Temperature control device

Abstract

The utility model provides a temperature control device. The temperature control device comprises a shell, a temperature control assembly, a display assembly and covering cloth. The shell comprises a containing space defined by a shell top wall and shell side walls, and the shell top wall comprises a display area. The temperature control assembly is arranged in the containing space and used for measuring the temperature of the environment or setting the temperature or mode of the environment. The display assembly is connected with the temperature control assembly and used for displaying temperature control information of the temperature control assembly. The shell is covered with the covering cloth, and temperature control information displayed by the display assembly is displayed through the covering cloth. Thus, the temperature control device can display the temperature control information through the covering cloth, so that the temperature control information is displayed visually and conveniently, meanwhile, the overall attractiveness of the temperature control device is improved, and the use experience of a user and the market competitiveness of a product are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of intelligent device manufacturing, and more particularly, to a temperature control device. Background Art

[0002] A temperature control device is an intelligent device specifically designed to regulate the temperature of a residence, monitor energy, control ventilation and humidity levels, and can achieve functions such as remote monitoring, control, and self-learning. Currently, temperature control devices on the market usually use a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a combination of a transparent injection molding part and a light-emitting diode (LED) as the display interface. The display methods are relatively homogeneous, and users are prone to aesthetic fatigue, which affects the user experience and reduces the market competitiveness of the product. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the technical problems mentioned in the above technical background, an embodiment of this application provides a temperature control device, which includes:

[0004] A housing, including an accommodation space formed by enclosing a housing top wall and a housing side wall, and the housing top wall includes a display area;

[0005] A temperature control component, arranged in the accommodation space, for measuring the temperature of the environment or setting the temperature or mode of the environment;

[0006] A display component, connected to the temperature control component, for displaying the temperature control information of the temperature control component;

[0007] A cloth cover, covering the housing, and the temperature control information displayed by the display component is displayed through the cloth cover.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the temperature control component includes a temperature measurement sensor, and the housing further includes a temperature measurement opening corresponding to the temperature measurement sensor, and the temperature measurement sensor measures the temperature of the environment through the temperature measurement opening.

[0009] In a possible implementation, at least one heat dissipation window is provided on the housing side wall;

[0010] The heat dissipation window includes a plurality of spaced-apart heat dissipation openings.

[0011] In a possible implementation, a power supply accommodation bin is further provided on a side of the housing away from the housing top wall, and the temperature control device further includes a power supply;

[0012] The power supply is arranged in the power supply accommodation bin, and the power supply is connected to the temperature control component.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the temperature control component further includes a light sensor and an air quality sensor;

[0014] The light sensor is disposed close to the display component. The top wall of the housing includes a light sensing opening corresponding to the light sensor, and the light sensor measures the brightness of the environment through the light sensing opening;

[0015] The housing further includes an air detection opening corresponding to the air quality sensor, and the air quality sensor detects the air quality of the environment through the air detection opening.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the temperature control component further includes a button and a human presence sensor;

[0017] The top wall of the housing further includes a button opening corresponding to the button, and the button protrudes from the corresponding button opening;

[0018] The human presence sensor is used to sense the presence of a human body. The human presence sensor includes a microwave radar.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the light transmittance of the drape corresponding to the display area is greater than the light transmittance of the drape corresponding to the non-display area;

[0020] The porosity of the drape is 45% - 60%.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the material of the drape includes composite fiber fabric or polyurethane gel fiber;

[0022] The drape is a multi-layer structure, and the drape includes a mesh on the side close to the housing and polyester located on the mesh.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the drape is a light-colored drape;

[0024] The polyester is light-colored polyester.

[0025] In a possible implementation, the warp and weft density range of the drape is 260T - 400T.

[0026] Based on any of the above aspects, an embodiment of the present application provides a temperature control device. In this way, the temperature control device can display temperature control information through the drape, making the display of temperature control information intuitive and convenient. At the same time, the housing, the temperature control component, and the display component are hidden by the drape, improving the overall aesthetics of the temperature control device. Description of the Drawings

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the attached drawings required in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following attached drawings only show some embodiments of the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related attached drawings can be obtained based on these attached drawings without creative efforts.

