Illumination structure and electronic scale

Abstract

The application discloses an illumination structure and an electronic scale. The illumination structure comprises a light guide assembly and a light source assembly. The light guide assembly comprises a main body and a light guide part. The main body has a lamp strip area for light transmission. The light guide part comprises a light incident end and a light emission end corresponding to the lamp strip area. The width of the light guide part gradually increases in the direction from the light incident end to the light emission end. The light guide part is used for guiding the light emitted from the light incident end to the light emission end. The light source assembly comprises a light emitter. The light emitter is arranged corresponding to the light incident end of the light guide part, so that the light emitted by the light emitter can enter the light guide part from the light incident end. The illumination structure and the electronic scale provided by the application can diffuse the light emitted by the light source assembly and guide the light to the lamp strip area through the light guide assembly. The light is uniformly emitted from the light emission end, so that only a small amount of light emitter is needed to provide sufficient brightness, thereby reducing the influence of temperature rise on the performance and precision of the electronic scale.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic weighing technology, and in particular to an illumination structure for use in electronic weighing instruments and an electronic weighing instrument. Background Technology

[0002] Modern electronic weighing instruments, such as electronic balances and various testing instruments, commonly use indicator lights and light strips as components. These components play an important role in decoration, lighting, and functional indication.

[0003] Indicator lights provide illumination while the instrument is in operation, and also serve an identification function. For example, the on / off status and different colors of the indicator lights clearly indicate the instrument's operating status. LED strips, on the other hand, are primarily used to create a spatial lighting environment, shaping an attractive display space and image while providing illumination.

[0004] However, existing LED strips have some problems. They are typically composed of a large number of LED beads, which, while providing uniform illumination, generate relatively much heat. Prolonged use of LED strips can cause significant temperature increases, which can have serious consequences for high-precision balances and other testing instruments requiring accurate measurements, leading to measurement errors and inaccurate testing.

[0005] Furthermore, the widespread use of LED beads can lead to significant power consumption. For equipment with high electrical performance requirements, such as precision instruments, this issue can affect their long-term, stable operation. Such problems limit the development of existing electronic weighing technology and reduce its applicability and reliability in many applications.

[0006] Therefore, in order to address the aforementioned technical problems, it is necessary to provide a new lighting structure and electronic weighing instrument. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lighting structure and electronic scale that can achieve a light strip effect using a single LED light, thereby reducing heat generation and power consumption issues.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0009] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a light-illuminating structure applicable to electronic weighing instruments, the light-illuminating structure comprising:

[0010] A light guide assembly includes a main body and a light guide portion. The main body has a light strip area for light transmission. The light guide portion includes a light incident end and a light emitting end corresponding to the light strip area. The width of the light guide portion gradually increases along the direction from the light incident end to the light emitting end. The light guide portion is used to guide light incident at the light incident end to be emitted from the light emitting end. A light source assembly includes a light emitter. The light emitter is disposed corresponding to the light incident end of the light guide portion so that light emitted by the light emitter can enter the light guide portion from the light incident end.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the light guide portion has a first light-locking surface and a second light-locking surface on both sides of its width direction for limiting the light entering the light guide portion from escaping from the two sides of its width direction, and the included angle between the first light-locking surface and the second light-locking surface is 20 to 40°.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the light guide portion includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in its thickness direction, the top surface and the bottom surface of the light guide portion being curved surfaces that arch outward toward the outside of the light guide portion.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the light incident end has a light incident plane, and the light emitter has a light emitting plane that matches the shape and size of the light incident plane, the light emitting plane being aligned with and conforming to the light incident plane.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, the light emitting end is disposed in the light strip area and integrally formed with the main body, and the light strip area has a surface that has been atomized.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the main body has an illumination area through which light can be transmitted, and the light source assembly includes an illumination source disposed corresponding to the illumination area, wherein the light emitted by the illumination source can cover the weighing platform of the electronic scale after being transmitted through the illumination area.

