Adjustment control unit, building block structure and light-adjustable building block toy

Abstract

The utility model provides an adjusting control unit, a building block structure and a light-adjustable building block toy, the adjusting control unit comprises a touch module and a control module, the touch module comprises a click part and a sliding part, the click part is used for correspondingly outputting a matched touch click signal according to a touch click operation, and the sliding part is used for correspondingly outputting a sliding signal according to the touch click operation. The sliding part is used for correspondingly outputting a matched touch stroke signal according to a touch sliding operation, the control module is used for receiving a touch click signal of the click part to switch a control mode, and the control module is used for receiving the touch stroke signal and outputting strong and weak control signals under different control modes to an execution module to be controlled. The touch module is matched with the control module to achieve stepless adjustment of the execution module, the point contact area can achieve mode switching of the control module, the sliding contact area can achieve continuous adjustment of strength through sliding operation, operation is convenient, and adjustment flexibility is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of building block toy technology, and in particular to a building block toy with adjustable control unit, building block structure and adjustable lighting. Background Technology

[0002] Building block sets, as toys, not only provide entertainment but also help develop intelligence. With the improvement of people's living standards, to further enhance the fun and visual appeal of building block sets, more and more accessories such as lights are being added, allowing the sets to be enjoyed both day and night, and creating different atmospheres.

[0003] However, existing lighting fixtures can generally only turn on and off, and more complex ones can even flash, but they suffer from a lack of ambiance and limited user customization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this application is to provide a control unit with high adjustment flexibility.

[0005] Another objective of this application is to provide a modular structure including the aforementioned adjustment control unit.

[0006] Another objective of this application is to provide a light-adjustable building block toy that includes the aforementioned building block structure.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0008] As a first aspect, this application relates to an adjustment control unit, which includes a touch module and a control module. The touch module includes a clicking part and a sliding part. The clicking part is used to output a matching touch clicking signal according to a touch clicking operation. The sliding part is used to output a matching touch travel signal according to a touch sliding operation. The control module is used to receive the touch clicking signal from the clicking part to switch control modes. The control module is also used to receive the touch travel signal and to output strong and weak control signals under different control modes to the execution module to be controlled.

[0009] Further configuration: The clicking part includes a touch area and a first touch detection chip electrically connected to the touch area; the sliding part includes a sliding touch area and a second touch detection chip electrically connected to the sliding touch area; both the touch area and the sliding touch area include copper sheets.

[0010] Further configuration: The control module includes a microcontroller control processor. The signal output terminals of the first touch detection chip and the second touch detection chip are respectively connected to the microcontroller control processor. The output terminal of the microcontroller control unit is provided with a spring pin connector or connected to the execution module to be controlled via a wire.

[0011] As a second aspect, this application relates to a building block structure, which includes a building block body and an adjustment control unit as described above, wherein the touch module of the adjustment control unit is disposed on the surface of the building block body, and its control module is disposed inside the building block body.

[0012] Further configuration: The building block body includes a shell and a base, and the shell and the base enclose a cavity for accommodating the control module. The shell is provided with a mounting groove that communicates with the cavity, and the touch module is installed in the mounting groove.

[0013] Further configuration: The building block body is provided with a first wiring port for wires to be electrically connected to the control module.

[0014] Further configuration: The output end of the control module is connected to a spring pin connector, and the block body has a pinhole for the spring pin connector to pass through.

[0015] Further configuration: The building block body is provided with building block connecting particles and / or building block connecting holes for connecting with other building block structures.

[0016] As a third aspect, this application relates to a light-adjustable building block toy, which includes the building block structure as described above, and also includes a building block with a built-in light execution module, wherein the building block structure and the building block are inserted together to make the control module electrically connected to the light execution module.

[0017] Further configuration: The lighting execution module includes LED beads and a circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with spring pin contacts for contacting the spring pin connector.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the solution in this application has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. In the adjustment control unit involved in this application, the stepless adjustment of the execution module is achieved through the combination of the touch module and the control module. The touch area can realize the mode switching of the control module, and the sliding touch area can realize the continuous adjustment of the intensity through sliding operation. It is convenient to operate and highly flexible in adjustment.

[0020] 2. The modular structure involved in this application can be installed as an independent adjustment and control switch in different execution modules to achieve stepless adjustment of different execution modules, with high combination flexibility.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the adjustable lighting block structure of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the block body in one embodiment of the adjustable lighting block structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the block body in one embodiment of the adjustable lighting block structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the light-emitting module in one embodiment of the adjustable light-emitting block structure of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the light-emitting module in one embodiment of the adjustable light-emitting modular structure of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a circuit diagram of the touch module and control module in one embodiment of the adjustable light-block structure of this application;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a circuit diagram of the light-emitting module in one embodiment of the adjustable light-emitting block structure of this application;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the light-emitting module using a touch module in one embodiment of the adjustable light-emitting block structure of this application.

