Columnar rotary digital display device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a columnar rotary digital display device which comprises a rotary support, a battery is arranged in the rotary support, a flexible circuit board is attached to the outer side of the rotary support, a plurality of lamp beads are arranged on the flexible circuit board, the outer side of the rotary support is further sleeved with a light guide column, and light holes are formed in the positions, corresponding to the lamp beads, of the light guide column. A plurality of display diaphragms are further attached to the face, away from the flexible circuit board, of the light guide column, and a mapping cover is further arranged on the outer side of the rotating support. By means of the method, through the arrangement of the rotating support, a user can change the display content in a rotating mode, and light emitted by the lamp beads can penetrate through the light holes of the light guide column to irradiate the diaphragms; the mapping cover is arranged on the film, the preset image or texture of the film is mapped on the mapping cover, and the mapping cover can rotate by 360 degrees, so that the functions of displaying various external contents and switching interfaces are realized, strong interaction between people and electronic products is realized, the interestingness, novelty and interactivity of the electronic products are enhanced, and the blank direction of the current market is filled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of digital tube displays, in particular to a columnar rotating digital display device. Background Art

[0002] A digital tube is an electronic device that can display numbers and other information. To increase the functionality of existing electronic products, digital tubes are usually installed on these products to display specific information. However, the digital tubes on existing electronic products are mostly static displays, with limited interaction between people and the products, less displayed content, and less interest.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a cylindrical rotating digital display device to overcome one or more of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above technical problems is: to provide a cylindrical rotating digital display device, characterized in that it includes: a rotating bracket, the rotating bracket is in the shape of a hollow cylinder, a battery is arranged in the rotating bracket, a flexible circuit board is attached to the outer side of the rotating bracket, the flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the battery, a plurality of lamp beads are arranged on the flexible circuit board, a light guide column is also sleeved on the outer side of the rotating bracket, the flexible circuit board is located between the light guide column and the rotating bracket, light transmission holes are opened at positions corresponding to the light guide column and the lamp beads, a plurality of display films are also attached to a side of the light guide column away from the flexible circuit board, and the plurality of display films are respectively provided with predetermined images or textures, a mapping cover is also provided on the outer side of the rotating bracket, the mapping cover is in the shape of a cylinder, when the lamp beads on the flexible circuit board are illuminated, the light passes through the light transmission holes and shines into the film, and the predetermined image or texture of the film is mapped on the mapping cover.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the flexible circuit board are respectively provided with connecting ears, and the upper and lower ends of the rotating bracket are respectively provided with receiving grooves adapted to the connecting ears, and a through hole is provided in the receiving groove. When the flexible circuit board is attached to the outer side of the rotating bracket, the connecting ear is located in the receiving groove and is electrically connected to the battery through the through hole.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, at least one pair of positioning bosses is further provided on the outer side of the rotating bracket, and the flexible circuit board is provided with first positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning bosses and have a corresponding number.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the light guide column includes a first arc-shaped member and a second arc-shaped member with a semicircular cross-section, the light-transmitting hole is arranged in the first arc-shaped member and the second arc-shaped member, the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first arc-shaped member are respectively provided with plug-in columns, and the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the second arc-shaped member are respectively provided with slots, and the first arc-shaped member and the second arc-shaped member are engaged with the slots through the insertion of the plug-in columns.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first arc-shaped member and the second arc-shaped member are respectively provided with a second positioning hole adapted to the positioning boss.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the mapping cover includes a first half cover and a second half cover with a semicircular cross-section, the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first half cover are respectively provided with a clamping column, and an embedding groove is provided between the two clamping columns on the same side, the top and top of the left and right sides of the second half cover are respectively provided with a clamping hole, and a protruding plug-in block is provided between the two clamping holes on the same side, the plug-in block is adapted to the embedding groove, the clamping column is adapted to the clamping hole, and the first half cover and the second half cover are enclosed to form a cylindrical cavity.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of limiting grooves are provided on an end surface of one end of the rotating bracket.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: through the setting of the rotating bracket, the user can change the display content by rotating it, and the light-transmitting hole of the light guide column can allow the light emitted by the lamp beads to pass through and illuminate the diaphragm, and map the predetermined image or texture of the diaphragm on the mapping cover, and can rotate 360° to realize the display of multiple external contents and interface switching functions, realize strong interaction between people and electronic products, enhance the fun, novelty and interactivity of electronic products, and fill the current market gap. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating bracket of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible circuit board of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the light guide column of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the mapping cover of the present invention.

