Disc type candle counter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a disc type candle counter, which belongs to the technical field of counters and comprises a base, an automatic counting mechanism is arranged on the base and comprises a semicircular groove on the upper surface of the base, a limit block is movably mounted in the semicircular groove, and a groove is arranged on the surface of the limit block. According to the disc type candle counter, the semicircular groove and the semicircular dial are arranged on the base, the limiting block is arranged in the semicircular groove, the pointer is arranged on the limiting block, and the tension spring is arranged in the base, when the disc type candle counter is used, a candle is placed in the semicircular groove, the candle is clamped through cooperation of the tension spring and the limiting block, and meanwhile the tension spring is stretched; when the candle is counted, the tension spring retracts a part, the limiting block and the pointer can be driven to move synchronously in the retraction process of the tension spring, then the pointer points to the corresponding numbers on the semicircular dial, automatic counting of the candle is achieved, manual counting is not needed, and therefore the situation that counting is forgotten is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of counters, in particular to a disc type candle counter. Background Art

[0002] A candle counter is a tool used to count the number of candles. It is usually a simple device used to record the number of candles for use in lighting or other purposes. Candle counters can be manual or electronic with a digital display or other counting function. They are commonly used in churches, houses of worship, restaurants or other places where large numbers of candles are used.

[0003] However, the existing candle counters generally count the candles manually. Once the user forgets to count the candles after taking them, the number of candles counted will be inaccurate, which is not convenient to use and has poor accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a disc-type candle counter, which has the advantages of being easy to use and accurate in counting. It solves the problem that the existing candle counters generally count candles manually, and once the user forgets to count after taking the candles, the number of candles counted will be inaccurate, which makes it inconvenient to use and has poor accuracy.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a disc-type candle counter, comprising a base, on which an automatic counting mechanism is provided;

[0006] The automatic counting mechanism includes a semicircular groove on the upper surface of the base, a limit block is movably installed in the semicircular groove, a groove is provided on the surface of the limit block, an annular cavity distributed along the semicircular groove is provided inside the base, a tension spring is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the annular cavity, a slider is fixedly installed at one end of the tension spring, a connecting block that penetrates the semicircular groove is fixedly installed on the surface of the slider, a semicircular dial is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base, and a pointer corresponding to the semicircular dial is fixedly installed on the surface of the limit block.

[0007] Furthermore, the height of the limit block is the same as the depth of the semicircular groove, and the depth of the semicircular groove is two-thirds of the length of the candle.

[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is convenient to place the candle in the semicircular groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the side surface of the limit block is in sliding contact with the side surface of the inner cavity of the semicircular groove, and the bottom surface of the limit block is in sliding contact with the lower surface of the inner cavity of the semicircular groove.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is easy for the limit block to move in the semicircular groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape and size of the slider are the same as the cross-sectional shape and size of the interior of the annular cavity, and the outer surface of the slider is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the annular cavity.

[0012] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is easy for the slider to move inside the annular cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, a first strip hole communicating with the inner cavity of the annular cavity is formed on the inner cavity side surface of the semicircular groove, and the connecting block is located in the first strip hole, and the outer surface of the connecting block is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the first strip hole.

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the connection block is easy to move.

[0015] Furthermore, an arc-shaped strip is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base, the arc-shaped strip is distributed on the outside of the semicircular dial, a second strip hole is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped strip, the pointer is located in the second strip hole, and the outer surface of the pointer is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second strip hole.

[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that it is convenient to limit the pointer without affecting the movement of the pointer.

[0017] Furthermore, a thermometer is fixedly mounted on the surface of the semicircular dial.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the ambient temperature can be easily measured by the thermometer, which is conducive to placing the candle in an environment with a suitable temperature.

[0019] Furthermore, a protective cover is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the base, and a rectangular opening is opened on the surface of the protective cover.

