Intelligent ring

Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent ring which is of an annular structure, is provided with an opening and comprises a shell part arranged on the annular outer side of the annular structure, a first contact part arranged on the annular inner side of the annular structure and a second contact part arranged on the annular opening side of the annular structure. The first contact piece is arranged on the main body part of the annular structure, a gap space is formed between the shell piece and the first contact piece, and a plurality of electronic elements are contained in the gap space. The annular opening structure of the intelligent ring can adapt to users with different finger sizes, the wearing comfort is improved, meanwhile, the structural stability is high, a protection space for preventing the electronic elements from being damaged due to extrusion or collision is provided for the electronic elements through the gap arrangement, and the diversified requirements of the users can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of smart wearable device technology, specifically relating to a smart ring. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, smart wearable devices have gradually become an important part of people's lives. As a new type of smart wearable device, smart rings have attracted widespread attention due to their compact size, convenience, and diverse functions.

[0003] Existing smart rings typically contain a variety of electronic components, such as sensors, chips, and batteries. As smart rings add more functions, such as heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen detection, and NFC payment, the layout of their internal electronic components becomes more complex, and higher demands are placed on battery life.

[0004] However, different users have different finger sizes, and even the same user's fingers vary in size. Most rings, including smart rings, have a fixed size. The same smart ring is suitable for a limited number of people and has a narrow range of applications. If the ring size is too small, users may feel uncomfortable due to the pressure on their skin when wearing it for a long time. If the ring size is too large, it may fall off the finger, affecting the wearing experience.

[0005] In addition, due to the tendency for the size to be unsuitable, the smart ring may be subjected to frequent pressure or impact during daily wear and use, which may damage the electronic components and affect the normal use of the smart ring. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention proposes a smart ring, which has a ring structure and an opening, including a shell component disposed on the outer side of the ring structure, a first contact component disposed on the inner side of the ring structure, and a second contact component disposed on the opening side of the ring structure.

[0007] The first contact is disposed on the main body of the annular structure, and a gap space is provided between the housing and the first contact, the gap space containing a number of electronic components.

[0008] Specifically, the electronic component includes a sensor assembly, which includes at least one sensor with a sensing surface protruding from the first contact member. The sensing surface is used to directly contact the user's skin to collect at least one physiological parameter, including heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature.

[0009] Furthermore, the electronic component also includes a power supply and a control component. The power supply is electrically connected to the control component and the sensor component to supply power to the control component and the sensor component, respectively. The control component is signal-connected to the sensor component to obtain physiological parameter signals transmitted by the sensor component.

[0010] Preferably, the gap space also accommodates a printed circuit board for setting electronic components, the printed circuit board including a rigid main board disposed on the main body of the annular structure and a flexible side plate disposed on at least one side of the rigid main board;

[0011] The power supply is located on the rigid motherboard, and the control component and the sensor component are located on the rigid motherboard and / or the flexible side plate.

[0012] Specifically, the housing component has a first connecting portion protruding on both sides facing the opening, and each of the second contact components has a second connecting portion for connecting with the first connecting portion;

[0013] The first connecting part is provided with a plurality of fixing straps, and the second connecting part includes a first cavity whose internal structure is compatible with each of the fixing straps.

[0014] Furthermore, the second contact member includes a first assembly having the first cavity and a second assembly having the second cavity, wherein the first cavity and the second cavity have the same opening direction;

[0015] The external structure of the first assembly fits into the inner wall structure of the second cavity, so that the first assembly is embedded in the second assembly through the second cavity;

[0016] Preferably, the second contact member includes a first assembly having the first cavity and a second assembly having the second cavity, wherein the first cavity and the second cavity have the same opening direction;

[0017] The first assembly can be accommodated in the second cavity. The first assembly has a plurality of process holes that connect the outer side of the first assembly with the first cavity. The process holes are used as channels for injecting sealant from the first cavity into the second cavity when the first assembly is disposed in the second cavity.

