Outdoor induction type wall clock

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of clocks, and particularly relates to an outdoor induction type wall clock, through the arrangement of a suspension mechanism, the clock can be conveniently taken down after the clock is suspended outdoors for use, during later maintenance and time adjustment, the clock does not need to be manually disassembled and assembled by means of an external climbing tool, and the convenience and the safety are improved; through the arrangement of the synchronous cleaning assembly, the solar panel which is installed outdoors and supplies power to the clock and energy to the illuminating lamp can be automatically cleaned at regular intervals, and the energy rotating efficiency of solar energy is ensured; when a gear is adopted as the driving wheel, position changes of the first rotating ring and the second rotating ring can be effectively matched, stable connection is ensured, and abrasion of parts or instability of transmission is reduced; and through the arrangement of the limiting assembly, the hanging position of the clock can be further automatically limited when the position of the driving wheel is adjusted to carry out different work, and it is ensured that the hanging position of the clock is stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clock technology, specifically relating to an outdoor sensor-operated wall clock. Background Technology

[0002] A wall clock generally refers to a clock that is hung on a wall or in the air. In addition to its function of telling time, a wall clock often has a certain aesthetic function, which can also enhance the atmosphere and environment.

[0003] To enhance practicality and functionality, outdoor wall clocks are often equipped with solar panels and lighting fixtures. However, because these clocks are often placed outdoors and hung at high places, maintenance personnel often need to use additional climbing equipment to reach higher locations for tasks such as clock repair, calibration, or cleaning of components like solar panels. This makes maintenance inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an outdoor sensor-operated wall clock to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock includes a clock, a base, a light, a solar panel, and a control panel. The clock and the light are located on the lower side of the base, the solar panel is located on the upper side of the base, and the base also has a suspension mechanism that matches the clock.

[0007] The suspension mechanism includes a drive assembly and a suspension assembly. The drive assembly includes a motor, a take-up roller, and two connecting belts. The base has an installation cavity. The motor is located on one side of the installation cavity. The take-up roller is rotatably mounted in the installation cavity via a vertical plate. The two connecting belts are wound and spaced around the take-up roller. The clock is located on the lower side of the base. Both connecting belts pass through the base and are connected to the upper end of the clock.

[0008] A synchronous cleaning component is also provided between the suspension mechanism and the solar panel.

[0009] The synchronous cleaning assembly includes an electrically controlled telescopic rod, a drive wheel, a cleaner assembly, and a first rotating ring. The electrically controlled telescopic rod is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the motor. The drive wheel is located on the output shaft of the motor. The first rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the upright plate and connected to the take-up roller. When the synchronous cleaning assembly is provided, the clock also has a limiting component.

[0010] The cleaner assembly includes an auxiliary bracket, a second rotating ring, a traction belt, and a scraper. The auxiliary bracket is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity and located between the motor and the first rotating ring. The second rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the auxiliary bracket. The output shaft of the motor passes through the second rotating ring, and the drive wheel is located between the cleaner assembly and the first rotating ring. One end of the traction belt is wound and connected to the second rotating ring, and the other end of the traction belt is connected to the scraper. The scraper is elastically slidably connected to the upper end of the solar panel and fits and matches it.

[0011] The drive wheel is either a friction wheel or a gear.

[0012] When the drive wheel is a gear, the drive wheel consists of a wheel body and several telescopic meshing teeth. The wheel body has an annular groove, and the several telescopic meshing teeth are evenly arranged in the annular groove. Each telescopic meshing tooth includes an elastic telescopic rod and a tooth body. The elastic telescopic rod is arranged in the annular groove, and the tooth body is fixedly connected to the telescopic section of the elastic telescopic rod and slides out of the annular groove. The inner ring sides of the first rotating ring and the second rotating ring both have tooth grooves that match the drive wheel, and the two ends of the tooth body facing the first rotating ring and the second rotating ring are both inclined surfaces.