[0028] Figure 1 One of the schematic diagrams of a temperature control device provided in this embodiment;

[0029] Figure 2 One of the partial structural schematic diagrams of a temperature control device provided in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 3 Two of the partial structural schematic diagrams of a temperature control device provided in this embodiment;

[0031] Figure 4 One of the schematic diagrams of a temperature control component provided in this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 5 Two of the schematic diagrams of a temperature control device provided in this embodiment;

[0033] Figure 6 Two of the schematic diagrams of a temperature control component provided in this embodiment.

[0034] Icons: Temperature control device - 1, Housing - 10, Temperature control component - 20, Display component - 30, Cover cloth - 40, Power supply accommodation bin - 50, Power supply - 60, Top wall of the housing - 100, Display area - 1001, Temperature display area - 1001a, Ambient mode display area - 1001b, Side wall of the housing - 110, Temperature measurement opening - 120, Heat dissipation window - 130, Heat dissipation opening - 1301, Light sensor opening - 140, Air detection opening - 150, Button opening - 160, Temperature measurement sensor - 200, Slot - 210, Thermistor - 220, Isolation area - 230, Light sensor - 240, Air quality sensor - 250, Button - 260, Human presence sensor - 270. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the attached drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the attached drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0036] Accordingly, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0037] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0038] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper" and "lower" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this application is customarily placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 present application. In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] It should be noted that, without conflict, different features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other.

[0040] To solve the technical problems mentioned in the foregoing background art, the inventors have innovatively designed the following technical solutions. The specific implementation solutions of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 which is one of the schematic diagrams of a temperature control device 1 provided in this embodiment, Figure 2 which is the schematic diagram of a housing 10 provided in this embodiment, Figure 3 which is the schematic diagram of a temperature control component 20 and a display component 30 provided in this embodiment. The temperature control device 1 includes a housing 10, a temperature control component 20, a display component 30, and a cover cloth 40. The housing 10 includes an accommodation space (not shown in the figure) formed by enclosing a housing top wall 100 and a housing side wall 110. The housing top wall 100 includes a display area 1001.

[0042] In this embodiment, the display area 1001 may include a temperature display area 1001a and an environmental mode display area 1001b. The temperature display area 1001a is used to display the numerical value of the temperature, and the environmental mode display area 1001b displays the current environmental mode or the environmental mode that the user needs to adjust through icons. It should be noted that the environmental mode may include a refrigeration mode, a heating mode, an automatic mode, etc., which are not specifically limited herein and can be set according to actual situations.

[0043] The temperature control component 20 is arranged in the accommodation space and is used to measure the temperature of the environment or set the temperature or mode of the environment. The display component 30 is connected to the temperature control component 20 and is used to display the temperature control information of the temperature control component 20.

[0044] In this embodiment, the temperature control component 20 may include a circuit board with computing capabilities such as a microcontroller (MCU) or a digital signal processor (DSP). The display component 30 corresponds to the display area 1001 on the housing 10. The display component 30 is connected to the temperature control component 20, and the temperature control component 20 can display the temperature control information by controlling the opening and closing of the display component 30.

[0045] It should be noted that the temperature control information includes the numerical value of the temperature or the environmental mode.

[0046] The covering cloth 40 covers the housing 10, and the temperature control information displayed by the display component 30 is displayed through the covering cloth 40.

[0047] In this embodiment, using the covering cloth 40 to cover the housing 10 can not only hide the housing 10 and the temperature control component 20 and the display component 30 inside the housing 10, improving the overall aesthetics of the temperature control device 1, but also enable the display component 30 to display the temperature control information on the covering cloth 40, making the display of the temperature control information more intuitive and convenient.

[0048] Further, please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 which is one of the schematic diagrams of the temperature control component 20 provided in this embodiment. The temperature control component 20 includes a temperature measurement sensor 200. The housing 10 also includes a temperature measurement opening 120 corresponding to the temperature measurement sensor 200, and the temperature measurement sensor 200 measures the temperature of the environment through the temperature measurement opening 120.

