Indicating device and storage equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses an indicating device and storage equipment, and belongs to the field of storage equipment. The indicating device comprises a main shell and a shell of a limiting part arranged in the main shell, a mounting groove with an opening is formed in the main shell, the mounting groove is provided with a first groove, a second groove and a third groove from front to back, a protruding part protruding towards the opening is arranged on the front portion of the main shell, and the limiting part is arranged on the opposite side walls of the mounting groove. The limiting parts and the protruding parts form first grooves, the opposite side walls of the two limiting parts form second grooves, and the limiting parts and the groove bottoms of the mounting grooves form third grooves. The light source is mounted in the third groove; the display board is provided with at least one first identifier; the at least one light insulation piece surrounds the first identifier and is mounted in the second groove; the indicating device has the advantages that the indicating device can be quickly disassembled, the indicating content can be conveniently replaced, the length of the indicating device is more flexible to change, the structure is simple, and the diversified dynamic display effect of graphic elements can be realized.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of storage equipment, and particularly relates to an indicating device and a storage equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the indicating device cannot be quickly disassembled to realize replacement of the indicating content. When different storage equipment has different length requirements for the indicating device, or the length of the indicating content needs to be changed, or the user has personalized requirements for the indicating content, the indicating content of the indicating device cannot be changed according to the user requirements, and the overall structure of the indicating device needs to be redesigned to meet the user requirements, which is high in production and design cost. In addition, the indicating device can only realize a single indicating effect, is poor in light stability, and is poor in display effect and appearance. When the indicating device is used to realize a dynamic display effect of a graphic element, the structure of the indicating device is designed to be relatively complex, which increases the production and design cost and needs to be improved. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides an indicating device and a storage equipment. The indicating device can be quickly disassembled, the indicating content can be conveniently replaced, the length of the indicating device is more flexible, the structure is simple, and a dynamic display effect of a graphic element can be realized.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides an indicating device, comprising:

[0005] a housing comprising a main housing and a limiting portion arranged in the main housing, the main housing forms a mounting groove with an opening, the mounting groove has a first groove, a second groove and a third groove from front to back, the front part of the main housing is provided with a protruding portion protruding towards the opening, the limiting portion is arranged on the opposite side walls of the mounting groove, the limiting portion and the protruding portion form the first groove, the opposite side walls of the two limiting portions form the second groove, and the limiting portion and the bottom of the mounting groove form the third groove;

[0006] a light source mounted in the third groove;

[0007] a display plate provided with at least one first mark;

[0008] at least one light shielding member surrounding the first mark and mounted in the second groove;

[0009] a light-transmitting member, the light-transmitting member and the display plate are mounted in the first groove.

[0010] According to the indication device provided by the embodiment of the present application, the indication device can be quickly disassembled, the indication content can be conveniently replaced, the length of the indication device is more flexible, the structure is simple, and the dynamic display effect of the graphic element can be achieved.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present application, the indication device further comprises a light blocking piece connected with the end of the main shell, and at least part of the light source, the display board and the light-transmitting piece are located in the light blocking piece.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present application, the light blocking piece is provided with a plug-in piece.

[0013] The limiting part has a first protrusion protruding towards the bottom of the mounting groove and a second protrusion protruding towards the protruding part, the first protrusion and the second protrusion form the third groove and the first groove respectively, and the side walls of the first protrusion and the second protrusion form the plug-in groove between the side walls of the mounting groove, and the plug-in groove is connected with the plug-in piece.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present application, the limiting part further comprises a connecting column, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are arranged on both sides of the connecting column, and the light blocking piece is detachably connected with the connecting column.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present application, the main shell forms a heat dissipation cavity on the peripheral wall of the mounting groove.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, the front part of the heat dissipation cavity protrudes downward to form the protruding part, the front side of the protruding part is provided with a flow guide inclined surface inclined towards the opening, and the flow guide inclined surface is inclined outward in the direction away from the opening.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present application, the rear part of the heat dissipation cavity has a folding edge suitable for being connected with the box body of the storage device.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present application, the end of the main shell is open, the shell further comprises an end fixing piece detachably connected with the end of the main shell, and the light source, the display board and the light-transmitting piece are configured to move towards the end of the main shell into the mounting groove to be assembled with the mounting groove.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present application, the light blocking piece is provided with a first plug-in piece on the side facing the light source, and the light source is provided with a second plug-in piece plug-in matched with the first plug-in piece.

[0020] In a second aspect, the present application provides a storage device, which comprises:

[0021] a cabinet;

[0022] The indication device according to any one of the above-mentioned embodiments is installed on the cabinet.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present application, the cabinet comprises:

[0024] a main cabinet forming a chamber;

[0025] an electrical box installed on the top of the main cabinet, and the indication device is installed on the front side of the electrical box;

[0026] a door body installed on the main cabinet, and the indication device is located above the door body when the door body is closed.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present application, the storage chamber device is a vending machine, and comprises:

[0028] a refrigeration system for providing cold to the chamber so that the temperature of the chamber is adapted to be below zero.

[0029] The storage device provided by the embodiment of the present application has the indication device capable of realizing the dynamic display effect of the graphic elements, has the sense of technology, improves the experience of users, and has low production cost.

[0030] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] The above-mentioned and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0032] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the indication device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the indication device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the indication device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 is a sectional view of the indication device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 5 is a sectional view of the housing provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 6This is a partial exploded view of the indicating device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the indicating device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the end fixing member provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the main housing structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the main housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-blocking component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-blocking component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-blocking component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of the light source and light-blocking component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-blocking component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0047] Figure 16 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the indicating device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0048] Figure 17 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the storage device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0049] Figure label:

[0050] Indicator 100, housing 1, first mounting position 141, second mounting position 142, third mounting position 143, main housing 15, first part 151, first plate part 1511, second plate part 1512, second part 152, third plate part 1521, fourth plate part 1522, fifth plate part 1523, limiting part 154, connecting post 1541, first protrusion 1542, second protrusion 1543, protrusion 155, insertion groove 156, end fixing member 16, mounting recess 161, limiting protrusion 162, light blocking member 17, first slot 171, second slot 172, third slot 173, insertion member 174, mounting groove 18, opening 180, groove bottom 181, first groove 191, second groove 192, third groove 193

[0051] light source 2, second plug 21, display board 3, first identification 31, second identification 32, light isolation piece 4, first plug 41, light transmission piece 5, heat dissipation cavity 6, flow guide slope 7, folding edge 8,

[0052] box 200, electrical box 201, main box 202. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are exemplary only, and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0054] Reference is made below to Figures 1-17 The indicating device 100 according to the embodiments of the present application is described below.

[0055] As Figure 17 shown, the indicating device 100 according to the embodiments of the present application is applicable to a storage device, which includes a vertical refrigeration cabinet, a vending machine, an automatic vending cabinet, a vertical freezing cabinet, and the like. The storage device includes an indicating identification and a box 200. The box 200 is used for storing articles, and the indicating identification is used for providing information to a user, which is not limited to information such as advertisement, product identification, and function prompt.

[0056] In the related art, the indicating device cannot be quickly disassembled to realize the change and replacement of the indicating content. When different storage devices have different length requirements for the indicating device, or the length of the indicating content needs to be changed, or the user has personalized requirements for the indicating content, the indicating content of the indicating device cannot be changed according to the user's requirements, and the overall structure of the indicating device needs to be redesigned to meet the user's requirements, which is high in production and design cost. In addition, the indicating device can only realize a single indicating effect, has poor light stability, and has poor and unattractive display effect. When the indicating device is used to realize the dynamic display effect of various graphic elements, the structure of the indicating device is designed to be relatively complex, which increases the production and design cost.

[0057] Therefore, in the embodiments of the present application, an indicating device is designed, which can be quickly disassembled, the indicating content can be conveniently replaced, the length of the indicating device is more flexible to adapt to different specifications of the storage device and different lengths of the indicating content, the structure is simple, the light stability is good, and the dynamic display effect of various graphic elements can be realized.