[0013] The limiting assembly includes a connecting shaft, a liquid feeder, and a connector. The connecting shaft is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the clock. The lower end of the base has an alignment hole that matches the connecting shaft. The liquid feeder is located on the take-up roller. The connector is located in the mounting cavity and matches the connecting shaft.

[0014] The liquid dispenser includes a push rod, a spring, and a universal ring. The take-up roller has an inner cavity. The push rod has an I-shaped vertical cross-section and one end is slidably sealed within the inner cavity. The other end of the push rod slidably seals through the take-up roller and extends into the first rotating ring. The spring is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod and is located in the inner cavity. The universal ring is fixedly connected to the mounting cavity and rotatably sealed to the take-up roller. The universal ring has an annular cavity concentric with the take-up roller, and the inner cavity communicates with the annular cavity.

[0015] The connector includes a piston cylinder, a plug body, and a pin. The piston cylinder is fixedly disposed in the mounting cavity. The plug body is slidably and sealingly disposed in the piston cylinder. The pin is connected to the plug body and extends out of the piston cylinder. The connecting shaft has a limiting port that matches the pin. The end of the piston cylinder away from the pin is connected to the annular cavity of the universal ring through a flexible hose.

[0016] The present invention has at least the following advantages compared to the prior art:

[0017] The suspension mechanism allows for easy removal of the clock after it has been suspended outdoors for maintenance and time adjustment, eliminating the need for manual disassembly using external climbing tools and improving convenience and safety. The synchronous cleaning component automatically cleans the solar panels that power the clock and provide lighting, ensuring efficient solar energy transfer. The gear-driven drive wheel effectively coordinates with changes in the positions of the first and second rotating rings, ensuring a stable connection and reducing wear and tear on components or transmission instability. The limit component further automatically limits the clock's suspension position when the drive wheel is adjusted for different tasks, ensuring stability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point C in the middle.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drive wheel of the present invention.

[0026] Clock 1, base 11, lighting lamp 12, solar panel 13, motor 2, take-up roller 21, connecting belt 22, mounting cavity 23, electrically controlled telescopic rod 3, drive wheel 31, first rotating ring 32, auxiliary bracket 33, second rotating ring 4, traction belt 41, scraper 42, wheel body 43, ring groove 44, elastic telescopic rod 46, tooth body 47, connecting shaft 5, push rod 6, spring 61, universal ring 62, inner cavity 63, ring cavity 64, piston cylinder 7, plug body 71, pin 72, limit port 73. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] Example 1: As Figure 1-7 As shown, an outdoor sensor wall clock includes a clock 1, a base 11, a light 12, a solar panel 13, and a control panel. The clock 1 and the light 12 are located on the lower side of the base 11, and the solar panel 13 is located on the upper side of the base 11. The base 11 is also equipped with a suspension mechanism that matches the clock 1.

[0029] The suspension mechanism includes a drive assembly and a suspension assembly. The drive assembly includes a motor 2, a take-up roller 21 and two connecting belts 22. The base 11 has an installation cavity 23. The motor 2 is located on one side of the installation cavity 23. The take-up roller 21 is rotated and located in the installation cavity 23 via a vertical plate. The two connecting belts 22 are wound and spaced around the take-up roller 21. The clock 1 is located on the lower side of the base 11. Both connecting belts 22 pass through the base 11 and are connected to the upper end of the clock 1.

[0030] A synchronous cleaning component is also provided between the suspension mechanism and the solar panel 13.

[0031] When using the wall clock, it is connected to an external fixed area via the base 11. The clock 1 is used to provide time display, the lamp 12 is used to provide illumination at night, and the solar panel 13 is used to collect solar energy and convert it into electrical energy. At this time, the base 11 is equipped with a battery to store power for providing power when necessary.

