surfaces of each of the second central projection areas. Multiple light-emitting portions with light-emitting elements are provided on the central projection portion and each of the at least one side projection portion. The controller has a processing module containing a timing unit, which is electrically connected to a transmission module. Through the transmission module, it forms an electrical connection with the light-emitting elements within the projection device. The timing unit sets a set of flashing light timing signals and sends them to the respective light-emitting portions to perform the light-emitting action, so that the light source irradiated by the projector illuminates each of the projection surfaces of the housing without interfering with each other, thereby creating a flashing light effect like a stage.

[0006] A secondary objective of the present invention is that the front panel and the side panel are each provided with a first light-transmitting part and a second light-transmitting part, and the first light-transmitting part and the second light-transmitting part can be made of transparent materials such as glass, transparent PVC board, and transparent acrylic.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is that there is an adjustment groove for adjusting the bending angle between the central projection part and each of the at least one side projection part.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is that each of the light-emitting parts of the projection device is provided with a lens located on the surface of the light-emitting element.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is that each lens system of the projection device can adjust the illumination range to an angle range between 10 and 30 degrees.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is that the light-emitting elements of the projection device are composed of a 3*3, 4*4 or 5*5 ARGB LED matrix, and the ARGB LEDs of each light-emitting element are presented in series in the form of electronic circuits.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is that the projector has at least one groove cut out at the periphery of at least one or more of the light-emitting elements.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is that the projector is further provided with a sensor for detecting the brightness of the light source inside the computer case, and the sensor is for detecting the color and brightness of each block inside the computer case, and transmitting the color and brightness of each block inside the computer case to the processing module in the controller to analyze the color weight of each block inside the computer case, and then adjusting the timing signal of the light flashing set by the timing unit, so that the timing signal of the light flashing can control the weight ratio of the color projected by each light-emitting part of the projector according to the color weight of each block inside the computer case.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is that the assembly plate of the projection device is made of a non-transparent material.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is that the processing module in the controller can use a light effect animation library, screen synchronized image, music synchronized light effect and light effect logic arrangement method to set the timing signal of the light flashing of the timing unit.

Implementation Method

[0015] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 and 6, which are perspective views, assembly diagrams, perspective views of the projector, and simplified block diagrams of the computer chassis with projection lighting of the present invention. The computer chassis with projection lighting of the present invention mainly includes a computer chassis 1, a projection device 2, and a controller 3. The connection relationship of the aforementioned components is as follows:

[0016] The computer case 1 has an internal space 110 for assembling a plurality of preset computer hardware (not shown in the figure), and at least two walls 111 inside the case 1 are projection surfaces 1111. An assembly surface 114 extending at an angle is provided between a front panel 112 on one side of the case 11 and an adjacent side panel 113. A mounting part 1141 is formed on the assembly surface 114. A first light-transmitting part 1121 and a second light-transmitting part 1131 are provided on the front panel 112 and the side panel 113, respectively.

[0017] The first light-transmitting part 1121 and the second light-transmitting part 1131 described above can be made of transparent materials such as glass, transparent PVC board, and transparent acrylic. Such simple and uniform changes and modifications do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention, and are hereby stated.

[0018] The projection device 2 has an assembly plate 21 mounted on the assembly surface 114, and a projector 22 is provided on the assembly plate 21 facing the inside of the housing 11. The projector 22 has a central projection part 221 and at least one side projection part 222 on each side. An adjustment groove 220 for adjusting the bending angle is provided between the central projection part 221 and each of the at least one side projection part 222. The central projection part 221 has a first central projection area 2211 with a protruding highest point. Each of the upper and lower arc surfaces of the projection area 2211 extends a first projection area 2212, and each of the at least one side projection portion 222 is a second central projection area 2221 with a protruding highest point. Each of the upper and lower arc surfaces of the second central projection area 2221 extends a second projection area 2222. A plurality of light-emitting portions 23 are provided on the central projection portion 221 and the at least one side projection portion 222 on both sides. Each light-emitting portion 23 is provided with a light-emitting element 231 and a lens 232 provided on the surface of the light-emitting element 231.

[0019] In addition, the projector 22 is provided with at least one groove 24 at the periphery of at least one or more light-emitting elements 231. The at least one groove 24 can prevent the projected light from being blocked, thus affecting the light illumination and projection of each light-emitting element 231.

[0020] The aforementioned light-emitting elements 231 are composed of 3*3, 4*4 or 5*5 ARGB LED matrices, thereby emitting light projections of various colors, and the ARGB LEDs of each light-emitting element 231 are presented in series in the form of electronic circuits.

