Warning lamp with step counting function

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of warning lamps, and particularly relates to a warning lamp with a step counting function, the warning lamp comprises a carrier, and a main control board, a light-emitting part and a step counting sensor which are arranged in the carrier, the main control board controls the light-emitting part to emit light so as to play a role in light warning, and the safety of a user is improved; the step counting sensor is arranged on the main control board, the step counting sensor is used for detecting the regular change of vibration or acceleration of a user in the exercise (running or walking) process, then the functions of recording and counting the number of steps and lamplight warning and pace same frequency are achieved, the functions are rich, and the practicability is high. A user does not need to independently wear a pedometer to count the number of steps in the exercise process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of warning light technology, and in particular to a warning light with a step counting function. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people are increasingly aware of the importance of health. Running, as a simple, easy, and low-cost form of exercise, effectively works all the muscles in the body, enhances cardiopulmonary function, improves immunity, and boosts metabolism, attracting a large number of participants. However, some safety issues also exist in running, such as safety in low-light environments, self-protection in complex traffic situations, and visibility in inclement weather. Therefore, more and more runners are now wearing warning lights to enhance safety.

[0003] Currently, warning lights on the market, apart from slight differences in appearance and shape, have very similar functions, simply enhancing safety by emitting light, resulting in a single function. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a warning light with a step counting function to solve the problem that existing warning lights simply enhance safety by emitting light and have limited functionality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a warning light with a step counting function, including a carrier and a main control board, a light-emitting element, and a step counting sensor disposed on the carrier. The light-emitting element is electrically connected to the main control board and can emit light under the control of the main control board. The step counting sensor is electrically connected to the main control board and detects the regular changes in vibration or acceleration of the user during movement. The main control board records and counts the number of steps taken by the user during movement.

[0006] Optionally, the step counting sensor includes a three-axis accelerometer chip, which is integrated on the main control board.

[0007] Optionally, the main control board controls the light-emitting element to emit light when the step-counting sensor detects a regular change in vibration or acceleration.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a step count display unit, which is electrically connected to the main control board and is used to display the step count.

[0009] Optionally, the step count display unit includes a plurality of LED beads electrically connected to the main control board, and the main control board displays the step count by controlling the number of LED beads emitting light and / or the color of light emission.

[0010] Optionally, the main control board is circular, the light-emitting element is located at the center of the main control board, and a plurality of LED beads are evenly distributed around the light-emitting element on the main control board.

[0011] Optionally, the step count display unit includes an LED digital tube, an LCD display, an OLED display, or a COB light board electrically connected to the main control board.

[0012] Optionally, the step sensor includes a vibration sensor or a gravity sensor.

[0013] Optionally, the carrier includes a base and a lampshade detachably mounted on the base, with a cavity formed between the base and the lampshade for mounting the main control board, the light-emitting element and the pedometer sensor, and the lampshade being made of a light-transmitting material.

[0014] Optionally, the base is provided with a first magnetic component, and the warning light with step counting function further includes a second magnetic component, which can be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic component through an object.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the warning light with pedometer function provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the warning light of this application includes a carrier and a main control board, a light-emitting element, and a pedometer sensor mounted on the carrier. The main control board controls the light-emitting element to emit light, thereby playing a role in light warning and improving user safety. By setting a pedometer sensor on the main control board, the pedometer sensor can detect the regular changes in vibration or acceleration of the user during exercise, thereby realizing the function of recording and counting steps. This warning light with pedometer function integrates light warning and step counting, with rich functions, and users no longer need to wear a separate pedometer to count the number of steps during exercise.