[0032] A thermal imaging sensor is further provided at the lower end of the base 11 to detect whether anyone has passed through the target area. The thermal imaging sensor is electrically connected to the control panel, which in turn is connected to the lighting lamp 12, the clock 1, and an externally installed speaker. When there are people in the target area during the day, the speaker detects the time of the clock 1 and broadcasts the time to remind them. In order to avoid the voice reminder being too frequent, the time interval between each broadcast can be set to 10 minutes. At night, in addition to the speaker broadcast, the lighting lamp 12 and the clock 1 are turned on to provide lighting for the area. The hands of the clock 1 can be made of fluorescent material to make them easy to see at night. The lighting lamp 12 can also use different light intensities, that is, a lower light intensity is used when no one is present to save power, while the light intensity is increased when people are present.

[0033] When the wall clock needs maintenance, the control panel can be operated via the corresponding switch panel or by adding a wireless communication module to the control panel. Maintenance personnel can operate it via remote control or mobile device to activate the drive component in the suspension mechanism to lower the clock 1. This allows maintenance personnel to perform maintenance or time calibration on the clock 1 from a lower position without using external raising equipment or climbing, thereby improving the convenience and safety of maintenance. Furthermore, the synchronous cleaning component can be used to clean the surface of the solar panel 13 regularly when the wall clock is used outdoors, preventing the accumulation of dust and debris that could reduce the energy conversion rate.

[0034] The synchronous cleaning assembly includes an electrically controlled telescopic rod 3, a drive wheel 31, a cleaner assembly, and a first rotating ring 32. The electrically controlled telescopic rod 3 is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity 23 and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the motor 2. The drive wheel 31 is located on the output shaft of the motor 2. The first rotating ring 32 is rotatably installed on the upright plate and connected to the take-up roller 21. When the synchronous cleaning assembly is provided, the clock 1 is also provided with a limit assembly.

[0035] The cleaner assembly includes an auxiliary bracket 33, a second rotating ring 4, a traction belt 41, and a scraper 42. The auxiliary bracket 33 is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity 23 and located between the motor 2 and the first rotating ring 32. The second rotating ring 4 is rotatably installed on the auxiliary bracket 33. The output shaft of the motor 2 passes through the second rotating ring 4, and the drive wheel 31 is located between the cleaner assembly and the first rotating ring 32. One end of the traction belt 41 is wound and connected to the second rotating ring 4, and the other end of the traction belt 41 is connected to the scraper 42. The scraper 42 is elastically slidably connected to the upper end of the solar panel 13 and fits and matches it.

[0036] When used outdoors, the control panel is periodically activated to synchronize the cleaning component to clean the solar panel 13. When started, the motor 2 is retracted by the electric telescopic rod 3, so that the drive wheel 31 on the motor 2 moves away from the first rotating ring 32 until the drive wheel 31 is connected to the second rotating ring 4. Then the motor 2 starts and drives the second rotating ring 4 to rotate, thereby winding the traction belt 41 and pulling the scraper 42. In the initial state, the scraper 42 is away from the traction belt 41 on the solar panel 13, so that the scraper can scrape the impurities on the surface of the solar panel 13 for cleaning. When the drive wheel 31 returns to its original position and disengages from the second rotating ring 4, the scraper can automatically return to its original position due to the elastic sliding connection effect of the scraper.

[0037] Furthermore, the limiting component can limit the winding roller 21 after the first rotating ring 32 is disconnected from the drive wheel 31, thereby preventing the clock 1 from falling.

[0038] The drive wheel 31 is either a friction wheel or a gear.

[0039] The friction wheel can directly engage with the first rotating ring 32 or the second rotating ring 4 for transmission. However, considering that the friction wheel may slip and become unstable after wear, gear transmission can also be used.

[0040] Example 2: As Figure 5-7 As shown, based on the structure of Embodiment 1, when the drive wheel 31 is a gear, the drive wheel 31 consists of a wheel body 43 and several telescopic meshing teeth. The wheel body 43 has an annular groove 44, and several telescopic meshing teeth are evenly arranged in the annular groove 44. The telescopic meshing teeth include an elastic telescopic rod 46 and a tooth body 47. The elastic telescopic rod 46 is arranged in the annular groove 44, and the tooth body 47 is fixedly connected to the telescopic section of the elastic telescopic rod 46 and slides out of the annular groove 44. The inner ring sides of the first rotating ring 32 and the second rotating ring 4 are both provided with tooth grooves that match the drive wheel 31. The two ends of the tooth body 47 facing the first rotating ring 32 and the second rotating ring 4 are both inclined surfaces.

