Intelligent vacuum cup for metering drinking water

By introducing a combination of TOF sensor and Hall sensor into the thermos cup, the problem that existing thermos cups cannot detect the water volume is solved, achieving accurate measurement of water level and saving of electricity.

CN223054236UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04THERMOS CHINA HOUSEWARES
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422331721.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

The existing thermos cup cannot detect the amount of water inside the cup body, and cannot prompt the user for remaining water and drinking water.

Method used

Using a combination of TOF sensor and Hall sensor, the water level is measured through the TOF sensor and displayed on the display touch screen. The Hall sensor detects the cup lid status to control the switch of the TOF sensor to avoid power loss caused by long-term operation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes accurate measurement and display of the water level inside the cup body, saves electricity, and avoids power loss caused by the long-term operation of the TOF sensor.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent vacuum cup for drinking water metering, which relates to the technical field of vacuum cups and comprises a cup cover, a cup body, a magnet, a Hall sensor, a TOF sensor and an electronic circuit board, a cup opening is arranged at the upper end of the cup body, the cup cover is arranged at the cup opening, and the electronic circuit board, the Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are arranged in the cup cover. The Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are respectively connected with the electronic circuit board, the magnet is arranged in the cup opening, and the Hall sensor can directly face the magnet. Through the arrangement of the TOF sensor, the water level in the cup body can be measured and can be displayed on the display touch screen so as to achieve the purpose of prompting a user, through the arrangement of the Hall sensor and the magnet, detection of opening and closing of the cup cover can be achieved, when the cup cover is closed, the TOF sensor can be automatically controlled to detect the water level in the cup body, and when the cup cover is opened, the water level in the cup body can be automatically controlled. The TOF sensor can be automatically controlled to stop detection, and serious electric quantity loss caused by long-time operation of the TOF sensor can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of heat - preservation cups, and particularly to an intelligent heat - preservation cup for drinking water metering. Background Art

[0002] A heat - preservation cup is a cup used for keeping water warm and is widely used in people's daily life.

[0003] The heat - preservation cups in the prior art include a cup lid and a cup body. The cup lid includes a lid body and an inner plug embedded and fixed on the lid body. It also has: a display screen embedded on the lid body; a connecting sleeve fixed inside the lid body. The inner plug is in threaded fit with the connecting sleeve. The inside of the connecting sleeve has an accommodating space, and a control board, a temperature sensor, and the display screen are installed in the accommodating space. The temperature sensor and the display screen are respectively connected to the control board through circuits; a temperature sensor installed on the inner plug. The temperature sensor sends the collected temperature signal to the control board, and the control board processes the received temperature signal and then sends it to the display screen, and the display screen performs image display on the received temperature signal to display the temperature data detected by the temperature sensor.

[0004] However, the cup lid in the prior art does not have the function of detecting the water volume inside the cup body and cannot prompt the user of the remaining water volume and the consumed water volume in the cup body. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent heat - preservation cup for drinking water metering to solve the above - mentioned technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] An intelligent heat - preservation cup for drinking water metering includes a cup lid, a cup body, a magnet, a Hall sensor, a TOF sensor, and an electronic circuit board. The upper end of the cup body has a cup mouth, the cup lid is arranged at the cup mouth, the inside of the cup lid is provided with the electronic circuit board, the Hall sensor, and the TOF sensor. The Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are respectively connected to the electronic circuit board. The magnet is arranged inside the cup mouth, and the Hall sensor can be directly opposite to the magnet.

[0008] Preferably, the cup lid includes an outer lid and an inner lid arranged inside the outer lid. The outer lid is connected to the cup mouth and can be inserted into the cup mouth. The upper end of the inner lid is provided with the electronic circuit board, and the Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are arranged inside the lower end of the inner lid.

[0009] As a further preference, it further includes a TOF lens. The lower end of the inner lid is provided with a light - passing hole, and the TOF lens is arranged in the light - passing hole and is directly opposite to the TOF sensor.

[0010] As a further preference, it further includes a display touch screen, the display touch screen is arranged at the upper end of the outer cover, and the display touch screen is connected to the electronic circuit board.

