A growing piggy bank

Abstract

The present invention discloses a piggy bank that will grow up, and relates to the technical field of piggy banks, including a base and a body, wherein the body is fixed on the base, a piggy box is arranged inside the base, a coin slot is arranged on the piggy box, a switch is arranged at the coin slot, the switch is connected to a control circuit board, the control circuit board is connected to an air pump, the air pump is connected to the body through an air pipe, and the air pipe is also connected to an air release valve. The present invention imitates the way of raising pets, and controls the opening of the air pump to inflate the body as the money is saved, so that the body grows slowly, and can emit a variety of prompt sounds during the money saving process, so that the money saving behavior has emotional factors, so that users have more sense of participation and responsibility, and cultivate patience and love, and the elderly can also use it as a companion and entertainment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of piggy banks, in particular to a growing piggy bank. Background Art

[0002] With the development of social economy, the masses are moving towards a well-off life, and their material life has become richer. Piggy banks are becoming more and more popular. Piggy banks are used to store extra pocket money. Users usually put coins or bills into the piggy banks for storage, which can also help users develop a good habit of saving. However, the existing piggy banks have a fixed shape and lack of fun, sense of participation and sense of responsibility. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention provides a growing piggy bank which grows slowly as money is saved, thus solving the problem of single function of the piggy bank in the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is achieved in this way:

[0005] A president's long piggy bank comprises a base and a body, wherein the body is fixed on the base, a piggy box is arranged inside the base, a coin slot is arranged on the piggy box, a switch is arranged at the coin slot, the switch is connected to a control circuit board, the control circuit board is connected to an air pump, the air pump is connected to the body via an air pipe, and the air pipe is also connected to an air release valve.

[0006] Preferably, an air filling port is provided on the base, a sealing ring is provided outside the air filling port, and the opening of the main body is screwed onto the air filling port.

[0007] Preferably, the switch provided at the coin slot is a photoelectric induction switch or a mechanical switch.

[0008] Preferably, a three-way joint is provided on the air pipe, one end of the three-way joint is connected to the main body through the air pipe, the other end of the three-way joint is connected to the air pump through the air pipe, and the third end of the three-way joint is connected to the deflation valve through the air pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the base is also provided with buttons, a speaker, an indicator light and a solar panel, and a battery is provided inside the base.

[0010] Preferably, the control circuit board includes a main controller, which is connected to the switch, button, speaker, indicator light, air pump, air release valve, battery charging management circuit and the battery.

[0011] Preferably, the body is a silica gel balloon.

[0012] A president's long piggy bank comprises a base and a body, wherein the body is fixed on the base, a piggy box is arranged inside the base, a coin slot is arranged on the piggy box, a weighing device is arranged at the bottom of the piggy box, the weighing device is connected to a control circuit board, the control circuit board is connected to an air pump, the air pump is connected to the body via an air pipe, and the air pipe is also connected to an air release valve.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: imitating the way of raising pets, controlling the opening of the air pump to inflate the main body as the money is saved progresses, so that the main body slowly grows, and can emit a variety of prompt sounds during the money saving process, so that the money saving behavior has emotional factors, allowing users to have more sense of participation and responsibility, cultivate patience and love, and the elderly can also use it for companionship and entertainment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0015] Figure 1 A top view of a large-sized piggy bank of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a right side view of a big piggy bank of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a large-sized piggy bank of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 A gas circuit connection diagram of a large-sized piggy bank of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is the principle block diagram of the control circuit board;

[0020] Figure 6 It is the circuit schematic diagram of the control circuit board;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the growth of a piggy bank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a president's long piggy bank, including a base 1 and a body. The body of this embodiment is a silicone balloon 2, which can be designed into exquisite balloons of different shapes according to needs. The silicone balloon 2 is fixed on the base 1, and an inflation port 3 is provided on the base 1. A sealing ring 4 is provided outside the inflation port 3. The opening of the silicone balloon 2 is screwed to the inflation port 3 through an embedded swivel joint. After tightening, it has a good sealing effect.

