Power supply device for electric wave clock
By installing photovoltaic modules and a rechargeable battery power supply device on the radio-controlled clock, the problem of short dry cell battery life is solved, enabling continuous power supply and accurate time display for the radio-controlled clock, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing radio-controlled clocks use dry cell batteries that have a short lifespan and require frequent replacements, resulting in a poor user experience and an inability to obtain accurate time when the batteries are depleted.
A power supply device using photovoltaic modules and rechargeable batteries generates electricity through photovoltaic modules and stores the electrical energy in rechargeable batteries to provide continuous power support. It combines winding components and positioning components to realize the installation and storage of photovoltaic modules.
It enables continuous power supply to the radio-controlled clock, improves the user experience, and ensures that users can always obtain accurate time, thus possessing high market application value.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of radio-controlled clock technology, and in particular relates to a power supply device for a radio-controlled clock. Background Technology
[0002] A radio-controlled clock consists of an electronic clock and a radio receiving system. It receives accurate time signals from the national time service center, receives real-time time signals through the radio receiving system, and then displays the time after processing by a CPU. Radio-controlled clocks have advantages such as accurate timekeeping and automatic correction of indication errors, making them widely applicable. Current radio-controlled clocks typically use dry-cell batteries for power. While this power supply structure is simple, dry-cell batteries have a short lifespan, requiring regular replacement by the user, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, when the batteries are depleted, the user cannot obtain accurate time, leading to a decrease in the effectiveness of the radio-controlled clock. Therefore, there is an urgent need to research a power supply device for radio-controlled clocks to solve these problems. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention provides a power supply device for a radio-controlled clock, the purpose of which is to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] This invention relates to a power supply device for a radio-controlled clock, comprising a radio-controlled clock body and a photovoltaic module; a clock control module is mounted on the back of the radio-controlled clock body; a rechargeable battery is installed on the clock control module; the photovoltaic module is connected to a photovoltaic controller via a first wire; the photovoltaic controller is mounted on the back of the radio-controlled clock body; the photovoltaic controller is electrically connected to the clock control module; and a winding assembly for winding or unwinding the first wire is mounted on the back of the radio-controlled clock body.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the photovoltaic module includes a plurality of solar panels that can be arranged side by side or stacked; adjacent solar panels are connected by a flexible strip; and each of the solar panels has a hanging hole arranged side by side on one opposite side.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a positioning component is installed on the back of the radio-controlled clock body; the positioning component is used to connect the solar panels to the back of the radio-controlled clock body after multiple solar panels are stacked; the positioning component includes a pair of mounting frames fixed side by side to the back of the radio-controlled clock body; each of the two mounting frames has a movable column perpendicularly inserted on one side away from the radio-controlled clock body; the movable column is perpendicular to the back of the radio-controlled clock body; the movable column is slidably engaged with the mounting frame; one end of the two movable columns on the mounting frame is connected by a pressing strip; the pressing strip is located on the side of the mounting frame away from the radio-controlled clock body; both ends of the pressing strip are fixed with positioning columns corresponding to the hanging holes; the positioning columns are parallel to the movable columns; a tension spring is sleeved on the movable column; one end of the tension spring is fixed to one side of the mounting frame away from the radio-controlled clock body; the other end of the tension spring is fixed to the other end of the movable column.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the winding assembly includes a support ring fixed to the back of the radio-controlled clock body; a winding cylinder coaxially connected to the outer circumference of the support ring; a conductive ring corresponding to a first conductor coaxially fixed to the inner sidewall of the winding cylinder; one end of the first conductor passing through the circumferential sidewall of the winding cylinder and fixed to the conductive ring; a second conductor disposed on the inner side of the conductive ring; one end of the second conductor connected to a photovoltaic controller; the other end of the second conductor abutting against the inner wall of the conductive ring; a limiting flange on the outer circumference of the support ring; the limiting flange forming an installation gap with the back of the radio-controlled clock body; one end of the winding cylinder having an inner flange corresponding to the installation gap; the inner flange rotatably fitting within the installation gap; a sealing ring corresponding to the conductive ring coaxially fixed to a surface of the support ring away from the radio-controlled clock body; the sealing ring covering the outer circumference of the conductive ring; and the other end of the second conductor passing through the sealing ring.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the other end of the winding drum has an outward flange; the outer circumference of the outward flange has a plurality of evenly distributed teeth; a first gear is engaged with the teeth of the outward flange; the first gear is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of a servo motor; the servo motor is fixed on a support ring.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a mounting strip is radially arranged on the outer periphery of the winding drum; the mounting strip is fixed to the back of the radio-controlled clock body; a guide post is vertically fixed on the surface of the mounting strip away from the radio-controlled clock body; a cylindrical cam is arranged parallel to the side of the guide post away from the winding drum; one end of the cylindrical cam is rotatably connected to the mounting strip; a second gear meshing with teeth is fixedly sleeved on the other end of the cylindrical cam; a drive shaft is slidably inserted into the working groove of the cylindrical cam; a slider is fixed to one end of the drive shaft; the slider is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide post; a threading hole corresponding to the first wire is provided on one surface of the slider; the first wire is inserted into the threading hole.
