Solar electronic scale

By setting up a solar film on the outer wall of the bottom shell of the electronic scale, light energy is converted into electrical energy, which solves the problem of frequent battery replacement of electronic scales, and an efficient and low-cost power supply solution is achieved without affecting the aesthetics and stability of the weighing process.

CN223091384UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11SHANGHAI FLYCO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
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Application Number
CN202421927533.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-09
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-09

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Technical Problem

Existing electronic scales require frequent replacement of batteries, which is inconvenient to use. The existing solar panels have large thickness and small area, and poor power generation effect.

Method used

A solar film is arranged on the light receiving area of the bottom shell to convert light energy into electric energy. The power supply module includes a solar film and a battery. The solar film is arranged on the outer wall of the bottom shell to increase the light receiving area, improve power generation efficiency, and do not affect the weighing process.

Benefits of technology

It achieves no need to replace the battery frequently, is easy to use, has a small film thickness and low cost, and has good power generation effect under low light, and does not affect the aesthetics and stability of the weighing process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of electronic scales, and provides a solar electronic scale, which comprises a shell, a weighing assembly and a power supply assembly, and is characterized in that the shell comprises a bearing plate and a bottom shell, the bearing plate is suitable for being mutually covered with the bottom shell to form an accommodating cavity, and the bottom shell is provided with a light receiving area; the weighing assembly is arranged in the containing cavity, one end of the weighing assembly is suitable for making contact with the bearing plate, and the other end of the weighing assembly penetrates through the bottom shell and then makes contact with the supporting platform; the power supply assembly comprises a solar film and a battery, and the solar film is arranged on the light receiving area outside the bottom shell and charges the battery. According to the solar electronic scale provided by the utility model, the solar film is arranged on the light receiving area of the bottom shell, and the solar film can convert light energy into electric energy and continuously supply power to the electronic scale, so that frequent battery replacement is not needed, and the solar electronic scale is convenient to use; and the solar film is small in thickness, low in cost, better in power generation effect under weak light, and easier to combine with the electronic scale.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electronic scales, and further relates to a solar electronic scale. Background Art

[0002] Existing electronic scales need to frequently replace batteries, which is inconvenient to use. To save energy, the setting of solar charging panels on electronic scales has received extensive attention and is more popular among consumers. Most of the existing electronic scales use crystalline silicon solar panels, which are very thick and troublesome to fix. Therefore, they can only be set inside the housing, and a window for the solar charging panel to receive light source is left on the front of the housing. Moreover, in this way, the area of the solar charging panel is small and the power generation effect is poor. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the above technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a solar electronic scale. The solar thin film is arranged on the light-receiving area of the bottom shell. The solar thin film can convert light energy into electric energy and continuously supply power to the electronic scale, without the need to frequently replace batteries, which is convenient to use; moreover, the solar thin film has a small thickness, low cost, better power generation effect under weak light, and is easier to be combined with the electronic scale.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a solar electronic scale, which includes a housing, a weighing component and a power supply component. The housing includes a bearing plate and a bottom shell. The bearing plate is adapted to cover the bottom shell to form an accommodation cavity. A light-receiving area is arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom shell; the weighing component is arranged in the accommodation cavity. One end of the weighing component is adapted to contact the bearing plate, and the other end is adapted to pass through the bottom shell and then contact the support platform; the power supply component includes a solar thin film and a battery. The solar thin film is arranged on the light-receiving area of the outer side wall of the bottom shell to charge the battery.

[0005] In some embodiments, the bearing plate is a transparent plate. The light-receiving area is located at the top of the bottom shell. The solar thin film is arranged at the bottom of the bearing plate and is relatively located in the accommodation cavity.

[0006] In some embodiments, the solar thin film has the same size as the bearing plate, and a first opening for the weighing component to pass through is further arranged on the solar thin film.

[0007] In some embodiments, the light-receiving area can also be arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom shell. The outer side wall of the bottom shell is arc-shaped away from the accommodation cavity to form a first arc surface. The first arc surface forms the light-receiving area, and the solar thin film fits the first arc surface;

[0008] A wire passing hole is further arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom shell. A wire is adapted to pass through the wire passing hole to connect the solar thin film and the battery.