[0016] In one or more embodiments, an isolation section for isolating light is provided between the lighting area and the light strip area.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the illumination area has a convex structure on the side near the illumination source, the convex structure protruding toward the side away from the illumination source, the illumination source having a light-emitting surface matching the shape and size of the convex structure, the light-emitting surface being aligned with and conforming to the convex structure.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, the light source assembly further includes a motherboard, and both the light emitter and the illumination source are electrically connected to the motherboard.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, the main body is provided with a limiting post, a limiting piece is fixed on the limiting post, the main board is provided with a limiting groove that matches the shape and size of the limiting piece, the limiting groove passes through the main board along the thickness direction of the main board, and the limiting piece is inserted into the limiting groove along the thickness direction of the main board.

[0020] In one or more embodiments, an ion generator is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the motherboard, and a mounting hole penetrating the main body is provided on the main body. The ion generator is installed in the mounting hole. A first limiting rib and a second limiting rib are provided on the main body. The first limiting rib and the second limiting rib are respectively located on both sides of the motherboard along the thickness direction of the motherboard. The first limiting rib abuts against the top surface of the motherboard, and the second limiting rib abuts against the bottom surface of the ion generator.

[0021] Secondly, the present invention provides an electronic weighing instrument, which includes a base, a weighing platform, a support, and the aforementioned illumination structure; the weighing platform and the support are disposed on the base; the illumination structure is disposed on the support.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the lighting structure and electronic weighing instrument provided by the present invention can guide the light emitted by the light source component to the light strip area after diffusion through the light guide component, so that the light is emitted uniformly from the light emitting end. Therefore, only a small number of light-emitting elements are needed to provide sufficient brightness, thereby reducing the impact of temperature rise on the performance and accuracy of the electronic weighing instrument. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the illumination structure from one perspective in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the illuminated structure from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded illumination structure shown;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Front view of the light guide component in the light illumination structure shown;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the light guide component in the illumination structure shown;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the light guide component in the illumination structure shown;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the light source component in the illumination structure shown.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of an electronic weighing instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the support and the lighting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An exploded view of the support structure and lighting components shown.

[0033] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0034] 1-Light guide assembly, 11-Main body, 111-Light strip area, 112-Illumination area, 113-Isolation part, 114-Convex structure, 115-Limiting post, 116-Mounting hole, 117-First limiting rib, 118-Second limiting rib, 119-Snap fastener, 12-Light guide part, 121-Light incident end, 122-Light emitting end, 123-First light-locking surface, 124-Second light-locking surface, 125-Light incident plane, 2-Light source assembly, 21-Main board, 211-Limiting groove, 22-Light emitter, 221-Light emitting plane, 23-Illumination source, 3-Limiting piece, 4-Ion generator, 5-Base, 6-Weighing platform, 7-Bracket, 71-Fixing post. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments.

[0036] Unless otherwise expressly stated, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprising" or its variations such as "including" or "comprises" shall be understood to include the stated elements or components without excluding other elements or other components.

[0037] This invention is based on the analysis and improvement of existing technologies. In the prior art, electronic weighing instruments commonly use indicator lights and light strips as components, which play an important role in decoration, lighting, and functional indication. However, existing indicator lights and light strips also have some problems, mainly high heat generation, high power consumption, and complex control. These problems not only affect the performance and accuracy of the electronic weighing instrument, but also its aesthetics and user experience.

[0038] To address these issues, this invention proposes a novel lighting structure. Its main idea is to utilize light guiding principles to achieve light diffusion and uniform emission, thereby reducing the number and brightness of light-emitting elements, lowering heat generation and power consumption, while simultaneously improving visual effects and ambiance. Specifically, the lighting structure of this invention includes a light guide component and a light source component. The light guide component diffuses and guides the light emitted by the light source component to the light strip area, where it is uniformly emitted from the light-emitting end. The light source component can emit light of different colors and brightnesses according to different display and indication requirements, and these variations are achieved through control circuitry and programming.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an illumination structure according to one embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic weighing instrument. The illumination structure includes a light guide assembly 1 and a light source assembly 2. The light guide assembly 1 includes a main body 11 and a light guide section 12. The main body 11 has a light strip region 111 through which light can pass. The light guide section 12 includes a light incident end 121 and a light emitting end 122 corresponding to the light strip region 111. The width of the light guide section 12 gradually increases along the direction from the light incident end 121 to the light emitting end 122, guiding light incident at the light incident end 121 to exit from the light emitting end 122. The light source assembly 2 includes a main board 21 and a light emitter 22 electrically connected to the main board 21. The light emitter 22 is disposed corresponding to the light incident end 121 of the light guide section 12, so that light emitted by the light emitter 22 can enter the light guide section 12 from the light incident end 121.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the light guide assembly 1 is a device that uses the principle of light guiding to achieve uniform light emission. It includes a main body 11 and a light guide part 12. The main body 11 has a light strip area 111 through which light can be transmitted. The light strip area 111 can be designed into different shapes and sizes according to the shape and size of the electronic scale, such as circular, square, elliptical, curved, etc., to adapt to different installation positions and requirements. The light guide part 12 includes a light incident end 121 and a light emitting end 122 corresponding to the light strip area 111. Along the direction from the light incident end 121 to the light emitting end 122, the width of the light guide part 12 gradually increases, that is, the light guide part 12 is generally a gradually widening fan-shaped design. This allows the light entering from the light incident end 121 to undergo multiple reflections and refractions inside the light guide part 12, thereby achieving uniform distribution and diffusion, and finally uniformly distributed throughout the entire light strip area 111. The light guide part 12 can be made of transparent or semi-transparent materials, such as glass, plastic, resin, etc., and can also have some tiny bumps or particles on its surface or inside to increase its light guiding effect.

