Turnover type timer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover type timer, which comprises a shell, a controller, an angle sensor, a detector and a knob, the angle sensor is used for detecting the overturning state of the overturning type timer, and the controller is used for controlling the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor; the detector is used for detecting rotation information of the knob, and the controller is further used for controlling timing time to be correspondingly adjusted according to the rotation information, detected by the detector, of the knob. After the turnover type timer is turned over, the controller controls the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor, and at the moment, a user can conveniently and quickly adjust the timing time correspondingly by rotating the knob. Compared with a traditional overturning type timer, when the overturning type timer is used, a user can select the time set by the overturning type timer, and the time can be adjusted to other timing time by rotating the knob.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of timing, and in particular to a flip timer. Background Art

[0002] A timer is a device that measures time using a specific principle. Existing timing devices use mechanical dials, buttons, or touch screens as means to control timing.

[0003] With the progress of technology, a flip timer (CN220399812U - polygon flip timer) has emerged on the market. By simply flipping the flip timer, the corresponding timing can be achieved. However, the timing of this flip timer corresponds to the time set on the flip timer. That is, when flipped to different faces, different normal timing times are corresponding. For example, a quadrilateral timer can correspond to 1 min, 3 min, 15 min, and 30 min. That is, the user can only select the time set on the timer and cannot adjust it to other timing times. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a flip timer that can solve the above problems.

[0005] A flip timer includes a housing, a controller, an angle sensor, a detector, and a knob;

[0006] The controller, the angle sensor, and the detector are all arranged inside the housing, and the controller is electrically connected to the angle sensor and the detector respectively;

[0007] The flip timer can be flipped, and the angle sensor is used to detect the flip state of the flip timer, and the controller is used to control the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor;

[0008] The knob is arranged on the housing, and the knob is rotationally connected to the detector;

[0009] The detector is used to detect the rotation information of the knob, and the controller is also used to control the corresponding adjustment of the timing time according to the rotation information of the knob detected by the detector.

[0010] In one embodiment, the detector includes an encoder, and the encoder is used to detect the rotation information of the knob.

[0011] In one embodiment, the detector is further used to detect the pressing information of the knob, and the controller is also used to control the start or stop of timing according to the pressing information of the knob detected by the detector.

[0012] In one embodiment, the detector further includes a touch switch for the user to detect the pressing information of the knob.

[0013] In one embodiment, a rotatable rotating shaft is provided on one side of the detector close to the knob, and the knob is connected to the rotating shaft, so that the knob is rotatably connected to the detector.

[0014] In one embodiment, the flip timer further includes a circuit board, the detector is fixed on the circuit board, and the circuit board, the detector and the knob are stacked in sequence.

[0015] In one embodiment, the flip timer is in a polygonal column shape, the flip timer flips with its axis as the rotation axis, and the knob is located at one end of the flip timer.

[0016] In one embodiment, the flip timer further includes a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery is arranged in the housing.

[0017] In one embodiment, the angle sensor is a gyroscope.

[0018] In one embodiment, the flip timer further includes a display module, and the display module is located at the other end of the flip timer.

[0019] After the flip timer of the present utility model flips, the controller controls the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor. At this time, the user can rotate the knob to more conveniently and quickly adjust the corresponding timing time.

[0020] Compared with the traditional flip timer, when the flip timer of the present utility model is in use, the user can not only select the time set by the flip timer, but also rotate the knob to adjust to other timing times. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings.

[0022] Among them:

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram in one direction of a flip timer in one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 Another perspective three-dimensional structure diagram of the flip timer as shown below. Figure 1

[0025] Figure 3 As Figure 1 shown, a perspective exploded structure diagram of the flip timer.

[0026] Figure 4 As Figure 3 shown, another perspective exploded structure diagram of the flip timer. Detailed implementation

[0027] Hereinafter, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] In conjunction with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the present invention discloses a flip timer in an embodiment, which includes a housing 10, a controller (not shown in the figure), an angle sensor (not shown in the figure), a detector 40, and a knob 50.

[0029] The controller, the angle sensor, and the detector 40 are all disposed within the housing 10, and the controller is electrically connected to the angle sensor and the detector 40 respectively.

[0030] The flip timer can be flipped, and the angle sensor is used to detect the flipping state of the flip timer, and the controller is used to control the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor.

[0031] The knob 50 is disposed on the housing 10, and the knob 50 is rotatably connected to the detector 40.

[0032] The detector 40 is used to detect the rotation information of the knob 50, and the controller is further used to control the corresponding adjustment of the timing time according to the rotation information of the knob 50 detected by the detector 40.

[0033] After the flip timer of the present invention is flipped, the controller controls the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor. At this time, the user can rotate the knob 50 to more conveniently and quickly adjust the corresponding timing time.

[0034] ​Compared with the traditional flip timer, when the flip timer of the present utility model is in use, the user can not only select the time set by the flip timer, but also adjust it to other timing times by rotating the knob 50.

[0035] For example, in combination with the attached drawings, in this embodiment, taking the flip timer as a quadrilateral column as an example, the four sides of the flip timer respectively correspond to 1 min, 3 min, 15 min, and 30 min. When the side corresponding to 15 min of the flip timer faces upward, the timing time is 15 min at this time. The user can adjust the timing time to 14 min, 16 min, etc. by rotating the knob 50, so as to more conveniently and quickly realize the free adjustment of the timing time.