[0018] Preferably, the thickness of the second contact decreases in the direction from the opening of the annular structure toward the inward side, and the thickness of the second contact on any side is not greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the overlapping portions of the housing and the first contact.

[0019] Specifically, the radius of curvature of the first contact element is in the range of 16mm-22mm, and the radius of curvature of the second contact element is smaller than that of the first contact element and has a corresponding relationship with the radius of curvature of the first contact element.

[0020] Preferably, the portion of the housing component that overlaps with the first contact member is made of ceramic and / or metallic materials;

[0021] The first contact includes a resin contact and / or an epoxy resin contact; the first contact is made of a transparent material;

[0022] The second contact includes silicone resin contact, rubber contact, thermoplastic polyurethane contact, fluororubber contact, polyether contact, plastic contact and / or epoxy resin contact.

[0023] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The annular opening structure of the smart ring proposed in this utility model allows the wearer to more easily adjust the wearing state of the ring to adapt to different finger sizes, which can reduce the discomfort caused by the ring being too tight or too loose, and enhance comfort. A gap is designed between the shell and the first contact part, and the electronic components are housed in the gap. This not only maintains the simple and beautiful appearance of the ring, but also effectively hides the electronic components and avoids external interference. At the same time, the buffer structure of the gap protects the electronic components from damage, increasing the durability and reliability of the device.

[0025] Furthermore, the modular design of the smart ring proposed in this utility model makes the system more compact, efficient, easy to integrate and maintain. By integrating the power supply, control components and sensor components, the smart ring can achieve multifunctionality, ensuring the ring's data acquisition and real-time response capabilities. Setting the sensor on the protruding part of the first contact can improve the sensor's sensitivity and sensing range, thereby better capturing the wearer's data.

[0026] Choosing ceramic and metal materials for the shell can improve the ring's durability, increase its resistance to wear and scratches, enhance its appearance and lifespan. The first contact uses resin and epoxy resin materials to ensure the softness and comfort of the contact area. At the same time, this solution uses transparent materials for the first contact to make it easy to see the status of the internal electronic components. The second contact can use materials such as silicone resin, rubber, and thermoplastic polyurethane to ensure good elasticity, durability and waterproof performance, adapting to different wearing scenarios and comfort needs.

[0027] The first connecting part on the housing and the second connecting part on the second contact enhance the assembly stability and structural strength of the ring. The cavity embedding design in the second contact increases durability and flexibility. The combination of sealant enhances the waterproof and dustproof performance of the smart ring, effectively protecting the internal electronic components. The thickness gradient design and curvature radius setting of the second contact help increase the wearing comfort of the ring and optimize the contact state between the ring and the wearer's finger, making the smart ring more comfortable and fit.

[0028] Therefore, this utility model provides a smart ring. The annular opening structure of the smart ring proposed by this utility model can adapt to users with different finger sizes, improving wearing comfort. At the same time, it has strong structural stability. The gap setting provides protective space for electronic components to avoid damage due to squeezing or collision, and can meet the diverse needs of users. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the smart ring provided in Example 1;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the smart ring from another angle;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a smart ring;

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the smart ring after removing the first and second contact components;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first plastic part;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second plastic component.

[0036] Figure Labels

[0037] 1-Housing component; 2-First contact component; 3-Second contact component; 4-Printed circuit board; 11-First connecting part; 31-First assembly; 32-First cavity; 33-Second assembly; 34-Second cavity; 41-Rigid main board; 42-Flexible side plate; 43-Power supply; 44-Control component; 45-Sensor; 111-Fixing strap; 311-Process hole. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully below. The present invention may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of the present invention to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather the present invention should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] In the following, the terms “comprising” or “may include”, which may be used in various embodiments of the present invention, indicate the presence of the disclosed functions, operations, or elements, and do not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations, or elements. Furthermore, as used in various embodiments of the present invention, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and their cognates are intended only to indicate a specific feature, number, step, operation, element, component, or combination of the foregoing, and should not be construed as primarily excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, or the possibility of adding one or more combinations of features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing.