[0009] In some embodiments, a second arc surface is further provided on the outer side wall of the bottom case. The second arc surface is symmetrically arranged below the first arc surface, and the second arc surface is arc-shaped from top to bottom towards the side close to the accommodation cavity; a plurality of fixing blocks are further provided at the end of the second arc surface. The fixing blocks are relatively located on the bottom wall of the bottom case and are adapted to abut against the ground.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outer side wall of the bottom case extends obliquely from top to bottom towards the side away from the accommodation cavity to form the light-receiving area, and the solar thin film is obliquely installed on the outer side wall of the bottom case.

[0011] In some embodiments, a placement groove is further recessed inwardly on the first arc surface. The solar thin film is adapted to be arranged in the placement groove, and there is a distance between the top surface of the solar thin film and the first arc surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, a transparent protective cover is further included. The transparent protective cover covers the notch of the placement groove, and the arc of the transparent protective cover is smoothly connected to the first arc surface.

[0013] In some embodiments, a display component is further provided inside the bottom case. The display component is relatively located below the carrier plate, and the battery is electrically connected to the display component.

[0014] In some embodiments, at least one top end of the outer side wall of the bottom case is recessed into the accommodation cavity to form a first installation groove. The bottom of the first installation groove is the light-receiving area, and the solar thin film is installed at the bottom of the first installation groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the solar electronic scale provided by the present utility model has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The solar thin film is arranged on the light-receiving area of the bottom case. The solar thin film can convert light energy into electrical energy and continuously supply power to the electronic scale, eliminating the need to frequently replace the battery and being convenient to use; moreover, the solar thin film has a small thickness and low cost, and has a better power generation effect under low light conditions, making it easier to be combined with the electronic scale.

[0017] 2. The solar thin film is arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom case. The solar thin film is not within the pressure range of the carrier plate, so the carrier plate will not affect the solar thin film during weighing, and the aesthetics of the top surface of the carrier plate is not damaged.

[0018] 3. The outer side wall of the bottom case is arc-shaped towards the side away from the accommodation cavity, increasing the upward area of the outer side wall of the bottom case and improving the light-receiving rate of the solar thin film; the first arc surface is located at the top of the outer side wall of the bottom case. When the electronic scale is unbalanced and collides with the ground, the second arc surface contacts the ground first, avoiding damage to the solar thin film when the electronic scale is unbalanced and colliding.

[0019] 4. A placement groove is provided on the first arc surface. The solar thin film is adapted to be disposed in the placement groove, and the transparent protective cover covers the notch of the placement groove, which can protect the solar thin film and prevent it from being damaged.

[0020] 5. The bearing plate is a transparent plate. The light-receiving area is located at the top of the bottom case. The solar thin film is disposed at the bottom of the bearing plate and is relatively located in the accommodating cavity. A first opening for the weighing assembly to pass through is also provided on the solar thin film. At this time, the protection effect of the solar thin film is better and the charging area is larger. Description of the Drawings

[0021] The above characteristics, technical features, advantages and their implementation manners of the present utility model will be further described below in a clear and understandable manner in combination with the drawings of the preferred embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a solar electronic scale;

[0023] Figure 2 is an overall view of a solar electronic scale;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the bottom case.

[0025] Description of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings:

[0026] Bearing plate 1, bottom case 2, accommodating cavity 20, first side wall 21, first arc surface 211, light-receiving area 2111, placement groove 2112, second arc surface 212, second side wall 22, second opening 23, fixing block 24, weighing assembly 3, power supply assembly 4, solar thin film 41, battery 42. Detailed Embodiments

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the drawings in the following description 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, and other embodiments can be obtained.

[0028] For the sake of simplicity of the drawings, only the parts related to the utility model are schematically shown in each drawing, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. In addition, for the sake of simplicity and easy understanding of the drawings, in some drawings, parts with the same structure or function are only schematically shown one of them, or only one of them is marked. In this article, "one" not only means "only this one", but also means "more than one" situation.

[0029] It should be further understood that the term "and / or" used in the specification and appended claims of the present application refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0030] In this text, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" 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 components. 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 circumstances.