[0036] Preferably, in this embodiment, the detector 40 includes an encoder, and the encoder is used to detect the rotation information of the knob 50.

[0037] An encoder is a device that encodes signals (such as bitstreams) or data and converts them into signal forms that can be used for communication, transmission, and storage.

[0038] In this embodiment, the encoder converts the angular displacement into an electrical signal.

[0039] Specifically, in combination with the attached drawings, in this embodiment, a rotatable rotating shaft 42 is provided on the side of the detector 40 close to the knob 50. The knob 50 is connected to the rotating shaft 42, so that the knob 50 is rotatably connected to the detector 40.

[0040] More preferably, in this embodiment, a receiving groove 52 matching the rotating shaft 42 is provided on the side of the knob 50 close to the detector 40.

[0041] Preferably, in this embodiment, an operation part 54 convenient for the user to operate is provided on the side of the knob 50 away from the detector 40. In addition, the operation part 54 can also conveniently indicate the direction pointed by the knob.

[0042] Specifically, in combination with the attached drawings, in this embodiment, the operation part 54 is a groove.

[0043] More preferably, in this embodiment, the detector 40 is further used to detect the pressing information of the knob 50, and the controller is further used to control the start or stop of timing according to the pressing information of the knob 50 detected by the detector 40.

[0044] In other embodiments, the detector 40 may not be used to detect the pressing information of the knob 50. At this time, after the knob 50 rotates and stops for a period of time (for example: 1.5 s to 5 s), the controller controls the start of timing.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, the detector 40 further includes a touch switch for the user to detect the pressing information of the knob 50.

[0046] Particularly, in this embodiment, the detector 40 is a multi-functional switch of models such as TS-1505A, TS-1505B, TS-1505C, TS-1505D or TS-1506 (purchased from Shenzhen Bubujing Technology Co., Ltd.).

[0047] Preferably, in combination with the attached drawings, in this embodiment, the flip timer further includes a circuit board 60. The detector 40 is fixed on the circuit board 60, and the circuit board 60, the detector 40 and the knob 50 are arranged in a stacked manner in sequence.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the detector 40 is fixedly welded on one side of the circuit board 60 close to the knob 50.

[0049] It should be noted that the flip timer of this embodiment further includes other circuit boards arranged at other positions, and components such as a controller and an angle sensor are arranged on the other circuit boards.

[0050] Preferably, in this embodiment, the flip timer is in a polygonal column shape, and the flip timer rotates with its axis as the rotation axis, and the knob 50 is located at one end of the flip timer.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the flip timer is in a quadrilateral column shape. In other embodiments, the flip timer can also be in a triangular column shape, a pentagonal column shape, a hexagonal column shape, etc.

[0052] Preferably, in this embodiment, the flip timer further includes a rechargeable battery (not shown in the figure), and the rechargeable battery is arranged in the housing 10.

[0053] In combination with the attached drawings, a corresponding charging port is also provided on the housing 10 of the flip timer of this embodiment.

[0054] Preferably, in this embodiment, the angle sensor is a gyroscope. In other embodiments, the angle sensor can also be other components.

[0055] Preferably, in this embodiment, the flip timer further includes a display module 70, and the display module 70 is located at the other end of the flip timer.

[0056] Generally speaking, the display module 70 is used to display the timing time.

[0057] In other embodiments, the display module 70 can also be arranged at other positions of the flip timer. For example, both the display module 70 and the knob 50 are located at one end of the flip timer.

[0058] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0059] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0060] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" 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 embodiments of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flip timer, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a controller, an angle sensor, a detector and a knob; The controller, the angle sensor and the detector are all arranged in the housing, and the controller is electrically connected to the angle sensor and the detector respectively; The flip timer can be flipped, and the angle sensor is used to detect the flipping state of the flip timer, and the controller is used to control the corresponding timing time according to the detection result of the angle sensor; The knob is disposed on the housing, and the knob is rotationally connected to the detector; The detector is used to detect the rotation information of the knob, and the controller is also used to control the corresponding adjustment of the timing time according to the rotation information of the knob detected by the detector.

2. The flip timer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detector includes an encoder, and the encoder is used to detect the rotation information of the knob.

3. The flip timer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detector is further used to detect the pressing information of the knob, and the controller is further used to control the start or stop of timing according to the pressing information of the knob detected by the detector.

4. The flip timer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The detector further includes a touch switch, and the touch switch detects the pressing information of the knob by a user.

5. The flip timer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rotatable rotating shaft is provided on a side of the detector close to the knob, and the knob is connected to the rotating shaft, so that the knob is rotatably connected to the detector.

6. The flip timer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip-type timer also includes a circuit board, the detector is fixed on the circuit board, and the circuit board, the detector and the knob are stacked in sequence.

7. The flip timer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The flip-type timer is in the shape of a polygonal column, and the flip-type timer flips with its axis as a rotation axis, and the knob is located at one end of the flip-type timer.

8. The flip timer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip-type timer further comprises a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery is arranged in the housing.

9. The flip timer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle sensor is a gyroscope.

10. The flip timer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The flip-type timer further comprises a display module, and the display module is located at the other end of the flip-type timer.

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