Watchband and wearable device
By introducing gear and rack meshing structure into the smartwatch strap, combined with lever and control components, the problem of difficult wearing of the strap and inconvenient elastic adjustment is solved, and the user experience is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422473654.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-12
AI Technical Summary
The straps of existing smartwatches are not easy to wear, and the tightness cannot be adjusted in time according to the weather or user usage.
A watch strap is designed, including a first belt body and a second belt body, the first belt body is provided with a gear, and the second belt body is provided with a rack meshing with the gear, and the length adjustment of the watch strap is achieved through the meshing of the gear and the rack, and convenient elastic adjustment is achieved through the lever and the control assembly.
It realizes convenient adjustment of the watch strap, improves the user experience, and adapts to the needs of different weather and usage conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of watches, in particular to a watch strap and a wearable device. Background Art
[0002] Nowadays, more and more consumers like to wear smart watches. Users use straps to wear smart watches on their bodies. For example, Chinese patent document CN118151515A discloses a smart watch. The strap of the smart watch can be worn on the user's hand. However, the strap of the smart watch is not easy to wear, and the tightness of the strap cannot be adjusted in time according to the weather or user usage. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model provides a watch strap and a wearable device to solve the problem that the watch strap of a smart watch is difficult to wear and the tightness of the watch strap cannot be adjusted in time according to the weather or user usage.
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0005] A watch strap comprising:
[0006] The first belt body is provided with a gear, and the axial direction of the gear is parallel to the thickness direction of the first belt body;
[0007] a second belt body, provided with a rack meshing with the gear, the gear meshing with different teeth on the rack, so that the gear can move along the length direction of the rack, thereby causing the second belt body to move relative to the first belt body;
[0008] The shifting rod is connected to the first belt body and can selectively mesh with the gear.
[0009] In one embodiment, one of the first belt body and the rack is provided with a positioning post, and the other is provided with a slide groove, wherein the positioning post is accommodated in the slide groove and can move along the slide groove until the positioning post abuts against a side wall of the slide groove.
[0010] In one embodiment, the number of the gears is set to two, and the two gears are meshed with each other.
[0011] In one embodiment, the number of the racks matches the number of the gears, and the gears are engaged with the corresponding racks.
[0012] In one embodiment, the watch strap further includes a mounting shaft, which passes through the gear and is connected to the first strap body.
[0013] In one embodiment, the watch strap further includes a control component, which is connected to the first strap body and to the shift lever. The control component moves along the width direction of the first strap body, and the control component can drive the shift lever to rotate relative to the first strap body.
[0014] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a paddle and an elastic member, the paddle is provided with a groove at one end close to the lever, the lever is accommodated in the groove, and opposite ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the first belt body and the paddle.
[0015] In one embodiment, a protrusion is provided on a side of the paddle facing away from the paddle lever, and the first belt body is provided with a movable groove, the protrusion is accommodated in the movable groove, and the protrusion can move in the movable groove.
[0016] In one embodiment, a positioning groove is provided on one side of the paddle close to the elastic member, and the control assembly further includes a positioning rod, which is accommodated in the positioning groove, and the elastic member is sleeved on the outer side of the positioning rod. When the paddle is manipulated, the paddle moves along the positioning rod and compresses the elastic member.
[0017] The utility model also provides a wearable device, comprising:
[0018] dial;
[0019] In the above-mentioned watch strap, the first strap body and the second strap body are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the watch dial.
[0020] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the present utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:
[0021] The watch strap and wearable device of the embodiment of the present invention include a first strap body and a second strap body. The first strap body is provided with a gear, the axial direction of the gear is parallel to the thickness direction of the first strap body, and the second strap body is provided with a rack meshing with the gear. The gear can move along the length direction of the rack to adjust the feeding degree of the watch strap, and the axial direction of the gear is parallel to the thickness direction of the first strap body, so that the watch strap is thinner and the user experience is good. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a wearable device in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an exploded knot of a strap of a wearable device shown;
[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first band of a wearable device is shown;
[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure with particles shown.