[0016] Furthermore, when the step counter sensor detects regular changes in the user's vibration or acceleration during movement, the main control board controls the light-emitting element to emit light, which can also achieve the effect of the warning light being synchronized with the step. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

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[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of a warning light with a step counting function shown in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the warning light with pedometer function shown;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the carrier in a warning light with a step counting function, as shown in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main control board and power supply unit in an embodiment of the present application for an alarm light with a step counting function;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a front view of a warning light with a step counting function shown in another embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the warning light with pedometer function shown;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a circuit block diagram of a warning light with a step counting function shown in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a main control circuit diagram of the main control board of an alarm light with step counting function shown in one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a circuit diagram showing the connection between the light-emitting element and the main control board in an embodiment of the warning light with step counting function.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a circuit diagram showing the connection between the triaxial accelerometer chip and the main control board in an embodiment of the present application for an alarm light with a step counting function;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a circuit diagram of a step count display unit in an alarm light with a step counting function, as shown in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a circuit diagram of the step count display drive circuit of the main control board in an alarm light with step counting function, as shown in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a circuit diagram related to the power supply of the main control board in an alarm light with a step counting function, as shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0032] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0033] 100. Carrier; 110. Base; 120. Lampshade;

[0034] 200. Main control board; 201. Control buttons; 202. Negative conductive sheet; 203. Positive conductive sheet;

[0035] 300. Illuminating components;

[0036] 400. Step count display unit; 410. LED beads;

[0037] 500, battery;

[0038] 600. First magnetic chuck;

[0039] 700. Second magnetic clasp; 701. Silicone sleeve;

[0040] 800, magnetic clamp; 810, fixing clamp; 811, first clamping arm; 812, bending part; 813, second clamping arm; 814, clamping part; 815, meshing teeth; 820, third magnetic component. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings. However, this application can be implemented in many other different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application.

[0042] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0043] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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 application 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 application.

[0044] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0046] It should also be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals are used to represent the same component or part. For the same part in the embodiments of this application, the reference numerals may only be used to mark one part or component as an example. It should be understood that the reference numerals are also applicable to other identical parts or components.

[0047] As described in the background section, warning lights currently on the market, apart from slight differences in appearance and shape, have very similar functions, simply enhancing safety by emitting light, resulting in a single function.

[0048] To address the aforementioned issues, embodiments of this application provide a warning light with a pedometer function. In addition to providing a visual warning, it also records the number of steps taken, functioning as both a warning light and a pedometer. It can be applied to various situations for visual warning, such as wearing it on clothing or a backpack while jogging or walking at night, or mounting it on a helmet or bicycle while cycling, thus enhancing safety.

[0049] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figures 1-3 and Figures 7-10 As shown, the warning light with step counting function includes a carrier 100 and a main control board 200, a light-emitting element 300, and a step counting sensor disposed on the carrier 100. The light-emitting element 300 is electrically connected to the main control board 200 and can emit light under the control of the main control board 200. The step counting sensor is electrically connected to the main control board 200. The step counting sensor detects the regular changes in vibration or acceleration of the user during the movement. The main control board 200 records and counts the number of steps taken by the user during the movement.

[0050] Understandably, in the warning light of this application, the main control board 200 controls the light-emitting element 300 to emit light, which can play the role of light warning and improve the safety of users; by using a step counting sensor to detect the regular changes in vibration or acceleration of the user during exercise (running or walking), the function of recording and counting steps is realized. It has rich functions, and users no longer need to wear a separate pedometer to count the number of steps during exercise.

[0051] The light-emitting component 300 can be made of LED beads, which can be soldered onto the surface of the main control board 200 by a soldering process. The main control circuit on the main control board 200 controls the LED beads through control signals.

[0052] It is understood that the step counting sensor can employ vibration sensors, gravity sensors, and accelerometers. The structure of each sensor and the principle of detecting steps are existing technologies and will not be elaborated here. Preferably, the step counting sensor uses a three-axis accelerometer chip, which is integrated on the main control board. Using a three-axis accelerometer chip makes the detection results more accurate.

[0053] In one embodiment, when the pedometer sensor detects a regular change in vibration or acceleration during the user's movement (running or walking), the main control board 200 controls the light-emitting element 300 to emit light (e.g., flash once). This configuration allows the warning light to synchronize with the user's stride, enhancing the user experience.