[0021] The controller 3 has a processing module 31, which has a timing unit 311 inside. The processing module 31 is electrically connected to a transmission module 32 and is electrically connected to the light-emitting elements 231 in the projection device 2 through the transmission module 32.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6, which are projection schematic diagrams (I), (II), and simplified block diagrams of the computer case with projection lighting according to the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figures, in practical application, the projection device 2 is assembled on the assembly surface 114 extending at an angle on the case 11. The projector 22 of the projection device 2 illuminates and projects light into the accommodating space 110 inside the case 11. The central projection portion 221 and the two sides of the projector 22... The at least one side projection portion 222 is formed by bending the adjusting groove 220 between the central projection portion 221 and each of the at least one side projection portion 222 at an angle of 10 to 30 degrees to form a curved surface. The light-emitting portions 23 provided on the surfaces of the central projection portion 221 and each of the at least one side projection portion 222 are arranged in a matrix and are respectively assembled to the first central projection area 2211, each of the first projection areas 2212, and the second central projection area 22 on the central projection portion 221 and each of the at least one side projection portion 222. 21. Each of the second projection areas 2222 and the lens 232 of each light-emitting part 23 can illuminate an angle range between 10 and 30 degrees. The light-emitting parts 23 are connected to the processing module 31 of the controller 3 via the transmission module 32. The timing unit 311 within the processing module 31 can set a set of flashing timing signals and send them to the respective light-emitting parts 23 to perform the light-emitting action. These light-emitting parts 23 are positioned according to the central projection part 221 and each of the at least one side projection part 22 of the projector 22. By adjusting the angle of curvature of the curved surfaces between 2, the range and spacing of horizontal illumination of each light-emitting part 23 are adjusted. Then, by adjusting the positions of the first central projection area 2211, each of the first projection areas 2212, the second central projection area 2221, and each of the second projection areas 2222, the range and spacing of vertical illumination of each light-emitting part 23 in the upper, middle, and lower parts are adjusted. This ensures that the light emitted by the light-emitting elements 231 in each light-emitting part 23 does not overlap or disperse excessively, thereby rendering each of the projection surfaces 1111 inside the box 11 with a full luminous color effect.

[0023] Furthermore, the projector 22 is further equipped with a sensor 233 for detecting the brightness of the light source inside the computer case 1. The sensor 233 detects the color and brightness of the preset light-emitting elements (not shown in the figure) provided on the preset computer hardware in each block inside the computer case 1, and transmits the color and brightness of each block inside the computer case 1 to the processing module 31 in the controller 3 to analyze the color weight of each block inside the computer case 1, and then adjusts the timing signal of the light flashing set by the timing unit 311. This allows the timing signal of the light flashing to control each light-emitting part 23 of the projector 22 to project a suitable color according to the weight ratio of each block inside the computer case 1.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 7, which is a top view of the projector of the computer case with projection lighting of the present invention. It can be clearly seen from the figure that the projector 22 forms a curved surface that can illuminate three angles by adjusting the angle of the adjustment slots 220. This is more conducive to illuminating the interior of the computer case 1 into different blocks with the light-emitting parts 23, so that each light-emitting part 23 can perform the light-emitting effect according to the color weight of each block.

[0025] In addition, the above-mentioned processing module 31 can further adjust the type and color of the light source illuminated by each of the light-emitting elements 231 electrically connected to the processing module 31 in accordance with the illumination and flashing mode of the multiple preset light-emitting elements provided on the preset computer hardware inside the housing 11, so that the light from both sides will not interfere with each other, thereby achieving a customized light-emitting effect.

[0026] Furthermore, the aforementioned assembly plate 21 is made of non-transparent material, and the projector 22 projects light onto each of the projection surfaces 1111 inside the housing 11, so that the light emitted by each of the light-emitting elements 231 will not flicker excessively outside the housing 11, thereby not causing burden or glare to the eyes of many people.

[0027] Furthermore, the aforementioned light-emitting parts 23 are further assembled with a lens 232 that projects and amplifies the angle of the light emitted by the light-emitting element 231, and the projection angle of the lens 232 is 10 to 30 degrees.

[0028] Furthermore, the processing module 31 within the controller 3 described above can utilize the light effect animation library, screen synchronized images, music synchronized light effects, and light effect logic arrangement to set the timing signal of the light flashing of the timing unit 311, thereby presenting ARGB LED light effects, similar to the effect of a stage spotlight.