[0031] In the diagram, 1. Building block body; 11. Outer shell; 12. Base; 121. Positioning post; 122. Pinhole; 13. First wiring port; 14. Building block connecting piece; 15. Building block connecting hole; 2. Touch module; 21. Sliding touch area; 22. Point touch area; 3. Control module; 31. Spring pin connector; 41. Building block; 411. Through hole; 412. Slot; 42. Circuit board; 421. Spring pin contact; 43. LED bead; 44. Light-transmitting cover; 441. Card block; 45. Second wiring port. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0033] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the terms "described" and "the" as used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" as used in the specification of this application means the presence of the described features, parts, and / or components, but does not exclude implementation as other features, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof supported by the art. The term "and / or" as used herein refers to at least one of the items defined by the term; for example, "A and / or B" can be implemented as "A," or as "B," or as "A and B."

[0034] In the description of this application, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate directions or positional relationships based on the exemplary directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used to facilitate the description or simplification of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0035] 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 specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 8This application provides an adjustment control unit, which includes a touch module 2 and a control module 3. The touch module 2 includes a clicking part and a sliding part. The clicking part outputs a matching touch clicking signal according to the user's touch clicking operation, and the sliding part outputs a matching touch travel signal according to the user's touch sliding operation. The control module 3 can receive the touch clicking signal from the clicking part and the touch travel signal from the sliding part. When the control module 3 receives a touch clicking signal, it can switch its control mode. The control module 3 outputs control signals of varying strengths under different control modes to the execution module to be controlled based on the received touch travel signal, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling and adjusting the execution module.

[0040] Specifically, the clicking part includes a touch area 22 and a first touch detection chip electrically connected to the touch area 22, and the sliding part includes a sliding touch area 21 and a second touch detection chip electrically connected to the sliding touch area 21. In this embodiment, both the touch area 22 and the sliding touch area 21 are made of copper sheets. The first touch detection chip and the second touch detection chip respectively detect the changes in the capacitance of the copper sheets in the touch area 22 and the sliding touch area 21 to output matching touch signals. In this embodiment, both the first touch detection chip and the second touch detection chip are TS223B chips.

[0041] The control module 3 includes a microcontroller control processor U1. In this embodiment, the microcontroller control processor U1 uses an STM32G030J6M6 chip. The signal output terminals of the first touch detection chip and the second touch detection chip are respectively connected to the microcontroller control processor U1. The microcontroller control processor U1 receives touch signals from the first touch detection chip and the second touch detection chip, identifies and reads the information, and then outputs control signals to the execution module to be controlled through its output terminal. In this embodiment, a spring pin connector 31 or a wire can be used to connect the microcontroller control processor U1 to the execution module.

[0042] The adjustment control unit of this application can realize stepless adjustment of the execution module within the range through the sliding contact area 21. It has high adjustment continuity, good stability and high flexibility, and can perform adjustment of the execution module including but not limited to light, sound and speed.

[0043] This application also relates to a modular structure in which the aforementioned adjustment control unit is disposed. The modular structure's ability to be assembled arbitrarily allows the adjustment control unit to be installed on different structures, thereby improving the installation flexibility and convenience of the adjustment control unit. The modular structure of this application includes a modular body 1 and the aforementioned adjustment control unit. The touch module 2 of the adjustment control unit is mounted on the surface of the modular body 1 for convenient touch operation by the user. The control module 3 is disposed within the modular body 1, enabling the modular structure of this application to be installed on different execution modules for stepless adjustment.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, the building block body 1 adopts a split structure, including a detachably connected outer shell 11 and a base 12. A receiving cavity for accommodating the control module 3 is formed between the outer shell 11 and the base 12. The outer shell 11 is provided with a mounting groove (not shown in the figure) communicating with the receiving cavity. The touch module 2 is installed in the mounting groove to position and install the adjustment control unit. The base 12 is provided with a positioning post 121, and the outer shell 11 is provided with a positioning hole (not shown in the figure) for the positioning post 121 to be inserted to position and install the outer shell 11 and the base 12.

