Intelligent walking stick umbrella

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of umbrella, particularly relates to a kind of intelligent walking stick umbrella and its fall alarm control method, comprising: middle stick, be arranged on the umbrella rib of middle stick, be arranged on the umbrella cloth of umbrella rib, the handrail for facilitating the walking stick umbrella of still being equipped on the middle stick, the sensing device for detecting the walking stick umbrella fall of still being equipped on the other end of the middle stick, the alarm device electrically connected with sensing device is also equipped on the handrail.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of umbrella technology, and in particular to a smart cane umbrella. Background Technology

[0002] In the current technology, umbrellas are only used as tools for rain and sun protection. For elderly people with chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, or those with mobility issues, slipping on slippery roads in the rain can easily lead to accidents. When users lose consciousness outdoors due to sudden illness or slipping, they are often unable to take out their mobile phones to call for help.

[0003] Most fall alarms on the market are currently wristwatches or pendants, but when elderly people go out on rainy days, the essential item they carry is an umbrella, not an additional alarm. If the alarm function could be integrated into the umbrella handle, the response speed after an emergency could be greatly improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention proposes an intelligent cane umbrella, comprising: a central pole, umbrella ribs disposed on the central pole, and umbrella fabric disposed on the umbrella ribs. The central pole is also provided with a handrail for easy support of the umbrella. The other end of the central pole is also provided with a sensor for detecting the umbrella falling to the ground. The handrail is also provided with an alarm device electrically connected to the sensor.

[0005] A further improvement is that the sensing device includes: a support block disposed on the central rod, a cavity disposed within the support block and communicating with the interior of the central rod, and a gyroscope sensor disposed within the support block by a fixing device.

[0006] A further improvement is that the alarm device includes: a slot in the handrail, a control chip in the slot, and a battery in the slot that is electrically connected to the control chip. The slot is connected to the interior of the central rod. The control chip is electrically connected to a gyroscope sensor. An alarm module and a positioning module are also electrically connected to the control chip. The handrail is also equipped with a detection device to prevent the alarm module from being accidentally activated. The alarm module includes: an audible and visual alarm unit electrically connected to the control chip, and a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the control chip.

[0007] A further improvement is that the detection device includes: at least one infrared sensor disposed in the slot, and a transparent cover plate disposed on the handrail at the position corresponding to the infrared sensor, wherein the infrared sensor is electrically connected to the control chip.

[0008] A further improvement is that the handrail is also equipped with a buffer sleeve, which is positioned to avoid the transparent cover plate.

[0009] A further improvement is that the front end of the handrail is also equipped with a light, and the handrail is also equipped with a light switch. The light and the light switch are electrically connected to the control chip.

[0010] A further improvement is that the support block is also provided with an anti-slip sleeve, and the anti-slip sleeve is also provided with several anti-slip blocks.

[0011] A further improvement is that the fixing device includes: a reinforcing plate disposed in the cavity, a connecting hole disposed in the reinforcing plate, eight positioning posts disposed in the cavity and the reinforcing plate respectively and corresponding to each other, insertion holes disposed in the positioning posts, elastic posts disposed in the insertion holes, deformation channels disposed in the elastic posts extending axially, an annular groove disposed in the middle of the elastic posts, and hanging holes disposed at the four corners of the gyroscope sensor PCB board, wherein the hanging holes engage with the annular groove.

[0012] A further improvement is that the handrail is also equipped with an alarm cancellation button that is electrically connected to the control chip.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a technical solution.

[0014] The advantages and beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. This invention integrates a fall alarm function into the walking stick umbrella that the elderly always carry in the rain. No additional equipment is required, eliminating the risk of forgetting it. By using the time correlation between infrared grip detection and gyroscope posture detection, it fundamentally distinguishes between a person falling and an object falling, greatly reducing the false alarm rate in scenarios such as wind, leaning, and careless placement. The tiered alarm mechanism provides local warning first and then remote notification, giving conscious users the opportunity to cancel false alarms while ensuring that family members can promptly know the location and rush to the rescue in the event of a real accident.

[0015] 2. The gyroscope's elastic suspension and fixing structure protects the chip from daily vibration damage and generates characteristic signals when it falls, enhancing the reliability of the judgment.