[0058] As Figures 1-16As shown, the indication device 100 of the embodiment of the present application comprises a housing 1, a light source 2, a display board 3, at least one light blocking member 4 and a light transmitting member 5.

[0059] The light source 2, the display board 3 and the light blocking member 4 are used to form and display the indication content, the housing 1 forms a mounting groove 18 for mounting the light source 2, the display board 3 and the light blocking member 4, and the light source 2, the display board 3 and the light blocking member 4 can be quickly disassembled and replaced to more conveniently replace the indication information content of the indication device 100, which is beneficial to realize the user's individualized customization demand.

[0060] The housing 1 comprises a main housing 15 and a limiting part 154 arranged in the main housing 15, the main housing 15 forms the mounting groove 18 with an opening 180, and the limiting part 154 is arranged on the opposite groove wall of the mounting groove 18 and protrudes from the groove wall. The arrangement of the limiting part 154 can limit the display board 3 and the light source 2 between the display board 3 and the light source 2, and ensure that the display board 3 and the light source 2 are arranged at intervals. Since the limiting part 154 is arranged at the opposite groove wall of the mounting groove 18 and located at the edge of the mounting groove 18, the arrangement of the limiting part 154 does not affect the normal transmission of light in the mounting groove 18.

[0061] The front part of the main housing 15 is provided with a protruding part 155 protruding towards the opening 180, the protruding part 155 limits the structure arranged in the mounting groove 18 at the front end of the mounting groove 18, avoids the structure arranged in the mounting groove 18 from separating from the mounting groove 18 at the opening 180 of the mounting groove 18, and ensures the stability of the arrangement of the internal structure of the indication device 100.

[0062] The arrangement of the protruding part 155 can also cover the gap between the display board 3 and the main housing 15, which can avoid the leakage of light through the gap between the display board 3 and the main housing 15, affect the light and shadow effect of the indication device 100 during operation, and also avoid the entry of external dust or liquid through the gap between the display board 3 and the main housing 15 into the mounting groove 18, which can cause erosion to the internal structure and affect the service life of the indication device 100.

[0063] Reference Figure 5The installation groove 18 includes a first groove 191, a second groove 192 and a third groove 193 connected in sequence from front to back, the limiting part 154 and the rear surface of the protruding part 155 form the first groove 191, the light-transmitting part 5 and the display board 3 are installed in the first groove 191, that is, the light-transmitting part 5 and the display board 3 are limited between the protruding part 155 and the limiting part 154 of the main shell 15, the opposite side walls of the two limiting parts 154 form the second groove 192, the light-blocking part 4 is located in the second groove 192, the limiting part 154 and the groove bottom 181 of the installation groove 18 form the third groove 193, the light source 2 is installed in the third groove 193, in other words, the light source 2 is limited between the limiting part 154 and the groove bottom 181 of the installation groove 18, and the light-blocking part 4 arranged between the light source 2 and the display board 3 is arranged at the second groove 192 defined by the limiting part 154.

[0064] Therefore, the light-transmitting part 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2 can be stably arranged in the installation groove 18 under the limitation of the main shell 15, the disassembly and assembly difficulty of the indicating device 100 is reduced, and the overall structure is more stable and reliable.

[0065] The main shell 15 is an open structure at least one end of the length direction of the installation groove 18, in the assembly process of the indicating device 100, the light source 2, the display board 3 and the light-blocking part 4 can be installed in the installation groove 18 defined by the main shell 15 with the end of the main shell 15 open to the end, the light source 2, the display board 3 and the light-blocking part 4 can be quickly disassembled and assembled with the main shell 15, so that the indicating information content of the indicating device 100 can be replaced more conveniently, which is beneficial to realize the personalized customization demand of users.

[0066] Further, when different storage equipment has different length requirements for the indicating device 100, or the length of the indicating content changes, the overall length of the indicating device 100 can be increased or shortened by changing the length of the main shell 15.

[0067] The main shell 15 forms the installation groove 18 with the opening 180, the light source 2, the display board 3 and the light-blocking part 4 are all installed in the installation groove 18, in the direction close to the opening 180 of the installation groove 18, that is, in the direction from inside to outside of the installation groove 18, the light source 2 is arranged at the innermost side of the installation groove 18 and faces the opening 180, the shell 1 can block and collect light, so that the light emitted by the light source 2 can only be transmitted through the opening 180, and the light transmitted through the opening 180 is processed and guided by the display board 3 and the light-blocking part 4 before being transmitted outward, and the corresponding indicating content is displayed.

[0068] The display board 3 is arranged outside the mounting groove 18, and in the process of the light passing through the display board 3, part of the light is blocked by the display board 3 and cannot be transmitted outward. The display board 3 is provided with at least one first mark 31, and at the position corresponding to the first mark 31, the light can be transmitted outward. Thus, the indicating device 100 can display the same light shadow shape as the first mark 31 to the outside world, and further better transmit the indication information to the user.

[0069] The light blocking piece 4 is clamped between the light source 2 and the display board 3 and surrounds the first mark 31. The number of the light blocking piece 4 corresponds to the number of the first mark 31. That is, when the number of the first mark 31 is one, the indicating device 100 includes one light blocking piece 4 surrounding the first mark 31. When the number of the first mark 31 is multiple, the light blocking piece 4 includes multiple light blocking pieces 4 corresponding to the number of the first mark 31, and the multiple light blocking pieces 4 are arranged one by one around the multiple first marks 31.

[0070] The arrangement of the light blocking piece 4 can improve the light stability and ensure that the light source 2 illuminates the corresponding first mark 31, so as to realize the controllable display of the marks on the display board 3 and avoid the light source 2 illuminating other marks on the display board 3, which causes the indication information to be wrong. Since the display of the marks on the display board 3 is controllable, the indicating device 100 can conveniently realize the dynamic display effect of various graphic elements.

[0071] The light blocking piece 4 is clamped between the light source 2 and the display board 3, that is, the light blocking piece 4 is closely arranged with the light source 2 and the display board 3 to avoid the light leaking to the outside from the gap between the light blocking piece 4 and the light source 2 or the gap between the light blocking piece 4 and the display board 3, which affects the display effect of the light and shade in the indication process of the indicating device 100. Before the indicating device 100 is installed, the light blocking piece 4 can be pre-fixed with the display board 3 and / or the light source 2 to ensure the accuracy and stability of the arrangement position of the light blocking piece 4 and avoid the deviation of the position of the light blocking piece 4 in the installation process.

[0072] The pre-fixing mode of the light blocking piece 4 with the display board 3 and / or the light source 2 can be adhesion, etc. to realize the connection of the light blocking piece 4 with the display board 3 and / or the light source 2 without damaging the structure of the display board 3 and / or the light source 2. The pre-fixing mode of the light blocking piece 4 with the light source 2 can also be connected through a fixing piece or a limiting structure to improve the stability of the connection between the two.

[0073] The light-transmitting piece 5 is installed on the side of the display plate 3 away from the light-blocking piece 4. The light-transmitting piece 5 can be arranged in the mounting groove 18 defined by the shell 1, and the opening 180 is closed inside the mounting groove 18, or the light-transmitting piece 5 can be arranged outside the mounting groove 18 defined by the shell 1, and the opening 180 is closed outside the mounting groove 18. The arrangement of the light-transmitting piece 5 can play a role in protecting the internal structure of the mounting groove 18 on the outermost side of the mounting groove 18, avoiding the information on the display plate 3 from being affected by the outside world and being worn, and avoiding external substances from entering the inside of the mounting groove 18 to erode the internal light source 2 and affect the service life of the indication device 100. At the same time, the arrangement of the light-transmitting piece 5 can also isolate the sunlight from the outside from the internal structure of the mounting groove 18, and improve the weather resistance of the internal structure of the mounting groove 18 under sunlight.

