Photosensitive clock

By designing an adjustable light sensor position on the photosensitive clock, the problem of light sensors being affected by environmental conditions at different installation positions is solved, and the stable triggering of the night mode and the reliable use of the clock in different environments is achieved.

CN222580417UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-07FUJIAN REIDA PRECISION
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421394396.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-18
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-18

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Technical Problem

The light sensor of the existing photosensitive clock is fixed to the clock, causing it to be affected by environmental conditions at different installation positions, and the night mode trigger mechanism is unstable.

Method used

A photosensitive clock is designed, and its light sensor is installed in a position that can be moved along the ring track and is electrically connected to the controller through a conductive ring to achieve adjustable position of the light sensor.

Benefits of technology

The position of the light sensor is adjustable, and the impact of different installation positions on the light sensor is overcome, ensuring stable triggering of the night mode, and improving the reliability of the use of the watch in different environments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clocks, in particular to a photosensitive clock. On the basis of an existing clock structure, an annular track is arranged on the circumferential side wall of a watchcase, a conducting ring is embedded in the inner side wall of the annular track and electrically connected with a controller arranged in the watchcase, a light sensor capable of moving along the annular track is installed on the annular track, and the light sensor is electrically connected with the controller. The light sensor is provided with a conductive terminal, and the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can move along the annular track and can be fixed at any position of the annular track, and the position of the light sensor can be adjusted; the conductive terminal of the light sensor is in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can be electrically connected with the controller in the watchcase at any position of the annular track, and the influence of different mounting positions of the clock on the light sensor can be overcome by using the structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clocks and watches, in particular to a photosensitive clock and watch. Background Art

[0002] Existing photosensitive clocks, that is, a photosensitive element (such as a light sensor) is set on the clock. When the environment is relatively dim, the night mode is automatically turned on, such as lighting the lighting on the clock, so that the time can be easily viewed in a dim environment. In life, the installation position of the clock is determined by the user. Since the light sensor is usually fixed on the clock, the different installation positions of the clock determine that the light sensor is in different environmental conditions, thereby affecting the triggering mechanism of the night mode. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a photosensitive clock, realize the adjustable position of the light sensor and overcome the influence of different installation positions of the clock on the light sensor.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A photosensitive clock comprises a circular case, a circular track is arranged on the circumferential side wall of the case, a conductive ring is embedded on the inner side wall of the circular track, the conductive ring is electrically connected to a controller arranged inside the case, a light sensor movable along the circular track is installed on the circular track, the light sensor is provided with a conductive terminal, and the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring.

[0006] Furthermore, the cross-section of the annular track is in a convex shape, the portion of the light sensor embedded in the annular track is provided with a base adapted thereto, and the conductive terminal is provided on the base.

[0007] Furthermore, the base is provided with a mounting rod, the mounting rod is provided with an external thread, the light sensor is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting hole is provided with an internal thread matched with the external thread.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting rod is sleeved on a washer, and the washer is located between the light sensor and the annular track.

[0009] Furthermore, the conductive terminal is an elastic metal sheet with a protruding portion.

[0010] Furthermore, a dial is provided in the watch case, and LED lamp beads for lighting are embedded on the dial, and the LED lamp beads are electrically connected to the controller.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a dimming circuit, and the controller is electrically connected to the LED lamp beads through the dimming circuit.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] The utility model provides a photosensitive clock. On the basis of the existing clock structure, an annular track is provided on the circumferential side wall of the watch case, a conductive ring is embedded on the inner side wall of the annular track, the conductive ring is electrically connected to a controller arranged inside the watch case, a light sensor movable along the annular track is installed on the annular track, a conductive terminal is provided on the light sensor, the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can move along the annular track and be fixed at any position of the annular track, thereby achieving adjustable position of the light sensor, and at the same time, by adding a conductive ring on the annular track, the conductive terminal of the light sensor keeps in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can be electrically connected to the controller inside the watch case at any position of the annular track, and the use of the above structure can overcome the influence of different installation positions of the clock on the light sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a light sensor of a photosensitive clock of the utility model when it is in one position;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a light sensor of a photosensitive clock of the utility model when it is in another position;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A front view of