[0031] In addition, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the technical field, without departing from the principle of the present utility model, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Referring to Figure 1 , the present utility model provides a solar electronic scale, which includes a housing, a weighing assembly 3 and a power supply assembly 4. The housing includes a bearing plate 1 and a bottom case 2. The bearing plate 1 is adapted to be covered with the bottom case 2 to form an accommodation cavity 20. A light receiving area 2111 is provided on the bottom case 2; the weighing assembly 3 is arranged in the accommodation cavity 20. One end of the weighing assembly 3 is adapted to contact the bearing plate 1, and the other end is adapted to pass through the bottom case 2; the power supply assembly 4 includes a solar thin film 41 and a battery 42. The solar thin film 41 is arranged on the light receiving area 2111 of the bottom case 2 to charge the battery 42.

[0033] In this embodiment, the solar thin film 41 is arranged on the light receiving area 2111 of the bottom case 2. The solar thin film 41 can convert light energy into electrical energy to continuously supply power to the electronic scale, eliminating the need to frequently replace the battery, which is convenient to use; moreover, the solar thin film 41 has a small thickness and low cost, and has a better power generation effect under low light conditions, making it easier to be combined with the electronic scale.

[0034] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the light receiving area 2111 can also be arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom case 2. The outer side wall of the bottom case 2 is arc-shaped towards the side away from the accommodation cavity 20 to form a first arc surface 211. The first arc surface 211 forms the light receiving area 2111, and the solar thin film 41 is attached to the first arc surface 211; a wire passing hole is also provided on the outer side wall of the bottom case 2, and a wire is adapted to pass through the wire passing hole to connect the solar thin film 41 and the battery 42.

[0035] In this embodiment, the solar thin film 41 is disposed on the outer side wall of the bottom case 2. The solar thin film 41 is not within the pressure-bearing range of the bearing plate 1. When weighing, the bearing plate 1 will not affect the solar thin film 41, and the aesthetics of the top surface of the bearing plate 1 is not damaged.

[0036] Specifically, the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 is arc-shaped toward the side away from the accommodation cavity 20, and the arc direction of the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 is away from the accommodation cavity 20 of the bottom case 2, so as to increase the area of the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 facing upward and improve the light-receiving rate of the solar thin film 41. The outer side wall of the bottom case 2 is arc-shaped up and down to form a first arc surface 211 and a second arc surface 212. The first arc surface 211 is relatively upward and forms a light-receiving area 2111. The solar thin film 41 is attached to the first arc surface 211, that is, the solar thin film 41 is also arc-shaped and winds around the outer side wall of the bottom case 2. It can not only play the role of solar power generation, but also play the role of a decorative strip, increasing the aesthetics of the electronic scale. A wire passing hole is provided on the first arc surface 211. The second arc surface 212 is symmetrically disposed below the first arc surface 211, and the second arc surface 212 is arc-shaped from top to bottom toward the side close to the accommodation cavity 20. The first arc surface 211 is located at the top of the outer side wall of the bottom case 2. When the electronic scale is out of balance and collides with the ground, the second arc surface 212 contacts the ground first, avoiding damage to the solar thin film 41 when the electronic scale is out of balance and collides. A plurality of fixing blocks 24 are further provided at the end of the second arc surface 212. The fixing blocks 24 are relatively located on the bottom wall of the bottom case 2 and are adapted to abut against the ground. The fixing blocks 24 can enhance the stability of the electronic scale and avoid the electronic scale from bumping against the ground. It should be noted that at the same time, the solar thin film 41 can be disposed on the outer side wall at one end of the bottom case 2, or on the outer side walls at both ends of the bottom case 2, or on all the outer side walls of the bottom case 2. The edge of the bearing plate 1 can also be made transparent, and the transparent edge of the bearing plate 1 covers the first arc surface 211.

[0037] In a modified embodiment, the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 extends obliquely from top to bottom toward the side away from the accommodation cavity 20 to form a light-receiving area 2111, and the solar thin film 41 is obliquely installed on the outer side wall of the bottom case 2. At the same time, a placement groove 2112 can also be provided on the light-receiving area 2111, and the solar thin film 41 is also obliquely provided in the placement groove 2112. In another modified embodiment, the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 can also be recessed toward the side close to the accommodation cavity 20, so that the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 forms a placement groove 2112. An installation frame is provided in the placement groove 2112, and the installation frame is arc-shaped toward the side away from the accommodation cavity 20, and the outer surface of the installation frame is provided with the solar thin film 41. Or the top of the outer side wall of the bottom case 2 is recessed toward the side close to the accommodation cavity 20 to form a placement groove 2112. The placement groove 2112 has a groove bottom relatively located below the bearing plate 1, and the solar thin film 41 is provided on the groove bottom.

