Lunar phase change simulation demonstration scientific device

Abstract

The utility model provides a moon phase change simulation demonstration scientific device. The moon phase change simulation demonstration scientific device comprises a bottom plate and a moon phase groove arranged above the bottom plate. Two planet models are arranged in the moon phase groove and are respectively an earth model and a moon model; a moon phase driving device for driving the moon model to revolve and rotate around the earth model is arranged below the moon phase groove; a light device used for emitting light is arranged on one side of the moon phase groove, the light device emits light towards the two planet models, and the light irradiates the two planet models and finally falls on the inner wall of the moon phase groove to form light shadow. According to the utility model, the moon phase driving device drives the moon model to do revolution and rotation motion around the earth model, and the rotation and revolution motion of the moon can be accurately simulated. And the light device irradiates the two planet models to form a shadow, so that a user can visually see the moon phase transformation process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of simulated planetary motion technology, and in particular to a scientific device for simulating and demonstrating lunar phase changes. Background Technology

[0002] The Moon is the closest celestial body to Earth in the universe and a natural satellite of Earth, with a particularly close relationship to Earth. Lunar phases are a celestial phenomenon closely related to humankind. Through observation, experiments, and hands-on activities, students can discover and raise questions, cultivating preliminary experimental reasoning, problem-solving, and inductive reasoning abilities.

[0003] However, the existing lunar phase simulation devices have a relatively simple structure and are not intuitive or accurate enough to simulate the moon's rotation and revolution, resulting in inaccurate research on lunar phase changes and the inability to obtain correct theoretical information. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a scientific device for simulating and demonstrating lunar phase changes, which can solve the problem that existing lunar phase simulation devices cannot intuitively and accurately simulate the rotation and revolution of the moon.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A scientific device for simulating lunar phase changes includes a base plate and a lunar phase slot mounted above the base plate. Two planetary models are placed inside the lunar phase slot: an Earth model and a Moon model. Below the lunar phase slot is a lunar phase drive device that drives the Moon model to revolve and rotate around the Earth model. A light source is located on one side of the lunar phase slot, emitting light towards the two planetary models. The light illuminates the two planetary models and eventually falls onto the inner wall of the lunar phase slot, creating light and shadow.

[0007] Preferably, the lunar phase driving device includes a rotating gear mounted on a base plate and a motor that drives the rotating gear to rotate; a fixed cylinder is provided at the center of the upper surface of the rotating gear, and a slide rail and an electric push rod are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixed cylinder; a support rod for supporting the lunar model is provided on the outside of the slide rail, and a slider is installed at the lower end of the support rod, and the slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail; the extended end of the electric push rod is connected to one side of the slider.

[0008] Preferably, a rotary encoder is installed on the upper surface of the rotating gear; a photoelectric sensor switch is also installed on the outer wall of the fixed cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the lighting device includes a downlight and a Fresnel lens, wherein the downlight emits light that passes through the Fresnel lens and illuminates the planet model.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a control system and a panel with the outer side of the lunar phase groove.

[0011] Preferably, the control system includes a touch screen, a time relay, a serial port server, a motor controller, and a computer host; the touch screen is mounted on the panel and connected to the computer host; the time relay and the motor controller are both connected to the computer host through the serial port server, the motor controller is connected to the motor, and the time relay is connected to the electric push rod.

[0012] Preferably, a protective plate is provided between the base plate and the panel, with the bottom edge and top edge of the protective plate connected to the outer side of the base plate and the outer side of the panel, respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the protective plate has an inspection port.

[0014] Preferably, an annular glass plate is provided on the outer side of the lunar phase groove; an annular light strip is provided on the inner wall of the lunar phase groove.

[0015] This invention uses a lunar phase drive device to propel a lunar model around an Earth model, accurately simulating the moon's rotation and revolution. A lighting device illuminates the two planetary models, creating light and shadow effects that allow users to visually observe the changing lunar phases. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a scientific device for simulating and demonstrating lunar phase changes according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA section diagram.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point a in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 This invention relates to the principle of the control system of a scientific device for simulating and demonstrating lunar phase changes.

[0021] The following are the descriptions of the reference numerals:

[0022] 1: Base plate, 2: Lunar phase groove, 3: Planet model, 7: Panel, 8: Protective plate, 201: Annular glass plate, 202: Annular light strip, 401: Rotary gear, 402: Motor, 403: Fixed cylinder, 405: Slide rail, 406: Electric push rod, 407: Support rod, 408: Slider, 409: Rotary encoder, 410: Photoelectric sensor switch, 501: Downlight, 502: Fresnel lens, 601: Touch screen, 602: Time relay, 603: Serial server, 604: Motor controller, 605: Computer host, 801: Inspection port. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the advantages and effects of this disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. This disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] This invention uses a lunar phase drive device to propel a lunar model around an Earth model, accurately simulating the moon's rotation and revolution. A lighting device illuminates the two planetary models, creating light and shadow effects that allow users to visually observe the changing lunar phases.

[0027] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a scientific device simulating lunar phase changes includes a base plate 1 and a lunar phase groove 2 positioned above the base plate 1. Two planetary models 3 are placed inside the lunar phase groove 2: one representing the Earth and the other the Moon. Below the lunar phase groove 2 is a lunar phase drive device that propels the Moon model to revolve and rotate around the Earth model. A light source is located on one side of the lunar phase groove 2, emitting light towards the two planetary models 3. The light illuminates the two planetary models 3 and eventually falls onto the inner wall of the lunar phase groove 2, creating light and shadow effects.