[0011] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] This invention installs photovoltaic modules on an outdoor wall, generates electricity from the photovoltaic modules, and charges a rechargeable battery through a first conductor, a photovoltaic controller, and a clock control module. This allows the rechargeable battery to continuously provide power to the radio-controlled clock, effectively ensuring the clock's performance and improving the user experience. It also guarantees that users can always obtain accurate time, making it highly valuable for market applications.
[0013] Of course, any product implementing this invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply device for a radio-controlled clock according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the radio-controlled clock body, the winding assembly, and the positioning assembly of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the radio-controlled clock body of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic module of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the winding assembly of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the support ring, the winding drum, and the first gear of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the support ring, the winding cylinder, and the cylindrical cam of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the support ring and the winding drum of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the guide post and the cylindrical cam of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component of the present invention.
[0025] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0026] 1-Radio-controlled clock body, 2-Photovoltaic module, 3-First conductor, 4-Photovoltaic controller, 5-Winding assembly, 6-Positioning assembly, 101-Clock control module, 102-Rechargeable battery, 201-Solar panel, 202-Flexible strip, 203-Suspension hole, 501-Support ring, 502-Winding bobbin, 503-Conductive ring, 504-Second conductor, 505-Sealing ring, 506-First gear, 507-Servo motor, 508-Mounting strip, 509-Guide post, 510-Cylindrical cam, 511-Drive shaft, 512-Slider, 513-Second gear, 601-Mounting frame, 602-Moving post, 603-Pressing strip, 604-Positioning post, 605-Tension spring, 5011-Limit flange, 5021-Inner flange, 5022-Outer flange, 5023-Tooth. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Specific Implementation Example 1:
[0029] Please see Figure 1-3As shown, the present invention is a power supply device for a radio-controlled clock, including a radio-controlled clock body 1 and a photovoltaic module 2; a conventional clock control module 101 is mounted on the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1; a conventional rechargeable battery 102 is mounted on the clock control module 101; the photovoltaic module 2 is connected to a conventional photovoltaic controller 4 via a first wire 3; the photovoltaic controller 4 is mounted on the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1; the photovoltaic controller 4 is electrically connected to the clock control module 101; and a winding assembly 5 for winding or unwinding the first wire 3 is mounted on the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1. Before use, the clock control module 101 is set to stop charging the rechargeable battery 102 when its charge reaches 100%, and to start charging the rechargeable battery 102 when its charge is less than 50%. During use, the photovoltaic module 2 is installed on an outdoor wall, and the photovoltaic module 2 generates electricity, which is then used to charge the rechargeable battery 102 through the first wire 3, the photovoltaic controller 4, and the clock control module 101. This allows the rechargeable battery 102 to continuously provide power for the operation of the radio-controlled clock body 1, which not only effectively ensures the performance of the radio-controlled clock body 1, but also improves the user experience.
