Water cup holder for guiding children to drink water

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water cup holder for guiding children to drink water. The water cup holder comprises a control area, a first water cup placing area, a second water cup placing area and a wire groove. A microcontroller, an RTC module and a GPS module are installed in the control area, and a starting key and a recording key which are connected with the microcontroller are embedded in the surface of the control area. The RTC module and the GPS module are respectively connected with the microcontroller; the first water cup placing area and the second water cup placing area are respectively provided with a plurality of grids; a weighing module and a photoelectric sensor are arranged in each grid; the weighing module is used for acquiring the weight of the water cup placed in the grid; the photoelectric sensor is used for detecting whether a water cup exists in the grid; an LCD display module is arranged on the surface of each grid and used for displaying the number of the grid, the weight of the water cup and the water drinking amount; and the weighing module, the photoelectric sensor and the LCD display module are connected with the microcontroller through the wire slot by using connecting wires. The water drinking condition of children can be detected and counted, the children are guided to drink water, and the burden of teachers is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model specifically relates to a water cup rack for guiding children to drink water. Background Art

[0002] In kindergarten educational activities, ensuring children's health is a very important part, and drinking water is one of the basic needs to maintain children's health. For each kindergarten child, due to their lack of self-awareness and subjectivity, teachers need to regularly remind children to drink water to stay healthy. After each outdoor activity in a day, teachers will remind children to drink water, check and count the water intake of children. However, this way of urging children to drink water is time-consuming and laborious. Moreover, since each child's awareness of drinking water is different, some children may not be noticed in time when they do not drink water, and errors often occur in the work of counting the water intake. Therefore, kindergarten teachers and staff need to spend a lot of time and energy to supervise and encourage each child to drink water at the right time. Hence, there are problems such as being time-consuming and laborious, prone to errors, and insufficient supervision. Although some schools are using some simple reminder devices, such as timers, alarm clocks or manual counters to remind children to drink water, there are still problems such as cumbersome operation and unsatisfactory effects. Therefore, a more efficient and intelligent solution is needed to guide children to drink water and improve the efficiency of drinking water and the level of health management. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, and provide a water cup rack for guiding children to drink water, which can automatically monitor and count the situation of children drinking water, guide children to drink water, and reduce the workload of teachers.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A water cup rack for guiding children to drink water, comprising a control area, a first water cup placement area, a second water cup placement area and a wire groove; the control area is located on one side of the water cup rack; the first water cup placement area, the second water cup placement area and the wire groove are located on the other side of the water cup rack, and the first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area are located on both sides of the wire groove;

[0006] A microcontroller, an RTC module and a GPS module are installed in the control area, and a start button and a record button connected to the microcontroller are embedded on the surface of the control area; the RTC module and the GPS module are respectively connected to the microcontroller;

[0007] A plurality of squares are provided in both the first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area; a weighing module and a photoelectric sensor are provided in each square; the weighing module is used to obtain the weight of the water cup placed in the square; the photoelectric sensor is used to detect whether there is a water cup in the square;

[0008] Each square surface is provided with an LCD display module for displaying the square number, the weight of the water cup, and the amount of water drunk.

[0009] The weighing module, the photoelectric sensor, and the LCD display module are connected to the microcontroller through connecting wires via wire grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the water cup holder is a rectangular lidless box body made of iron sheet.

[0011] Preferably, the squares are separated by acrylic boards.

[0012] Preferably, the size of the square is determined according to the cross-section of the water cup.

[0013] Preferably, the microcontroller uses Arduino Mege2560.

[0014] Preferably, the RTC module uses the DALLAS DS1302 clock chip.

[0015] Preferably, the weighing module includes a tray and a weighing sensor for obtaining the weight of the water cup placed on the tray.

[0016] Preferably, the weighing sensor uses the HX711 pressure sensor.

[0017] Preferably, the LCD display module uses the Usart-GPU serial LCD screen.

[0018] Preferably, the water cup holder further includes a Wi-Fi module connected to the microcontroller.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0020] When the present application is working, when the photoelectric sensor detects that there is a water cup in the square, the weighing module obtains the weight of the water cup and transmits it to the microcontroller to automatically calculate and record the amount of water drunk, realizing the functions of automatic detection and measurement, and improving the supervision efficiency and accuracy. At the same time, it is equipped with an LCD display module. On the one hand, it can display the amount of water drunk by children and prompt children, enhancing children's self-awareness; on the other hand, it is convenient for teachers to monitor in real time, view the drinking situation and statistical data of all children. The water cup holder of the present application has a simple structure, is easy to install, and has strong practicability. Through this intelligent water cup holder, the problem of drinking water supervision in kindergartens can be effectively solved, the work burden of teachers can be reduced, and the health management level of children can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is the top view and front view of the structure of a water cup holder for guiding children to drink water in the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2It is the circuit connection diagram of a water cup holder for guiding children to drink water in the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 It is the structural schematic diagram of the weighing module in the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Weighing module; 2. Microcontroller; 3. Photoelectric sensor; 4. LCD display module; 5. Start button; 6. Record button; 7. Weighing sensor; 8. Tray. Specific implementation mode

[0025] The present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments and the attached drawings, but the implementation modes of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Embodiment

[0026] As Figure 1 shown, the present utility model provides a water cup holder for guiding children to drink water, including a control area, a first water cup placement area, a second water cup placement area and a wire groove; wherein, the control area is located on one side of the water cup holder; the first water cup placement area, the second water cup placement area and the wire groove are located on the other side of the water cup holder, and the first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area are located on both sides of the wire groove.