[0041] To reduce component wear and ensure stable operation during prolonged use, when the drive wheel 31 is connected to the tooth groove of the first rotating ring 32 or the second rotating ring 4, if the telescopic meshing teeth of the drive wheel 31 correspond exactly to the tooth groove, they can directly mesh and connect, providing stable transmission. However, when the telescopic meshing teeth are misaligned with the tooth groove, the teeth 47 in the telescopic meshing teeth are blocked and push the elastic telescopic rod 46 to retract when the drive wheel 31 approaches the first rotating ring 32 or the second rotating ring 4, thus preventing the components from abutting each other and becoming immobile. When the drive wheel 31 rotates, the position of the telescopic meshing teeth is adjusted, allowing them to re-mesh and drive the transmission. In this way, after the drive wheel 31 is connected or disconnected from the first rotating ring 32 or the second rotating ring 4, it can effectively mesh and connect for transmission in any state, and the gear transmission can be more stable.

[0042] Example 3: As Figure 2-4 As shown in the embodiment 1, the limiting component includes a connecting shaft 5, a liquid feeder, and a connector. The connecting shaft 5 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the clock 1. The lower end of the base 11 has an alignment hole that matches the connecting shaft 5. The liquid feeder is mounted on the take-up roller 21. The connector is mounted in the mounting cavity 23 and matches the connecting shaft 5.

[0043] The liquid dispenser includes a push rod 6, a spring 61, and a universal ring 62. The take-up roller 21 has an inner cavity 63. The vertical cross-section of the push rod 6 is I-shaped and one end is slidably sealed in the inner cavity 63. The other end of the push rod 6 is slidably sealed through the take-up roller 21 and extends into the first rotating ring 32. The spring 61 is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod 6 and is located in the inner cavity 63. The universal ring 62 is fixedly connected to the mounting cavity 23 and is rotatably sealed to the take-up roller 21. The universal ring 62 has an annular cavity 64 concentric with the take-up roller 21 and the inner cavity 63 communicates with the annular cavity 64.

[0044] The connector includes a piston cylinder 7, a plug body 71, and a pin 72. The piston cylinder 7 is fixedly disposed in the mounting cavity 23. The plug body 71 is slidably sealed in the piston cylinder 7. The pin 72 is connected to the plug body 71 and extends out of the piston cylinder 7. The connecting shaft 5 has a limiting port 73 that matches the pin 72. The end of the piston cylinder 7 away from the pin 72 is connected to the annular cavity 64 of the universal ring 62 through a flexible hose.

[0045] To ensure that the take-up roller 21 connected to the first rotating ring 32 will not rotate due to the gravity of the clock 1 after the drive wheel 31 disengages from the first rotating ring 32, thus changing the suspension position of the clock 1, when the drive wheel 31 disengages from the first rotating ring 32, the spring 61 in the liquid supply device will push the push rod 6 to move. Hydraulic oil is filled between the universal ring 62 and the push rod 6 in the inner cavity 63 and in the piston cylinder 7. When the push rod 6 moves, the hydraulic oil is pumped into the piston cylinder 7 through the hose, causing the plug 71 in the piston cylinder 7 to move towards the connecting shaft 5. This allows the pin 72 to extend into the alignment hole of the connecting shaft 5. In this way, the cooperation between the pin 72 and the connecting shaft 5 can stably limit the suspension of the clock 1, and it is not easy for the take-up roller 21 to rotate due to external force after it disengages from the drive wheel 31, thus preventing changes in the suspension position.