[0074] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting piece 5 is made of dark-colored low-transparency acrylic material, and the light transmittance is between 7% and 10%. When the light source 2 does not emit light, the color of the light-transmitting piece 5 itself can block the identification pattern on the display plate 3. The display plate 3 can be made of a film, and different display advertisements and display pictures can be made on it according to user needs. The display plate 3 is made of a film, so that it can present rich colors and delicate color tones, and the appearance of the indication device 100 is more high-end. The display plate 3 can be attached to the light-transmitting piece 5 and installed synchronously with the light-transmitting piece 5.

[0075] In other embodiments, the light-transmitting piece 5 can be integrally formed with the part of the structure forming the opening 180 of the shell 1, so as to improve the sealing performance and the appearance of the indication device 100. Alternatively, the light-transmitting piece 5 can be formed as a coating on the outer surface of the display plate 3, which is not limited here.

[0076] Further, the content indicated by the indication device 100 can be customized according to user needs. By replacing the display plate 3, the indication content of the indication device 100 can be changed, and the production and design costs are reduced.

[0077] According to the indication device 100 provided by the present application, the indication device 100 can be quickly disassembled, the indication content can be conveniently replaced, and the length of the indication device 100 is more flexible to adapt to different specifications of storage equipment and different lengths of indication content. The structure is simple, the light stability is good, and the dynamic display effect of the graphic elements can be realized.

[0078] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 6-7 and Figures 11-13The indicating device 100 further comprises a light blocking piece 17. The light blocking piece 17 can block light from leaking outwards through the gap between the end edge portion of the light-transmitting piece 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2 and the end fixing piece 16, thereby affecting the accuracy and aesthetics of the indicating information of the indicating device 100.

[0079] In addition, the at least part of the end portion of the light-transmitting piece 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2 is located in the light blocking piece 17. The light blocking piece 17 can also limit the light-transmitting piece 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2 at the end edge portion thereof, thereby ensuring the stability of the arrangement of the light-transmitting piece 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2. Moreover, the light blocking piece 17 and the main housing 15 jointly limit the light-transmitting piece 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2 in all directions in the circumferential direction thereof. Therefore, the mutual positioning between the light-transmitting piece 5, the display board 3 and the light source 2 does not need to be considered during installation, thereby simplifying the installation steps of the indicating device 100.

[0080] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the light blocking piece 17 is connected to the end portion of the main housing 15, thereby achieving the installation of the light blocking piece 17 and the positioning connection between the light blocking piece 17 and the main housing 15 during the installation of the light blocking piece 17.

[0081] As shown in Figure 11 and Figure 13 , the light blocking piece 17 forms a first clamping groove 171, a second clamping groove 172 and a third clamping groove 173. The end portion of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display board 3 is located in the first clamping groove 171, that is, the first clamping groove 171 can limit the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display board 3 at the end portion thereof, thereby ensuring the stability of the arrangement of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display board 3. The end portion of the light source 2 is located in the third clamping groove 173, that is, the second clamping groove 172 can limit the light source 2 at the end portion thereof, thereby ensuring the stability of the arrangement of the light source 2. The light blocking piece 4 is arranged between the light source 2 and the display board 3 and corresponds to the position of the second clamping groove 172.

[0082] In some embodiments, before the installation of the indicating device 100, the light blocking piece 17 on one side is first connected to the main housing 15, and then the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light transmitting piece 5 are sequentially inserted into the installation slot 18. After the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light transmitting piece 5 are inserted into the installation slot 18 to the limit position, the end of the light source 2 abuts against the light blocking piece 17 and is inserted into the third clamping groove 173, and the ends of the display plate 3 and the light transmitting piece 5 abut against the light blocking piece 17 and are inserted into the first clamping groove 171. Then, the light blocking piece 17 on the other side is fixed to the other side of the main housing 15 in a manner that the first clamping groove 171 cooperates with the ends of the display plate 3 and the light transmitting piece 5, and the third clamping groove 173 cooperates with the end of the light source 2, so as to realize the installation of the internal structure of the indicating device 100.

[0083] As shown in Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the main housing 15 comprises a limiting portion 154 which is installed on the opposite slot wall of the installation slot 18 and protrudes from the slot wall. The limiting portion 154 can limit the display plate 3 and the light source 2 between the display plate 3 and the light source 2, so as to ensure that the display plate 3 and the light source 2 are arranged at intervals. Since the limiting portion 154 is arranged at the opposite slot wall of the installation slot 18 and is located at the edge of the installation slot 18, the arrangement of the limiting portion 154 does not affect the normal transmission of light in the installation slot 18.

[0084] As shown in Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the front portion of the main housing 15 is provided with a protruding portion 155 which protrudes towards the opening 180. The protruding portion 155 limits the structure arranged in the installation slot 18 at the front end of the installation slot 18, so as to avoid that the structure arranged in the installation slot 18 is separated from the installation slot 18 at the opening 180 of the installation slot 18, and ensures the stability of the arrangement of the internal structure of the indicating device 100.

[0085] The arrangement of the protruding portion 155 can also cover the gap between the display plate 3 and the main housing 15. On the one hand, it can avoid that light leaks through the gap between the display plate 3 and the main housing 15, which affects the light and shadow effect of the indicating device 100 during operation. On the other hand, it can also avoid that external dust or liquid enters the installation slot 18 through the gap between the display plate 3 and the main housing 15, which erodes the internal structure and affects the service life of the indicating device 100.

[0086] As shown in Figure 5The mounting groove 18 comprises a first groove 191, a second groove 192 and a third groove 193 connected in sequence from front to back, the first groove 191 is formed by the rear surface of the limiting portion 154 and the protruding portion 155, the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3 are located in the first groove 191, that is, the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3 are limited between the protruding portion 155 and the limiting portion 154 of the main shell 15, the opposite side walls of the two limiting portions 154 form the second groove 192, the light-blocking piece 4 is located in the second groove 192, the limiting portion 154 and the groove bottom 181 of the mounting groove 18 form the third groove 193, the light source 2 is located in the third groove 193, in other words, the light source 2 is limited between the limiting portion 154 and the groove bottom 181 of the mounting groove 18, the light-blocking piece 4 arranged between the light source 2 and the display plate 3 is arranged at the second groove 192 defined by the limiting portion 154.

[0087] Therefore, the light-transmitting piece 5, the display plate 3 and the light source 2 can be stably arranged in the mounting groove 18 under the limitation of the main shell 15, the disassembly and assembly difficulty of the indicating device 100 is reduced, and the overall structure is more stable and reliable.

[0088] Further, the light-blocking piece 17 forms a first clamping groove 171, a second clamping groove 172 and a third clamping groove 173, the end portions of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3 are located in the first clamping groove 171, that is, the first clamping groove 171 can limit the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3 at the end portions of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3, ensuring the stability of the arrangement of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3. The end portion of the light source 2 is located in the third clamping groove 173, in other words, the second clamping groove 172 can limit the light source 2 at the end portion of the light source 2, ensuring the stability of the arrangement of the light source 2. The light-blocking piece 4 is arranged between the light source 2 and the display plate 3, corresponding to the position of the second clamping groove 172.

[0089] In summary, the first clamping groove 171 of the light-blocking piece 17 cooperates with the end portions of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3, the first groove 191 cooperates with the middle portions of the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3, the first clamping groove 171 and the first groove 191 are communicated to form a first mounting position 141, the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3 are mounted in the first mounting position 141, the third clamping groove 173 of the light-blocking piece 17 cooperates with the end portion of the light source 2, the third groove 193 cooperates with the middle portion of the light source 2, the third clamping groove 173 and the third groove 193 are communicated to form a third mounting position 143, the light-blocking piece 4 is mounted in the second mounting position 142, and the light source 2 is mounted in the third mounting position 143. The second clamping groove 172 located between the first clamping groove 171 and the third clamping groove 173 is communicated with the second groove 192 located between the first groove 191 and the third groove 193 to form the second mounting position 142.

[0090] The light blocking piece 17 is connected with the main shell 15, and the light blocking piece 17 and the main shell 15 are inserted and matched. Specifically, one of the light blocking piece 17 and the main shell 15 is provided with an insertion piece 174, and the other is provided with an insertion slot 156. The insertion piece 174 is inserted into the insertion slot 156 along the length direction of the main shell 15, so as to realize the limiting connection between the light blocking piece 17 and the main shell 15.