[0038] In another variant embodiment, the carrier plate 1 is a transparent plate, the light-receiving area 2111 is located at the top of the bottom case 2, and the solar thin film 41 is disposed at the bottom of the carrier plate 1 and is relatively located within the accommodation cavity 20.

[0039] In this embodiment, the solar thin film 41 is disposed at the bottom of the carrier plate 1 and is relatively located within the accommodation cavity 20, which can better protect the solar thin film 41. Specifically, the solar thin film 41 can be pasted on the bottom of the carrier plate 1, or the solar thin film 41 is directly coated or deposited on the bottom surface of the carrier plate 1. Preferably, the solar thin film 41 has the same size as the carrier plate 1, and a first opening for the weighing assembly 3 to pass through is further provided on the solar thin film 41. Second openings 23 are respectively provided at the four corners of the bottom wall of the bottom case 2, and the weighing assembly 3 is adapted to contact the ground after passing through the first opening and the second openings 23. At this time, the protective effect of the solar thin film 41 is better and the charging area is larger.

[0040] Further, referring to Figure 3 , the outer side walls of the bottom case 2 are recessed into the accommodation cavity 20 at the centers of the opposite ends, so that the outer side walls on the opposite sides of the bottom case 2 are divided into a first side wall 21 and a second side wall 22. A solar thin film 41 is provided on the first side wall 21, and another solar thin film 41 is provided on the second side wall 22. Preferably, the outer side walls of the bottom case 2 are recessed into the accommodation cavity 20 at the centers of the opposite ends, and a pair of solar thin films 41 are provided on both opposite sides of the bottom case 2, so that solar thin films 41 are provided on both opposite sides of the electronic scale.

[0041] Further, referring to Figure 2 , a placement groove 2112 is further recessed into the accommodation cavity 20 on the first arc surface 211, and the solar thin film 41 is adapted to be disposed in the placement groove 2112; a distance is left between the top surface of the solar thin film 41 and the first arc surface 211.

[0042] In this embodiment, the placement groove 2112 is provided on the first arc surface 211, and the solar thin film 41 is adapted to be disposed in the placement groove 2112 and a distance is left between the top surface of the solar thin film 41 and the first arc surface 211, which can enhance the safety of the solar thin film 41 and avoid ordinary trampling and bumping.

[0043] Specifically, the solar thin film 41 is disposed in the placement groove 2112 and a distance is left between the top surface of the solar thin film 41 and the first arc surface 211. When stepping on it, one steps on the outer surface of the first arc surface 211 without contacting the solar thin film 41, enhancing the safety of the solar thin film 41 and avoiding ordinary trampling and bumping.

[0044] Preferably, it further includes a transparent protective cover which is covered on the notch of the placement groove 2112, and the outer surface of the transparent protective cover is smoothly connected to the first arc surface 211. Specifically, covering the transparent protective cover on the notch of the placement groove 2112 can protect the solar thin film 41 and prevent it from being damaged. The transparent protective cover and the first arc surface 211 are fixed by buckles or glue. The placement groove 2112 can be divided into four sections, and the four sections of the placement groove 2112 are respectively arranged at the four ends of the bottom shell 2. A solar thin film 41 is arranged in each placement groove 2112, and a transparent protective cover is arranged at the notch of each placement groove 2112. In a variant embodiment, the placement groove 2112 is an integral body and is arranged around the outer side wall of the housing in a circle, and the transparent protective cover is also an integral body, and the whole transparent protective cover is buckled on the placement groove 2112. It should be noted that the solar thin film 41 can also be directly pasted on the first arc surface 211.

[0045] Further, second openings 23 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the bottom wall of the bottom shell 2, and the weighing assembly 3 is adapted to penetrate through the second openings 23 and contact the ground; a display assembly is further arranged inside the bottom shell 2, the display assembly is relatively located below the bearing plate 1, and the battery 42 is electrically connected to the display assembly. At this time, if the solar thin film 41 is located in the accommodation cavity 20, it should also be provided with a third opening for passing through the display assembly. Of course, the electronic scale may not be provided with a display assembly, but a voice assembly is provided to broadcast the detection data by voice.