[0011] As a further preference, it further includes a first foam, a battery and a second foam. The first foam is arranged in the inner cover, the battery is arranged on the first foam, and the second foam is arranged at the upper end of the battery.

[0012] As a further preference, it further includes a charging port module. There is an installation hole on one side of the inner cover and the outer cover, the charging port module is arranged in the installation hole, and the charging port module is connected to the battery.

[0013] As a further preference, it further includes dust-proof silica gel, and the dust-proof silica gel is arranged at the opening of the installation hole.

[0014] As a further preference, it further includes inner silica gel and first water-blocking silica gel. The inner silica gel is arranged between the upper end of the inner cover and the outer cover, and the first water-blocking silica gel is arranged on the outer wall of the inner cover.

[0015] As a preference, it further includes second water-blocking silica gel, and the second water-blocking silica gel is arranged between the cup mouth and the cup body.

[0016] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0017] In the present utility model, through the setting of the TOF sensor, it can emit and receive infrared rays / lasers, can realize the measurement of the water level in the cup body, and can be displayed on the display touch screen to achieve the purpose of prompting the user. And through the setting of the Hall sensor and the magnet, it can realize the detection of the opening and closing of the cup lid. When the cup lid is closed, it can automatically control the TOF sensor to detect the water level inside the cup body. When the cup lid is opened, it can automatically control the TOF sensor to stop detecting, which can avoid serious power consumption caused by the long-term operation of the TOF sensor. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the intelligent thermos cup for drinking water measurement in the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the intelligent thermos cup for drinking water measurement in the present utility model Figure 2 。

[0020] In the figure: 1. Cup lid; 2. Cup body; 3. Magnet; 4. Hall sensor; 5. TOF sensor; 6. Electronic circuit board; 7. Cup mouth; 8. Inner lid; 9. Outer lid; 10. TOF lens; 11. Display touch screen; 12. Welding metal ring; 13. First foam; 14. Battery; 15. Second foam; 16. Charging port module; 17. Dust-proof silica gel; 18. Inner silica gel; 19. First water-blocking silica gel; 20. Second water-blocking silica gel. Detailed implementation manner

[0021] Next, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, as terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or positional relationship indicated thereby is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing 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 thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, as terms such as "first", "second", "third" appear, they are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, as terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection" are used, they 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, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the intelligent thermos cup for drinking water measurement in the present utility model Figure 1 ; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the intelligent thermos cup for drinking water measurement in the present utility model Figure 2 , please refer to Figures 1 to 2As shown, a preferred embodiment is shown, which is an intelligent thermos cup for drinking water metering, including a cup lid 1, a cup body 2, a magnet 3, a Hall sensor 4, a TOF sensor 5 and an electronic circuit board 6. The upper end of the cup body 2 has a cup mouth 7, and the cup lid 1 is arranged on the cup mouth 7. The inside of the cup lid 1 is provided with an electronic circuit board 6, a Hall sensor 4 and a TOF sensor 5. The Hall sensor 4 and the TOF sensor 5 are respectively connected to the electronic circuit board 6. The magnet 3 is arranged in the cup mouth 7, and the Hall sensor 4 can be directly opposite to the magnet 3. In this embodiment, the cup lid 1 and the cup mouth 7 can be connected by threads or screw threads. The magnet 3 can be encapsulated in the drinking mouth by an injection molding process, and the Hall sensor 4 can rotate with the cup lid 1. When the cup lid 1 is closed, the Hall sensor 4 can be directly opposite to the magnet 3, and the distance from the magnet 3 does not exceed 10 mm. When the Hall sensor 4 is directly opposite to the magnet 3 or deviates from the magnet 3, the magnetic field will change. At this time, the Hall sensor 4 will send an electrical signal to the electronic circuit board 6, and the electronic circuit board 6 controls the TOF sensor to turn on or off, facilitating the TOF sensor to detect the water level (the water level corresponds to the remaining water volume) inside the cup body 2. And through the mutual cooperation of the Hall sensor 4 and the magnet 3, it is possible to detect whether the cup lid 1 is opened or closed.