[0041] The advantages of the light guide component 1 are that it can effectively reduce heat generation and power consumption. Due to its light diffusion effect, only a small number of light emitters 22 are needed to provide sufficient brightness, thereby reducing the impact of temperature rise on the performance and accuracy of the electronic scale. At the same time, the light guide component 1 can also improve the aesthetics and user experience of the electronic scale, as it can emit soft and uniform light, creating a good visual effect and atmosphere.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the light source assembly 2 is a device that provides a light source, comprising a main board 21 and a light-emitting element 22 disposed on the main board 21. The light-emitting element 22 can be an LED bead or other type of light-emitting element, which can emit light of different colors and brightness to meet different display and indication needs. The light-emitting element 22 is disposed corresponding to the light incident end 121 of the light guide section 12, so that the light emitted by the light-emitting element 22 can enter the light guide section 12 from the light incident end 121 and be guided to the light strip area 111. Due to the light diffusion effect of the light guide assembly 1, the light-emitting element 22 only needs to provide a small amount of brightness, so only a small number of light-emitting elements need to be arranged, which can reduce power consumption and heat generation. At the same time, the light-emitting element 22 can also achieve different color and brightness changes through control circuits and programs to display different working states, measurement results, operation prompts and other information. The control circuits and programs can be designed into different modes and logics according to the functions and needs of the electronic scale, such as constant light, flashing, gradual change, breathing effects, etc., and can also be adjusted or switched according to user operation or external signals.

[0043] The motherboard 21 can integrate various circuits and chips, such as power management circuits, signal processing circuits, controllers, drivers, and power supply interfaces, to power and control the light-emitting element 22. The motherboard 21 can also be equipped with interfaces and ports, such as switches, buttons, displays, sensors, and communication modules, to enable interaction with users or external devices. The motherboard 21 can appropriately adjust and protect the light-emitting element 22 according to different operating states and environmental conditions. Simultaneously, the motherboard 21 can enhance the intelligence and scalability of the electronic scale, enabling changes in the color and brightness of the light-emitting element 22 based on user operation or external signals, and also facilitating data exchange and remote control with other devices.

[0044] The light emitter 22 is a component used to emit light. It can be an LED bead or other types of light-emitting components, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), laser diodes (LDs), electroluminescent (ELs), etc.

[0045] In one exemplary embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 6As shown, the light guide portion 12 has a first light-locking surface 123 and a second light-locking surface 124 on both sides of its width direction to limit the light entering the light guide portion 12 from escaping from the side edges. The included angle between the first light-locking surface 123 and the second light-locking surface 124 is 20° to 40°. Through the design of the light-locking surfaces, the light guide portion 12 can more effectively guide light to the desired direction. The light-locking surfaces reflect the light, keeping it inside the light guide portion 12 and reducing lateral loss. The light-locking surfaces on both sides help to achieve a uniform distribution of light within the light guide portion 12, thereby achieving uniform brightness throughout the entire light strip area 111.

[0046] The light guide portion 12 has a first light-locking surface 123 and a second light-locking surface 124 on both sides of its width direction to limit the lateral scattering of light. The light-locking surfaces can be made of a highly reflective material or coated with a reflective coating. Their surfaces can be polished to maximize light reflection.