[0045] Specifically, the sliding touch area 21 is a long strip structure extending along the length of the block body 1, with a start end and an end end at its two ends. The sliding displacement of the sliding touch area 21 between its start end and end end is limited to the touch stroke. The sliding touch area 21 outputs a matching touch stroke signal based on the touch stroke and sliding direction. The control module adjusts and controls the execution module based on this touch stroke signal. The dot touch area 22 is a block-shaped area located on the same side of the block body 1 as the sliding touch area 21. It outputs a matching touch click signal by detecting the user's click operation, causing the control module 3 to enter different adjustment modes, and then cooperates with the sliding touch area 21 to perform stepless adjustment in this adjustment mode.

[0046] In addition, the building block body 1 is provided with a first wiring port 13, and the wires can be electrically connected to the control module 3 inside the building block body 1 through the first wiring port 13 to achieve the purpose of power supply or signal transmission.

[0047] In this embodiment, the output end of the control module 3 is connected to a spring pin connector 31. The block body 1 has a pin hole 122 for the spring pin connector 31 to pass through the block body 1, so that the spring pin connector 31 can extend out of the block body 1 and be inserted into other structures to connect with the execution module. Thus, the electrical connection between the control module 3 and the execution module can be achieved through the spring pin connector 31.

[0048] Meanwhile, the surface of the block body 1 is provided with block connecting particles 14 and / or block connecting holes 15 for connecting with other blocks, so that the block structure of this application can be installed in any position to adjust different execution modules.

[0049] The mounting slot of the building block body is also provided with a thin plastic shell (not shown in the figure) covering the sliding contact area 21 and the point contact area 22 to protect the sliding contact area 21 and the point contact area 22, prevent the copper sheets of the two from falling off due to frequent sliding and rubbing, and extend the service life.

[0050] The modular structure of this application can serve as a control and adjustment switch for different execution modules, and the modular structure is flexible in combination and easy to install.

[0051] Regarding the connection between the building block structure and different execution modules, this embodiment specifically proposes a building block toy with adjustable lighting, which includes the aforementioned building block structure and building block 41 spliced ​​with the building block structure. The building block 41 is equipped with a lighting execution module. By interlocking the building block structure equipped with the adjustment control unit and the building block 41 equipped with the lighting execution module, the adjustment control unit is electrically connected to the lighting execution module, thereby allowing the adjustment of the lighting brightness and color through the adjustment control unit.

[0052] The lighting execution module of this embodiment includes LED beads 43 and circuit board 42. The LED beads 43 in this embodiment include two RGB LED beads connected in series. The DIN pin of the chip of the first LED bead 43 is connected to the signal output terminal of the control module 3 and receives the control signal sent by the microcontroller control processor U1 of the control module 3. After receiving the corresponding control signal, the LED bead 43 controls its own color and brightness display according to the information of the control signal. At the same time, it transmits the control signal to the second LED bead 43 through its DOUT pin, which is used to connect to the DIN pin of the second LED bead 43. The second LED bead 43 receives the control signal and controls its own color and brightness display according to the information of the control signal.

[0053] The color and brightness of the LED bead 43 in this application can be adjusted in different modes. Specifically, the mode can be switched via the touch area 22. That is, during initial power-on, the brightness can be adjusted by sliding the slider on the touch area 21. Users can click the touch area 22 to put the control module 3 into the light color modification mode, and then use the touch area 21 to adjust the color of the light execution module.

[0054] In this embodiment, the control module 3 and the lighting execution module are connected via a spring-loaded connector 31. The circuit board 42 of the lighting execution module is provided with spring-loaded contacts 421 for connection to the spring-loaded connector 31. Since the circuit board 42 of the lighting execution module is located inside the building block 41, the building block 41 is provided with through holes 411 for the spring-loaded connector 31 to be inserted and connected to the spring-loaded contacts 421. In addition, this embodiment provides three sets of spring-loaded connectors 31. One spring-loaded connector 31 serves as the output terminal of the control module 3 to connect with the lighting execution module, while the other two spring-loaded connectors 31 serve as the positive and negative terminals of the power supply to connect with the lighting execution module.

[0055] Meanwhile, a second wiring port 45 is also provided on the building block 41, through which wires can be connected to power the lighting module or transmit signals.

[0056] In this embodiment, the building block structure and the building block 41 are detachably connected. The spring pin connector 31 enables a quick connection between the adjustment control unit and the lighting execution module. When the building block body 1 and the building block 41 are fixedly connected, the control module 3 inside the building block body 1 and the circuit board 42 of the lighting execution module can be directly connected by wires.

[0057] Therefore, it can be combined with the appendix Figure 8 The method of using the touch module 2 to adjust the light execution module in the building block body 1 of this application specifically includes the following steps:

[0058] The building block body 1 and the building block 41 are plugged in and connected. The light execution module of the building block body 1 is turned on to make it light up. The touch module 2 of the control unit is cyclically executed to determine whether it is touched. When a touch signal is received, it is determined whether the sliding touch area 21 or the dot touch area 22 is touched.