[0041] In various embodiments of this utility model, the expression "or" or "at least one of A and / or B" includes any combination or all combinations of the words listed simultaneously. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A and / or B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0042] The terms used in the various embodiments of this utility model (such as "first," "second," etc.) may modify various constituent elements in the various embodiments, but do not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above terms do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, a first user device and a second user device refer to different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of this utility model, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In this utility model, those skilled in the art should understand that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship in the text are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0045] The terminology used in the various embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of this invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of this invention pertain. The terms (such as those defined in a generally used dictionary) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of this invention.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] Please see Figures 1-6 This embodiment proposes a smart ring. The smart ring proposed in this embodiment has a ring structure and an opening, including a shell 1 disposed on the outer side of the ring structure, a first contact 2 disposed on the inner side of the ring structure, and a second contact 3 disposed on the opening side of the ring structure.

[0048] The first contact 2 is disposed in the main body of the annular structure, and a gap space is provided between the housing 1 and the first contact 2, which contains several electronic components.

[0049] In this embodiment, the first contact 2 and the second contact 3 are independent of each other, and the housing 1 is connected to the first contact 2 and the second contact 3 respectively to form an overall smart ring structure.

[0050] Please see Figure 3The electronic components contained in the gap space include a sensor assembly, which includes at least one sensor 45 with a sensing surface protruding from the first contact member 2; in this embodiment, the sensor assembly includes multiple sensors 45, each of which is disposed at a different position on the inner side of the annular structure.

[0051] Furthermore, the electronic components housed within the gap space also include a power supply 43 and a control component 44. The power supply 43 is electrically connected to the control component 44 and the sensor component to supply power to the control component 44 and the sensor component respectively. The control component 44 is signal-connected to the sensor component to acquire user information and determine the user's wearing status based on the physiological parameter signals transmitted by the sensor component.

[0052] Furthermore, the gap space also accommodates a printed circuit board 4 (PCB board), and electronic components such as power supply 43, control components 44, and sensor components are all mounted on the printed circuit board 4.

[0053] Specifically, the printed circuit board 4 includes a rigid main board 41 disposed on the main body of the ring structure and a flexible side plate 42 disposed on at least one side of the rigid main board 41. The electronic components on the printed circuit board 4 are concentrated on the rigid main board 41, so that the portion of the bent flexible side plate 42 in the printed circuit board 4 can better fit the ring structure of the smart ring without occupying additional internal space and causing an increase in the thickness of the smart ring.

[0054] In this embodiment, the power supply 43 is disposed on the rigid motherboard 41, and the control component 44 and the sensor component are disposed on the rigid motherboard 41 and / or the flexible side plate 42. The layout of the electronic components and the stacking design of the rigid part in the printed circuit board 4 and the power supply 43 in this embodiment can make the internal structure of the smart ring lighter.

[0055] Preferably, the housing 1 is made of a deformation-resistant material, the first contact 2 is made of a transparent material, and the transparent material used to make the first contact 2 can filter one or more wavelengths of light passing through the first contact 2. The second contact 3 is made of a flexible material, thereby providing users with a more flexible range of wearing size adjustment and avoiding discomfort caused by the smart ring being too tight or too loose.

[0056] In this embodiment, the housing 1 may include, but is not limited to, ceramic housings and / or metal housings; the first contact 2 may include, but is not limited to, resin contacts and / or epoxy contacts; and the second contact 3 may include, but is not limited to, silicone resin contacts, rubber contacts, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) contacts, fluororubber contacts, polyether contacts, plastic contacts, and / or epoxy resin contacts. By setting the materials, the deformation capacity of the second contact 3 is greater than that of the first contact 2, which makes it easier for the user to wear the smart ring proposed in this embodiment by using the second contact 3, which is located in the opening of the ring structure. The metal housing 1 may include, but is not limited to, stainless steel housing 1, aluminum alloy housing 1, and titanium alloy housing 1.