[0027] The following are the descriptions of the reference numerals:
[0028] 1. Wearable device; 10. Watch strap; 11. Wearable cavity; 100. First strap body; 110. Gear; 120. Positioning column; 130. Moving slot; 140. Strap; 141. Rotating shaft; 142. Slot; 143. First body; 144. First mounting block; 145. Second mounting block; 146. Second body; 147. Buckle assembly; 148. Mounting slot; 149. Raised block; 150. Connecting shaft; 151. Tooth flower branch; 16 0. Buckle; 161. Spring; 162. First spring; 163. Second spring; 164. Operating part; 170. First fixed axis; 180. Second fixed axis; 200. Second belt body; 210. Rack; 211. Tooth groove; 212. Slide groove; 300. Lever; 400. Mounting axis; 500. Control assembly; 510. Paddle; 511. Groove; 512. Protrusion; 513. Positioning groove; 520. Elastic member; 530. Positioning rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] Typical embodiments that embody the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention is capable of various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and that the descriptions and illustrations herein are intended to be illustrative in nature and not to limit the present invention.
[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the described features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] First see Figure 1 The present invention provides a wearable device 1, which is used to be worn on the human body, decorated with the user's clothes or worn on the human body in conjunction with other devices, so that the user can view time or measure the user's heart rate, exercise steps and other information, so as to facilitate the user to decorate and observe his or her own exercise status and health condition.
[0033] The wearable device 1 includes a strap 10 and a dial. The strap 10 is connected to opposite ends of the dial. The strap 10 and the dial enclose a wearable cavity 11. The human body can pass through the wearable cavity 11 to wear the wearable device 1 on the body.
[0034] It should be noted that the dial can be a smart dial or a mechanical dial. The dial also has functions such as displaying time, making calls, remote video and voice fairy tales.
[0035] It should be noted that the wearable device 1 can be worn not only on the user's hands, but also on the user's waist or neck. The present invention does not specifically limit the specific wearing position of the wearable device 1.
[0036] refer to Figure 2 The watch strap 10 includes a first strap body 100, a second strap body 200 and a lever 300. The first strap body 100 and the second strap body 200 are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the dial. The lever 300 is connected to the first strap body 100 and can limit the movement of the second strap body 200 relative to the first strap body 100, thereby fixing the size of the adjusted wearable cavity 11, so that the user will not wear the wearable device 1 too tight or too loose, and the user experience is good.
[0037] refer to Figure 2 The first belt body 100 is provided with a gear 110, the axial direction of the gear 110 is parallel to the thickness direction of the first belt body 100, and the lever 300 can selectively engage with the gear 110. When the lever 300 engages with the gear 110, the lever 300 limits the movement of the second belt body 200 relative to the first belt body 100.
[0038] refer to Figure 2 It should be noted that the number of the gears 110 is set to two, and the two gears 110 are meshed with each other.
[0039] refer to Figure 2 The second strap 200 is provided with a rack 210 that meshes with the gear 110. The gear 110 meshes with different teeth 211 on the rack 210, allowing the gear 110 to move along the length of the rack 210, thereby moving the second strap 200 relative to the first strap 100 to adjust the size of the wearable cavity 11. Users can adjust the length of the strap 10 according to weather conditions or personal reasons.
[0040] It should be noted that the number of racks 210 matches the number of gears 110, for example Figure 2 As shown, the number of the gears 110 is set to two, the number of the racks 210 is also set to two, and the two gears 110 are correspondingly engaged with the corresponding racks 210.
[0041] To sum up, in the present application, the strap 10 includes a first strap body 100 and a second strap body 200. The first strap body 100 is provided with a gear 110, and the axial direction of the gear 110 is parallel to the thickness direction of the first strap body 100. The second strap body 200 is provided with a rack 210 meshing with the gear 110. The gear 110 can move along the length direction of the rack 210 to adjust the tightness of the strap 10, and the axial direction of the gear 110 is parallel to the thickness direction of the first strap body 100, so that the strap 10 is thinner and the user experience is good.
[0042] One of the first belt body 100 and the rack 210 is provided with a positioning post 120, and the other is provided with a sliding groove 212, for example Figure 2 As shown, the first belt body 100 is provided with a positioning post 120, and the rack 210 is provided with a slide 212. The positioning post 120 is accommodated in the slide 212 and can move along the slide 212 until the positioning post 120 abuts the side wall of the slide 212. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the positioning post 120 and the slide 212 can be reversed. In this case, the positioning post 120 is provided on the rack 210, and the slide 212 is provided on the first belt body 100. It is understood that the positioning post 120 and the slide 212 can also be omitted. As long as the second belt body 200 can move relative to the first belt body 100, all solutions should be protected.