[0047] The angle between the first light-locking surface 123 and the second light-locking surface 124 can be selected and adjusted according to different light-emitting elements 22, such as type, quantity, position, and brightness. The first light-locking surface 123 and the second light-locking surface 124 can be flat or curved surfaces with a specific curvature to precisely control the direction of reflected light. When the first light-locking surface 123 and the second light-locking surface 124 are flat, the angle between them is preferably 20-40°. If the angle is too small, the light entering the light guide 12 may directly exit from the opposite side of the light strip area 111, causing uneven brightness; if the angle is too large, the light entering the light guide 12 may be repeatedly reflected near the two side edges, causing brightness attenuation. Limiting the angle between the first light-locking surface 123 and the second light-locking surface 124 to 20-40° allows the light entering the light guide 12 to be evenly distributed and diffused inside the light guide 12, thereby achieving a good light-emitting effect.

[0048] Specifically, the light guide portion 12 includes a top surface 126 and a bottom surface 127 opposite to each other in its thickness direction. The top surface 126 and the bottom surface 127 of the light guide portion 12 are curved surfaces that arch outwards towards the outside of the light guide portion 12. The top surface 126 and the bottom surface 127 of the light guide portion 12 can change the angle and direction of the light entering the light guide portion 12. They can cause the light entering the light guide portion 12 to undergo multiple reflections and refractions inside the light guide portion 12, thereby achieving uniform distribution and diffusion.

[0049] The top surface 126 and bottom surface 127 of the light guide section 12 are curved surfaces that arch outwards towards the outside of the light guide section 12. This allows light entering the light guide section 12 to produce different refraction angles on the top surface 126 and bottom surface 127, thereby increasing the propagation path and number of times it travels within the light guide section 12. The curved surface design of the top surface 126 and bottom surface 127 can effectively enhance the light guiding effect and improve the light emission quality, because they make the light emitted from the light guide section 12 more uniform and softer, thereby improving the visual effect and atmosphere. The curvature of the top surface 126 and bottom surface 127 can be selected and adjusted according to different light-emitting elements 22, such as type, number, position, and brightness.

[0050] Furthermore, the light incident end 121 has a light incident plane 125, and the light emitting body 22 has a light emitting plane 221 that matches the shape and size of the light incident plane 125. The light emitting plane 221 is aligned with and attached to the light incident plane 125.

[0051] The light incident plane 125 is a surface used to receive the light emitted by the light source 22. The shape and size of the light incident plane 125 and the light emitting plane 221 of the light source 22 can be designed according to requirements. They can be rectangular, circular, elliptical, etc., to adapt to different design and functional needs. The light incident plane 125 can effectively receive the light emitted by the light source 22 and guide it into the light guide section 12, thereby improving the light coupling efficiency and reducing light loss.

[0052] The light-emitting plane 221 is the surface on which the light-emitting body 22 emits light. It can be the outer surface of an LED bead or other type of light-emitting element, or it can be an additional transparent or translucent layer or sheet to protect the light-emitting element or change its light-emitting characteristics. The light-emitting plane 221 is aligned with and attached to the light-incident plane 125, so that the light emitted from the light-emitting plane 221 can directly enter the light guide section 12 from the light-incident plane 125 and be guided to the light strip area 111. Because the light-emitting plane 221 and the light-incident plane 125 are tightly attached with almost no gaps or gaps, reflection and scattering phenomena can be reduced, thereby reducing light loss and light leakage.

[0053] Furthermore, the light emitting end 122 is disposed in the light strip area 111 and integrally formed with the main body 11, and the light strip area 111 has a frosted surface. The integral forming of the light emitting end 122 and the main body 11 may be achieved through injection molding, 3D printing or other manufacturing processes to enhance the robustness and stability of the overall structure. The frosted surface can achieve light diffusion and scattering, thereby producing a uniform light distribution in the light strip area 111.

[0054] The light emitting end 122 is a surface used to emit light from inside the light guide 12. It is located in the light strip area 111 and integrally formed with the main body 11, thus eliminating gaps or gaps between the light guide 12 and the main body 11, thereby reducing light loss and leakage. The light emitting end 122 can be made of the same or different materials as the light guide 12 and the main body 11, such as glass, plastic, or resin. The advantage of the light emitting end 122 is that it can effectively emit light from inside the light guide 12 and form a unified whole with the main body 11, thereby improving the light emission quality and aesthetics.

