Electronic timing socket
By integrating the microcontroller motherboard, LCD screen, backlight components and wireless communication module in an electronic timing socket, the problems of poor timing accuracy and complex operation are solved, and the accuracy of the clock and simplicity of operation are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422096481.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-28
AI Technical Summary
The existing electronic timing sockets have problems such as poor timing accuracy and complex operation, and cannot achieve effective clock calibration, and the LCD screen is difficult to read and operate under dark light conditions.
An electronic timing socket including a single-chip computer motherboard, LCD screen, backlight component, wireless communication module and key module is designed. It adopts 5 function buttons and backlight components to support wireless communication and clock network calibration.
It realizes the accuracy of the clock and the simplicity of operation, can clearly display content in dark light conditions, and can realize convenient parameter setting and clock calibration through the wireless communication module, improving timing accuracy and user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent sockets, and particularly relates to an electronic timing socket. Background Art
[0002] The electronic timing socket here refers to a reservation type timing socket. This kind of timing socket has a very wide range of applications and is generally used for electrical appliances that require reservation timing, such as water dispensers, rice cookers, electric mosquito repellents, fish tank oxygen pumps, routers, and so on. Therefore, the popularity of electronic timing sockets will be greatly improved in the future.
[0003] The electronic timing socket means that the socket has power output at a certain time on a certain day of the week, and has no power output at a certain time on a certain day of the week. The existing electronic timing sockets have the problem of poor timing accuracy, cannot achieve effective clock calibration, and cannot meet the application scenarios with high requirements for time. Generally, it has a real-time clock function, can set the day of the week, hour, and minute, can set a timing program, generally more than 10 groups, and each group has an on and off state. There are also modes on the electronic timing socket, and the modes refer to three modes: on, off, and automatic. It has a liquid crystal display screen without backlight. In a dimly lit place, it is basically impossible to clearly see the display content on the liquid crystal display screen, let alone set and change parameters. Currently, the mainstream design direction of electronic timing sockets on the market is to use 7 function keys, generally including a "clock" key, a "week" key, an "hour" key, a "minute" key, a "timing" key, a "mode" key, and a "clear" key.
[0004] Operating the 7 keys is relatively troublesome. Sometimes the keys need to cooperate with each other, and sometimes the keys need to be pressed continuously. For a beginner, it is still a great challenge to use and operate an electronic timing socket. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an electronic timing socket with simple operation and accurate clock.
[0006] The utility model achieves the above purpose through the following specific technical solutions:
[0007] An electronic timing socket includes a socket housing. Inside the socket housing, there are fixedly installed socket sleeves and a protection door module, a plug, a power board, a single-chip microcomputer main board, a display module, and a key module. On the top surface of the socket housing, there are provided a display window, key holes, and socket holes. The socket sleeves and the protection door module are connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board, and its top surface corresponds to the socket holes. The plug is installed at the bottom of the socket sleeves and the protection door module; the power board is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board and is arranged on the back side of the single-chip microcomputer main board, and a backup battery module and a relay module are provided thereon; the display module is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board and is arranged on the top surface of the single-chip microcomputer main board. The display module includes a liquid crystal display screen and a transparent panel arranged on the display window; the key module includes a silicone key and a tactile key arranged on the single-chip microcomputer main board, and the silicone key corresponds to the tactile key.
[0008] Further, the key module is composed of 5 function keys, namely a timing key, a minute key, an hour key, a week and clock key, and a mode and clear key.
[0009] Further, the display module further includes a backlight component, and the backlight component is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board.
[0010] Further, a wireless communication module is provided on the single-chip microcomputer main board, and the wireless communication module adopts a Bluetooth chip and / or a WIFI module.
[0011] Further, the circuit of the power board adopts an AC / DC conversion method. The power board supplies power to the single-chip microcomputer main board, and then supplies power to the circuits of the key module, the backlight component, the liquid crystal display screen, the switch circuit, and the wireless communication module, etc.
[0012] Further, the relay module is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board through a relay drive circuit, and the relay drive circuit adopts a triode or a MOS tube. The single-chip microcomputer main board outputs a signal to control the triode or MOS tube of the relay drive circuit, and then controls the on and off of the relay module.
[0013] Further, an indicator light is also connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board, and a light guide column is arranged between the indicator light and the transparent panel.
[0014] Further, a conductive strip is arranged between the liquid crystal display screen and the single-chip microcomputer main board.