[0091] Since the extension length of the light blocking piece 17 in the overall length direction of the indicating device 100 is short, when the insertion piece 174 is matched with the insertion slot 156 provided on the main shell 15 and the light blocking piece 17, the length of the insertion piece 174 cannot be designed to be longer, which is not conducive to ensuring the connection stability between the light blocking piece 17 and the main shell 15. Therefore, according to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 9 and Figure 11 , the light blocking piece 17 is provided with the insertion piece 174, and the main shell 15 is provided with the insertion slot 156.

[0092] As shown in Figure 9 , the limiting portion 154 has a first protrusion 1542 protruding towards the groove bottom 181 of the mounting groove 18 and a second protrusion 1543 protruding towards the protruding portion 155. The first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 form a third groove 193 and a first groove 191, respectively. Further, the side walls of the first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 form the insertion slot 156 connected with the insertion piece 174 between the side walls of the mounting groove 18. The insertion slot 156 is provided on the limiting portion 154, which is spaced apart from the light source 2 and the display plate 3. The gap between the side walls of the first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 and the side walls of the mounting groove 18 forms the insertion slot 156. The main shell 15 does not need to be provided with another insertion slot 156, which reduces the production and design cost.

[0093] Referring to Figure 9 and Figures 11-13 , the limiting portion 154 further includes a connecting column 1541. The first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 are arranged on both sides of the connecting column 1541, and the light blocking piece 17 is detachably connected with the connecting column 1541. Therefore, the limiting portion 154 provides mounting positions for the connection of the fixing piece, provides conditions for the insertion of the insertion slot 156, and divides the mounting groove 18 into three parts, i.e., the first groove 191, the second groove 192 and the third groove 193. The function is strong, and the internal structure of the indicating device 100 is more compact.

[0094] In some embodiments, the connecting column 1541 is provided with a connecting hole, the light blocking piece 17 is provided with a matching hole, and the fixing piece passes through the connecting hole and the matching hole to connect the main shell 15 and the light blocking piece 17 as a whole.

[0095] The light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4 are used to form and display the indication content, the shell 1 forms the mounting groove 18 for mounting the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4, and the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4 can be quickly disassembled and replaced to more conveniently replace the indication information content of the indication device 100, which is beneficial to realize the more personalized customization demand of the user.

[0096] Further, the shell 1 includes the main shell 15 with an open end and the end fixing piece 16 located at the end of the main shell 15, so that in the assembly process of the indication device 100, the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4 can be mounted in at least a part of the mounting groove 18 defined by the open end of the main shell 15, and after the mounting is completed, the end fixing piece 16 is fixedly connected with the main shell 15, so that the mounting of the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4 with the shell 1 can be conveniently realized, the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4 can be quickly disassembled and replaced to more conveniently replace the indication information content of the indication device 100, which is beneficial to realize the more personalized customization demand of the user.

[0097] Optionally, the main shell 15 can be an open structure at one end in the length direction or an open structure at both sides in the length direction, and the main shell 15 only needs to be open at one side to realize the quick disassembly and assembly of the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4.

[0098] Further, when different storage equipment has different length requirements for the indication device 100 or the length of the indication content changes and the overall length of the indication device 100 needs to be changed, the overall length of the indication device 100 can be increased or shortened by changing the length of the main shell 15 or the length of the end fixing piece 16, and preferably, the overall length of the indication device 100 can be changed by changing the length of the main shell 15 to further reduce the design cost of the indication device 100.

[0099] As shown in Figures 1-3 , Figures 6-9 The main shell 15 and the end fixing piece 16 are detachably connected, the appearance structure of the indication device 100 is complete and has higher aesthetic degree when the main shell 15 is connected with the end fixing piece 16, and the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 4 located in the mounting groove 18 can be limited and fixed, at least one side end of the mounting groove 18 is open when the end fixing piece 16 is detached from the main shell 15, and the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light blocking piece 5 can be mounted into the mounting groove 18 from the open side.

[0100] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting piece 5 is assembled together with the display panel 3 in the mounting groove 18, that is, the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 are configured to move to the mounting groove 18 along an end of the main housing 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18, wherein the light source 2, the light-blocking piece 4, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 can be assembled together and moved to the mounting groove 18 from the end of the main housing 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18 after the assembly is completed outside the mounting groove 18, or the light source 2 can be moved to the mounting groove 18 from the end of the main housing 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18 first, then the light-blocking piece 4 is installed above the light source 2 from the opening 180 of the mounting groove 18, and then the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 are assembled together and moved to the mounting groove 18 from the end of the main housing 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18 after the assembly is completed outside the mounting groove 18.

[0101] Since the mounting groove 18 can limit the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 in the circumferential direction of the assembly direction of the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 inserted into the mounting groove 18, or at the limit position after the insertion of the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5, the position of the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 does not need to be considered during the installation process of the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5, thereby simplifying the assembly process.

[0102] Referring to Figures 6-9 , the end fixing piece 16 and the main housing 15 are detachably connected, wherein at least part of the structure of the end fixing piece 16 is inserted into the main housing 15, or at least part of the structure of the main housing 15 is inserted into the end fixing piece 16, so that the main housing 15 and the end fixing piece 16 have part of the structure overlapping, and a hole can be opened on the overlapping part of the structure to realize the connection between the two. Moreover, the part of the structure of the end fixing piece 16 inserted into the main housing 15 or the part of the structure of the main housing 15 inserted into the end fixing piece 16 can increase the fitting area of the connection between the main housing 15 and the end fixing piece 16, improve the sealing performance of the mounting groove 18, avoid the invasion of substances in the external environment into the circuit structure in the mounting groove 18, and affect the service life of the indicating device 100.

[0103] As shown in Figures 6-9 , the main housing 15 is provided with a mounting recess 161 at the end of the end fixing piece 16, and the normal direction of the mounting recess 161 is projected to overlap with part of the structure of the end fixing piece 16. The overlapping part of the end fixing piece 16 and the mounting recess 161 can be connected to each other through a hole, thereby realizing the connection between the end fixing piece 16 and the main housing 15.

[0104] As the extension length of the end fixing member 16 in the overall length direction of the indicating device 100 is short, when the mounting recess 161 is arranged in cooperation with the main shell 15, the length and area of the mounting recess 161 cannot be designed to be larger to ensure the cooperation and sealing area between the two, which is not conducive to ensuring the connection stability between the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15. Therefore, in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the end of the end fixing member 16 towards the main shell 15 is provided with a mounting recess 161. That is, the mounting recess 161 can be inserted into the inside of the main shell 15. Due to the arrangement of the mounting recess 161, part of the structure of the end fixing member 16 can be inserted into the main shell 15 while ensuring that the appearance of the end fixing member 16 is flush with the appearance surface of the main shell 15, thereby ensuring the integrity and beauty of the appearance of the indicating device 100.

[0105] In the normal direction of the mounting recess 161, at least part of the projection of the main shell 15 coincides with the projection of the mounting recess 161, and the projection coinciding part of the main shell 15 and the mounting recess 161 can be connected to each other through an opening, thereby realizing the connection between the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15.

[0106] In other embodiments, there is a gasket at the connection between the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15, which is connected to the inner surfaces of the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15 to connect the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15 together, so that the appearance surfaces of the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15 are flush, which is conducive to ensuring the integrity and beauty of the appearance of the indicating device 100, and the gasket can also seal the joint between the main shell 15 and the end fixing member 16.

[0107] In some embodiments, the end fixing member 16 of the indicating device 100 can limit and block light for the end structure of the light-transmitting member 5, the display panel 3 and the light source 2, so that the indicating device 100 does not need to be provided with a light-blocking member 17.