[0049] In this embodiment, the temperature control component 20 includes a slot 210, and the display component 30 can be arranged close to the slot 210. Meanwhile, a thermistor 220 can be arranged on the temperature control component 20. The thermistor 220 is arranged close to the display component 30 and is used to measure and control the temperature in the accommodation space. In addition, the temperature control component 20 further includes an isolation area 230. The isolation area 230 is arranged on the side of the temperature control component 20 away from the display component 30, and the temperature measurement sensor 200 is arranged in the isolation area 230.

[0050] In this embodiment, the thermistor 220 is arranged in the heat generating area (i.e., the area of the display component 30) so as to directly sense the temperature change in the heat generating area. The isolation area 230 is arranged in the area away from the display component 30, and the temperature measurement sensor 200 is arranged in the isolation area 230 to reduce the interference of the display component 30 on temperature measurement. In addition, the design of the slot 210 reduces heat conduction, and the design of the isolation area 230 reduces radiant heat. The slot 210 not only helps with heat conduction but also increases the convection to the external environment, further improving the efficiency of temperature control.

[0051] It should be noted that the temperature measurement sensor 200 measures the temperature of the environment through the temperature measurement opening 120, and the temperature control component 20 combines the temperature measured by the temperature measurement sensor 200 with an algorithm to obtain a more accurate temperature. In addition, the temperature control device 1 can expand an external temperature and humidity sensor, which can solve the problem of local temperature distortion in large-space families or special areas.

[0052] Further, please refer to Figure 2 , at least one heat dissipation window 130 is arranged on the side wall of the housing 10. The heat dissipation window 130 includes a plurality of heat dissipation openings 1301 arranged at intervals.

[0053] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation window 130 is arranged on the side wall of the housing 10. The temperature control component 20 and the display component 30 dissipate heat through the heat dissipation window 130 via the covering cloth 40, reducing the temperature in the accommodation space. Meanwhile, the design of the covering cloth 40 hides the heat dissipation window 130, improving the aesthetics of the temperature control device 1.

[0054] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 is the second schematic diagram of a temperature control device 1 provided in this embodiment. A power supply accommodation bin 50 is further arranged on the side of the housing 10 away from the housing top wall 100, and the temperature control device 1 further includes a power supply 60.

[0055] The power supply 60 is arranged in the power supply accommodation bin 50, and the power supply 60 is connected to the temperature control component 20.

[0056] In this embodiment, the power supply accommodation bin 50 is arranged on the side of the housing 10 away from the top wall 100 of the housing, which helps to isolate the power supply 60 from the heat source of the temperature control component 20. The power supply 60 is connected to the temperature control component 20 and is used to provide the driving power supply 60 to the temperature control component 20.

[0057] It is worth noting that the power supply 60 can be a battery, and the battery includes a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. When there is no communication line layout on the user's home wall, the installation and use of the temperature control device 1 can be realized without additional equipment, and at the same time, an ultra-long battery service life is achieved by adopting a low-power electronic solution. In addition, the temperature control device 1 also supports a common 24VAC power supply, which can be directly obtained from the home HVAC system, greatly improving the compatibility of the device.

[0058] Further, please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 is a second schematic diagram of a temperature control component 20 provided in this embodiment. The temperature control component 20 further includes a light sensor 240 and an air quality sensor 250.

[0059] The light sensor 240 is arranged close to the display component 30. The top wall of the housing 10 includes a light sensing opening 140 corresponding to the light sensor 240. The light sensor 240 measures the brightness of the environment through the light sensing opening 140.

[0060] In this embodiment, the light sensor 240 accurately receives the ambient light through the light sensing opening 140 to achieve accurate measurement of the ambient light intensity, and then adjusts the brightness of the temperature control information displayed on the drape 40 according to the ambient light intensity measured by the light sensor 240 to synchronize with the ambient brightness, avoiding the problem of insufficient screen brightness in a strong light environment (such as during the day) and eye fatigue caused by over-bright screen in a dim light environment (such as at night). At the same time, the design of the drape 40 provides an elegant design sense and realizes the measurement of the ambient light intensity without adding a light guide column or an exposed lens.

[0061] The housing 10 further includes an air detection opening 150 corresponding to the air quality sensor 250. The air quality sensor 250 detects the air quality of the environment through the air detection opening 150.