[0059] If it is determined that the touch area 21 has been touched, the system enters the light brightness adjustment mode, obtains the current touched position of the touch area 21, and determines the touch sliding direction. If the sliding direction is from the beginning to the end of the touch area 21, the light brightness is increased; if the sliding direction is from the end to the beginning of the touch area 21, the light brightness is decreased. After the above light brightness adjustment is completed, the current light brightness is memorized.

[0060] If it is determined that the touch area 22 has been touched, the system enters the light color modification mode and checks whether the current sliding touch area 21 has been touched. If no touch signal is received from the sliding touch area 21 after a set time has elapsed, the system returns to the stage of repeatedly checking whether the touch module 2 has been touched. In the light color modification mode, when it is determined that the sliding touch area 21 has been touched, the system obtains the current touch position of the sliding touch area 21 and determines the touch sliding direction. If the sliding direction is from the beginning to the end of the sliding touch area 21, the light color tone becomes warmer; if the sliding direction is from the end to the beginning of the sliding touch area 21, the light color tone becomes cooler. After the above light color tone adjustment is completed, the current light color tone is memorized. Furthermore, the cool color tone range in this embodiment includes blue, green, purple, etc., and the warm color tone range includes red, orange, yellow, etc., allowing users to adjust the light brightness and color tone according to their needs.

[0061] In addition, the building block 41 is also provided with a light-transmitting cover 44 covering the lamp bead 43. The light-transmitting cover 44 not only meets the light transmission requirements of the lamp bead 43, but also prevents dust and contaminants from corroding the lamp bead 43, thereby extending the service life of the lamp bead 43. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting cover 44 is installed on the building block 41 by a snap-fit ​​method. The side of the light-transmitting cover 44 is provided with a locking block 441, and the side of the building block 41 where the lamp bead 43 is set is provided with a locking groove 412 for the locking block 441 to be inserted into the locking, so that the light-transmitting cover 44 can be installed and removed easily, and the lamp bead 43 can be inspected or replaced regularly.

[0062] In summary, the adjustable-light building block toy of this application achieves stepless dimming of the light execution module of the building block by setting an adjustment control unit in the building block structure. Thus, the brightness and color of the building block light can be flexibly adjusted according to the user's needs. It is easy to operate, highly flexible in adjustment, and enhances the fun of the building block toy set.

[0063] It should be noted that the modular structure of this application can be used not only for adjusting lights, but also for adjusting sound or motor rotation speed. The modular structure of this application can be used as an independent adjustment and control switch in the adjustment and control of different execution modules, and has high operational flexibility.

[0064] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An adjustment control unit, characterized in that, The device includes a touch module and a control module. The touch module includes a click part and a sliding part. The click part is used to output a matching touch click signal according to the touch click operation. The sliding part is used to output a matching touch travel signal according to the touch slide operation. The control module is used to receive the touch click signal from the click part to switch control modes. The control module is also used to receive the touch travel signal and output strong and weak control signals under different control modes to the execution module to be controlled.

2. The adjustment control unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clicking part includes a touch area and a first touch detection chip electrically connected to the touch area, and the sliding part includes a sliding touch area and a second touch detection chip electrically connected to the sliding touch area. Both the touch area and the sliding touch area include copper sheets.

3. The adjustment control unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control module includes a microcontroller control processor. The signal output terminals of the first touch detection chip and the second touch detection chip are respectively connected to the microcontroller control processor. The output terminal of the microcontroller control unit is provided with a spring pin connector or connected to the execution module to be controlled via a wire.

4. A modular structure, characterized in that, The invention includes a building block body and an adjustment control unit as described in any one of claims 1-3, wherein the touch module of the adjustment control unit is disposed on the surface of the building block body, and its control module is disposed inside the building block body.

5. The building block structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The building block body includes an outer shell and a base, which enclose a cavity for accommodating the control module. The outer shell is provided with a mounting groove that communicates with the cavity, and the touch module is installed in the mounting groove.

6. The building block structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The building block body is provided with a first wiring port for wires to be electrically connected to the control module.

7. The building block structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The output end of the control module is connected to a spring pin connector, and the block body has a pin hole for the spring pin connector to pass through.

8. The building block structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The building block body is provided with building block connecting particles and / or building block connecting holes for connection.

9. A building block toy with adjustable lighting, characterized in that, The control module is electrically connected to the light execution module by means of the building block structure as described in any one of claims 4-8.

10. The light-adjustable building block toy according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lighting execution module includes LED beads and a circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with spring pin contacts for contacting the spring pin connector.

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