[0108] As shown in Figures 1-3 , the shell 1 includes a main shell 15 with an open end and an end fixing member 16 at the end of the main shell 15. Therefore, during the assembly of the indicating device 100, the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-blocking member 4 can be installed in at least part of the mounting groove 18 defined by the open end of the main shell 15, and after installation, the light-blocking member 17, the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15 are fixedly connected, so that the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-blocking member 4 can be conveniently installed on the shell 1, and the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light-blocking member 4 can be quickly disassembled and replaced to more conveniently replace the indicating information content of the indicating device 100, which is conducive to realizing the personalized customization requirements of users.

[0109] Optionally, the main shell 15 can be open at one end of the length direction or open at both sides of the length direction, and the main shell 15 only needs to be open at one side to realize the quick disassembly and assembly of the light source 2, the display panel 3 and the light blocking piece 4.

[0110] Further, when the indicating device 100 has different length requirements for different storage devices, or the indicating content length changes and the overall length of the indicating device 100 needs to be changed, the overall length of the indicating device 100 can be increased or shortened by changing the length of the main shell 15 or the length of the end fixing piece 16 and the light blocking piece 17. Preferably, the overall length of the indicating device 100 can be changed by changing the length of the main shell 15 to further reduce the design cost of the indicating device 100.

[0111] The end fixing piece 16 and the light blocking piece 17 are arranged at the end of the main shell 15, as shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the end fixing piece 16 is sleeved outside the light blocking piece 17, and in the installation process, the light blocking piece 17 is assembled with the main shell 15 first, and then the end fixing piece 16 is assembled with the main shell 15.

[0112] The end fixing piece 16 can shield the light blocking piece 17 outside the light blocking piece 17, ensuring the neat and beautiful appearance of the indicating device 100. The end fixing piece 16 and the light blocking piece 17 are respectively installed, which can ensure the assembly precision between the light blocking piece 17 and the main shell 15, avoid the light leakage at the end of the light source 2, and affect the indicating effect of the indicating device 100. The assembly precision between the end fixing piece 16 and the main shell 15 is ensured, the overall appearance is beautiful, and the sealing property of the shell 1 is ensured. Moreover, the separate structure of the end fixing piece 16 and the light blocking piece 17 can also reduce the difficulty of injection molding in the production process and reduce the production cost.

[0113] In some embodiments, the end fixing piece 16 and the light blocking piece 17 can be an integral molding structure to simplify the assembly process and reduce the assembly cost.

[0114] As shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 , a plurality of limiting protrusions 162 are arranged in the end fixing piece 16, the limiting protrusions 162 are distributed at intervals around the side wall of the end fixing piece 16, the plurality of limiting protrusions 162 abut against the light blocking piece 17, and the plurality of limiting protrusions 162 limit the light blocking piece 17, further ensuring the stability of the arrangement of the light blocking piece 17, and avoiding the light blocking piece 17 from separating from the main shell 15 to affect the light blocking effect of the edge of the light source 2.

[0115] Referring to Figure 14 and Figure 15After the light source 2 is installed, the light isolation piece 4 needs to be installed on the light source 2 before the display board 3 is installed, so as to ensure the stability of the light isolation piece 4. The connection mode between the light isolation piece 4 and the light source 2 can be adhesion, welding, and detachable plug-in fixing, etc. In some embodiments, the side of the light isolation piece 4 facing the light source 2 is provided with a first plug-in piece 41, and the light source 2 is provided with a second plug-in piece 21 which is plug-in matched with the first plug-in piece 41. The first plug-in piece 41 and the second plug-in piece 21 are plug-in matched to realize the limiting connection therebetween.

[0116] One of the first plug-in piece 41 and the second plug-in piece 21 is formed as a plug-in column, and the other is formed as a plug-in hole. The plug-in column and the plug-in hole are plug-in matched to limit the light isolation piece 4. After the display board 3 is installed, the stable fixation of the light isolation piece 4 can be realized.

[0117] As shown in Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the main housing 15 forms the heat dissipation cavity 6 at the peripheral wall of the installation groove 18. The heat dissipation cavity 6 is beneficial to the heat dissipation of the light source 2, and ensures the service life of the indicating device 100.

[0118] Specifically, referring to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the main housing 15 includes a first part 151, and the first part 151 includes a first plate part 1511 and a second plate part 1512. The first plate part constitutes a part of the upper surface of the appearance of the indicating device 100. The second plate part 1512 constitutes a part of the lower surface of the appearance of the indicating device 100.

[0119] The main housing 15 further includes a second part 152, and the second part 152 defines the installation groove 18. The second part 152 includes a third plate part 1521, a fourth plate part 1522, and a fifth plate part 1523. The third plate part 1521 defines the groove bottom 181 of the installation groove 18. The fourth plate part 1522 is arranged in a spaced manner with the first plate part 1511 and is connected to the upper end of the third plate part 1521. The fifth plate part 1523 is arranged in a spaced manner with the second plate part 1512 and is connected to the lower end of the third plate part 1521.

[0120] The main housing 15 further includes a third part which connects the front end of the first plate part 1511 and the front end of the fourth plate part 1522, and defines at least a part of the protruding part 155 which protrudes towards the opening 180. The main housing 15 further includes a fourth part which connects the front end of the second plate part 1512 and the front end of the fifth plate part 1523, and defines at least a part of the protruding part 155 which protrudes towards the opening 180.

[0121] The third part defines a partial heat dissipation cavity 6, which is protruded downward to form a protruding part 155. The partial heat dissipation cavity 6 is defined between the first plate part 1511 and the fourth plate part 1522, and between the second plate part 1512 and the fifth plate part 1523, and between the rear side of the third plate part 1521 and the first plate part 1511 and the second plate part 1512.

[0122] Further, as shown in Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 , the rear part of the heat dissipation cavity 6 is provided with a folded edge 8, which is adapted to be connected with the box body 200 of the storage device, and specifically, the folded edge 8 is connected at the rear ends of the first plate part 1511 and the second plate part 1512 and is bent inwardly into the heat dissipation cavity 6, so as to increase the connection area when the indicating device 100 is connected and to hide the folded edge 8 in the heat dissipation cavity 6.

[0123] Referring to Figure 4 , the front side of the protruding part 155 is provided with a flow guide inclined surface 7, which is inclined toward the opening 180 and is inclined outwardly in the direction away from the opening 180, so that the structure at the opening 180 is formed in a shape gradually expanding from inside to outside, and the transition part between the protruding part 155 and the light-transmitting part 5 and the display plate 3 on the appearance surface of the indicating device 100 is smoother, and the aesthetic appearance of the indicating device 100 is improved.

[0124] Further, the flow guide inclined surface 7 located above the opening 180 can also block the direct sunlight from the light-transmitting part 5 and the display plate 3, so as to improve the service life of the indicating device 100, or block the rain in rainy weather, so as to avoid the rainwater from accumulating at the light-transmitting part 5 and affecting the information display of the indicating device 100. The flow guide inclined surface 7 located below the opening 180 can also achieve the flow guide effect, so as to guide the rainwater falling on the front surface of the indicating device 100 to the outside of the opening 180 in rainy weather, so as to avoid the rainwater from accumulating and affecting the information display of the indicating device 100.

[0125] The indicating device 100 can also integrate other structures in the heat dissipation cavity 6, such as sound, etc., so that the indicating device 100 can play the indicating information by sound while displaying the indicating information by light and shadow.

[0126] As shown in Figure 16 , the display plate 3 is provided with a plurality of first marks 31, and the light-blocking part 4 is also a plurality of, and the plurality of light-blocking parts 4 correspond to the plurality of first marks 31 one by one, for example, in the illustrated embodiment, the display plate 3 is provided with four first marks 31, which are "Haier", "Smart", "Retail" and "Terminal" respectively, and the light-blocking part 4 is also four, and the four light-blocking parts 4 correspond to the four first marks 31 respectively.

[0127] Referring to 16, the display panel 3 is provided with a second mark 32, which is located outside the light shield 4. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the display panel 3 is provided with a second mark 32, which is a gradient dot mark whose size gradually decreases from the center to the periphery, except for the letter part.

