Visual timer
By designing a visual timer, the problems of difficult button replacement and mixed timing dots in traditional timers are solved. The button shape is adjustable and the display is intuitive, thus improving the timer's practicality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423313368.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Traditional timers are not convenient for changing the shape of the control buttons, making it difficult to meet different usage needs. The timing dots are scattered around the time display area, making the display less intuitive.
Design a visual timer that uses control buttons with interchangeable shapes and time and timing dots arranged vertically, combined with a tilted display screen and countdown reminder function to improve the intuitiveness of the display.
The control buttons have adjustable shapes, the time and timing indicator are clearly distinguishable, and the display is intuitive, improving the timer's practicality and ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of timers, specifically a visual timer. Background Technology
[0002] In all areas of modern society, the precise measurement and control of time is crucial. From scheduling daily activities to professional fields such as industrial production, scientific research, transportation, and sporting events, timers are indispensable. In daily life, people rely on timers to manage routine tasks, such as accurately timing cooking to ensure the taste and quality of food, timing workouts to rationally plan exercise intensity and duration, and setting reminders to improve efficiency and maintain focus while studying.
[0003] However, traditional timers are not convenient for replacing control buttons, and changing them to different shapes makes it difficult to meet diverse usage needs. Furthermore, the timing dots in existing timers are arranged around the time display area, which can easily become cluttered and make the display less intuitive. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a visual timer to overcome these shortcomings in current practical applications. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a visual timer, which aims to solve the problems in the background art mentioned above.
[0005] This invention is implemented as follows: a visual timer, comprising:
[0006] The timer body is equipped with a display screen for displaying the time and timing dots, and a control switch is also provided inside the timer body;
[0007] The control unit for driving the control switch is located at the upper right corner of the timer body;
[0008] And a function switch button for switching modes, the function switch button being located on the back of the timer body.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the control unit includes a fixing block and a control button, the fixing block is disposed on the control switch, and the control button is engaged with the fixing block.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the fixing block has a cross-shaped structure, and the control button has a cross-shaped hole for accommodating the fixing block.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the head of the control button is spherical.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the control unit includes a fixing hole and a second control button. The fixing hole is opened on the control switch, and the second control button is inserted into the fixing hole.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the fixing hole is a polygonal structure, and the bottom of the control button two is provided with a polygonal rod, while the head of the control button two is flat.
[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the time and timing dots displayed on the display screen are arranged vertically.
[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the timer body is tilted relative to the desktop, the tilt direction is backward, and the tilt angle with the desktop is 5°-6°.
[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the timer body is also provided with a reminder for reminding the user when there are five seconds left in the countdown.
[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the prompting element is a loudspeaker.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the heads of control button one and control button two can also adopt other shapes, such as cartoon shapes, to meet different usage needs. The time and timing light spots are arranged vertically, and the point-visible time management makes it easy to completely distinguish the time and timing light spots, making the display more intuitive and convenient for users to observe, which helps to improve the practicality of the timer.
[0019] This invention avoids the problems of traditional timers where the control buttons are difficult to replace, such as being changed to different shapes, making it difficult to meet different usage needs, and the timing dots being arranged around the time display area, which can easily become mixed up and make the display less intuitive. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rear view structure.
[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after hiding the first control button.
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after hiding control button two.
[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.
[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of control button two in this utility model.
[0028] In the attached diagram: 1-Timer body, 2-Display screen, 3-Control button one, 4-Battery compartment cover, 5-Function switch button, 6-Fixing block, 7-Control button two, 8-Fixing hole. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0030] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0031] Please see Figures 1-8 This utility model provides a visual timer, the timer comprising:
[0032] The timer body 1 is further provided with a display screen 2 for displaying time and timing dots, and a control switch is also provided inside the timer body 1;
[0033] The control unit for driving the control switch is located at the upper right corner of the timer body 1;
[0034] And a function switching button 5 for switching modes, the function switching button 5 being located on the back of the timer body 1;
[0035] The control unit includes a fixing block 6 and a control button 3. The fixing block 6 is disposed on the control switch, and the control button 3 is engaged with the fixing block 6.
[0036] The fixing block 6 has a cross-shaped structure, and the control button 3 has a cross-shaped hole for accommodating the fixing block 6.
[0037] The head of the control button 3 is spherical;
[0038] The control unit includes a fixing hole 8 and a control button 7. The fixing hole 8 is opened on the control switch, and the control button 7 is inserted into the fixing hole 8.
[0039] The fixing hole 8 has a polygonal structure, and the bottom of the control button 7 has a polygonal rod, and the head of the control button 7 is flat; wherein the fixing hole 8 is preferably a hexagonal structure.
[0040] In the embodiments of this utility model, the heads of control button 3 and control button 7 can also adopt other shapes, such as cartoon shapes, to meet different usage needs. This utility model avoids the problem that traditional timers are not easy to replace control buttons, such as changing them to different shapes, which makes it difficult to meet different usage needs. The timing light spots are set around the time display area, which is easy to get confused and the display is not intuitive.
[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 The time and timing dots displayed on the display screen 2 are arranged vertically.