[0018] In the picture:

[0019] 10. Rotating bracket; 11. Limiting groove; 12. Accommodating groove; 13. Positioning boss;

[0020] 20. Flexible circuit board; 21. Connecting ear; 22. First positioning hole;

[0021] 30. Light guide column; 31. First arc-shaped member; 32. Second arc-shaped member; 33. Insertion column; 34. Slot; 35. Second positioning hole; 36. Light transmission hole;

[0022] 40. Mapping cover; 41. First half cover; 42. Second half cover; 43. Clamping column; 44. Clamping hole; 45. Insert block; 46. Embedding slot;

[0023] 50. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms, "connection", and "installation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. In addition, "communication" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Here, "fixed" means that the two are connected to each other and the relative position relationship after connection remains unchanged. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention, such as "inside", "outside", "top", "bottom", etc., are only reference to the directions of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] In the embodiments of the present invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0027] In the embodiments of the present invention, "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0028] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of the present invention include a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment. Thus, phrases such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," and "in other embodiments" that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more but not all embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprise," "include," "have," and their variations all mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the utility model provides a cylindrical rotating digital display device, characterized in that it includes: a rotating bracket 10, the rotating bracket 10 is in the shape of a hollow cylinder, a battery 50 is arranged in the rotating bracket 10, a flexible circuit board 20 is attached to the outer side of the rotating bracket 10, the flexible circuit board 20 is electrically connected to the battery 50, a plurality of lamp beads are arranged on the flexible circuit board 20, a light guide column 30 is further sleeved on the outer side of the rotating bracket 10, the flexible circuit board 20 is located between the light guide column 30 and the rotating bracket 10, and light holes 36 are opened at positions corresponding to the lamp beads on the light guide column 30, and a plurality of display films are further attached to a side of the light guide column 30 away from the flexible circuit board 20, and the plurality of display films are respectively provided with predetermined images or textures, and a mapping cover 40 is further provided on the outer side of the rotating bracket 10, the mapping cover 40 is in the shape of a cylinder, when the lamp beads of the flexible circuit board 20 are illuminated, the light passes through the light holes 36 and irradiates the film, and the predetermined image or texture of the film is mapped on the mapping cover 40;

[0030] Specifically, the rotating bracket 10 is an integrally formed hollow cylindrical shape. The rotating bracket 10 is rotatably connected to the external device. A battery 50 is provided in the rotating bracket 10, and a flexible circuit board 20 is attached to the outside of the rotating bracket 10. The flexible circuit board 20 is electrically connected to the battery 50. The flexible circuit board 20 contains various circuits, logics, and principles. A plurality of lamp beads are provided on the flexible circuit board 20. The lamp beads are arranged in predetermined positions. A light guide column 30 is also provided on the outside of the rotating bracket 10. A plurality of light transmission holes 36 are opened on the light guide column 30. When the light guide column 30 is installed on the rotating bracket 10, the light transmission holes 36 correspond to the lamp beads, and the light emitted by the lamp beads during operation can pass through the light transmission holes 36. The light guide column 30 is transparent; a plurality of films are attached to the side of the light guide column 30 away from the flexible circuit board 20, and a predetermined image or texture is provided on the film. The light transmitted from the light guide column 30 will illuminate the film and map the preset image or texture on the film; the mapping cover 40 is used to display the mapped image or texture, and the mapping cover 40 is cylindrical, so that the image or texture mapped thereon is smoother, and the mapping cover 40 can drive the light guide column 30 to rotate. When installed, the mapping cover 40 is only partially exposed in the installed device. When the displayed content needs to be changed, the mapping cover 40 can be rotated to change the displayed content to achieve dynamic display and enhance interest.

[0031] Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the flexible circuit board 20 are respectively provided with connecting ears 21, and the upper and lower ends of the rotating bracket 10 are respectively provided with receiving grooves 12 adapted to the connecting ears 21. The receiving grooves 12 are provided with through holes. When the flexible circuit board 20 is attached to the outer side of the rotating bracket 10, the connecting ears 21 are located in the receiving grooves 12 and are electrically connected to the battery through the through holes.