[0043] refer to Figure 2It should be noted that the watchband 10 also includes a mounting shaft 400, which passes through the gear 110 and connects to the first strap body 100. The mounting shaft 400 secures the gear 110 to the first strap body 100. The gear 110 can rotate relative to the mounting shaft 400 and mesh with the corresponding teeth 211 of the rack 210. It is understood that the mounting shaft 400 is not required; any solution that secures the gear 110 to the first strap body 100 should be protected.
[0044] refer to Figure 2 The watchband 10 also includes a control assembly 500 connected to the first strap 100 and to the lever 300. The control assembly 500 can be manipulated to move relative to the width of the first strap 100 and can also drive the lever 300 to rotate relative to the first strap 100. By providing the control assembly 500, the user can indirectly control the lever 300 by manipulating the control assembly 500. Furthermore, movement of the control assembly 500 relative to the width of the first strap 100 drives the lever 300 to rotate relative to the first strap 100. This eliminates the need for the user to directly or indirectly rotate the lever 300, making it easier for the user to manipulate the control assembly 500 and providing a better user experience. It is understood that the control assembly 500 may not be provided; any solution in which the lever 300 can be manipulated to engage with the gear 110 should be protected.
[0045] refer to Figure 2 The control assembly 500 includes a paddle 510 and an elastic member 520. A groove 511 is provided on the end of the paddle 510 near the lever 300. The lever 300 is accommodated in the groove 511. The opposite ends of the elastic member 520 are connected to the first strap 100 and the paddle 510, respectively. By providing the paddle 510 and the elastic member 520, when a user manipulates the paddle 510 along the width of the first strap 100, the paddle 510 compresses the elastic member 520, accumulating an elastic force. When the user manipulates the paddle 510 and releases it, the elastic force is released, and the elastic member 520 drives the paddle 510 back to its unmanipulated position. It is understood that if the automatic return of the paddle 510 is not a concern, the paddle 510 and the elastic member 520 may be omitted. As long as the lever 300 can be manipulated to engage with the gear 110, all solutions should be protected.
[0046] refer to Figure 1It should be noted that a protrusion 512 is provided on the side of the paddle 510 facing away from the lever 300, and a movable groove 130 is provided on the first strap 100. The protrusion 512 is accommodated in the movable groove 130 and can move within the movable groove 130. The movable groove 130 can limit the range of movement of the paddle 510, ensuring that when the user manipulates the paddle 510 or the elastic member 520 drives the paddle 510 to return, the paddle 510 will not be separated from the first strap 100 and can be properly engaged with the gear 110. It is understood that the protrusion 512 and the movable groove 130 can also be omitted. As long as the paddle 510 can move relative to the first strap 100, all solutions should be protected.
[0047] refer to Figure 2 It should be noted that a positioning groove 513 is provided on the side of the paddle 510 close to the elastic member 520. The control component 500 also includes a positioning rod 530. The positioning rod 530 is accommodated in the positioning groove 513. The elastic member 520 is sleeved on the outer side of the positioning rod 530. When the paddle 510 is manipulated, the paddle 510 moves along the positioning rod 530 and compresses the elastic member 520.
[0048] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In another embodiment, the first belt body 100 includes at least two belt particles 140, each belt particle 140 is provided with a rotating shaft 141 and a slot 142, and the rotating shaft 141 of one belt particle 140 is detachably rotatably connected to the slot 142 of another belt particle 140.
[0049] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The particle belt 140 includes a first main body 143, a first mounting block 144, a second mounting block 145 and a second main body 146 connected in sequence. The opposite ends of the rotating shaft 141 are respectively connected to the first main body 143 and the second main body 146. The first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 are both concave on the side away from the rotating shaft 141 to form a card slot 142.
[0050] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The belt 140 further includes a buckle assembly 147 , which extends to the slot 142 . The buckle assembly 147 is used to close or open the slot 142 .