[0030] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the photovoltaic module 2 includes multiple solar panels 201 that can be arranged side-by-side or stacked. Adjacent solar panels 201 are connected by flexible strips 202. The flexible strips 202 are made of silicone material. The flexible strips 202 and the solar panels 201 are connected by a heat-fusion method. Each solar panel 201 has hanging holes 203 arranged side-by-side on one opposite side. In use, the solar panels 201 are stably installed outdoors by first nailing several nails into the outdoor wall and then fitting the hanging holes 203 onto the outer periphery of the nails. When the photovoltaic module 2 is not needed, since adjacent solar panels 201 are connected by the flexible strips 202, multiple solar panels 201 can be stacked together to store them. Specific Implementation Example 2:
[0032] Based on specific embodiment one, as follows Figure 2 and Figure 10As shown, a positioning assembly 6 is installed on the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1; the positioning assembly 6 is used to connect the solar panels 201 to the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1 after multiple solar panels 201 are stacked; the positioning assembly 6 includes a pair of mounting frames 601 connected to the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1 by screws; each of the two mounting frames 601 has a movable post 602 perpendicularly inserted on one edge away from the radio-controlled clock body 11; the movable post 602 is perpendicular to the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1; the movable post 602 slides in cooperation with the mounting frame 601; the two movable posts 602 on the mounting frame 601 are... One end of the movable column 602 is fixedly connected to the other end by a pressing strip 603; the pressing strip 603 is located on the side of the mounting frame 601 away from the radio-controlled clock body 11; both ends of the pressing strip 603 are welded with positioning posts 604 corresponding to the hanging holes 203; the positioning posts 604 are arranged parallel to the movable column 602; a tension spring 605 is sleeved on the movable column 602; one end of the tension spring 605 is welded to one edge of the mounting frame 601 away from the radio-controlled clock body 11; the other end of the tension spring 605 is welded to the other end of the movable column 602. After stacking multiple solar panels 201 together, the stacked solar panels 201 are placed on the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1, and the solar panels 201 are positioned between the radio-controlled clock body 1 and the pressing strip 603. Then, the positioning post 604 is slidably inserted into the hanging hole 203, and the elastic force of the tension spring 605 is used to stably install the solar panels 201 on the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1, thereby further improving the storage effect of the photovoltaic module 2. Specific Implementation Example 3:
[0034] Based on the second specific embodiment, as follows Figure 2 and Figure 5-8As shown, the winding assembly 5 includes a support ring 501 screwed to the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1; the support ring 501 is disposed on the outer periphery of the clock control module 101; a winding cylinder 502 is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the support ring 501 and is coaxially disposed thereon; a conductive ring 503 corresponding to the first conductor 3 is coaxially bonded to the inner side wall of the winding cylinder 502; one end of the first conductor 3 passes through the circumferential side wall of the winding cylinder 502 and is welded to the conductive ring 503; a second conductor 504 is disposed on the inner side of the conductive ring 503; one end of the second conductor 504 is connected to the photovoltaic controller 4; the photovoltaic controller 4 is screwed to the support ring 501; the other end of the second conductor 504 abuts against the inner wall of the conductive ring 503; the outer circumferential edge of the support ring 501 has a limiting flange 5011; the limiting flange 5011 is shaped with the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1. An installation gap is formed; one end of the winding drum 502 has an inner flange 5021 corresponding to the installation gap; the inner flange 5021 is rotatably fitted within the installation gap; a sealing ring 505 corresponding to the conductive ring 503 is coaxially bonded to the surface of the support ring 501 away from the radio-controlled clock body 1; the sealing ring 505 covers the outer periphery of the conductive ring 503, and the sealing ring 505 and the conductive ring 503 are in clearance fit; the other end of the second wire 504 passes through the sealing ring 505; the other end of the winding drum 502 has an outer flange 5022; the outer edge of the outer flange 5022 has a plurality of evenly distributed teeth 5023; a first gear 506 meshes with the teeth 5023 of the outer flange 5022; the first gear 506 is keyed to the output shaft of a servo motor 507; the servo motor 507 is screwed to the support ring 501. In use, the servo motor 507 drives the winding drum 502 to rotate on the support ring 501 via the first gear 506, teeth 5023 and outer flange 5022, causing the first wire 3 to be wound around the outer circumference of the winding drum 502 or the winding drum 502 to release the first wire 3, thereby making the distance between the radio-controlled clock body 1 and the photovoltaic module 2 adjustable, which can effectively meet the installation requirements of the radio-controlled clock body 1 and the photovoltaic module 2.
[0035] Among them, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, a mounting strip 508 is radially arranged on the outer periphery of the winding drum 502; the mounting strip 508 is screwed to the back of the radio-controlled clock body 1; a guide post 509 is vertically welded to the surface of the mounting strip 508 away from the radio-controlled clock body 1; a conventional cylindrical cam 510 is arranged parallel to the side of the guide post 509 away from the winding drum 502; one end of the cylindrical cam 510 is rotatably connected to the mounting strip 508; the other end of the cylindrical cam 510 is keyed to a second gear 513 that meshes with the teeth 5023; a drive shaft 511 is slidably inserted into the working groove of the cylindrical cam 510; a slider 512 is welded to one end of the drive shaft 511; the slider 512 is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide post 509; one surface of the slider 512 has a threading hole corresponding to the first wire 3; the first wire 3 is inserted into the threading hole, and the first wire 3 and the threading hole are in clearance fit. In use, by inserting the first wire 3 into the wire hole, the tooth 5023 drives the second gear 513 to rotate, causing the cylindrical cam 510 to drive the slider 512 to reciprocate on the guide post 509 via the transmission shaft 511. This enables the first wire 3 to be wound or released in an orderly manner on the winding drum 502, thereby ensuring the winding efficiency and effect of the winding assembly 5.