[0020] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are: it is convenient to protect the candle, and at the same time, the rectangular opening is provided to facilitate taking out the candle.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The disc-type candle counter is provided with a semicircular groove and a semicircular dial on the base, a limit block is provided inside the semicircular groove, a pointer is provided on the limit block, and a tension spring is provided inside the base. When in use, the candle is put into the semicircular groove, and the candle is clamped by the cooperation of the tension spring and the limit block, and the tension spring is stretched at the same time. When the candle is taken out, the tension spring will retract a part, and the limit block and the pointer will be driven to move synchronously during the retraction process, and then the pointer points to the corresponding number on the semicircular dial, so that the automatic counting of the candles is realized, and manual counting is not required, so as to avoid the situation of forgetting to count. It is convenient and quick to use, and the counting accuracy of the candles is improved. At the same time, a thermometer is provided on the base, which can enrich the functionality of the counter and measure the temperature of the surrounding environment through the temperature, so as to prevent the counter and the candle from melting in a high temperature environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structural base of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the surface of the base structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structural limit block of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1. base; 2. semicircular groove; 3. limit block; 4. groove; 5. annular cavity; 6. tension spring; 7. slider; 8. connecting block; 9. semicircular dial; 10. pointer; 11. first strip hole; 12. arc pressure strip; 13. second strip hole; 14. thermometer; 15. protective cover; 16. rectangular opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] See also Figure 1-4A disc-type candle counter in this embodiment includes a base 1, on which an automatic counting mechanism is arranged, the automatic counting mechanism includes a semicircular groove 2 on the upper surface of the base 1, a limit block 3 is movably installed in the semicircular groove 2, the height of the limit block 3 is the same as the depth of the semicircular groove 2, the depth of the semicircular groove 2 is two-thirds of the length of the candle, which is convenient for placing the candle in the semicircular groove 2, the side surface of the limit block 3 is in sliding contact with the side surface of the inner cavity of the semicircular groove 2, the bottom surface of the limit block 3 is in sliding contact with the lower surface of the inner cavity of the semicircular groove 2, which is convenient for the limit block 3 to move in the semicircular groove 2, the surface of the limit block 3 is provided with a groove 4, the inside of the base 1 is provided with an annular cavity 5 distributed along the semicircular groove 2, and the inner surface of the annular cavity 5 is fixedly provided with a pull rod Spring 6, a slider 7 is fixedly installed at one end of the tension spring 6, the cross-sectional shape and size of the slider 7 are the same as the cross-sectional shape and size inside the annular cavity 5, the outer surface of the slider 7 is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the annular cavity 5, which is convenient for the slider 7 to move inside the annular cavity 5, and a connecting block 8 that penetrates into the semicircular groove 2 is fixedly installed on the surface of the slider 7, and a first strip hole 11 that is connected to the inner cavity of the annular cavity 5 is opened on the inner side surface of the semicircular groove 2, and the connecting block 8 is located in the first strip hole 11, and the outer surface of the connecting block 8 is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the first strip hole 11, which is convenient for the connection block 8 to move, a semicircular dial 9 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base 1, and a pointer 10 corresponding to the semicircular dial 9 is fixedly installed on the surface of the limit block 3.

[0030] An arc-shaped pressure strip 12 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base 1. The arc-shaped pressure strip 12 is distributed on the outer side of the semicircular dial 9. A second strip hole 13 is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped pressure strip 12. The pointer 10 is located in the second strip hole 13. The outer surface of the pointer 10 is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second strip hole 13, which is convenient for limiting the pointer 10 and will not affect the movement of the pointer 10. A thermometer 14 is fixedly installed on the surface of the semicircular dial 9. The thermometer 14 is convenient for measuring the ambient temperature, which is conducive to placing the candle in an environment with a suitable temperature. A protective cover 15 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base 1. A rectangular opening 16 is opened on the surface of the protective cover 15 to protect the candle. At the same time, the rectangular opening 16 is opened to facilitate the use of the candle.

[0031] It should be noted that the base 1 in this embodiment is circular.

[0032] The working principle of the above embodiment is:

[0033] When in use, first arrange the candles evenly and place them inside the semicircular groove 2, and use the limit block 4 and the groove 4 to clamp the candles. At this time, the tension spring 6 is stretched, and the pointer 10 points to the position of number one on the semicircular dial 9. When a candle is taken, the tension spring 6 will retract accordingly. During the retraction of the tension spring 6, the slider 7 and the connecting block 8 will be driven to move. The movement of the connecting block 8 drives the limit block 3 and the pointer 10 to move synchronously. At this time, the pointer 10 will point to the number two, which means that a candle has been taken. By analogy, the automatic counting of candles can be realized.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tray-type candle counter, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with an automatic counting mechanism; The automatic counting mechanism comprises a semicircular groove (2) on the upper surface of a base (1), a limit block (3) movably installed in the semicircular groove (2), a groove (4) being provided on the surface of the limit block (3), an annular cavity (5) distributed along the semicircular groove (2) being provided inside the base (1), a tension spring (6) being fixedly installed on the inner surface of the annular cavity (5), a slider (7) being fixedly installed at one end of the tension spring (6), a connecting block (8) penetrating into the semicircular groove (2) being fixedly installed on the surface of the slider (7), a semicircular scale plate (9) being fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base (1), and a pointer (10) corresponding to the semicircular scale plate (9) being fixedly installed on the surface of the limit block (3).

2. A disc type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the limiting block (3) is the same as the depth of the semicircular groove (2), and the depth of the semicircular groove (2) is two-thirds of the length of the candle.

3. A disc type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface of the limit block (3) is in sliding contact with the side surface of the inner cavity of the semicircular groove (2), and the bottom surface of the limit block (3) is in sliding contact with the lower surface of the inner cavity of the semicircular groove (2).

4. A disc-type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape and size of the slider (7) are the same as the cross-sectional shape and size inside the annular cavity (5), and the outer surface of the slider (7) is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the annular cavity (5).

5. The disc-type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity side surface of the semicircular groove (2) is provided with a first strip hole (11) which is connected to the inner cavity of the annular cavity (5); the connecting block (8) is located in the first strip hole (11); and the outer surface of the connecting block (8) is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the first strip hole (11).

6. A disc-type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped pressure strip (12) is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the base (1), the arc-shaped pressure strip (12) is distributed on the outer side of the semicircular scale plate (9), a second strip-shaped hole (13) is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped pressure strip (12), the pointer (10) is located in the second strip-shaped hole (13), and the outer surface of the pointer (10) is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second strip-shaped hole (13).

7. A disc type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A thermometer (14) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the semicircular scale plate (9).

8. The disc-type candle counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (15) is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the base (1), and a rectangular opening (16) is provided on the surface of the protective cover (15).

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