[0027] A microcontroller 2, an RTC module (real-time clock module) and a GPS module (global positioning system module) (the RTC module and the GPS module Figure 1 are not shown) are installed in the control area, and a start button 5 and a record button 6 connected to the microcontroller 2 are embedded on the surface of the control area; the RTC module and the GPS module are respectively connected to the microcontroller 2.

[0028] A plurality of squares are provided in both the first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area; a weighing module 1 and a photoelectric sensor 3 are provided in each square; the weighing module 1 is used to obtain the weight of the water cup placed in the square; the photoelectric sensor 2 is used to detect whether there is a water cup in the square, and it is a switch quantity signal, and the weighing module will work only when there is a water cup.

[0029] An LCD display module 4 is arranged on the surface of each square, and is used to display the square number, the weight of the water cup and the water intake.

[0030] The weighing module 1, the photoelectric sensor 3 and the LCD display module 4 are connected to the microcontroller 2 through connecting wires via the wire groove.

[0031] After the water cup holder is powered on, the microcontroller 2 obtains the time from the GPS module and then writes the time into the RTC module. After placing the water cup filled with water, press the start button 5. The photoelectric sensor 3 detects whether there is a water cup in the grid. If there is, the microcontroller 2 reads the time from the RTC module every 1 minute and obtains the weight of the water cup in the grid through the weighing module 1, and records and displays the time information and the weight of the water cup on the LCD module 4 (during the measurement process of the microcontroller 2, if the weight values of the water cup before and after are within ±3g, it is considered a measurement error and is not recorded); every time a child drinks water and puts the water cup back, press the record button 6. The photoelectric sensor 3 detects whether there is a water cup in the grid. If there is, the microcontroller 2 obtains and records the current weight of the water cup in the grid and the current time information, subtracts the weight of the water cup at the previous record time from the current weight of the water cup to obtain the amount of water the child drinks and makes an evaluation, which is displayed on the LCD display module 4. For example: when the amount of water a certain child drinks is less than 25g, the amount of water drunk and the evaluation "a bit less" are displayed; when it is between 25g and 80g, the amount of water drunk and the evaluation "good" are displayed; when it is between 80g and 120g, the amount of water drunk and the evaluation "very good" are displayed; when it is above 120g, the amount of water drunk and the evaluation "too much" are displayed.

[0032] In this embodiment, there are 4 grids in each of the first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area, and 8 water cups can be placed; accordingly, there are also 8 weighing modules 1, photoelectric sensors 3 and LCD display modules 4, and the circuit connection relationship is as Figure 2 shown.

[0033] In a specific embodiment, the water cup holder is a rectangular box without a lid, made of iron sheet, and other metal materials such as copper and aluminum can also be used.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, the grids are separated by acrylic boards, and the first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area are separated into several grids. Other materials with the same separation function can also be used.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the size of the grid is determined according to the cross-section of the water cup.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, the microcontroller 2 uses Arduino Mege2560.

[0037] In a specific embodiment, the RTC module uses the DALLAS DS1302 clock chip.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the weighing module 1 includes a tray 8 and a weighing sensor 7, and is used to obtain the weight of the water cup placed on the tray 8. In this embodiment, the tray is circular, and it can also be set according to the shape of the bottom of the water cup as long as it can carry the water cup.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the weighing sensor 7 uses an HX711 pressure sensor.

[0040] In a specific embodiment, the LCD display module 4 uses a Usart-GPU serial liquid crystal screen.

[0041] In a specific embodiment, the water cup holder further includes a Wi-Fi module, which is connected to the microcontroller 2 and is used to upload the water intake of children to the teacher's end for the teacher to monitor and remind.

[0042] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cup holder for guiding children to drink water, characterized in that: The cup holder includes a control area, a first cup placement area, a second cup placement area, and a wire groove; the control area is located on one side of the cup holder; the first cup placement area, the second cup placement area, and the wire groove are located on the other side of the cup holder, and the first cup placement area and the second cup placement area are located on both sides of the wire groove; A microcontroller, an RTC module and a GPS module are installed in the control area, and a start button and a record button connected to the microcontroller are embedded on the surface of the control area; the RTC module and the GPS module are connected to the microcontroller respectively; The first water cup placement area and the second water cup placement area are both provided with a plurality of squares; each square is provided with a weighing module and a photoelectric sensor; the weighing module is used to obtain the weight of the water cup placed in the square; the photoelectric sensor is used to detect whether there is a water cup in the square; Each grid surface is provided with an LCD display module for displaying the grid number, the weight of the water cup and the amount of water drunk; The weighing module, the photoelectric sensor and the LCD display module are connected to the microcontroller via a wire slot using connecting wires.

2. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water cup holder is a rectangular box body without a cover and is made of iron sheet.

3. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grids are separated by acrylic panels.

4. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the squares is determined according to the cross section of the water cup.

5. The water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microcontroller adopts Arduino Mega2560.

6. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RTC module adopts DALLAS DS1302 clock chip.

7. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing module comprises a tray and a weighing sensor, and is used to obtain the weight of the water cup placed on the tray.

8. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 7, characterized in that: The weighing sensor adopts HX711 pressure sensor.

9. A water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The LCD display module adopts a Usart-GPU serial port LCD screen.

10. The water cup holder for guiding children to drink water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup holder also includes a Wi-Fi module connected to the microcontroller.

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