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view at AA in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a light sensor and a conductive ring of a photosensitive clock of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0020] Description of labels:

[0021] 1. Watch case; 11. Annular track; 12. Conductive ring; 13. Light sensor; 14. Conductive terminal; 15. Base; 16. Mounting rod; 17. Washer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to explain the technical content, achieved objectives and effects of the present invention in detail, the following is an explanation in conjunction with the implementation modes and the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6The utility model provides a photosensitive clock, comprising a circular case, a circular track is provided on the circumferential side wall of the case, a conductive ring is embedded on the inner side wall of the circular track, the conductive ring is electrically connected to a controller arranged inside the case, a light sensor movable along the circular track is installed on the circular track, a conductive terminal is provided on the light sensor, and the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring.

[0024] From the above description, it can be seen that the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0025] The utility model provides a photosensitive clock. On the basis of the existing clock structure, an annular track is provided on the circumferential side wall of the watch case, a conductive ring is embedded on the inner side wall of the annular track, the conductive ring is electrically connected to a controller arranged inside the watch case, a light sensor movable along the annular track is installed on the annular track, a conductive terminal is provided on the light sensor, the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can move along the annular track and be fixed at any position of the annular track, thereby achieving adjustable position of the light sensor, and at the same time, by adding a conductive ring on the annular track, the conductive terminal of the light sensor keeps in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can be electrically connected to the controller inside the watch case at any position of the annular track, and the use of the above structure can overcome the influence of different installation positions of the clock on the light sensor.

[0026] Furthermore, the cross-section of the annular track is in a convex shape, the portion of the light sensor embedded in the annular track is provided with a base adapted thereto, and the conductive terminal is provided on the base.

[0027] It can be seen from the above description that the light sensor and the annular track can be assembled through the above structure.

[0028] Furthermore, the base is provided with a mounting rod, the mounting rod is provided with an external thread, the light sensor is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting hole is provided with an internal thread matched with the external thread.

[0029] From the above description, it can be seen that through the above structure, the position of the light sensor in the axial direction of the mounting rod can be adjusted, that is, the distance between the light sensor and the annular track can be adjusted. When the light sensor is close to the annular track, it clamps the annular track together with the base to achieve position locking and fixation. When the light sensor is away from the annular track, the position can be adjusted.

[0030] Furthermore, the mounting rod is sleeved on a washer, and the washer is located between the light sensor and the annular track.

[0031] From the above description, it can be seen that adding a gasket can protect the light sensor and avoid excessive wear.

[0032] Furthermore, the conductive terminal is an elastic metal sheet with a protruding portion.

[0033] It can be seen from the above description that the elastic metal sheet with a protruding portion is used as a conductive terminal, which has a certain elastic deformation space, and satisfies the electrical connection while being easy to move.

[0034] Furthermore, a dial is provided in the watch case, and LED lamp beads for lighting are embedded on the dial, and the LED lamp beads are electrically connected to the controller.

[0035] From the above description, it can be seen that the lighting function is achieved by LED lamp beads.

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes a dimming circuit, and the controller is electrically connected to the LED lamp beads through the dimming circuit.

[0037] From the above description, it can be seen that the lighting brightness of the LED lamp beads can be adjusted through the dimming circuit.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , Embodiment 1 of the present utility model is:

[0039] The utility model provides a photosensitive clock, comprising a circular case 1, a circular track 11 is arranged on the circumferential side wall of the case, a conductive ring 12 is embedded on the inner side wall of the circular track 11, wherein there are two conductive rings, which are arranged side by side at an interval and serve as positive and negative poles respectively.