[0042] In this embodiment, the time and timing dots are arranged vertically, with 72 visible time management points. This makes it easy to completely distinguish between the time and timing dots, making the display more intuitive and convenient for users to observe, thus improving the practicality of the timer.
[0043] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 2 The back of the timer body 1 is also provided with a battery compartment, and the battery compartment is equipped with a battery compartment cover 4.
[0044] In this embodiment, the battery compartment is equipped with two AAA batteries with an operating voltage of 3.0V.
[0045] The timer body 1 is tilted relative to the desktop, with the tilt direction being backward and the tilt angle between the timer body and the desktop being 5°-6°. When in use, the screen of the timer is facing the user and is slightly tilted upward, allowing the user to see the content on the screen better.
[0046] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The timer body 1 is also equipped with a reminder device for reminding the user when there are five seconds left in the countdown;
[0047] The notification device is a loudspeaker.
[0048] In summary, the working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0049] Clock: Press function switch button 5 to switch to clock mode, then press and hold function switch button 5 for two seconds to enter clock setting mode. The screen will flash 12 hours. Rotate the control unit to select 12 / 24 hour format, then press function switch button 5 to complete the hour format setting. After completing the hour format setting, the hour digit will flash. Rotate the control unit to adjust the hour, press function switch button 5 to confirm the hour digit, then the minute digit will flash. Rotate the control unit to adjust the minute, and finally press function switch button 5 to complete the clock setting (if there is no operation after ten seconds during the setting process, the setting will be completed automatically. The default time upon startup is 12-hour format).
[0050] Continuous timing: Press function switch button 5 to switch to timing mode, rotate the control unit to adjust the time to 00:00, press the control unit to start the continuous timing (1 / 72 o'clock flashes). If the control unit is pressed during the process, the continuous timing will be paused (x / 72 o'clock flashes). Press the control unit again to continue the continuous timing. When the timing is paused, press the control unit for two seconds to reset the timing. The maximum timing time is 99:59. After the maximum timing time is reached, 99:59 will flash and beep 10 times before resetting to 00:00. If the timing is in progress, press function switch button 5 to return to clock mode. x / 72 o'clock will be displayed normally. If there is no operation after 15 seconds, the timing will return to normal.
[0051] Countdown: In timer mode (display 00:00), rotate the control unit to adjust the time limit. Each rotation increases / decreases by five seconds (fast rotation advances to the minute). Press the control unit to start the countdown. Pressing the control unit during the countdown will pause the countdown, and pressing it again will resume the countdown. During the last five seconds of the countdown, a beep will sound every second. When the countdown is paused, press the control unit for two seconds to reset the countdown. The maximum countdown time is 99:59. If the countdown is in progress, press the function switch button 5 to return to clock mode. The x / 72 o'clock display will be normal. If there is no operation after ten seconds, the countdown will return to normal.
[0052] Alarm Clock: Press function switch button 5 to switch to alarm clock mode. In alarm clock mode, press and hold function switch button 5 for two seconds to enter alarm clock setting mode. The hour digit will flash. Rotate the control unit to adjust the hour. Press function switch button 5 to confirm. The minute digit will flash. Rotate the control unit to adjust the minute. Press function switch button 5 again to complete the alarm time setting. If there is no operation within ten seconds during the setting process, the setting will be completed automatically. In alarm clock mode, press the control unit to turn the alarm on or off. For example, if the alarm is on, the alarm clock icon will be displayed; otherwise, it will be off. When the alarm rings, it will flash and the earpiece will flash continuously.
[0053] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "sliding," "rotating," "fixed," and "equipped" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A visual timer comprising a timer body (1), a display screen (2) for displaying time and timing light points is arranged on the timer body (1), and a control switch is arranged in the timer body (1), characterized in that, Also include: The control part for driving control switch work, the control part is located in the upper right corner of the timer body (1); And the function switch button (5) for switching mode, the function switch button (5) is set to the back of the timer body (1).
2. The visual timer of claim 1, wherein, The control part includes fixed block (6) and control button one (3), the fixed block (6) is set to the control switch, and the control button one (3) is clamped between the fixed block (6).
3. The visual timer of claim 2, wherein, The fixed block (6) is a cross structure, and the control button one (3) is provided with a cross hole for accommodating the fixed block (6).
4. The timer according to claim 3, wherein, The head of the control button one (3) is spherical.
5. The visual timer of claim 1, wherein, The control part includes fixed hole (8) and control button two (7), the fixed hole (8) is set to the control switch, and the control button two (7) is inserted between the fixed hole (8).
6. The visual timer of claim 5, wherein, The fixed hole (8) is a polygonal structure, and the bottom of the control button two (7) is provided with a polygonal rod, and the head of the control button two (7) is flat.
7. The visual timer of claim 1, wherein, The time displayed on the display screen (2) is arranged up and down with the timing light point.
8. The visual timer of claim 1, wherein, The timer body (1) is inclined between the desktop, the inclination direction is backward, and the inclination angle with the desktop is 5°-6°.
9. The visual timer of claim 1, wherein, The timer body (1) is further provided with a prompt element for reminding five seconds before countdown.
10. The visual timer of claim 9, wherein, The prompt element is a loudspeaker.