[0024] A money box is provided in the base 1, and a coin slot 5 is provided on the money box. A switch is provided at the coin slot 5, and the switch is connected to a control circuit board 6. The control circuit board 6 is connected to an air pump 7, and the air pump 7 is connected to a silicone balloon 2 and an air release valve 9 through an air pipe 8. In this embodiment, a three-way joint 10 is provided on the air pipe 8, one end of the three-way joint 10 is connected to the silicone balloon 2 through the air pipe 8, the other end of the three-way joint 10 is connected to the air pump 7 through the air pipe 8, and the third end of the three-way joint 10 is connected to the air release valve 9 through the air pipe 8.

[0025] The coin slot 5 is provided with a switch which can be a photoelectric induction switch or a mechanical switch. When a coin is inserted, a trigger signal is generated to enable the control circuit board 6 to perform counting processing.

[0026] The counting method can also determine the number of coins inserted by arranging a weighing device at the bottom of the money box.

[0027] A button 11, a speaker 12, an indicator light 13 and a solar panel 14 are also provided on the base. The button 11 can perform relevant operations on the internal circuit, the speaker 12 can issue a variety of voice prompts, the indicator light 13 can issue low-battery indications and charging indications, and the solar panel 14 can absorb energy from ambient light to replenish power for the circuit during long-term standby, thereby reducing battery power consumption and eliminating the need for frequent charging.

[0028] A battery 15 is provided inside the base 1 for supplying power to the inflation pump 7 and the deflation valve 9 .

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the control circuit board includes a main controller, which is connected to switches, buttons, speakers, indicator lights, air pumps, air release valves, charging management circuits, battery protection circuits and batteries. The specific circuit schematic is shown in Figure 6As shown, the main controller U1 is connected to the relevant resistors and capacitors. The second pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the button AN1, which can start the circuit and other various operations; the third pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the switch S1, which is used to sense the coin-input signal and count the coins; the 13th pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the resistor R11, and the other end of the resistor R11 drives the transistor Q3, and the transistor Q3 is connected to the air pump MG1, and the air pump MG1 is started to inflate the silicone balloon to increase its volume; the 12th pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the resistor R12, and the other end of the resistor R12 drives the transistor Q2, and the transistor Q2 is connected to the pressure relief valve MG2, and the pressure relief valve MG2 is started to deflate the silicone balloon to increase its volume. The area becomes smaller; the 11th pin and the 10th pin of the main controller U1 are connected to the 2nd pin and the 3rd pin of the voice chip U4, and the 4th pin and the 5th pin of the voice chip U4 are connected to the speaker to issue various corresponding voice prompts; the 6th pin and the 7th pin of the main controller U1 are connected to the 5th pin and the 8th pin of the charging management component U2, and the 4th pin and the 8th pin of the charging management component U2 are connected to the USB interface; the solar panel PHOTO is connected to the 4th pin of the charging management component U2; the 1st pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the battery BATT, and the other end of the battery BATT is connected to the battery charging management circuit composed of the transistor Q1 and the battery management device U3 to ensure the safe use of the battery.

[0030] The large piggy bank provided in this embodiment adopts an inflatable method. The volume of the piggy bank can be gradually increased according to the amount of money stored. The coin-operated piggy bank is regarded as a behavior of feeding a pet. The internal circuit program is designed to be emotional. The specific use process is as follows:

[0031] 1) By feeding with coins, the piggy bank will make sounds like it is full or happy.

[0032] Method 1: Use weighing to confirm the coin amount (1 yuan, 50 cents, 10 cents);

[0033] Method 2: Use the guide rail + switch method;

[0034] Method 3: Use a photoelectric sensor switch (switch + shading sheet);

[0035] 2) The product will set the number of coins to be fed every day as M. When coins are fed, it will make a happy sound. When the number of coins fed reaches the set requirement, it will make a "full" sound. After feeding for 7 consecutive days, the air pump will be controlled to inflate the silicone balloon to make it larger. If the number is not enough or you forget to insert coins, the piggy bank will make a hungry sound, as follows:

[0036] A. If no coins are inserted for more than one day, the piggy bank will make a sound every 4 hours (settable) to remind you to insert coins;

[0037] B. If no coins are inserted for more than 3 days, the piggy bank will make a reminder sound every 2 hours (settable), and the deflation valve will be activated to deflate the silicone balloon, making it smaller, and the volume will shrink to the state 3 days ago;

[0038] C. If the piggy bank is not fed for 7 days, it will "starve to death", i.e. shut down the system. Restart it and feed more coins to revive it.