[0015] The socket of the present utility model realizes clock network calibration and accurate timing on and off of the socket by reasonably configuring the module functions; the overall structure is designed reasonably, safely, and is convenient for production. Description of the Drawings
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is the schematic circuit diagram of the power board in the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is the schematic circuit diagram of the single-chip microcomputer main board in the present utility model.
[0020] In the figure, 1 is the socket housing; 11 is the display window; 12 is the key hole; 13 is the socket hole; 2 is the socket sleeve and protection door module; 3 is the plug; 4 is the power board; 41 is the backup battery module; 42 is the relay module; 5 is the single-chip microcomputer main board; 51 is the touch key; 52 is the indicator light; 53 is the light guide column; 6 is the display module; 61 is the backlight assembly; 62 is the liquid crystal display screen; 63 is the transparent panel; 7 is the key module; 8 is the conductive strip. Specific embodiments
[0021] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] 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, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the embodiments of the present utility model.
[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" 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 situations.
[0024] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" 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" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "beneath" and "under" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0025] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean 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 expressions 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.
[0026] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an electronic timing socket of the present utility model includes a socket housing 1. Inside the socket housing 1, a socket insert and protection door module 2, a plug 3, a power board 4, a single-chip microcomputer main board 5, a display module 6, and a key module are fixedly installed. Each component is fixed inside the socket housing 1 by means of buckles or bolts, etc. A display window 11, a key hole 12, and a socket hole 13 are provided on the top surface of the socket housing 1. The socket insert and protection door module 2 is connected to the power board 4, and its top surface corresponds to the socket hole 13. The plug 3 is installed at the bottom of the socket insert and protection door module 2. The plug 3 extends out from the bottom surface of the socket housing 2 to form a three-hole plug or a two-hole plug.
[0027] In the embodiment, the plug 3 is a three-pin plug for live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire. The socket insert and protection door module 2 is for the anti-electric shock safety of the socket. Its function is to insert the plug into the socket insert to obtain power, avoiding accidental insertion of the socket insert by children or metal needles and causing electric shock.
[0028] The power board 4 is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board 5 and is arranged on the back side of the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. A backup battery module 41 and a relay module 42 are provided thereon. The live wire of the socket insert and protection door module 2 is connected to the relay module 42, the neutral wire is connected to the power board 4, and the output of the power board 4 is then connected to the plug 3. The relay module 42 directly controls the on / off state of the live wire. The backup battery module 41 is a rechargeable battery. When there is alternating current externally, it charges the backup battery module 41. When there is no alternating current externally, the fully charged backup battery module 41 can maintain the continuous operation of the clock of the single-chip microcomputer main board 5.
[0029] The display module 6 is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board 5 and is arranged on the top surface of the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. The display module 6 includes a liquid crystal display screen 62 and a transparent panel 63 arranged on the display window. Preferably, the display module further includes a backlight assembly 61, and the backlight assembly 61 is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. The backlight assembly 61 is a backlight assembly that emits light through LEDs. Both the backlight assembly 61 and the liquid crystal display screen 62 are electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. In the embodiment, preferably, a conductive strip 8 is further arranged between the liquid crystal display screen 62 and the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. The conductive strip 8 is arranged at the top of the liquid crystal display screen 62, and its function is equivalent to a data line, transmitting the data on the single-chip microcomputer main board 5 to the liquid crystal display screen 62 for display.
[0030] The button module includes a silicone button 7 and a tactile button 51 arranged on the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. The silicone button 7 corresponds to the tactile button 51. In the embodiment, preferably, the button module is composed of 5 function buttons, namely a timing button, a minute button, an hour button, a week and clock button, and a mode and clear button. The names of the corresponding button functions are silk-screened or laser-printed on the upper or adjacent position of the silicone button 7 corresponding to these 5 function buttons. The timing button is for timing, the minute button is for minutes, the hour button is for hours, the week (clock) button is for week (clock), and the mode (clear) button is for mode.
[0031] A wireless communication module is arranged on the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. In the embodiment, preferably, the wireless communication module uses a Bluetooth chip and / or a WIFI module, which can be a Bluetooth chip or a dual-mode module of WIFI + Bluetooth. Preferably, Bluetooth communication is adopted. Bluetooth uses a single-chip to communicate with the single-chip microcomputer circuit. Using a Bluetooth single-chip has low cost and strong anti-interference ability, and the communication distance can be greater than 100 meters in an open space.
[0032] An indicator light 52 is also arranged on the single-chip microcomputer main board 5. Preferably, a light guide column 53 is arranged between the indicator light 52 and the transparent panel. The indicator light 52 is the indicator light of the timing socket and can be an LED lamp, used to indicate the working state of the single-chip microcomputer main board 5.