[0055] The atomization treatment of the light strip area 111 can be achieved in different ways, such as sandblasting, etching, coating, etc., and can also be achieved in different degrees, such as full atomization, partial atomization, gradient atomization, etc. The advantage of atomization treatment is that it can effectively change the scattering characteristics of light, thereby making the light emitted from the light emitting end 122 softer and more uniform, thus improving the visual effect and atmosphere.

[0056] In one exemplary embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the main body 11 of the light guide assembly 1 has an illumination area 112 through which light can be transmitted. The light source assembly 2 includes an illumination source 23 disposed corresponding to the illumination area 112. The light emitted by the illumination source 23 can cover the weighing platform of the electronic scale after being transmitted through the illumination area 112. An isolation part 113 for isolating light is provided between the illumination area 112 and the light strip area 111.

[0057] The illumination area 112 is used to provide illumination for the electronic weighing instrument. It can be designed in different shapes and sizes, such as round, square, or rectangular, to suit various installation locations and needs, depending on the instrument's shape and dimensions. The illumination area 112 has light-transmitting properties and can be treated with high-gloss finishes to ensure clear and bright transmitted light. This allows the light emitted by the illumination source 23 to exit through the illumination area 112 and illuminate the instrument's work platform, display screen, control panel, and other components. The illumination area 112 can be made of transparent or translucent materials, such as glass, plastic, or resin. The advantage of the illumination area 112 is that it effectively provides illumination for the electronic weighing instrument, thereby improving its ease of use and measurement accuracy.

[0058] The lighting source 23 is positioned corresponding to the lighting area 112 so that the light emitted by the lighting source 23 can be emitted from the lighting area 112 and illuminate the working platform, display screen, operation panel, and other components of the electronic scale. The lighting source 23 can be an LED bead or other type of light-emitting element electrically connected to the main board, which can emit light of different colors and brightness to meet different lighting needs. The lighting source 23 can achieve different colors and brightness through control circuits and programs to adapt to different working states and environmental conditions.

[0059] The isolation section 113 is a component used to isolate light between the lighting area 112 and the light strip area 111. It prevents light emitted from the lighting source 23 from interfering with the light in the light strip area 111, and also prevents the light in the light strip area 111 from affecting the light transmitted through the lighting area 112. The presence of the isolation section 113 ensures that light propagates only within its corresponding area and clearly defines the boundary between the light strip area 111 and the lighting area 112. This helps achieve precise light control and avoids cross-contamination of light.

[0060] The isolation section 113 can be made of opaque or semi-transparent materials, such as metal, plastic, or resin. It can also have minute protrusions or granular structures on its surface or inside to enhance its blocking effect. The isolation section 113 can also be a through-hole structure located between the light strip area 111 and the lighting area 112, effectively blocking light transmission between the two areas. The isolation section 113 and the main body 11 can be integrated, eliminating gaps and reducing light loss and leakage. The advantage of the isolation section 113 is that it effectively isolates light between the lighting area 112 and the light strip area 111, thereby improving the light strip effect and lighting quality of the electronic scale.

[0061] Specifically, a convex structure 114 is provided on the side of the lighting area 112 near the lighting source 23. The convex structure 114 protrudes toward the side away from the lighting source 23. The lighting source 23 has a light-emitting surface that matches the shape and size of the convex structure 114. The light-emitting surface is aligned with and fits the convex structure 114.

[0062] The convex structure 114 can be used to change the refraction and reflection characteristics of light. It allows the light emitted by the illumination source 23 to produce different refraction angles on the convex structure 114, thereby achieving focusing and transmission. The convex structure 114 protrudes towards the side away from the illumination source 23, which makes the light emitted by the illumination source 23 more concentrated, thereby improving the intensity and quality of the light. The light-emitting surface of the illumination source 23 is aligned with and fits against the convex structure 114, so that the light emitted from the light-emitting surface can be directly refracted from the convex structure 114 and emitted from the illumination area 112, illuminating the working platform, display screen, operation panel, and other components of the electronic scale.