[0032] Specifically, the flexible circuit board 20 (FPC) is wound on the rotating bracket 10 and is in a sheet shape when unfolded. Connecting ears 21 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the flexible circuit board 20. The connecting ears 21 are used to connect to the positive and negative poles of the battery. Receiving grooves 12 for the connecting ears 21 to extend into are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the rotating bracket 10. When the flexible circuit board 20 is wound on the rotating bracket 10, the connecting ears 21 are located in the receiving grooves 12, and a through hole is opened in the receiving grooves 12 for the battery to be electrically connected to the connecting ears 21 using flying wires to provide electrical energy to the flexible circuit board 20 and make the lamp beads light up.

[0033] Furthermore, at least one pair of positioning bosses 13 is provided on the outer side of the rotating bracket 10, and the flexible circuit board 20 is provided with first positioning holes 22 that are adapted to the positioning bosses 13 and have a corresponding number.

[0034] Specifically, in order to enable the rotating bracket 10 to drive the flexible circuit board 20 to rotate synchronously so that the image or texture displayed in the mapping cover 40 changes, at least one pair of positioning bosses 13 is further provided on the outer side of the rotating bracket 10. In this embodiment, two pairs are preferably provided, and the two pairs of positioning bosses 13 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the rotating bracket 10 and arranged along the radial direction of the rotating bracket 10; a first positioning hole 22 adapted to the positioning boss 13 is opened in the flexible circuit board 20. When the flexible circuit board 20 is wound on the rotating bracket 10, the positioning boss 13 is inserted into the first positioning hole 22. Through the cooperation of the two, the rotating bracket 10 can synchronously drive the flexible circuit board when rotating, and prevent the flexible circuit board 20 from sliding.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the light guide column 30 includes a first curved member 31 and a second curved member 32 with semicircular cross-sections. The light-transmitting holes 36 are provided in the first curved member 31 and the second curved member 32. Pins 33 are provided at the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first curved member 31, respectively. Slots 34 are provided at the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the second curved member 32, respectively. The first curved member 31 and the second curved member 32 are engaged with each other through the insertion of the pins 33 and the slots 34.

[0036] Specifically, the light guide column 30 is composed of a first arc-shaped member 31 and a second arc-shaped member 32 with a semicircular cross-section. Protruding posts 33 are provided at the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first arc-shaped member 31, and slots 34 are provided at the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the second arc-shaped member 32. The slots 34 are adapted to the posts 33. The first arc-shaped member 31 and the second arc-shaped member 32 are fastened together with the posts 33 through the slots 34 to form a hollow cylinder, so as to be sleeved on the outside of the rotating bracket 10 and press the flexible circuit board 20, and the light-transmitting hole 36 is provided in the first arc-shaped member 31 and the second arc-shaped member 32, wherein the posts 33 and the slots 34 can be tightly fitted to avoid loosening.

[0037] Furthermore, the first arc-shaped member 31 and the second arc-shaped member 32 are respectively provided with a second positioning hole 35 adapted to the positioning boss 13;

[0038] Specifically, in order to enable the light guide column 30 to rotate synchronously with the rotating bracket 10, second positioning holes 35 adapted to the positioning boss 13 are respectively provided in the first arc-shaped member 31 and the second arc-shaped member 32. When the light guide column 30 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating bracket 10, the positioning boss 13 is inserted into the second positioning hole 35, so that the light guide column 30 can rotate synchronously with the rotating bracket 10 and prevent the light guide column 30 from sliding.

[0039] Furthermore, the mapping cover 40 includes a first half cover 41 and a second half cover 42 having a semicircular cross-section. A clamping column 43 is provided at the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first half cover 41, and an embedding groove 46 is provided between the two clamping columns 43 on the same side. A clamping hole 44 is provided at the top and top of the left and right sides of the second half cover 42, and a protruding plug 45 is provided between the two clamping holes 44 on the same side. The plug 45 is adapted to the embedding groove 46, and the clamping column 43 is adapted to the clamping hole 44. The first half cover 41 and the second half cover 42 enclose a cylindrical cavity.

[0040] Specifically, the mapping cover 40 is formed by a first half cover 41 and a second half cover 42 with semicircular cross-sections. Protruding clamping columns 43 are respectively provided on the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first half cover 41, and clamping holes 44 adapted to the clamping columns 43 are respectively provided on the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the second half cover 42. At the same time, an embedding groove 46 is provided between the two clamping columns 43 on the same side of the first half cover 41, and an insert block 45 is provided between the two clamping holes 44 on the same side of the second half cover 42. When the first half cover 41 and the second half cover 42 are enclosed, the clamping columns 43 are inserted into the clamping holes 44, and the insert block 45 is inserted into the embedding groove 46 to fix the two half covers; wherein the height of the mapping cover 40 is less than the height of the flexible circuit board 20, and the connecting ear 21 of the flexible circuit board 20 is located outside the range covered by the mapping cover 40 to avoid affecting the connection of the connecting ear 21; wherein the fit between the clamping column 43 and the clamping hole 44 can be a tight fit to avoid looseness.