[0128] Due to the arrangement of the light-blocking element 4, light from the inner and outer sides of the light-blocking element 4 is not mutually transmitted. The lamp group located on the inner side of the orthogonal projection of the light-blocking element 4 onto the light source 2 can only control the brightness of the first mark 31 corresponding to the light-blocking element 4, and will not illuminate the second mark 32 located on the outer side of the light-blocking element 4 or the first mark 31 corresponding to other light-blocking elements 4. The lamp group located on the outer side of the orthogonal projection of the light-blocking element 4 onto the light source 2 can illuminate the second mark 32 located on the outer side of the light-blocking element 4 and control the brightness of the second mark 32, but will not illuminate the first mark 31 located on the inner side of the light-blocking element 4.

[0129] Furthermore, in order to achieve diverse and dynamic display effects of graphic elements, the light source 2 includes multiple light groups. By controlling the on / off state of multiple light groups, the on / off state of each sign on the indicator device 100 can be controlled, thereby achieving diverse and dynamic display effects of graphic elements.

[0130] Specifically, the inner and outer sides of the orthographic projection of the light shield 4 onto the light source 2 correspond to different light groups. The different light groups are set to be independently controlled to open and close. Thus, the independent opening and closing of different light groups can be controlled as needed, the illumination of each mark on the indicator device 100 can be controlled, and the indication information of the indicator device 100 can be controlled.

[0131] by Figure 16 Taking the illustrated embodiment as an example, the display panel 3 has four first signs 31, namely "Haier", "Smart", "Retail" and "Terminal". There are four light-blocking elements 4, each surrounding one of the four first signs 31, and a second sign 32 formed as a gradient dot shape with its size gradually decreasing from the center outwards. The light source 2 corresponds to five different light groups, which can be independently controlled to turn on and off. Specifically, the first light group controls the illumination of the first sign 31 "Haier", the second light group controls the illumination of the first sign 31 "Smart", the third light group controls the illumination of the first sign 31 "Retail", the fourth light group controls the illumination of the first sign 31 "Terminal", and the fifth light group controls the illumination of the second sign 32, i.e., the gradient light dots. The storage device can control the independent illumination of any one of the four first signs 31 and the second sign 32 without affecting the illumination of the other signs. By controlling the illumination changes of different signs, the technological feel of the device can be better enhanced.

[0132] The content of the first mark 31 can be replaced as needed, for example, replaced with a welcome mark such as "Welcome" or "Thank you for your patronage", or replaced with a state mark capable of displaying the current state of the storage device such as "Purchasing", "Settling", "Faulting", or replaced with an advertising phrase, a product name, etc., which are not limited herein.

[0133] A specific embodiment of the indicating device 100 of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0134] The indicating device 100 of the embodiment of the present application comprises a housing 1, a light blocking piece 17, a light source 2, a display board 3, at least one light blocking piece 4, and a light transmitting piece 5. The housing 1 comprises a main housing 15 with an open end and end fixing pieces 16 located at both ends of the main housing 15.

[0135] The main housing 15 and the end fixing pieces 16 jointly form a mounting groove 18 with an opening 180, and the light source 2, the display board 3, and the light blocking piece 4 are all mounted in the mounting groove 18. In the direction close to the opening 180 of the mounting groove 18, that is, in the direction from inside to outside of the mounting groove 18, the light source 2 is located at the innermost side of the mounting groove 18 and faces the opening 180. The housing 1 can block and collect light, so that the light emitted by the light source 2 can only be transmitted through the opening 180, and the light is processed and guided by the display board 3 and the light blocking piece 4 before being transmitted outward through the opening 180, which will show the corresponding indicating content.

[0136] The display board 3 is located outside the mounting groove 18. During the process of light passing through the display board 3, part of the light is blocked by the display board 3 and cannot be transmitted outward. The display board 3 is provided with at least one first mark 31, and at the corresponding position of the first mark 31, light can be transmitted outward. Therefore, the indicating device 100 can display the same light shadow shape as the first mark 31 to the outside world, and further better transmit the indicating information to the user.

[0137] The light blocking piece 4 is clamped between the light source 2 and the display board 3 and surrounds the first mark 31. The number of the light blocking piece 4 corresponds to the number of the first mark 31, that is, when the number of the first mark 31 is one, the indicating device 100 comprises one light blocking piece 4 which surrounds the first mark 31, and when the number of the first mark 31 is multiple, the light blocking piece 4 comprises multiple light blocking pieces 4 which correspond to the number of the first mark 31 and are arranged one by one around the multiple first marks 31.

[0138] The arrangement of the light blocking piece 4 can improve the light stability and ensure that the corresponding first mark 31 is illuminated by the corresponding light source 2, so as to realize the controllable display of the marks on the display board 3 and avoid the light source 2 illuminating other marks on the display board 3, which can cause incorrect indicating information. Since the display of the marks on the display board 3 is controllable, the indicating device 100 can conveniently realize the dynamic display effect of various graphic elements.

[0139] The light barrier 4 is clamped between the light source 2 and the display plate 3, that is, the light barrier 4 is closely arranged with the light source 2 and the display plate 3, so as to avoid light leakage to the outside from the gap between the light barrier 4 and the light source 2 or the gap between the light barrier 4 and the display plate 3, thereby affecting the display effect of light and shade in the indication process of the indication device 100.

[0140] The light-transmitting part 5 is installed on the side of the display plate 3 away from the light barrier 4. The light-transmitting part 5 can be arranged in the mounting groove 18 defined by the shell 1, and the open end 180 is closed inside the mounting groove 18. The light-transmitting part 5 is made of dark-colored low-transparency acrylic material, and the light transmittance is between 7% and 10%. When the light source 2 does not emit light, the color of the light-transmitting part 5 can block the identification pattern on the display plate 3. The display plate 3 can be made of a film, and different display advertisements and display pictures can be made on it according to user needs. The display plate 3 is made of a film, so that it can present rich colors and delicate color tones, and the appearance of the indication device 100 is more high-end. The display plate 3 can be attached to the light-transmitting part 5 and installed synchronously with the light-transmitting part 5.

[0141] The content indicated by the indication device 100 can be customized according to user needs. By replacing the display plate 3, the indication content of the indication device 100 can be changed, thereby reducing the production and design cost.

[0142] Further, in order to realize the diversified and dynamic display effect of the graphic elements, the light source 2 includes a plurality of lamp groups. By controlling the on-off of the plurality of lamp groups, the on-off of each identification on the indication device 100 can be controlled, thereby realizing the diversified and dynamic display effect of the graphic elements.

[0143] The inner and outer sides of the orthographic projection of the light barrier 4 on the light source 2 correspond to different lamp groups. Different lamp groups are arranged to be independently controlled on and off. Thus, different lamp groups can be independently controlled on and off according to needs, the on-off of each identification on the indication device 100 can be controlled, and the indication information of the indication device 100 can be controlled.

[0144] Specifically, the display board 3 is provided with four first marks 31, respectively "Haier", "Smart", "Retail" and "Terminal", four light barriers 4, four light barriers 4 correspond to the four first marks 31 respectively, and the second mark 32 is formed in a matrix pattern and gradually decreases in size from the center to the periphery. The light source 2 corresponds to five different groups of lamps, and the five different groups of lamps can be independently controlled to open and close. Among them, the opening and closing of the first lamp group controls the brightness of the first mark 31 "Haier", the opening and closing of the second lamp group controls the brightness of the first mark 31 "Smart", the opening and closing of the third lamp group controls the brightness of the first mark 31 "Retail", the opening and closing of the fourth lamp group controls the brightness of the first mark 31 "Terminal", and the opening and closing of the fifth lamp group controls the brightness of the second mark 32, that is, the brightness of the gradient light point. The storage device can control any one of the four first marks 31 and the second mark 32 to independently brighten and dim without affecting the brightness of other marks. By controlling the brightness change of different marks, the technological sense of the device can be better improved.

[0145] Among them, the indicating device 100 includes at least three states, respectively full display state, full hidden state and half hidden state, in the full display state, five different groups of lamps can be turned on at the same time, control all marks display, in the full hidden state, five different groups of lamps can be turned off at the same time, control all marks hide, in the half hidden state, four groups of lamps corresponding to the first mark 31 can be turned off at the same time, the group of lamps corresponding to the second mark 32 is turned on, control the second mark 32 display, all first marks 31 hide.