[0029] Furthermore, the present invention is mainly aimed at the method of light source projection and flashing inside the computer case 1. By adjusting the horizontal and vertical curved surfaces of the projection device 2, the light-emitting elements 231 on the projection device 2 transmit and flash light to the projected surfaces 1111 of the computer case 1, thereby ensuring that the light sources transmitted by the light-emitting elements 231 do not interfere with each other, but rather that the edges of the light rays intersect each other appropriately, so as to form a flashing visual effect like stage lights.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications and equivalent structural changes made based on the description and drawings of the present invention should also be included within the patent scope of the present invention and are hereby stated.

[0031] In summary, the computer case with projection lighting of the present invention can effectively achieve its function and purpose in practical applications. Therefore, the present invention is indeed a highly practical research and development. In order to meet the application requirements for an invention patent, this application is filed in accordance with the law. We hope that the Examination Board will grant this application as soon as possible to protect the inventor's hard work in research and development. If the Examination Board has any questions, please do not hesitate to write to us for guidance. The inventor will do his best to cooperate. We would be very grateful for your help. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0032] [Figure 1] is a perspective view of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention. [Figure 2] is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention. [Figure 3] is a perspective view of the projector of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention. [Figure 4] is a projection schematic diagram (I) of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention. [Figure 5] is a projection schematic diagram (II) of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention. [Figure 6] is a simplified block diagram of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention. [Figure 7] is a top view of the projector of the computer chassis with projected lighting according to the present invention.

Claims

1. A computer chassis with projection lighting, comprising a computer chassis, a projection device, and a controller, wherein: The computer case has an interior space for assembling a plurality of pre-set computer hardware components. At least two walls inside the case are projection surfaces. An assembly surface extending at an angle is provided between a front panel on one side of the case and an adjacent side panel. A mounting portion is formed on the assembly surface. The projection device has an assembly plate mounted on the assembly surface. A projector is provided on the assembly plate facing the inside of the case. The projector has a central projection portion and at least one side projection portion on each of the two sides. The central projection portion has a first central projection area with a highest point. A first projection area extends from the upper and lower arc surfaces of the first central projection area. Each of the at least one side projection portion has a second central projection area with a highest point. A second projection area extends from the upper and lower arc surfaces of each of the second central projection areas. A plurality of light-emitting portions with light-emitting elements are provided on the central projection portion and the at least one side projection portion on each side. The controller has a processing module with a timing unit inside. The processing module is electrically connected to a transmission module and is electrically connected to the light-emitting elements in the projection device through the transmission module. The timing unit sets a set of timing signals for light flashing and sends them to the respective light-emitting parts to perform light-emitting actions, so that the light source irradiated by the projector illuminates the respective projection surfaces of the housing without interfering with each other.

2. The computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the front panel and the side panel are each provided with a first light-transmitting part and a second light-transmitting part, and the first light-transmitting part and the second light-transmitting part may be made of transparent materials such as glass, transparent PVC board, and transparent acrylic.

3. The computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the central projection section and each of the at least one side projection section have an adjustment groove for adjusting the bending angle.

4. The computer case with projection illumination as described in claim 1, wherein each of the light-emitting parts of the projection device is provided with a lens located on the surface of the light-emitting element.

5. A computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 4, wherein each lens of the projection device is capable of adjusting the illumination range within an angle range of 10 to 30 degrees.

6. A computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the light-emitting elements of the projection device are composed of a 3*3, 4*4 or 5*5 ARGB LED matrix, and the ARGB LEDs of each light-emitting element are presented in series by electronic circuitry.

7. A computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the projector has at least one slot cut around the periphery of at least one or more of the light-emitting elements.

8. The computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the projector is further provided with a sensor for detecting the brightness of the light source inside the computer case, and the sensor is for detecting the color and brightness of each block inside the computer case, and transmitting the color and brightness of each block inside the computer case to the processing module in the controller to analyze the color weight of each block inside the computer case, and then adjusting the timing signal of the light flashing set by the timing unit, so that the timing signal of the light flashing can control the weight ratio of the color projected by each light-emitting part of the projector according to the color weight of each block inside the computer case.

9. A computer case with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the assembly plate of the projection device is made of a non-transparent material.

10. The computer chassis with projection lighting as described in claim 1, wherein the processing module within the controller can use a light effect animation library, screen synchronization, music synchronization light effects, and light effect logic arrangement to set the timing signal for the flashing of the timing unit's light.

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