[0046] In a variant embodiment, the light-receiving area 2111 includes but is not limited to the top and the outer side wall of the bottom shell 2, and it can also be arranged at the recess on the outer side wall of the bottom shell 2. Specifically, at least one end center of the outer side wall of the bottom shell 2 is recessed into the accommodation cavity 20, so that a first installation groove is formed on the outer side wall of the bottom shell 2. At this time, both the top and the bottom of the first installation groove are open, and a first installation frame is adapted to be assembled in the first installation groove. The top of the first installation frame is the light-receiving area 2111, and the solar thin film 41 is installed on the top of the first installation frame; at least one end of the bearing plate 1 also recesses inward and covers the top of the bottom shell 2, so that the solar thin film 41 is relatively located outside the bearing plate 1. Or the bearing plate 1 is a transparent plate, at least part of the bearing plate 1 covers the top of the first installation frame and is relatively located above the solar thin film 41, and the solar thin film 41 is relatively located between the first installation frame and the bearing plate 1. Preferably, both ends of the outer side wall of the bottom shell 2 are recessed into the accommodation cavity 20 at the center, so that a first installation groove and a second installation groove are formed on the outer side wall of the bottom shell 2. A first installation frame is arranged in the first installation groove, a solar thin film 41 is arranged on the top of the first installation frame, a second installation frame is arranged in the second installation groove, and a display assembly is arranged on the top of the second installation frame.

[0047] In another embodiment, the first installation groove may also have only the top open, the solar thin film 41 is arranged at the bottom of the first installation groove, and the bearing plate 1 is arranged above the solar thin film 41, and the part of the bearing plate 1 located above the solar thin film 41 is transparent.

[0048] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined according to needs. The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present invention, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A solar-powered electronic scale, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, the housing includes a carrier plate and a bottom case, the carrier plate is adapted to cover with the bottom case to form an accommodation cavity, and a light-receiving area is provided on the bottom case; the light-receiving area is arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom case, the outer side wall of the bottom case is arc-shaped towards the side away from the accommodation cavity to form a first arc surface, the first arc surface forms the light-receiving area, and the solar thin film is attached to the first arc surface; A weighing assembly, the weighing assembly is arranged in the accommodation cavity, one end of the weighing assembly is adapted to contact the carrier plate, and the other end is adapted to pass through the bottom case and then contact a support platform; A power supply assembly, the power supply assembly includes a solar thin film and a battery, the solar thin film is arranged on the light-receiving area of the bottom case to charge the battery.

2. The solar electronic scale according to claim 1, wherein A wire passing hole is further provided on the outer side wall of the bottom case, and a wire is adapted to pass through the wire passing hole to connect the solar thin film and the battery.

3. The solar electronic scale according to claim 2, wherein A second arc surface is further provided on the outer side wall of the bottom case, the second arc surface is symmetrically arranged below the first arc surface, and the second arc surface is arc-shaped towards the side close to the accommodation cavity from top to bottom; a plurality of fixing blocks are further provided at the end of the second arc surface, and the fixing blocks are relatively located on the bottom wall of the bottom case and are adapted to abut against the ground.

4. The solar electronic scale according to claim 3, wherein The outer side wall of the bottom case extends obliquely towards the side away from the accommodation cavity from top to bottom to form the light-receiving area, and the solar thin film is obliquely installed on the outer side wall of the bottom case.

5. The solar electronic scale according to claim 1, wherein A placement groove is further recessed inwardly on the first arc surface, the solar thin film is adapted to be arranged in the placement groove, and a distance is left between the top surface of the solar thin film and the first arc surface.

6. The solar electronic scale according to claim 5, wherein A transparent protective cover is further included, the transparent protective cover covers the notch of the placement groove, and the arc of the transparent protective cover is smoothly connected with the first arc surface.

7. The solar electronic scale according to claim 1, wherein A display assembly is further provided inside the bottom case, the display assembly is relatively located below the carrier plate, and the battery is electrically connected to the display assembly.

8. The solar electronic scale according to claim 1, wherein At least one end of the top of the outer side wall of the bottom case is recessed into the accommodation cavity to form a first installation groove, the bottom of the first installation groove is the light-receiving area, and the solar thin film is installed at the bottom of the first installation groove.