[0146] The group of lamps corresponding to the second mark 32 can be made into a running light effect, gradually lighting from the center to the periphery or from the periphery to the center, and the group of lamps corresponding to the first mark 31 can be made into a flashing effect, the running speed and the flashing frequency can be adjusted.

[0147] The light source 2 is a light-emitting lamp panel, and the lamp beads on the light-emitting lamp panel are arranged according to the pattern and effect to ensure the display effect.

[0148] The main shell 15 and the end fixing member 16 are detachably connected, and the end of the end fixing member 16 facing the main shell 15 is provided with a mounting concave platform 161, which can be inserted into the inside of the main shell 15. In the normal direction of the mounting concave platform 161, at least part of the projection of the main shell 15 coincides with the projection of the mounting concave platform 161, and the projection of the main shell 15 and the mounting concave platform 161 coincides with each other through the opening, thereby realizing the connection between the end fixing member 16 and the main shell 15.

[0149] When the main shell 15 is connected with the end fixing member 16, the appearance structure of the indicating device 100 is complete and the aesthetic degree is higher. When at least one end fixing member 16 is detached from the main shell 15, at least one side end of the installation groove 18 is open, and the light source 2, the display board 3 and the light-transmitting member 5 can be installed into the installation groove 18 from the open side.

[0150] When the indicating device 100 has different length requirements for different storage devices, or the length of the indicating content changes and the overall length of the indicating device 100 needs to be changed, the overall length of the indicating device 100 can be increased or shortened by changing the length of the main shell 15. Without the need to redesign the structure of the light-blocking member 17 and the end fixing member 16.

[0151] The main shell 15 includes a limiting part 154 installed on the opposite groove wall of the installation groove 18 and protruding from the groove wall, and a protruding part 155 provided at the front of the main shell 15 and protruding towards the opening 180. The installation groove 18 includes a first groove 191 and a second groove 192 and a third groove 193 connected in sequence from front to back. The limiting part 154 and the rear surface of the protruding part 155 form the first groove 191, and the light-transmitting member 5 and the display board 3 are located in the first groove 191, that is, the light-transmitting member 5 and the display board 3 are limited between the protruding part 155 and the limiting part 154 of the main shell 15. The opposite side walls of the two limiting parts 154 form the second groove 192, and the light-blocking member 4 is located in the second groove 192. The limiting part 154 and the groove bottom 181 of the installation groove 18 form the third groove 193, and the light source 2 is located in the third groove 193, that is, the light source 2 is limited between the limiting part 154 and the groove bottom 181 of the installation groove 18. The light-blocking member 4 provided between the light source 2 and the display board 3 is located in the second groove 192 defined by the limiting part 154.

[0152] Further, the light-blocking member 17 forms a first clamping groove 171, a second clamping groove 172 and a third clamping groove 173. The end of the light-transmitting member 5 and the display board 3 is located in the first clamping groove 171, that is, the first clamping groove 171 can limit the light-transmitting member 5 and the display board 3 at the end of the light-transmitting member 5 and the display board 3, ensuring the stability of the light-transmitting member 5 and the display board 3. The end of the light source 2 is located in the third clamping groove 173, that is, the second clamping groove 172 can limit the light source 2 at the end of the light source 2, ensuring the stability of the light source 2. The light-blocking member 4 is provided between the light source 2 and the display board 3 and corresponds to the position of the second clamping groove 172.

[0153] In summary, the first clamping groove 171 of the light blocking piece 17 matches the end of the light transmission piece 5 and the display board 3, the first slot 191 matches the middle of the light transmission piece 5 and the display board 3, the first clamping groove 171 and the first slot 191 are communicated to form the first mounting position 141, the light transmission piece 5 and the display board 3 are mounted in the first mounting position 141, the third clamping groove 173 of the light blocking piece 17 matches the end of the light source 2, the third slot 193 matches the middle of the light source 2, the third clamping groove 173 and the third slot 193 are communicated to form the third mounting position 143, the light blocking piece 4 is mounted in the second mounting position 142, and the light source 2 is mounted in the third mounting position 143. The second clamping groove 172 between the first clamping groove 171 and the third clamping groove 173 is communicated with the second slot 192 between the first slot 191 and the third slot 193 to form the second mounting position 142.

[0154] The limiting portion 154 has a connecting column 1541, a first protrusion 1542 protruding towards the groove bottom 181 of the mounting groove 18, and a second protrusion 1543 protruding towards the protruding portion 155. The connecting column 1541 has a connecting hole, and the light blocking piece 17 has a matching hole. The fixing piece passes through the connecting hole and the matching hole to connect the main shell 15 and the light blocking piece 17 into one body.

[0155] The first protrusion 1542 and the groove bottom 181 of the mounting groove 18 form the third slot 193, and the second protrusion 1543 and the protruding portion 155 form the first slot 191. Further, the sidewalls of the first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 and the sidewalls of the mounting groove 18 form the insertion slot 156 connected with the insertion piece 174, so that the insertion slot 156 is provided without affecting the light transmission in the mounting groove 18 and the thickness of the shell 1. The insertion slot 156 is provided depending on the first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 on the limiting portion 154 for spacing the light source 2 and the display board 3, so that the gap between the sidewalls of the first protrusion 1542 and the second protrusion 1543 and the sidewalls of the mounting groove 18 forms the insertion slot 156. The main shell 15 does not need to be additionally provided with the insertion slot 156, which reduces the production design cost.

[0156] The main shell 15 includes a first portion 151, and the first portion 151 includes a first plate portion 1511 and a second plate portion 1512. The first plate portion constitutes a part of the upper surface of the appearance of the indicating device 100. The second plate portion 1512 constitutes a part of the lower surface of the appearance of the indicating device 100.

[0157] The main casing 15 further comprises a second part 152 which defines the mounting groove 18, the second part 152 comprising a third plate part 1521 which defines the groove bottom 181 of the mounting groove 18, a fourth plate part 1522 which is spaced apart from the first plate part 1511 and connected to the upper end of the third plate part 1521, and a fifth plate part 1523 which is spaced apart from the second plate part 1512 and connected to the lower end of the third plate part 1521.

[0158] The main casing 15 further comprises a third part which connects the front end of the first plate part 1511 and the front end of the fourth plate part 1522 and defines at least a part of the protrusion 155 which protrudes towards the opening 180; and a fourth part which connects the front end of the second plate part 1512 and the front end of the fifth plate part 1523 and defines at least a part of the protrusion 155 which protrudes towards the opening 180.

[0159] The third part defines a part of the heat dissipation cavity 6 which protrudes downwards to form the protrusion 155. The part of the heat dissipation cavity 6 is defined between the first plate part 1511 and the fourth plate part 1522, and between the second plate part 1512 and the fifth plate part 1523, and the remaining part of the heat dissipation cavity 6 is defined between the rear side of the third plate part 1521 and the first plate part 1511 and the second plate part 1512.

[0160] Further, the rear part of the heat dissipation cavity 6 is provided with a folded edge 8 which is adapted to be connected to the box body 200 of the storage device, specifically, the folded edge 8 is connected to the rear end of the first plate part 1511 and the rear end of the second plate part 1512 and is bent inwards into the heat dissipation cavity 6, so as to increase the connection area when the indicating device 100 is connected and hide the folded edge 8 in the heat dissipation cavity 6.

[0161] The front side of the protrusion 155 is provided with a flow guide inclined surface 7 which is inclined towards the opening 180, the flow guide inclined surface 7 is inclined outwards in a direction away from the opening 180, thereby the structure at the opening 180 is formed in a shape which gradually expands from inside to outside, the excess part between the protrusion 155 and the light-transmitting piece 5 and the display plate 3 on the appearance surface of the indicating device 100 is smoother, and the aesthetic degree of the appearance of the indicating device 100 is improved.