[0041] Furthermore, a plurality of limiting grooves 11 are provided on one end surface of the rotating bracket 10;

[0042] Specifically, since the rotating bracket 10 is rotatable, in order to improve the feel during rotation and generate feedback during rotation, a plurality of semicircular limit grooves 11 are provided on one end face of the rotating bracket 10. The limit grooves 11 can cooperate with spring steel balls of external equipment to generate a certain damping property and generate sound by impact during rotation.

[0043] To sum up, the present application provides a rotating bracket 10, so that the user can change the display content by rotating it. The light-transmitting hole 36 of the light-guiding column 30 can allow the light emitted by the lamp beads to pass through and illuminate the diaphragm, and map the predetermined image or texture of the diaphragm onto the mapping cover 40. It can also rotate 360° to realize the display of multiple external contents and interface switching functions, realize strong interaction between people and electronic products, enhance the fun, novelty and interactivity of electronic products, and fill the current market gap.

[0044] The present invention is not limited to what is described in the specification and implementation modes, and therefore additional advantages and modifications can be easily realized by those skilled in the art. Therefore, without departing from the spirit and scope of the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details, representative devices, and illustrated examples shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A cylindrical rotating digital display device, characterized in that: include: A rotating bracket, the rotating bracket is in the shape of a hollow cylinder, a battery is provided in the rotating bracket, a flexible circuit board is attached to the outside of the rotating bracket, the flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the battery, a plurality of lamp beads are provided on the flexible circuit board, a light guide column is also provided on the outside of the rotating bracket, the flexible circuit board is located between the light guide column and the rotating bracket, light transmission holes are provided at positions corresponding to the light guide column and the lamp beads, a plurality of display films are also attached to the side of the light guide column away from the flexible circuit board, and a plurality of the display films are respectively provided with predetermined images or textures, a mapping cover is also provided on the outside of the rotating bracket, the mapping cover is in the shape of a cylinder, when the lamp beads of the flexible circuit board are illuminated, the light passes through the light transmission holes and shines into the film, and the predetermined image or texture of the film is mapped on the mapping cover.

2. The cylindrical rotating digital display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the flexible circuit board are respectively provided with connecting ears, and the upper and lower ends of the rotating bracket are respectively provided with receiving grooves adapted to the connecting ears, and through holes are provided in the receiving grooves. When the flexible circuit board is attached to the outer side of the rotating bracket, the connecting ears are located in the receiving grooves and are electrically connected to the battery through the through holes.

3. The cylindrical rotating digital display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one pair of positioning bosses is further provided on the outer side of the rotating bracket, and the flexible circuit board is provided with first positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning bosses and have a corresponding number.

4. The cylindrical rotating digital display device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light guide column includes a first arc-shaped member and a second arc-shaped member with a semicircular cross-section. The light-transmitting hole is provided in the first arc-shaped member and the second arc-shaped member. The top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first arc-shaped member are respectively provided with plug-in columns, and the top and bottom of the left and right sides of the second arc-shaped member are respectively provided with slots. The first arc-shaped member and the second arc-shaped member are engaged with the slots through the insertion of the plug-in columns.

5. The cylindrical rotating digital display device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped member and the second arc-shaped member are respectively provided with a second positioning hole adapted to the positioning boss.

6. The cylindrical rotating digital display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mapping cover includes a first half cover and a second half cover with a semicircular cross-section. The top and bottom of the left and right sides of the first half cover are respectively provided with a clamping column, and an embedding groove is provided between the two clamping columns on the same side. The top and top of the left and right sides of the second half cover are respectively provided with a clamping hole, and a protruding plug-in block is provided between the two clamping holes on the same side. The plug-in block is adapted to the embedding groove, and the clamping column is adapted to the clamping hole. The first half cover and the second half cover are enclosed to form a cylindrical cavity.

7. The cylindrical rotating digital display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of limiting grooves are provided on one end surface of the rotating bracket.

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