[0025] Further, as a preferred embodiment, the cup lid 1 includes an outer lid 9 and an inner lid 8 arranged inside the outer lid 9. The outer lid 9 is connected to the cup mouth 7, and the outer lid 9 can be inserted into the cup mouth 7. The upper end of the inner lid 8 is provided with an electronic circuit board 6, and the lower end inside the inner lid 8 is provided with a Hall sensor 4 and a TOF sensor 5. See Figure 1 As shown, the inner lid 8 is installed in the outer lid 9, and the inner lid 8 and the outer lid 9 can be connected by bolts or limited by a sealing ring. The TOF sensor 5 is arranged in the middle of the lower end of the inner lid 8, and the Hall sensor 4 is located above the TOF sensor 5. A coating can be provided on the inner wall of the cup body 2 to facilitate the stable reflection of the infrared rays / lasers emitted by the TOF sensor 5 to ensure stable data.

[0026] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes a TOF lens 10. The lower end of the inner lid 8 is provided with a light-transmitting hole, and the TOF lens 10 is arranged in the light-transmitting hole. The TOF lens 10 is directly opposite to the TOF sensor 5. The arranged TOF lens 10 can protect the TOF sensor 5 and prevent the water droplets inside the cup body 2 from entering the TOF sensor 5.

[0027] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes a display touch screen 11. The display touch screen 11 is disposed at the upper end of the outer cover 9 and is connected to the electronic circuit board 6. The display touch screen 11 is electrically connected to the electronic circuit board 6. When the display touch screen 11 is touched in the state where the cup cover 1 is closed, the display touch screen 11 will send a signal to the electronic circuit board 6, causing the electronic circuit board 6 to control the TOF sensor 5 to detect the water level inside the cup body 2 and display the water level information on the display touch screen 11. This facilitates confirming the amount of water in the cup body 2 and the user's water intake. For example, water intake = previous remaining water amount - current remaining water amount. Among them, a welding metal ring 12 is disposed at the lower end of the display touch screen 11, and the display touch screen 11 is welded to the upper end of the outer cover 9 through the welding metal ring 12.

[0028] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes a first foam 13, a battery 14, and a second foam 15. The first foam 13 is disposed in the inner cover 8, the battery 14 is disposed on the first foam 13, and the second foam 15 is disposed at the upper end of the battery 14. In this embodiment, the provided first foam 13 and the second foam 15 can protect the battery 14 from being knocked. Among them, the battery 14 is electrically connected to the electronic circuit board 6, and the electronic circuit board 6 can be installed on the upper end of the inner cover 8 by screws. For details, see Figure 1 as shown.

[0029] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes a charging port module 16. An installation hole is provided on one side of the inner cover 8 and the outer cover 9, and the charging port module 16 is disposed in the installation hole. The charging port module 16 is connected to the battery 14. The charging port module 16 is a prior art and adopts a type-C charging structure, which is convenient for charging the battery 14. The installation hole penetrates through the outer cover 9 and extends to the inner cover 8. For details, see Figure 1 as shown, and the charging port module 16 is mainly located in the installation hole on the inner cover 8.

[0030] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes a dust-proof silica gel 17. The dust-proof silica gel 17 is disposed at the opening of the installation hole. The dust-proof silica gel 17 is mainly located at the opening of the installation hole, that is, in the installation hole of the outer cover 9. See Figure 1 as shown. The dust-proof silica gel 17 is used to prevent dust or water from entering the installation hole and realize the protection of the charging port module 16.

[0031] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes an inner silica gel 18 and a first water-blocking silica gel 19. An inner silica gel 18 is provided between the upper end of the inner lid 8 and the outer lid 9, and a first water-blocking silica gel 19 is provided on the outer wall of the inner lid 8. By providing the inner silica gel 18, the sealing between the inner lid 8 and the outer lid 9 can be achieved, preventing water from entering the inner lid 8. The provided first water-blocking silica gel 19 can achieve the sealing between the inner lid 8 and the cup mouth 7, preventing water from entering between the inner lid 8 and the outer lid 9.