[0057] Specifically, the housing 1 has a first connecting portion 11 protruding on both sides facing the opening, and each second contact 3 has a second connecting portion 34 for connecting with the first connecting portion 11. The first connecting portion 11 has a plurality of fixing straps 111, and the second connecting portion 34 includes a first cavity 32 whose internal structure is compatible with each fixing strap 111.

[0058] Please see Figures 5-6 In this embodiment, the second contact member 3 includes a first assembly 31 with a first cavity 32 and a second assembly 33 with a second cavity 34. The first cavity 32 and the second cavity 34 have the same opening direction, and the first assembly 31 can be accommodated in the second cavity 34 so that the first assembly 31 can be disposed inside the second assembly 33 through the second cavity 34.

[0059] Optionally, the first assembly 31 and the second assembly 33 are connected by a snap-fit ​​method. The shape of the first assembly 31 is designed to fit tightly with the second cavity 34, thereby achieving a stable connection through mechanical snap-fit ​​force, realizing the snap-fit ​​connection of the first assembly 31 embedded in the second assembly 33, and avoiding loosening of the connection due to external force or environmental factors.

[0060] Optionally, the first assembly 31 and the second assembly 33 are connected by injection molding. The first assembly 31 has a plurality of process holes 311 that connect the outer side of the first assembly 31 to the first cavity 32. The process holes 311 are used as channels for injecting sealant from the first cavity 32 into the second cavity 34 when the first assembly 31 is placed in the second cavity 34. The injected sealant allows the first assembly 31 to cure in the second cavity 34 and makes the sealant more evenly distributed inside the second cavity 34, thereby ensuring the uniformity and integrity of the curing process and improving the sealing effect.

[0061] In this embodiment, the proportion of the second contact 3 to the annular portion of the ring structure is 15%-40%, and preferably 30%-40%. By using a larger proportion of the second contact 3, the comfort and functionality of the smart ring are balanced, ensuring that the smart ring can adapt to the finger sizes of different users as much as possible, thereby meeting the needs of the vast majority of users in actual use.

[0062] Preferably, the thickness of the second contact 3 decreases in the direction from the opening of the annular structure toward the inside, and the thickness of the second contact 3 on any side is not greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the overlapping portions of the housing 1 and the first contact 2.

[0063] It should be noted that the thickness of the second contact 3 refers to the length occupied by the second contact 3 in the line segment formed by the straight line connecting the center of the circle containing the second contact 3 and a certain outer point of the second contact 3 in the circumferential portion.

[0064] Accordingly, the thickness of the overlapping portion of the housing 1 and the first contact 2 refers to the length of the overlapping portion from the housing 1 to the first contact 2 in the line segment formed by the straight line connecting the center of the circle containing the overlapping portion of the housing 1 and the first contact 2 in the circumferential portion and a certain outer point of the housing 1.

[0065] Preferably, the radius of curvature of the first contact 2 is greater than that of the second contact 3. Since the contact area between the first contact 2 and the wearer's finger is larger, the first contact 2 has a larger radius of curvature, that is, the first contact 2 has a more rounded surface, which helps to improve the comfort of wearing. The smaller radius of curvature of the second contact 3 can enhance the firmness and stability of the smart ring, and can ensure that the smart ring is not easy to fall off the user's finger.

[0066] In one specific embodiment, the radius of curvature of the first contact 2 is the same as the radius of curvature of the housing 1, and the radius of curvature of the first contact 2 is in the range of 16mm-22mm. The radius of curvature of the second contact 3 has a corresponding relationship with the radius of curvature of the first contact 2.

[0067] For example, when the radius of curvature of the first contact 2 is 16mm, the radius of curvature of the second contact 3 can be set to 12mm; when the radius of curvature of the first contact 2 is 22mm, the radius of curvature of the second contact 3 can be set to 20mm.

[0068] It is obvious that traditional smart rings typically need to be offered in multiple sizes to accommodate different finger sizes, with the difference between the different sizes possibly being only a few millimeters. Therefore, common sizes may need to be manufactured in dozens of different sizes, requiring manufacturers to maintain a large number of molds and inventory during the production process to meet various demands.