[0162] The light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 are configured to move to the mounting groove 18 along one end of the main shell 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18. Before the indication device 100 is installed, first, the light-blocking piece 17 on one side is connected with the main shell 15, then the light source 2 is moved to the mounting groove 18 from one end of the main shell 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18, and then the light-blocking piece 4 is installed above the light source 2 from the opening 180 of the mounting groove 18. The light-blocking piece 4 is provided with the first plug-in piece 41 on the side facing the light source 2, and the light source 2 is provided with the second plug-in piece 21 matched with the first plug-in piece 41. The first plug-in piece 41 and the second plug-in piece 21 are matched to realize the limiting connection therebetween. One of the first plug-in piece 41 and the second plug-in piece 21 is formed as a plug-in column, and the other is formed as a plug-in hole. The plug-in column and the plug-in hole are matched to limit the light-blocking piece 4. After the display plate 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 are assembled outside the mounting groove 18, they are moved to the mounting groove 18 from one end of the main shell 15 to be assembled with the mounting groove 18. After the display plate 3 is installed, the light-blocking piece 4 can also be stably fixed.

[0163] After the light source 2, the display plate 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 are inserted into the mounting groove 18 and reach the limit position, the end of the light source 2 is abutted against the light-blocking piece 17 and is inserted into the third clamping groove 173, and the ends of the display plate 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 are abutted against the light-blocking piece 17 and are inserted into the first clamping groove 171. Then, the light-blocking piece 17 on the other side is fixed on the other side of the main shell 15 in a manner that the first clamping groove 171 matches with the ends of the display plate 3 and the light-transmitting piece 5 and the third clamping groove 173 matches with the end of the light source 2, so that the installation of the internal structure of the indication device 100 is realized.

[0164] The end fixing piece 16 and the light-blocking piece 17 are arranged on the end of the main shell 15, and the end fixing piece 16 is arranged outside the light-blocking piece 17. In the installation process, the light-blocking piece 17 is assembled with the main shell 15 first, and then the end fixing piece 16 is assembled with the main shell 15. A plurality of limiting protrusions 162 are arranged in the end fixing piece 16 and are distributed on the side wall of the end fixing piece 16 at intervals. The plurality of limiting protrusions 162 abut against the light-blocking piece 17 and limit the light-blocking piece 17, so as to further ensure the stability of the light-blocking piece 17 and avoid the light-blocking piece 17 from being separated from the main shell 15 to affect the light-blocking effect of the edge of the light source 2.

[0165] The application also provides a storage device, which comprises a box body 200 and the indication device 100 according to any one of the above embodiments. The indication device 100 is installed on the box body 200. The box body 200 is used to accommodate the electrical structure inside the storage device and defines a storage space for storage.

[0166] The storage device is provided with the indicating device 100 capable of realizing the dynamic display effect of the graphic elements, so that the storage device has a more technological sense and improves the user experience.

[0167] Referring to Figure 1 The box 200 comprises a main box 202, an electrical box 201 and a door body. The main box 202 is formed with a chamber, and articles can be stored in the chamber to achieve storage of the chamber structure. The door body is arranged on the main box 202 and is installed on the front side of the main box 202 for opening or closing the chamber.

[0168] The chamber can constitute a normal-temperature chamber, a refrigeration chamber or a freezing chamber. The normal-temperature chamber can be cooled to constitute a refrigeration chamber. The refrigeration chamber can be further cooled to constitute a freezing chamber. The freezing chamber can be heated to constitute a refrigeration chamber.

[0169] Specifically, in some embodiments, the storage chamber device is a vending machine. The storage device can be a vending machine with a refrigeration system for providing cold to the chamber so that the temperature of the chamber is suitable for being lower than zero degrees Celsius, so that the articles in the chamber are frozen, and the chamber constitutes a freezing chamber.

[0170] The refrigeration system is used to provide cold to the chamber so that the temperature of the chamber is suitable for being higher than 0 degrees Celsius and lower than 9 degrees Celsius, so that the chamber constitutes a refrigeration chamber. When the refrigeration system is not running, the chamber constitutes a normal-temperature chamber.

[0171] The electrical box 201 is installed on the top of the main box 202, and the door body is installed on the main box 202 and rotatably arranged in front of the main box 202. When the door body is closed, the door body is arranged in parallel with the front surface of the main box 202. The indicating device 100 is installed on the box 200 at a position on the front side of the electrical box 201 and above the closed door body, so as to realize installation without changing the size and volume required for overall installation of the storage device. The indicating device 100 is arranged on the top of the front side of the storage device, which is also conducive to information display for people far away and shields the electrical box 201 on the back side, thereby improving the appearance of the storage device.

[0172] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of a kind and are not limited in number. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the front and rear associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0173] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description of the present application and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0174] In the description of the present application, "first feature" and "second feature" can include one or more of the features.

[0175] In the description of the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0176] In the description of the present application, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them.

[0177] In the description of the present application, the first feature "above", "over" and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only means that the first feature is higher than the second feature in horizontal height.

[0178] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0179] Although embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An indicating device applied to a storage device, characterized in that, The indication device comprises: a housing, which comprises a main housing and a limiting part arranged in the main housing, the main housing forms a mounting slot with an opening, the mounting slot has a first slot, a second slot and a third slot from front to back, the front part of the main housing is provided with a protruding part protruding towards the opening, the limiting part is arranged on the opposite side wall of the mounting slot, the limiting part and the protruding part form the first slot, the opposite side walls of the two limiting parts form the second slot, and the limiting part and the bottom of the mounting slot form the third slot; a light source mounted in the third slot; a display board provided with at least one first mark; at least one light shielding part surrounding the first mark and mounted in the second slot; a light transmitting part, the light transmitting part and the display board are mounted in the first slot.

2. The indication device according to claim 1, wherein: the indication device further comprises a light blocking part connected to the end part of the main housing, and at least part of the light transmitting part, the display board and the light source are located in the light blocking part.

3. The indicating device of claim 2, wherein the light blocking part is provided with a plug-in part; the limiting part has a first protrusion protruding towards the bottom of the mounting slot and a second protrusion protruding towards the protruding part, the first protrusion and the bottom of the mounting slot form the third slot, the second protrusion and the protruding part form the first slot, and the side walls of the first protrusion and the second protrusion form a plug-in slot with the side walls of the mounting slot, and the plug-in slot is connected with the plug-in part.

4. The indication device according to claim 3, wherein: the limiting part further comprises a connecting column, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are arranged on the two sides of the connecting column, and the light blocking part is detachably connected with the connecting column.

5. The indicating device of claim 1, wherein the main housing forms a heat dissipation cavity on the peripheral wall of the mounting slot.

6. The indicating device of claim 5, wherein the front part of the heat dissipation cavity protrudes downward to form the protruding part, the front side of the protruding part is provided with a flow guide inclined surface inclined towards the opening, and the flow guide inclined surface is inclined outward in a direction away from the opening.

7. The indicating device of claim 5, wherein the rear part of the heat dissipation cavity has a folding edge suitable for being connected with a box body of the storage equipment.

8. The indication device according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein: the end part of the main housing is open, the housing further comprises an end fixing part detachably connected with the end part of the main housing, and the light source, the display board and the light transmitting part are configured to move towards the end part of the main housing to the mounting slot to be assembled with the mounting slot.

9. The indicating device of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, the light shielding part is provided with a first plug-in part on the side facing the light source, and the light source is provided with a second plug-in part plug-in matched with the first plug-in part.

10. A storage device, characterized by The indication device comprises: a box body; the indication device according to any one of claims 1-9 is mounted on the box body.

11. The storage apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The box body comprises: a main box body forming a chamber; an electrical box mounted on the top of the main box body, and the indication device is mounted on the front side of the electrical box; a door body mounted on the main box body, and when the door body is closed, the indication device is located above the door body.

12. The storage apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by The storage chamber equipment is a vending machine, and comprises: A refrigeration system for providing a cold quantity to the chamber to adapt the temperature of the chamber to be below zero degrees.

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