[0062] In this embodiment, the air quality sensor 250 can be a carbon dioxide sensor, which realizes the detection of the ambient air quality through the air detection opening 150, sets the mode of the environment according to the measured air quality data, and adjusts the air purification equipment or the fresh air system to optimize the indoor air environment.

[0063] Further, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the temperature control component 20 further includes a button 260 and a human presence sensor 270.

[0064] The top wall of the housing 10 further includes a button opening 160 corresponding to the button 260, and the button 260 protrudes from the corresponding button opening 160.

[0065] In this embodiment, the button 260 on the temperature control component 20 corresponds to the button opening 160 of the top wall 100 of the housing, and the temperature control component 20 adjusts the temperature or sets the environmental mode according to the pressing of the button 260. Different buttons 260 can be designed to control different functions, such as temperature adjustment, fan speed, mode switching, etc. Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 , which exemplifies four cases of buttons, and the functions controlled by the four buttons 260 are temperature adjustment keys (temperature increase key and temperature decrease key), fan control key, and mode switching key.

[0066] It is worth noting that the button 260 can be a mechanical button to provide a reliable operation experience. The button 260 can be made of hard or soft materials and is tightly combined with the cloth cover 40 through a thermal riveting process, ensuring durability and consistency of the overall design. At the same time, the button 260 is designed with a light-transmitting function, and the button 260 on the temperature control component 20 can transmit light and be displayed on the cloth cover 40 through the button opening 160, so as to maintain high recognition under any lighting conditions.

[0067] The human presence sensor 270 is used to sense whether a human body exists.

[0068] In this embodiment, the human presence sensor 270 can be a microwave radar, which can sense the movement of the human body, and then identify the need for temperature adjustment in the environment, providing a more convenient and energy-saving living environment for users. Compared with an infrared sensor (for example, a PIR infrared sensor), the microwave radar has a longer sensing distance and a wider angle, and can detect micro-movements.

[0069] In addition, the setting of the PIR infrared sensor requires adding a lens and being exposed, while the design of the cloth cover 40 can hide the microwave radar inside, thus providing a more concealed and efficient human body sensing function without sacrificing aesthetics.

[0070] It is worth noting that the PIR infrared sensor, that is, the passive infrared sensor, is a sensor that can detect the infrared rays emitted by the human body and output an electrical signal.

[0071] Further, the light transmittance of the cloth cover 40 corresponding to the display area 1001 is greater than the light transmittance of the cloth cover 40 corresponding to the non-display area.

[0072] In this embodiment, the light transmittance of the covering cloth 40 corresponding to the display area 1001 is greater than that of the covering cloth 40 in the non-display area, which can ensure the visibility of the temperature control information on the covering cloth 40. The covering cloth 40 corresponding to the non-display area uses a material with a lower light transmittance, which not only helps to protect the internal components of the temperature control device 1 from dust and stains, but also maintains the overall beauty and neatness of the device appearance.

[0073] It should be noted that the higher the porosity, the larger the light-transmitting area and the corresponding increase in light transmittance. Therefore, the porosity of the covering cloth 40 is controlled between 45% and 60%. Exemplarily, the porosity of the covering cloth 40 includes 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%. Such a design not only ensures breathability but also prevents dust accumulation, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the temperature control device 1 and extending the service life of the temperature control device 1.

[0074] In this embodiment, there can be various materials for the covering cloth 40. Exemplarily, in one implementation manner of this embodiment, the material of the covering cloth 40 includes a composite fiber fabric. The composite fiber fabric is a multi-layer structure, and the covering cloth 40 includes a mesh on the side close to the housing 10 and polyester located on the mesh.

[0075] The composite fiber fabric can be formed by interweaving warp and weft threads, with good durability and stability. Both the polyester and the mesh of the composite fiber fabric are made by knitting processes. The polyester has better wear resistance and color fastness, and the mesh can make the display more uniform and delicate.

[0076] Exemplarily, in another implementation manner of this embodiment, the material of the covering cloth 40 includes polyurethane gel fibers. Polyurethane gel fibers have excellent elasticity and conformability, not only having good mechanical properties but also being able to self-adjust their shape during the weaving process to adapt to different weaving structures and external environments, thereby ensuring the uniformity and stability of the temperature control information display effect.