[0039] If you keep feeding your pet with coins for X days, it will grow up once. Z days is a complete money-saving cycle. After growing (X / Z) times and reaching the maximum state, a growth cycle is completed. The date when you start feeding with coins is the birthday of the pet piggy bank by default. After the first coin is inserted, a voice similar to "Thank you, my master, for bringing me to this beautiful world" will be prompted, and the birthday song will be played.

[0040] 3) The piggy bank is also equipped with a birthday function. When a coin is inserted for the first time, the speaker will prompt "Thank you, master, for bringing me to this beautiful world" (similar prompt tone) and play the Happy Birthday song. A shortcut key can also be used to set the user's birthday or a specific anniversary. When this button is pressed on the birthday or anniversary day, it will prompt Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary and play the Happy Birthday song or a celebration song.

[0041] 4) During the feeding process, you can see that the piggy bank is slowly getting bigger. One cycle is seven days. If you deposit money for seven consecutive days, the piggy bank will get bigger. If you don't deposit money to feed it for three consecutive days, it will return to the size it was seven days ago and make a sound indicating hunger and reminding you to put in coins. If you don't deposit money to feed it for seven consecutive days, it will "starve to death", that is, the system will shut down and it will return to its original size. You need to restart and feed it more coins to revive it.

[0042] The specific growth cycle and life cycle can be set arbitrarily, such as Figure 7 As shown, for example, if the coin is fed normally for X days continuously, it will grow up once, and Z days is a complete coin storage cycle. After growing (X / Z) times and reaching the maximum state, a growth cycle is completed.

[0043] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A big-sized piggy bank, characterized in that: It comprises a base and a body, the body is fixed on the base, a money box is arranged in the base, a coin slot is arranged on the money box, a switch is arranged at the coin slot, the switch is connected to a control circuit board, the control circuit board is connected to an air pump, the air pump is connected to the body through an air pipe, and the air pipe is also connected to an air release valve; Wherein, an air filling port is provided on the base, a sealing ring is provided outside the air filling port, and the opening of the body is screwed onto the air filling port; Wherein, the switch provided at the coin slot is a photoelectric induction switch or a mechanical switch; Wherein, the air pipe is provided with a three-way joint, one end of the three-way joint is connected to the body through the air pipe, the other end of the three-way joint is connected to the air pump through the air pipe, and the third end of the three-way joint is connected to the deflation valve through the air pipe; The base is also provided with buttons, a speaker, an indicator light and a solar panel, and a battery is provided inside the base; Wherein, the control circuit board includes a main controller, and the main controller is connected to the switch, button, speaker, indicator light, air pump, air release valve, battery charging management circuit and the battery; Wherein, the body is a silica gel balloon; Wherein, a weighing device is provided at the bottom of the money box, the weighing device is connected to the control circuit board, the control circuit board is connected to an air pump, the air pump is connected to the body through an air pipe, and the air pipe is also connected to a deflation valve; Wherein, the control circuit board includes a main controller, and the main controller is connected to switches, buttons, speakers, indicator lights, air pumps, air release valves, charging management circuits, battery protection circuits and batteries; The main controller U1 is connected to the resistor and capacitor, the second pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the button AN1; the third pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the switch S1, which is used to sense the coin-insertion signal and count the coins; the 13th pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the resistor R11, the other end of the resistor R11 drives the transistor Q3, the transistor Q3 is connected to the air pump MG1, the air pump MG1 is started to inflate the silicone balloon to increase its volume; the 12th pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the resistor R12, the other end of the resistor R12 drives the transistor Q2, the transistor Q2 is connected to the pressure relief valve MG2, the pressure relief valve MG2 is started to deflate the silicone balloon to reduce its volume; The 11th and 10th pins of the device U1 are connected to the 2nd and 3rd pins of the voice chip U4, and the 4th and 5th pins of the voice chip U4 are connected to the speaker to issue various corresponding voice prompts; the 6th and 7th pins of the main controller U1 are connected to the 5th and 8th pins of the charging management component U2, and the 4th and 8th pins of the charging management component U2 are connected to the USB interface; the solar panel PHOTO is connected to the 4th pin of the charging management component U2; the 1st pin of the main controller U1 is connected to the battery BATT, and the other end of the battery BATT is connected to the battery charging management circuit composed of the transistor Q1 and the battery management device U3 to ensure the safe use of the battery.

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