[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the warning light with step counting function also includes a step display unit 400, which is electrically connected to the main control board 200. It should be noted that the main control board 200 integrates a step display driving circuit, which controls the step display unit 400 to display the step count through a control signal.

[0055] Specifically, the step count display unit 400 can use an LED digital tube, an LCD display screen, or an OLED display screen to directly display numbers (such as "621" or "1230") to represent the number of steps taken.

[0056] In another embodiment, see [reference] Figure 3 , Figure 8 , Figures 11-12 As shown, the step count display unit 400 includes multiple LED beads 410 electrically connected to the main control board 200. The main control board 200 displays the step count by controlling the number and / or color of the LED beads 410. Specifically, the LED beads 410 can be RGB tri-color LED beads.

[0057] Understandably, the step count display is achieved by the main control board 200 controlling the number and color combination of the LED beads 410. For example, there are 10 LED beads in total, one of which is a starting point indicator, which is solid white. The other 9 beads will light up in red, green, and blue, representing the units of hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands, respectively. The number of beads lit indicates the number of steps, with higher digits lit first. If the hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands digits have the same number, the corresponding colors will flash alternately. For example, after the white starting light, if one blue light, five green lights, and two red lights light up in sequence, it indicates that the number of steps is between 16,800 and 16,900.

[0058] It should be noted that, regarding the arrangement of the multiple LED beads 410 in the step display unit 400, the multiple LED beads 410 can be arranged in a rectangular array on the main control board 200, or in a linear array on the main control board 200, or as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the main control board 200 is circular, with the light-emitting element 300 positioned at the center of the main control board 200. Multiple LED beads 410 are evenly distributed around the light-emitting element 300 on the main control board 200. With this configuration, the number of steps can be represented in a clock-like manner, using different colors and quantities of the multiple LED beads 410, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and unique design.

[0059] In one embodiment, such as Figures 2-4 , Figure 7 and Figure 13 As shown, the warning light with pedometer function also includes a power supply unit, which is electrically connected to the main control board 200. The built-in power supply unit supplies power to the various electronic components, eliminating the need for an external power source, making it more convenient to wear and use.

[0060] In one implementation, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the power supply unit includes a battery 500, preferably a button cell battery. (As shown...) Figure 7 and Figure 13 As shown, the main control board 200 integrates an LED power supply circuit and a low-dropout linear regulator (LDO). Specifically, the light-emitting element 300 and the step display unit 400 are both located on the front of the main control board 200. The back of the main control board 200 has a negative conductive sheet 202 and a positive conductive sheet 203 spaced apart from the negative conductive sheet 202. The battery 500 is inserted between the positive conductive sheet 203 and the negative conductive sheet 202 on the back of the main control board 200.

[0061] Understandably, using a 500-cell battery for power supply results in a simple structure and light weight, which is beneficial for the lightweight design of the warning light. Of course, it is conceivable that in other embodiments, the power supply unit could also use a rechargeable lithium battery in conjunction with a charging circuit located on the main control board 200.

[0062] In addition, combined with his 2- Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the main control board 200 has a control button 201. Press and hold the control button 201 for one second to turn the device on / off. When the device is on, press the control button 201 briefly to switch modes. When the device is off, press the button briefly to check the battery level. Specifically, the central light-emitting element 300 illuminates in different colors to indicate the battery level. Red, green, and blue indicate low, medium, and high battery levels, respectively.

[0063] In one embodiment, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the carrier 100 includes a base 110 and a lampshade 120 detachably mounted on the base 110. A cavity is formed between the base 110 and the lampshade 120 for mounting the main control board 200, the light-emitting element 300 and the step sensor. The lampshade 120 is made of a light-transmitting material.

[0064] The carrier 100 is configured to be formed by two detachable parts: the base 110 and the lampshade 120, which facilitates assembly and disassembly when replacing the battery 500.