[0077] Furthermore, the covering cloth 40 is a light-colored covering cloth 40, and the polyester is light-colored polyester.

[0078] It should be noted that the light and dark of the color directly affect the light absorption and reflection ability of the fabric. The covering cloth 40 selects a light-colored covering cloth 40 and light-colored polyester, which have a high reflectance and a low absorption rate, so they have a higher light transmittance compared to dark-colored fabrics.

[0079] Furthermore, the warp and weft density range of the covering cloth 40 is 260T to 400T.

[0080] In this embodiment, the temperature control device 1 displays the temperature control information on the covering cloth 40. It is necessary to ensure that there are a relatively large number of mesh holes per unit area of the covering cloth 40 to ensure clarity and uniformity. Therefore, the warp and weft density range of the covering cloth 40 is 260T to 400T. Exemplarily, the warp and weft densities of the covering cloth 40 include 260T, 280T, 300T, 320T, 340T, 360T, 380T, and 400T. Among them, 260T means that the sum of the number of warp and weft yarns per square inch on the covering cloth 40 is 260.

[0081] In summary, a temperature control device provided by the present application. The temperature control device includes a housing, a temperature control component, a display component, and a covering cloth. The housing includes an accommodation space formed by enclosing a housing top wall and a housing side wall, and the housing top wall includes a display area. The temperature control component is disposed in the accommodation space and is used to measure the temperature of the environment or set the temperature or mode of the environment. The display component is connected to the temperature control component and is used to display the temperature control information of the temperature control component. The covering cloth covers the housing, and the temperature control information displayed by the display component is displayed through the covering cloth. In this way, the temperature control device can display the temperature control information through the covering cloth, making the display of the temperature control information intuitive and convenient, and at the same time improving the overall aesthetics of the temperature control device.

[0082] The foregoing are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A temperature control device, characterized in that, The temperature control device includes: A housing, including an accommodation space formed by enclosing a housing top wall and a housing side wall, the housing top wall including a display area; A temperature control component, disposed in the accommodation space, for measuring the temperature of the environment or setting the temperature or mode of the environment; A display component, the display component being connected to the temperature control component, the display component for displaying the temperature control information of the temperature control component; A cover cloth, covering the housing, and the temperature control information displayed by the display component is displayed through the cover cloth.

2. The temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein The temperature control component includes a temperature measurement sensor, the housing further includes a temperature measurement opening corresponding to the temperature measurement sensor, and the temperature measurement sensor measures the temperature of the environment through the temperature measurement opening.

3. The temperature control device according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one heat dissipation window is provided on the housing side wall; The heat dissipation window includes a plurality of spaced-apart heat dissipation openings.

4. The temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein A power supply accommodation bin is further provided on a side of the housing away from the housing top wall, and the temperature control device further includes a power supply; The power supply is disposed in the power supply accommodation bin, and the power supply is connected to the temperature control component.

5. The temperature control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control component further includes a light sensor and an air quality sensor; The light sensor is disposed close to the display component, the housing top wall includes a light induction opening corresponding to the light sensor, and the light sensor measures the brightness of the environment through the light induction opening; The housing further includes an air detection opening corresponding to the air quality sensor, and the air quality sensor detects the air quality of the environment through the air detection opening.

6. The temperature control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control component further includes a button and a human presence sensor; The housing top wall further includes a button opening corresponding to the button, and the button protrudes from the corresponding button opening; The human presence sensor is used to sense the presence of a human body, and the human presence sensor includes a microwave radar.

7. The temperature control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The light transmittance of the cover cloth corresponding to the display area is greater than the light transmittance of the cover cloth corresponding to the non-display area; The porosity of the cover cloth is 45% - 60%; 8. The temperature control device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The material of the cover cloth includes composite fiber cloth or polyurethane gel fiber; The cover cloth is a multi-layer structure, and the cover cloth includes a mesh on the side close to the housing and polyester on the mesh; 9. The temperature control device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover cloth is a light-colored cover cloth; The polyester is light-colored polyester; 10. The temperature control device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The warp and weft density range of the cover cloth is 260T - 400T.

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