[0016] 3. The umbrella body has practical functions such as lighting and anti-slip support. It has a compact structure and controllable cost, making it especially suitable for elderly people to monitor their safety when traveling in the rain. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the body of a smart cane umbrella according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a smart cane umbrella support block according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the armrest of a smart cane umbrella according to the present invention; In the diagram: 1. Central rod; 2. Umbrella ribs; 3. Umbrella fabric; 4. Handrail; 5. Support block; 6. Cavity; 7. Gyroscope sensor; 8. Transparent cover plate; 9. Lighting lamp; 10. Lighting switch; 11. Anti-slip sleeve; 12. Anti-slip block; 13. Reinforcing plate; 14. Connecting hole; 15. Positioning post; 16. Insertion hole; 17. Elastic post; 18. Deformation channel; 19. Annular slot; 20. Hanging hole; 21. Alarm cancellation button; 22. Display screen; 23. Horn hole. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a smart cane umbrella includes: a central pole 1, umbrella ribs 2 disposed on the central pole 1, and umbrella fabric 3 disposed on the umbrella ribs 2. The central pole 1 is also provided with a handle 4 for easy support of the umbrella. The other end of the central pole 1 is also provided with a sensor for detecting the umbrella falling to the ground. The handle 4 is also provided with an alarm device electrically connected to the sensor. In order to integrate the umbrella's support function with the fall detection function, so that the elderly can receive safety monitoring without wearing additional alarm devices when going out in the rain, and to take advantage of the fact that the cane umbrella will inevitably come into contact with the human body when in use, the sensor is placed at the end of the umbrella that touches the ground and the alarm device is placed at the end of the grip, forming a reasonable functional zoning layout.

[0020] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to securely integrate the gyroscope sensor 7 at the bottom of the umbrella body so that it can accurately sense the overall attitude change of the umbrella body, and in order to utilize the cavity inside the central rod 1 as a wiring channel to achieve a concealed electrical connection between the sensor and the alarm device at the end of the handrail 4, avoiding external wiring from affecting aesthetics and use, the sensing device includes: a support block 5 on the central rod 1, a cavity 6 located in the support block 5 and connected to the interior of the central rod 1, and a gyroscope sensor 7 located in the support block 5 by a fixing device.

[0021] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to integrate complete signal processing, power supply, alarm and positioning functions inside the handrail 4, and to ensure waterproofing and aesthetics by keeping electronic components out of the open, and to implement a graded alarm mechanism, firstly, the sound and light alarm unit attracts attention locally or allows the user to cancel it, and then the family is notified remotely through the wireless communication unit. At the same time, the positioning information is sent so that the family can quickly determine the location of the incident. In order to obtain information on whether the user is actually holding the handrail through the detection device as a basis for judging whether the fall is related to the human body, and to reduce false alarms caused by wind or leaning from the root, the alarm device includes: a slot in the handrail 4, a control chip in the slot, and a battery in the slot that is electrically connected to the control chip. The slot is connected to the inside of the center rod 1. The control chip is electrically connected to the gyroscope sensor 7. The control chip is also electrically connected to an alarm module and a positioning module. The handrail 4 is also provided with a detection device to prevent the alarm module from being activated falsely. The alarm module includes: an audible and visual alarm unit electrically connected to the control chip, and a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the control chip; The handrail 4 is also equipped with a display screen 22, which is electrically connected to the control chip. The slot is also equipped with a speaker and a microphone module. The handrail 4 is equipped with a speaker hole 23 corresponding to the speaker and microphone module. The speaker is electrically connected to the control chip, and the microphone module is electrically connected to the control chip. When the sound and light alarm unit is activated, the speaker emits a warning sound, and the display emits a bright light and flashes.

[0022] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to detect whether a human hand is attached to the surface of the handrail 4 in a non-contact manner, the infrared thermal radiation emitted by the human body is used as the detection signal source, which is not affected by the thickness of the glove or the change in grip strength. In order to protect the sensor from the corrosion of sweat and rain through the transparent cover plate 8, while allowing infrared radiation to penetrate, the detection device includes: at least one infrared sensor disposed in the slot, and a transparent cover plate 8 disposed on the handrail 4 at the position corresponding to the infrared sensor. The infrared sensor is electrically connected to the control chip.

[0023] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to improve grip comfort and provide a non-slip cushioning effect, reduce the pressure on the palm of the hand from holding the umbrella for a long time, and in order to reserve the exposed area of ​​the transparent cover plate 8 while adding the cushioning cover, to ensure that the detection light path of the infrared sensor is not blocked, and to achieve compatibility between comfort and functionality, the armrest 4 is also provided with a cushioning cover, which is set to avoid the transparent cover plate 8.

[0024] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to provide forward lighting at night or in dimly lit environments to help the elderly see the road conditions and reduce the risk of tripping due to poor visibility, and in order to integrate lighting control into the same control chip, simplify the circuit structure, utilize the same battery for power supply, and reduce additional components, the front end of the handrail 4 is also provided with a light lamp 9, and the handrail 4 is also provided with a lighting switch 10, and the light lamp 9 and the lighting switch 10 are electrically connected to the control chip.

[0025] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to increase the friction between the support block 5 and the ground, prevent the user from losing balance due to the bottom slipping when the umbrella is used as a cane, and in order to provide effective grip at different landing angles through the dispersed layout of multiple anti-slip blocks 12, the support block 5 is also provided with an anti-slip sleeve 11, and the anti-slip sleeve 11 is also provided with a plurality of anti-slip blocks 12.