[0065] Specifically, the base 110 can be made of silicone, and the lampshade 120 can be made of transparent plastic. The two are interlocked together, and the overall appearance of the carrier 100 is roughly flat and round.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, in the carrier 100 of the warning light, a first magnetic member 600 is provided in the base 110. The warning light also includes a second magnetic member 700, which can be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic member 600 through an object.

[0067] The first magnetic component 600 and the second magnetic component 700 magnetically attach to each other, allowing the warning light to be attached to the user's clothing, backpack, or other personal items, such as the front and back collars, wristbands, cuffs, headbands, chest area clothing, hats, etc.

[0068] Preferably, both the first magnetic attractor 600 and the second magnetic attractor 700 can be neodymium iron boron magnets with high magnetic energy product. To prevent the second magnetic attractor 700 from being damaged by impact, the outer surface of the second magnetic attractor 700 is covered by a silicone sleeve 701.

[0069] In other embodiments, such as Figures 5-6 As shown, the base 110 is provided with a first magnetic member 600, and the warning light with step counting function also includes a magnetic clip 800. The magnetic clip 800 includes a fixing clip 810 and a third magnetic member 820 disposed on the fixing clip 810. The base 110 can be magnetically fixed to the fixing clip 810 by the first magnetic member 600 and the third magnetic member 820. The fixing clip 810 is used for external clamping and fixing.

[0070] With the above setup, the carrier 100 is fixed to the fixing clip 810 by the magnetic attraction force of the first magnetic component 600 and the third magnetic component 820, and then the fixing clip 810 clamps and fixes the entire warning light externally. This application embodiment provides another external fixing method. The magnetic clip 800 can be bound to helmets, bicycle seatposts, etc., thereby realizing the entire installation. The magnetic connection method makes it convenient for users to install and remove.

[0071] Specifically, the fixing clamp 810 includes a first clamping arm 811, a bent portion 812, a second clamping arm 813, and a pressing portion 814. A second magnetic attractor 700 is disposed on the first clamping arm 811. The bent portion 812 connects the first clamping arm 811 and the second clamping arm 813. The pressing portion 814 is installed on the end of the second clamping arm 813 away from the bent portion 812. The second clamping arm 813 has a certain elasticity, and the bent portion 812 has a U-shaped structure, ensuring that the second clamping arm 813 is always pressed against the first clamping arm 811.

[0072] Furthermore, the first clamping arm 811 and the second clamping arm 813 are provided with meshing teeth 815 on their respective inner sides.

[0073] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0074] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A warning light with a pedometer function, characterized in that, It includes a carrier and a main control board, a light-emitting element and a step-counting sensor disposed on the carrier. The light-emitting element is electrically connected to the main control board and can emit light under the control of the main control board. The step counting sensor is electrically connected to the main control board. The step counting sensor detects the regular changes in vibration or acceleration of the user during exercise. The main control board records and counts the number of steps taken by the user during exercise.

2. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step counting sensor includes a three-axis accelerometer chip, which is integrated on the main control board.

3. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the pedometer sensor detects a regular change in vibration or acceleration, the main control board controls the light-emitting element to emit light.

4. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a step count display unit, which is electrically connected to the main control board and is used to display the step count.

5. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step count display unit includes multiple LED beads electrically connected to the main control board. The main control board displays the step count by controlling the number of LED beads emitting light and / or the color of the light emitted.

6. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The main control board is circular, the light-emitting element is located at the center of the main control board, and a plurality of LED beads are evenly distributed around the light-emitting element on the main control board.

7. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step count display unit includes an LED digital tube, an LCD display screen, an OLED display screen, or a COB light board electrically connected to the main control board.

8. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedometer sensor includes a vibration sensor or a gravity sensor.

9. The warning light with pedometer function according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The carrier includes a base and a lampshade detachably mounted on the base. A cavity is formed between the base and the lampshade for mounting the main control board, the light-emitting element and the step counting sensor. The lampshade is made of a light-transmitting material.

10. The warning light with pedometer function according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first magnetic component, and the warning light with step counting function also includes a second magnetic component, which can be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic component through an object.

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