[0036] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are merely illustrative of the invention. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the invention to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the invention. The invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A power supply device for electric wave clock, comprising an electric wave clock body (1) and a photovoltaic assembly (2); a clock control module (101) is arranged on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); a rechargeable battery (102) is installed on the clock control module (101); a photovoltaic controller (4) is connected to the photovoltaic assembly (2) through a first lead wire (3); characterized in that: the photovoltaic assembly (2) comprises a plurality of solar panels (201) which can be arranged side by side or stacked; two adjacent solar panels (201) are connected through a flexible strip (202); each of the opposite two sides of the solar panel (201) has a plurality of hanging holes (203) arranged side by side; the photovoltaic controller (4) is arranged on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); the photovoltaic controller (4) is electrically connected with the clock control module (101); a winding assembly (5) for winding or releasing the first lead wire (3) is arranged on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); a positioning assembly (6) is arranged on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); the positioning assembly (6) is used for connecting the solar panels (201) at the back of the electric wave clock body (1) after the solar panels (201) are stacked; the positioning assembly (6) comprises a pair of mounting frames (601) fixed side by side on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); the edges of the two mounting frames (601) away from the electric wave clock body (1) are each vertically penetrated by a movable column (602); the movable column (602) is vertically arranged on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); the movable column (602) is in sliding fit with the mounting frame (601); the ends of the two movable columns (602) on the mounting frame (601) are connected through a pressing strip (603); the pressing strip (603) is arranged on the side of the mounting frame (601) away from the electric wave clock body (1); the two ends of the pressing strip (603) are each fixed with a positioning column (604) corresponding to the hanging hole (203); the positioning column (604) is arranged in parallel with the movable column (602); a tension spring (605) is sleeved on the movable column (602); one end of the tension spring (605) is fixed on the edge of the mounting frame (601) away from the electric wave clock body (1); the other end of the tension spring (605) is fixed on the other end of the movable column (602).
2. The power supply device for an electric wave clock according to claim 1, wherein the winding assembly (5) comprises a support ring (501) fixed on the back of the electric wave clock body (1); a winding drum (502) coaxially arranged is rotationally connected to the outer periphery of the support ring (501); a conductive ring (503) corresponding to the first lead wire (3) is fixed coaxially on the inner side wall of the winding drum (502); one end of the first lead wire (3) penetrates through the circumferential side wall of the winding drum (502) and is fixed on the conductive ring (503); a second lead wire (504) is arranged on the inner side of the conductive ring (503); one end of the second lead wire (504) is connected to the photovoltaic controller (4); the other end of the second lead wire (504) abuts against the inner wall of the conductive ring (503).
3. The power supply device for an electric wave clock according to claim 2, wherein The circumferential outer edge of the support ring (501) has a limiting flange (5011); the limiting flange (5011) and the back of the electric bell body (1) form an installation gap; one end of the winding drum (502) has an inner flange (5021) corresponding to the installation gap; the inner flange (5021) is rotationally fitted in the installation gap.
4. The power supply device for an electric wave clock according to claim 3, wherein The surface of the support ring (501) away from the electric bell body (1) is coaxially fixed with a sealing ring (505) corresponding to the conductive ring (503); the sealing ring (505) is wrapped on the outer periphery of the conductive ring (503); the other end of the second wire (504) penetrates the sealing ring (505).
5. The power supply device for an electric wave clock according to claim 3 or 4, wherein The other end of the winding drum (502) has an outer flange (5022); the circumferential outer edge of the outer flange (5022) has a plurality of evenly distributed teeth (5023); the teeth (5023) of the outer flange (5022) are engaged with a first gear (506); the first gear (506) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of a servo motor (507); the servo motor (507) is fixed on the support ring (501).
6. The power supply device for an electric wave clock according to claim 5, wherein The outer periphery of the winding drum (502) is provided with a mounting plate strip (508); the mounting plate strip (508) is fixed on the back of the electric bell body (1); the surface of the mounting plate strip (508) away from the electric bell body (1) is perpendicularly fixed with a guide column (509); the side of the guide column (509) away from the winding drum (502) is provided in parallel with a cylindrical cam (510); one end of the cylindrical cam (510) is rotationally connected to the mounting plate strip (508); the other end of the cylindrical cam (510) is fixedly sleeved with a second gear (513) engaged with the teeth (5023); the working groove of the cylindrical cam (510) is slidably inserted with a transmission shaft (511); one end of the transmission shaft (511) is fixed with a sliding block (512); the sliding block (512) is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide column (509); one surface of the sliding block (512) has a threading hole corresponding to the first wire (3); the first wire (3) is penetratingly arranged in the threading hole.
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