[0051] It should be noted that the first strap body 100 includes at least two strap particles 140, and the rotating shaft 141 of the strap particle 140 can be detachably rotated and connected to the slot 142 of another strap particle 140, which can realize quick adjustment of the length of the strap 10 and is easy to operate. The strap particle 140 includes a first mounting block 144 and a second mounting block 145, which facilitates assembly and reduces costs.
[0052] It should be noted that if the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 are fixedly connected, the overall size of the snap assembly 147 is larger than the size of the slot 142, and the snap assembly 147 is not convenient to install in the slot 142. By setting the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145, the snap assembly 147 is first installed in the slot 142, and then the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 are installed and fixed, and then the fixed first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 are installed between the first body 143 and the second body 146. The snap assembly 147 can be easily installed in the slot 142, which is convenient for assembly.
[0053] refer to Figure 4 The first belt body 100 further includes a connecting shaft 150, which passes through the first mounting block 144 and is connected to the second mounting block 145. By providing the connecting shaft 150, the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 can be detachably connected. Compared with the solution of fixed connection of the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145, the processing and assembly difficulties are reduced, and the production cost is reduced. It is understood that the connecting shaft 150 can also be omitted. For example, the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 can be fixed by clipping. As long as the solution of the belt particle 140 including the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 should be protected.
[0054] refer to Figure 4 Connecting shaft 150 is a threaded rod 151, with opposite axial ends of threaded rod 151 threadedly connected to first mounting block 144 and second mounting block 145, respectively. After threaded rod 151 is threadedly connected to first and second mounting blocks 144, 145, the fixed first and second mounting blocks 144, 145 are then installed between first and second bodies 143, 146, facilitating installation. It is understood that connecting shaft 150 can also be configured in other forms; as long as the connecting shaft 150 passes through first mounting block 144 and then connects to second mounting block 145, all solutions should be protected.
[0055] refer to Figure 4 It should be noted that the number of connecting shafts 150 is set to two, and the two connecting shafts 150 are spaced apart along the length direction of the first mounting block 144. By providing two connecting shafts 150, the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 cannot rotate relative to each other, making the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 more securely installed. During daily wear, the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 will not rotate relative to each other, and the user does not need to frequently adjust the position between the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145, thereby extending the service life of the belt 140. It is understood that the number of connecting shafts 150 can also be set to three or four, and the present invention does not specifically limit the number of connecting shafts 150.
[0056] refer to Figure 4 Both the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145 are provided with mounting slots 148 for mounting the aforementioned buckle assembly 147. The mounting slot 148 is connected to the aforementioned slot 142. The buckle assembly 147 includes a buckle 160 and a spring 161. Both the buckle 160 and the spring 161 are accommodated within the mounting slot 148. The spring 161 is capable of driving the buckle 160 into the slot 142. The mounting slot 148 is provided with a protrusion 149 to prevent the buckle 160 from being separated from the mounting slot 148. When the user manipulates the buckle 160, the buckle 160 compresses the spring 161 to accumulate elastic force. When the user installs the rotating shaft 141 of the adjacent belt particle 140 into the slot 142 and releases the buckle 160, the elastic force of the spring 161 is released, and the spring 161 drives the buckle 160 to move along the length direction of the first mounting block 144 until the buckle 160 abuts the protrusion 149. It is understandable that the spring 161 may not be provided, and any solution in which the buckle 160 can move relative to the first mounting block 144 should be protected.
[0057] It should be noted that the spring 161 can also be set to other forms, such as elastic parts such as torsion springs and coil springs, or it can be set to magnets with opposite magnetic properties. As long as it can drive the buckle 160 to move along the length direction of the first mounting block 144, it should be protected.
[0058] refer to Figure 4 It should be noted that spring 161 includes a first spring 162 and a second spring 163. The opposite ends of the first spring 162 are respectively connected to the buckle 160 and the first mounting block 144, while the opposite ends of the second spring 163 are respectively connected to the buckle 160 and the second mounting block 145. By providing the first spring 162 and the second spring 163, the buckle 160 is subjected to more uniform force when it is manipulated to move along the length of the first mounting block 144. The first spring 162 and the second spring 163 will not break due to long-term uneven force, effectively extending the service life of the first spring 162 and the second spring 163. It is understood that the first spring 162 and the second spring 163 can also be provided as a single spring 161. As long as the spring 161 can drive the buckle 160 to move along the length of the first mounting block 144, the solution should be protected.