[0040] The conductive ring 12 is electrically connected to a controller disposed inside the watch case, wherein the controller may be a single-chip microcomputer or an integrated chip with an embedded system, such as STM series products. A light sensor 13 that can move along the circular track is installed on the circular track 11, and a conductive terminal 14 is disposed on the light sensor 13, and the conductive terminal 14 contacts the conductive ring 12. Specifically, the conductive terminal 14 is an elastic metal sheet with a protruding portion, and has a certain elastic deformation space, which is convenient for movement and meets electrical connection.

[0041] The cross-section of the circular track 11 is in a convex shape. The portion where the light sensor 13 is embedded in the circular track is provided with a base 15 adapted thereto. The conductive terminal 14 is provided on the base 15 to achieve assembly of the light sensor and the circular track.

[0042] The base 15 is provided with a mounting rod 16, the mounting rod 16 is provided with an external thread, the light sensor is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting hole is provided with an internal thread matching the external thread. Through the above structure, the position of the light sensor in the axial direction of the mounting rod can be adjusted, that is, the distance between the light sensor and the annular track can be adjusted. When the light sensor is close to the annular track, it clamps the annular track together with the base to achieve position locking and fixing. When the light sensor is away from the annular track, the position can be adjusted.

[0043] The mounting rod 16 is sleeved with a washer 17, and the washer 17 is located between the light sensor 13 and the annular track 11. The washer is added to protect the light sensor and avoid excessive wear. The washer can be a rubber washer.

[0044] The case is provided with a dial, and the dial is embedded with LED lamp beads for lighting, and the LED lamp beads are electrically connected to the controller, and the lighting function is realized by the LED lamp beads. The above-mentioned photosensitive clock also includes a dimming circuit, and the controller is electrically connected to the LED lamp beads through the dimming circuit. The dimming circuit can adjust the lighting brightness of the LED lamp beads.

[0045] To sum up, the utility model provides a photosensitive clock, which, on the basis of the existing clock structure, is provided with a circular track on the circumferential side wall of the watch case, and a conductive ring is embedded on the inner side wall of the circular track, and the conductive ring is electrically connected to a controller arranged inside the watch case, and a light sensor movable along the circular track is installed on the circular track, and a conductive terminal is provided on the light sensor, and the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can move along the circular track and be fixed at any position of the circular track, thereby achieving adjustable position of the light sensor, and at the same time, by adding a conductive ring to the circular track, the conductive terminal of the light sensor keeps in contact with the conductive ring, so that the light sensor can be electrically connected to the controller inside the watch case at any position of the circular track, and the use of the above structure can overcome the influence of different installation positions of the clock on the light sensor.

[0046] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical field, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photosensitive watch, comprising a circular case, characterized in that: A circular track is provided on the circumferential side wall of the watch case, a conductive ring is embedded on the inner side wall of the circular track, the conductive ring is electrically connected to a controller arranged inside the watch case, a light sensor movable along the circular track is installed on the circular track, a conductive terminal is provided on the light sensor, and the conductive terminal is in contact with the conductive ring.

2. A photosensitive clock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the annular track is in a convex shape, the portion of the light sensor embedded in the annular track is provided with a base adapted thereto, and the conductive terminal is arranged on the base.

3. A photosensitive timepiece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base is provided with a mounting rod, the mounting rod is provided with an external thread, the light sensor is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting hole is provided with an internal thread matched with the external thread.

4. A photosensitive timepiece according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting rod is sleeved on a washer, and the washer is located between the light sensor and the annular track.

5. A photosensitive timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive terminal is an elastic metal sheet with a protruding portion.

6. A photosensitive timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: A dial is arranged in the watch case, and LED lamp beads for lighting are embedded on the dial, and the LED lamp beads are electrically connected to the controller.

7. A photosensitive timepiece according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a dimming circuit, and the controller is electrically connected to the LED lamp beads through the dimming circuit.