[0046] Furthermore, when the drive wheel 31 is reconnected to the first rotating ring 32, the push rod 6 is reset. At this time, the hydraulic oil generates a vacuum suction force due to the movement of the push rod 6, causing the plug 71 in the piston cylinder 7 to reset and move, thereby causing the pin 72 to disengage from the connecting shaft 5. This allows the clock 1 to be easily removed for maintenance during subsequent inspection and maintenance.

[0047] The universal joint 62 is designed to work in conjunction with the rotation of the take-up roller 21 to achieve stable delivery of hydraulic oil at any angle or position.

[0048] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock, comprising a clock, a base, a light source, a solar panel, and a control panel, wherein the clock and the light source are disposed on the lower side of the base, and the solar panel is disposed on the upper side of the base, characterized in that: The base is also equipped with a suspension mechanism that matches the clock. The suspension mechanism includes a drive assembly and a suspension assembly. The drive assembly includes a motor, a take-up roller, and two connecting belts. The base has an installation cavity. The motor is located on one side of the installation cavity. The take-up roller is rotatably mounted in the installation cavity via a vertical plate. The two connecting belts are wound and spaced around the take-up roller. The clock is located on the lower side of the base. Both connecting belts pass through the base and are connected to the upper end of the clock. A synchronous cleaning component is also provided between the suspension mechanism and the solar panel.

2. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The synchronous cleaning assembly includes an electrically controlled telescopic rod, a drive wheel, a cleaner assembly, and a first rotating ring. The electrically controlled telescopic rod is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the motor. The drive wheel is located on the output shaft of the motor. The first rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the upright plate and connected to the take-up roller. When the synchronous cleaning assembly is provided, the clock also has a limiting component.

3. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaner assembly includes an auxiliary bracket, a second rotating ring, a traction belt, and a scraper. The auxiliary bracket is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity and located between the motor and the first rotating ring. The second rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the auxiliary bracket. The output shaft of the motor passes through the second rotating ring, and the drive wheel is located between the cleaner assembly and the first rotating ring. One end of the traction belt is wound and connected to the second rotating ring, and the other end of the traction belt is connected to the scraper. The scraper is elastically slidably connected to the upper end of the solar panel and fits and matches it.

4. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive wheel is either a friction wheel or a gear.

5. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the drive wheel is a gear, the drive wheel consists of a wheel body and several telescopic meshing teeth. The wheel body has an annular groove, and the several telescopic meshing teeth are evenly arranged in the annular groove. Each telescopic meshing tooth includes an elastic telescopic rod and a tooth body. The elastic telescopic rod is arranged in the annular groove, and the tooth body is fixedly connected to the telescopic section of the elastic telescopic rod and slides out of the annular groove. The inner ring sides of the first rotating ring and the second rotating ring both have tooth grooves that match the drive wheel, and the two ends of the tooth body facing the first rotating ring and the second rotating ring are both inclined surfaces.

6. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting assembly includes a connecting shaft, a liquid feeder, and a connector. The connecting shaft is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the clock. The lower end of the base has an alignment hole that matches the connecting shaft. The liquid feeder is located on the take-up roller. The connector is located in the mounting cavity and matches the connecting shaft.

7. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liquid dispenser includes a push rod, a spring, and a universal ring. The take-up roller has an inner cavity. The push rod has an I-shaped vertical cross-section and one end is slidably sealed within the inner cavity. The other end of the push rod slidably seals through the take-up roller and extends into the first rotating ring. The spring is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod and is located in the inner cavity. The universal ring is fixedly connected to the mounting cavity and rotatably sealed to the take-up roller. The universal ring has an annular cavity concentric with the take-up roller, and the inner cavity communicates with the annular cavity.

8. An outdoor sensor-operated wall clock according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connector includes a piston cylinder, a plug body, and a pin. The piston cylinder is fixedly disposed in the mounting cavity. The plug body is slidably and sealingly disposed in the piston cylinder. The pin is connected to the plug body and extends out of the piston cylinder. The connecting shaft has a limiting port that matches the pin. The end of the piston cylinder away from the pin is connected to the annular cavity of the universal ring through a flexible hose.

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