[0033] The single-chip microcomputer main board 5 mainly includes a single-chip microcomputer and a 32768Hz crystal oscillator. The single-chip microcomputer main board 5 is the operation center of the entire system, responsible for the operation, processing, execution, communication, etc. of the system. A low-power single-chip microcomputer is adopted. After the rechargeable battery is fully charged, it can maintain the clock of the single-chip microcomputer main board 5 to work continuously for more than 6 months. The liquid crystal display screen 62 includes a liquid crystal driving circuit. The liquid crystal driving circuit and the single-chip microcomputer circuit communicate with each other. The single-chip microcomputer refreshes the liquid crystal display screen once every 0.5 seconds. The liquid crystal display screen 62 generally adopts a segment code screen, which has low price, power saving, and extremely long service life and good performance.
[0034] In some embodiments, the circuit of the power supply board 4 adopts the AC / DC conversion method, and the DC power supply output by the power supply board 4 supplies power to the single-chip microcomputer main board 5, thereby realizing the power supply for the touch button 51 circuit, the backlight component 61 circuit, the liquid crystal display screen 62 circuit, the switch module circuit, the wireless communication module circuit, etc. on the single-chip microcomputer main board 5.
[0035] In some embodiments, the relay module 42 is connected to the single-chip microcomputer main board 5 through a relay driving circuit, and the relay driving circuit uses a triode or a MOS transistor. The relay driving circuit controls the on and off of the relay module 42 on the power supply board 4, and the live wire of the socket is connected to the relay module 42, and the connection and disconnection of the socket are realized by the on and off of the relay module 42.
[0036] For the wireless communication module of the present utility model, Bluetooth communication is preferably adopted, and a mobile terminal (mobile phone) can communicate with the electronic timing socket, and the liquid crystal display screen on the electronic timing socket can be transferred to the large-screen UI of the mobile terminal. On the UI interface, it becomes very convenient to modify parameters or set programs, and the set timing program is displayed on one screen on the large screen, and whether there is a problem with the set logic can also be immediately checked, and the setting operation is simple. After the Bluetooth chip on the electronic timing socket establishes a connection with the mobile terminal (mobile phone), it will transmit the clock of the mobile terminal (mobile phone) to the electronic timing socket for the first time to update the clock of the electronic timing socket. This ensures the accuracy of the time of the electronic timing socket and improves the clock accuracy of the electronic timing socket.
[0037] The specific embodiments in the present utility model are only explanations of the present utility model, and they are not limitations to the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make modifications without creative contributions to the embodiments according to needs after reading this specification, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by the patent law.
Claims
1. An electronic timing socket, characterized in that: The invention comprises a socket housing (1), wherein a socket sleeve and protective door module (2), a plug (3), a power board (4), a single-chip computer mainboard (5), a display module (6) and a key module are fixedly installed in the socket housing, a display window (11), a key hole (12) and a socket hole (13) are provided on the top surface of the socket housing, the socket sleeve and protective door module is connected to the power board, and its top surface corresponds to the socket hole, and the plug is installed at the bottom of the socket sleeve and protective door module; The power board is connected to the single-chip computer mainboard and arranged on the back side of the single-chip computer mainboard, and a backup battery module (41) and a relay module (42) are arranged on the power board; the display module is connected to the single-chip computer mainboard and arranged on the top surface of the single-chip computer mainboard, and the display module includes a liquid crystal display screen (62) and a transparent panel (63) arranged on the display window; the key module includes a silicone key (7) and a light touch key (51) arranged on the single-chip computer mainboard, and the silicone key corresponds to the light touch key.
2. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key module consists of 5 function keys, namely timer key, minute key, hour key, week and clock key, mode and clear key.
3. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module also includes a backlight component (61), which is connected to the single-chip computer mainboard.
4. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wireless communication module is arranged on the single chip mainboard, and the wireless communication module adopts a Bluetooth chip and / or a WIFI module.
5. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit of the power board adopts AC / DC conversion mode, and the power board supplies power to the microcontroller main board.
6. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The relay module is connected to the single-chip computer mainboard through a relay drive circuit, and the relay drive circuit adopts a triode or a MOS tube.
7. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: An indicator light (52) is also connected to the single-chip computer mainboard, and a light guide column (53) is arranged between the indicator light and the transparent panel.
8. The electronic timing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conductive strip (8) is arranged between the liquid crystal display screen and the single-chip computer mainboard.