[0059] refer to Figure 4The buckle 160 is provided with an operating portion 164 exposed from the first mounting block 144 and the second mounting block 145. The operating portion 164 is used for manual operation to drive the buckle 160 to move along the length of the first mounting block 144, thereby allowing the buckle 160 to leave the slot 142. By providing the operating portion 164, the operating portion 164 is protruded from the surface of the buckle 160, allowing the user to easily operate the operating portion 164, making operation convenient and labor-saving. It is understood that the operating portion 164 can also be omitted; as long as the solution allows the user to operate the buckle 160, it should be protected.
[0060] refer to Figure 4 It should be noted that in this embodiment, the operating portion 164 is a crescent groove that matches the shape of a human finger. It is understood that in other embodiments, the operating portion 164 can also be configured as other shapes, such as a cylinder or a quadrangular prism. The present invention does not specifically limit the shape of the operating portion 164.
[0061] refer to Figure 4 The first belt body 100 further includes a first fixed shaft 170 and a second fixed shaft 180. The opposite ends of the first fixed shaft 170 are respectively connected to the first mounting block 144 and the first main body 143, and the opposite ends of the second fixed shaft 180 are respectively connected to the second mounting block 145 and the second main body 146. The first fixed shaft 170 fixes the first mounting block 144 and the first main body 143, and the second fixed shaft 180 fixes the second mounting block 145 and the second main body 146. It is understandable that the first fixed shaft 170 and the second fixed shaft 180 can also be omitted. As long as the first mounting block 144 and the first main body 143 can be installed and fixed, and the second mounting block 145 and the second main body 146 can be installed and fixed, all solutions should be protected.
[0062] refer to Figure 4 It should be noted that the number of the first fixed shafts 170 is set to two, and the number of the second fixed shafts 180 is set to two.
[0063] It should be noted that the specific configuration of the second belt body 200 is the same as that of the first belt body 100 , and the present invention will not elaborate on the specific configuration of the second belt body 200 in detail.
[0064] While the present invention has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the terms used are illustrative and exemplary rather than restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in a variety of forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Therefore, all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the claims or their equivalents are intended to be covered by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A watch strap, characterized in that: include: The first belt body is provided with a gear, and the axial direction of the gear is parallel to the thickness direction of the first belt body; a second belt body, provided with a rack meshing with the gear, the gear meshing with different teeth on the rack, so that the gear can move along the length direction of the rack, thereby causing the second belt body to move relative to the first belt body; The shifting rod is connected to the first belt body and can selectively mesh with the gear.
2. The watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that One of the first belt body and the rack is provided with a positioning post, and the other is provided with a slide groove. The positioning post is accommodated in the slide groove and can move along the slide groove until the positioning post abuts against the side wall of the slide groove.
3. The watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the gears is set to two, and the two gears are meshed with each other.
4. The watch strap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the racks matches the number of the gears, and the gears are engaged with the corresponding racks.
5. The watch strap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The watch strap further includes a mounting shaft, which passes through the gear and is connected to the first strap body.
6. The watch strap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The watch strap further includes a control component connected to the first strap body and the shift lever. The control component moves along the width direction of the first strap body and can drive the shift lever to rotate relative to the first strap body.
7. The watch strap according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control assembly includes a paddle and an elastic member. A groove is provided at one end of the paddle close to the lever, and the lever is accommodated in the groove. The opposite ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the first belt body and the paddle.
8. The watch strap according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protrusion is provided on a side of the paddle facing away from the paddle lever, and the first belt body is provided with a movable groove. The protrusion is accommodated in the movable groove, and the protrusion can move in the movable groove.
9. The watch strap according to claim 7, characterized in that: A positioning groove is provided on one side of the paddle close to the elastic member. The control assembly also includes a positioning rod, which is accommodated in the positioning groove. The elastic member is sleeved on the outer side of the positioning rod. When the paddle is manipulated, the paddle moves along the positioning rod and compresses the elastic member.
10. A wearable device, characterized in that: include: dial; The watch strap according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first strap body and the second strap body are respectively connected to opposite ends of the watch dial.
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Smart watch with hidden camera capable of being pushed and pulled
CN118151515A