[0026] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to fix the gyroscope sensor 7 in the cavity 6 in an elastic suspension manner so that it does not directly and rigidly contact the rigid shell, and in order to provide deformation space for the elastic column 17 under pressure through the design of the deformation channel 18 inside the elastic column 17, thereby adjusting its support stiffness, and in order to absorb energy and keep the sensor stable during daily vibrations, such as wind and slight shaking, while in the event of a severe impact, such as a person falling, the sensor PCB board will generate sufficient displacement due to inertia, making it easier for the processor to identify abnormal impact characteristics to assist in judgment, and at the same time, in order to pass through the hanging hole 20 The engaging structure with the annular slot 19 enables quick assembly without screws or tools. The fixing device includes: a reinforcing plate 13 in the cavity 6, a connecting hole 14 on the reinforcing plate 13, eight positioning posts 15 respectively on the cavity 6 and the reinforcing plate 13 and corresponding to each other, insertion holes 16 on the positioning posts 15, elastic posts 17 in the insertion holes 16, a deformation channel 18 extending axially inside the elastic posts 17, an annular slot 19 in the middle of the elastic posts 17, and hanging holes 20 at the four corners on the PCB board of the gyroscope sensor 7. The hanging holes 20 engage with the annular slot 19.

[0027] Furthermore, as an optional implementation, in order to give users the ability to actively intervene in the alarm process, when a user triggers a fall judgment due to normal behavior but no actual danger occurs, the user can press the button to cancel the alarm in time before or after the alarm is issued, so as to avoid false alarms causing unnecessary trouble to family members. The handrail 4 is also equipped with an alarm cancellation button 21 that is electrically connected to the control chip.

[0028] Working principle: The infrared sensor installed on the armrest 4 continuously detects whether the armrest 4 is being held. When the continuous holding signal is detected for more than a first preset time, the gyroscope sensor 7 is activated to enter the monitoring mode. When the gyroscope sensor 7 detects that the umbrella tilt angle exceeds the threshold and remains there for more than the second preset time, it determines that a falling event has occurred. Check if there is a grip signal within the third preset time window before the fall occurs. If there is, trigger the alarm module; if not, do not trigger the alarm module. After the alarm module is triggered, the audible and visual alarm unit will start first, and then after a fourth preset time, the wireless communication unit will be activated. If a cancellation operation is detected within the fourth preset time, the alarm module will be turned off. The first preset time is 2-5 seconds, the second preset time is 5-15 seconds, the third preset time window is within 5-15 seconds before the fall event occurs, and the fourth preset time is 5-15 seconds.

[0029] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0030] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart cane umbrella, comprising: The umbrella has a central pole, umbrella ribs on the central pole, and umbrella fabric on the umbrella ribs. The central pole is characterized by having a handrail for holding the umbrella, a sensor for detecting when the umbrella falls to the ground at the other end of the central pole, and an alarm device electrically connected to the sensor on the handrail.

2. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing device includes: a support block disposed on the central rod, a cavity disposed within the support block and communicating with the interior of the central rod, and a gyroscope sensor disposed within the support block by a fixing device.

3. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that: The alarm device includes: a slot in the handrail, a control chip in the slot, and a battery in the slot that is electrically connected to the control chip. The slot is connected to the interior of the central rod. The control chip is electrically connected to a gyroscope sensor. An alarm module and a positioning module are also electrically connected to the control chip. The handrail is also equipped with a detection device to prevent the alarm module from being accidentally activated. The alarm module includes: an audible and visual alarm unit electrically connected to the control chip, and a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the control chip.

4. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 3, characterized in that: The detection device includes: at least one infrared sensor disposed in the slot, and a transparent cover plate disposed on the handrail at the position corresponding to the infrared sensor. The infrared sensor is electrically connected to the control chip.

5. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handrail is also equipped with a buffer sleeve, which is positioned to avoid the transparent cover plate.

6. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handrail is also equipped with a light at the front end and a light switch on the handrail. The light and the light switch are electrically connected to the control chip.

7. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support block is also provided with an anti-slip sleeve, and the anti-slip sleeve is also provided with several anti-slip blocks.

8. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing device includes: a reinforcing plate disposed in the cavity, a connecting hole disposed in the reinforcing plate, eight positioning posts disposed in the cavity and the reinforcing plate respectively and corresponding to each other, insertion holes disposed in the positioning posts, elastic posts disposed in the insertion holes, deformation channels disposed in the elastic posts and extending axially, an annular groove disposed in the middle of the elastic posts, and hanging holes disposed at the four corners of the gyroscope sensor PCB board, wherein the hanging holes engage with the annular groove.

9. The intelligent cane umbrella according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handrail is also equipped with an alarm cancellation button that is electrically connected to the control chip.

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