[0032] Further, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes a second water-blocking silica gel 20. A second water-blocking silica gel 20 is provided between the cup mouth 7 and the cup body 2. The provided second water-blocking silica gel 20 is used for the sealing between the cup mouth 7 and the cup body 2, preventing the water inside the cup body 2 from leaking. Among them, the cup mouth 7 and the cup body 2 can be connected by welding.

[0033] When used for the first time, the cup lid 1 is installed on the cup body 2. At this time, the display touch screen 11 can be touched. At this time, the display touch screen 11 will send a signal to the electronic circuit board 6, and the electronic circuit board 6 will control the TOF sensor 5 to automatically detect the water level inside the cup body 2 and display the detected information on the display touch screen 11 to facilitate prompting the user of the remaining water volume in the cup. When the user opens the cup lid 1, the magnetic field between the magnet 3 and the Hall sensor 4 will change. At this time, the Hall sensor 4 will send a signal to the electronic circuit board 6, and then the electronic circuit board 6 will automatically control the TOF sensor 5 to stop working. After drinking water and covering the cup lid 1, at this time, the Hall sensor 4 will face the magnet 3, and the TOF sensor 5 will automatically detect the remaining water volume in the cup body 2 and display it on the display touch screen 11 to facilitate confirming the water intake of the user. When the cup lid 1 is closed, after a certain time interval, the TOF sensor 5 will automatically enter the sleep state, and the TOF sensor 5 can be awakened by touching the display touch screen 11 again.

[0034] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the implementation manners and protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it should be realized that all equivalent replacements and obvious changes made by using the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent thermos cup for drinking water measurement, characterized in that, It includes a cup lid, a cup body, a magnet, a Hall sensor, a TOF sensor and an electronic circuit board. The upper end of the cup body has a cup mouth, the cup lid is arranged at the cup mouth, the electronic circuit board, the Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are arranged inside the cup lid, the Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are respectively connected with the electronic circuit board, the magnet is arranged inside the cup mouth, and the Hall sensor can be directly opposite to the magnet.

2. The intelligent vacuum flask for drinking water metering according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup lid includes an outer lid and an inner lid arranged inside the outer lid. The outer lid is connected with the cup mouth, the outer lid can be inserted into the cup mouth, the electronic circuit board is arranged at the upper end of the inner lid, and the Hall sensor and the TOF sensor are arranged inside the lower end of the inner lid.

3. The intelligent vacuum cup for drinking water metering according to claim 2, characterized in that, It further includes a TOF lens. A light-transmitting hole is arranged at the lower end of the inner lid, the TOF lens is arranged inside the light-transmitting hole, and the TOF lens is directly opposite to the TOF sensor.

4. The intelligent heat-insulated cup for drinking water metering according to claim 2, wherein, It further includes a display touch screen. The display touch screen is arranged at the upper end of the outer lid, and the display touch screen is connected with the electronic circuit board.

5. The intelligent vacuum cup for drinking water metering according to claim 2, characterized in that, It further includes a first foam, a battery and a second foam. The first foam is arranged inside the inner lid, the battery is arranged on the first foam, and the second foam is arranged at the upper end of the battery.

6. The intelligent vacuum cup for drinking water metering according to claim 5, characterized in that, It further includes a charging port module. An installation hole is arranged on one side of the inner lid and the outer lid, the charging port module is arranged inside the installation hole, and the charging port module is connected with the battery.

7. The intelligent heat-insulated cup for drinking water metering according to claim 6, characterized in that, It further includes a dust-proof silica gel. The dust-proof silica gel is arranged at the opening of the installation hole.

8. The intelligent heat-insulated cup for drinking water metering according to claim 2, wherein It further includes an inner silica gel and a first water-proof silica gel. The inner silica gel is arranged between the upper end of the inner lid and the outer lid, and the first water-proof silica gel is arranged on the outer wall of the inner lid.

9. The intelligent vacuum flask for drinking water metering according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a second water-proof silica gel. The second water-proof silica gel is arranged between the cup mouth and the cup body.