[0063] Two light strip areas 111 located on either side of the illumination area 112 can be provided on the main body 11 of the light guide assembly 1. Correspondingly, two sets of light guides 12 can be provided, with each set of light guides 12 corresponding to one of the two light strip areas 111. This allows the illumination source 23 to be located between the two sets of light guides 12, and a light-emitting element 22 for providing illumination is provided at the light incident end 121 of each set of light guides 12. In an exemplary embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the main body 11 of the light guide assembly 1 is provided with a limiting post 115, and a limiting piece 3 is fixed on the limiting post 115. The main board 21 of the light source assembly 2 is provided with a limiting groove 211 that matches the shape and size of the limiting piece 3. The limiting groove 211 penetrates the main board 21 along the thickness direction of the main board 21, and the limiting piece 3 is inserted into the limiting groove 211 along the thickness direction of the main board 21.

[0064] The limiting post 115 can be used to connect and fix the limiting piece 3. The limiting post 115 can be integrally formed on the main body 11 of the light guide assembly 1. The limiting piece 3 can be fixed to the limiting post 115 by screws. The limiting piece 3 has the characteristic of matching the shape and size of the limiting groove 211 on the main body 11, which allows the limiting piece 3 to be smoothly inserted into the limiting groove 211. The limiting piece 3 can cooperate with the limiting groove 211 and form a limiting structure with the limiting groove 211, thereby limiting the displacement of the main board 21 relative to the main body 11.

[0065] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an ion generator 4 is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the motherboard 21. The main body 11 has a mounting hole 116 that passes through the main body 11. The ion generator 4 is mounted in the mounting hole 116. The main body 11 has a first limiting rib 117 and a second limiting rib 118. The first limiting rib 117 and the second limiting rib 118 are located on both sides of the motherboard 21 along the thickness direction of the motherboard 21. The first limiting rib 117 abuts against the top surface of the motherboard 21, and the second limiting rib 118 abuts against the bottom surface of the ion generator 4.

[0066] The ion generator 4 is a device used to generate positive or negative ions. It ionizes molecules or atoms in the air through an electric field or other means, thereby producing positive or negative ions. These positive or negative ions can combine with harmful substances in the air, such as dust, germs, and odors, causing them to settle or be eliminated, thus purifying the air. Positive or negative ions can also interact with static electricity on electronic scales, eliminating static electricity and improving the measurement accuracy and stability of the electronic scales. The ion generator 4 is fixed to the bottom surface of the main board 21, allowing it to connect to electronic components such as power management circuits, signal processing circuits, and controllers. Power supply, control, and communication with the ion generator 4 are achieved through control circuits and programs. The ion generator 4 effectively improves the air purification and static electricity elimination functions of the electronic scales, thereby improving the operating environment and measurement accuracy of the electronic scales.

[0067] The mounting hole 116 is used to mount and fix the ion generator 4. It passes through the main body 11 and is located at the isolation part 113. The mounting hole 116 has an axially continuous annular structure, which allows it to accommodate ion generators 4 of different shapes and sizes. The mounting hole 116 also allows the ion generator 4 to release the generated positive or negative ions from the mounting hole 116 and distribute them evenly on the electronic scale. The ion generator 4 mounted in the mounting hole 116 can also isolate the light from the light strip area 111 and the lighting area 112.

[0068] The first limiting rib 117 and the second limiting rib 118 are components used to limit the relative position and orientation between the main body 11 and the main board 21. They are provided on the main body 11 and located on both sides of the main board 21 along the thickness direction of the main board 21. The first limiting rib 117 abuts against the top surface of the main board 21, and the second limiting rib 118 abuts against the bottom surface of the ion generator 4 to ensure that the main board 21 is stably fixed on the main body 11 and to prevent displacement in the thickness direction.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 8 to 10 As shown, an electronic weighing instrument is also provided in one embodiment of the present invention. The electronic weighing instrument includes a base 5, a weighing platform 6, a support 7, and the aforementioned illumination structure. The weighing platform 6 and the support 7 are disposed on the base 5. The illumination structure is disposed on the support 7, and the illumination area of ​​the illumination structure covers the weighing platform 6.