[0028] like Figure 4As shown, the lunar phase driving device further includes a rotating gear 401 mounted on the base plate 1 and a motor 402 that drives the rotating gear 401 to rotate; a fixed cylinder 403 is provided at the center of the upper surface of the rotating gear 401, and a slide rail 405 and an electric push rod 406 are fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the fixed cylinder 403; a support rod 407 for supporting the lunar model is provided on the outer side of the slide rail 405, and a slider 408 is mounted on the lower end of the support rod 407, and the slider (408) is slidably mounted on the slide rail 405; the extended end of the electric push rod 406 is connected to one side of the slider 408.

[0029] Furthermore, a rotary encoder 409 is mounted on the upper surface of the rotary gear 401; a photoelectric sensor switch 410 is also mounted on the outer wall of the fixed cylinder 403.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the lighting device further includes a downlight 501 and a Fresnel lens 502, wherein the downlight 501 emits light that passes through the Fresnel lens 502 and illuminates the planet model 3.

[0031] Furthermore, it also includes a control system and a panel 7 located on the outside of the lunar phase groove 2.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, the control system further includes a touch screen 601, a time relay 602, a serial server 603, a motor controller 604, and a computer host 605; the touch screen 601 is mounted on the panel 7 and connected to the computer host 605; the time relay 602 and the motor controller 604 are both connected to the computer host 605 through the serial server 603, the motor controller 604 is connected to the motor 402, and the time relay 602 is connected to the electric push rod 406.

[0033] Furthermore, a protective plate 8 is provided between the base plate 1 and the panel 7, with the bottom edge and top edge of the protective plate 8 connected to the outer side of the base plate 1 and the outer side of the panel 7, respectively.

[0034] Furthermore, the protective plate 8 is provided with an inspection port 801.

[0035] Furthermore, an annular glass plate 201 is provided on the outer side of the lunar phase groove 2; an annular light strip 202 is provided on the inner wall of the lunar phase groove 2.

[0036] Working principle:

[0037] 1) By clicking the touch screen 601, a command is sent to the computer host 605, and the computer host 605 controls the start of the motor 402 through the motor controller 604;

[0038] 2) The rotation of motor 402 drives the rotation of rotating gear 401, thereby driving the electric push rod 406, support rod 407 and the moon model on support rod 407, which are fixed on rotating gear 401, to rotate.

[0039] 3) The electric push rod 406 achieves cyclic extension and retraction through the time relay 602, causing the lunar model to rotate around the Earth model at a certain angle;

[0040] 4) The light from the downlight 501 shines on the planet model 3 after passing through the Fresnel lens 502, and the planet model 3 produces changes in light and shadow as it moves;

[0041] 5) The rotary encoder 409 and photoelectric sensor switch 410 are connected to the serial port server 603 to identify the rotation speed and direction of the lunar model.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 utility model.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first feature, or indirect contact with the first feature through an intermediate medium. "A plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] The above description is merely illustrative of the embodiments of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model without creative labor should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A scientific device for simulating and demonstrating lunar phase changes, characterized in that, Includes a base plate (1) and a lunar phase groove (2) set above the base plate (1); two planet models (3) are set inside the lunar phase groove (2), which are the Earth model and the Moon model respectively; a lunar phase drive device is set below the lunar phase groove (2) to drive the Moon model to revolve and rotate around the Earth model; a light device for emitting light is set on one side of the lunar phase groove (2), and the light device emits light towards the two planet models (3), and the light shines on the two planet models (3) and finally falls on the inner wall of the lunar phase groove (2) to form light and shadow.

2. The lunar phase change simulation demonstration scientific device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lunar phase drive device includes a rotating gear (401) mounted on a base plate (1) and a motor (402) that drives the rotating gear (401) to rotate. A fixed cylinder (403) is provided at the center of the upper surface of the rotating gear (401). A slide rail (405) and an electric push rod (406) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixed cylinder (403). A support rod (407) for supporting the lunar model is provided on the outer side of the slide rail (405). A slider (408) is installed at the lower end of the support rod (407). The slider (408) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (405). The extended end of the electric push rod (406) is connected to one side of the slider (408).

3. The lunar phase change simulation demonstration scientific device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A rotary encoder (409) is installed on the upper surface of the rotary gear (401); a photoelectric sensor switch (410) is also installed on the outer wall of the fixed cylinder (403).

4. The lunar phase simulation and demonstration scientific device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting device includes a downlight (501) and a Fresnel lens (502), the downlight (501) emitting light that passes through the Fresnel lens (502) and illuminates the planet model (3).

5. The lunar phase change simulation demonstration scientific device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a control system and a panel (7) with the outer side of the lunar phase groove (2).

6. The lunar phase simulation and demonstration scientific device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The control system includes a touch screen (601), a time relay (602), a serial server (603), a motor controller (604), and a computer host (605); the touch screen (601) is mounted on the panel (7) and connected to the computer host (605); the time relay (602) and the motor controller (604) are both connected to the computer host (605) through the serial server (603), the motor controller (604) is connected to the motor (402), and the time relay (602) is connected to the electric push rod (406).

7. The lunar phase simulation and demonstration scientific device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A protective plate (8) is provided between the base plate (1) and the panel (7), with the bottom edge and top edge of the protective plate (8) connected to the outer side of the base plate (1) and the outer side of the panel (7), respectively.

8. The lunar phase change simulation demonstration scientific device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The guard plate (8) is provided with an inspection port (801).

9. The lunar phase change simulation demonstration scientific device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the lunar phase groove (2) is provided with an annular glass plate (201); the inner wall of the lunar phase groove (2) is provided with an annular light strip (202).

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