[0070] The base 5 is the fundamental structure of the electronic weighing instrument, providing stable support for other components. It may be made of durable materials (such as metal or hard plastic) and may have non-slip rubber pads or feet on the bottom to increase stability and prevent slippage. The weighing platform 6, located above the base 5, is where the item to be weighed is placed. Its surface may be smooth, easy to clean, and may have waterproof or stain-resistant properties. The bracket 7 is fixed to the base 5 and supports the illumination structure. It may be made of metal or plastic and designed to be pressure-resistant and stable to ensure the stability of the illumination structure. The illumination structure is fixed to the bracket 7, and its illumination area completely covers the weighing platform 6, providing ample illumination so that the item and readings can be clearly seen even in low-light environments.

[0071] Specifically, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the bracket 7 is provided with a fixing post 71, and the main body 11 of the lighting structure is provided with a buckle 119. The buckle 119 is fixed to the fixing post 71 by screws, so that the lighting structure is fixed to the bracket 7. The fixing post 71 can be a protruding structure provided on the bracket 7, which can be used to connect and support the components of the lighting structure. The buckle 119 is provided on the main body 11 of the lighting structure and has one or more holes for connecting to the fixing post 71 by screws.

[0072] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the invention is for illustrative and explanatory purposes. These descriptions are not intended to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it will be apparent that many changes and variations can be made in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to implement and utilize various different exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as various different choices and variations. The scope of the invention is intended to be defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A light-illuminating structure applied to electronic weighing instruments, characterized in that, The illumination structure comprises: a light guide assembly comprising a main body part and a light guide part, the main body part having a light-transmissive light strip region, the light guide part comprising a light incident end and a light emission end arranged corresponding to the light strip region, the width of the light guide part gradually increasing in the direction from the light incident end to the light emission end, the light guide part being configured to guide light incident from the light incident end to be emitted from the light emission end; a light source assembly comprising a light emitter and a main plate, the light emitter being arranged corresponding to the light incident end of the light guide part, so that light emitted by the light emitter can be incident into the light guide part from the light incident end; the main body part having an illumination region through which light can be transmitted, the light source assembly comprising an illumination light source arranged corresponding to the illumination region, light emitted by the illumination light source being capable of covering the weighing platform of the electronic scale after being transmitted through the illumination region; the bottom surface of the main plate being fixedly provided with an ion generator, the main body part being provided with a mounting hole penetrating through the main body part, the ion generator being mounted in the mounting hole, the main body part being provided with a first limiting rib and a second limiting rib, the first limiting rib and the second limiting rib being respectively located on two sides of the main plate in the thickness direction of the main plate, the first limiting rib abutting against the top surface of the main plate, and the second limiting rib abutting against the bottom surface of the ion generator; wherein the ion generator mounted in the mounting hole is capable of isolating the light of the light strip region and the illumination region.

2. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, The two side edges of the light guide part in the width direction are provided with a first light locking surface and a second light locking surface for limiting the light incident into the light guide part from the two side edges, and the included angle between the first light locking surface and the second light locking surface is 20-40°.

3. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, The light guide part comprises a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction, and the top surface and the bottom surface of the light guide part are in the shape of a curved surface arching towards the outside of the light guide part.

4. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, The light incident end has a light incident plane, and the light emitter has a light emission plane matching the shape and size of the light incident plane, the light emission plane being aligned with and fitted to the light incident plane.

5. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, The light emission end is arranged in the light strip region and is integrally formed with the main body part, and the light strip region has a surface subjected to atomization treatment.

6. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, An isolation part for isolating light is arranged between the illumination region and the light strip region.

7. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, The side surface of the illumination region close to the illumination light source is provided with a convex structure, the convex structure being convex towards the side away from the illumination light source, the illumination light source has a light emission surface matching the shape and size of the convex structure, the light emission surface being aligned with and fitted to the convex structure.

8. The illumination structure of claim 1, wherein, The light emitter and the illumination light source are electrically connected with the main plate.

9. The illumination structure of claim 8, wherein, The main body part is provided with a limiting column, the limiting column is fixedly provided with a limiting sheet, the main plate is provided with a limiting groove matching the shape and size of the limiting sheet, the limiting groove penetrates through the main plate in the thickness direction of the main plate, and the limiting sheet is inserted into the limiting groove in the thickness direction of the main plate.

10. An electronic scale, characterized by It comprises: a base; a weighing platform arranged on the base; a support arranged on the base; The illumination structure according to any one of claims 1-9, provided on the support.

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