[0069] Compared with existing smart rings, the smart ring proposed in this embodiment adopts an open ring design, which allows the smart ring to adapt to different finger sizes, providing greater flexibility to adjust finger size and meeting the user's needs for wearing comfort.

[0070] The open design also provides more flexibility in the production process, reducing the need for large-scale production of multiple ring sizes. It can accommodate different users within a smaller size range, thus requiring only fewer different size ranges to meet the needs of most consumers. This avoids too many detailed size options, thereby reducing inventory pressure and manufacturing costs.

[0071] Meanwhile, the smart ring proposed in this embodiment can avoid the discomfort caused by sweat and oil on the ring. Furthermore, due to its deformation capability and the gap space as a buffer, users can perform operations such as lifting heavy objects normally while wearing the smart ring without the risk of scratching or damaging the ring.

[0072] In a specific example, the smart ring proposed in this embodiment only needs to provide three different size ranges to meet the needs of all target objects.

[0073] In summary, this utility model provides a smart ring. The annular opening structure of the smart ring proposed by this utility model can adapt to users with different finger sizes, improving wearing comfort. At the same time, it has strong structural stability, and the gap setting provides protective space for electronic components to avoid damage due to squeezing or collision, thus meeting the diverse needs of users.

[0074] 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, improvements, etc., 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 smart ring, characterized in that, The smart ring has a ring structure with an opening, and includes a shell component disposed on the outer ring side of the ring structure, a first contact component disposed on the inner ring side of the ring structure, and a second contact component disposed on the ring opening side of the ring structure. The first contact is disposed on the main body of the annular structure, and a gap space is provided between the housing and the first contact, the gap space containing a number of electronic components.

2. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic component includes a sensor assembly, which includes at least one sensor with a sensing surface protruding from the first contact member. The sensing surface is used to directly contact the user's skin to collect at least one physiological parameter, including heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature.

3. The smart ring according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electronic components also include a power supply and a control component. The power supply is electrically connected to the control component and the sensor component to supply power to the control component and the sensor component, respectively. The control component is signal-connected to the sensor component to obtain physiological parameter signals transmitted by the sensor component.

4. The smart ring according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gap space also accommodates a printed circuit board for setting electronic components. The printed circuit board includes a rigid main board disposed on the main body of the annular structure and a flexible side plate disposed on at least one side of the rigid main board. The power supply is located on the rigid motherboard, and the control component and the sensor component are located on the rigid motherboard and / or the flexible side plate.

5. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing component has a first connecting portion protruding on both sides facing the opening, and each of the second contact components has a second connecting portion for connecting with the first connecting portion; The first connecting part is provided with a plurality of fixing straps, and the second connecting part includes a first cavity whose internal structure is compatible with each of the fixing straps.

6. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second contact member includes a first assembly having the first cavity and a second assembly having the second cavity, wherein the first cavity and the second cavity have the same opening direction; The external structure of the first assembly fits into the inner wall structure of the second cavity, so that the first assembly is embedded in the second assembly through the second cavity.

7. The smart ring according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second contact member includes a first assembly having the first cavity and a second assembly having the second cavity, wherein the first cavity and the second cavity have the same opening direction; The first assembly can be accommodated in the second cavity. The first assembly has a plurality of process holes that connect the outer side of the first assembly with the first cavity. The process holes are used as channels for injecting sealant from the first cavity into the second cavity when the first assembly is disposed in the second cavity.

8. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the second contact decreases inward along the opening of the annular structure, and the thickness of the second contact on any side is not greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the overlapping portions of the housing and the first contact.

9. The smart ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The radius of curvature of the first contact element is in the range of 16mm-22mm, and the radius of curvature of the second contact element is smaller than that of the first contact element and has a corresponding relationship with the radius of curvature of the first contact element.

10. The smart ring according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The portion of the housing that overlaps with the first contact member is made of ceramic and / or metallic materials; The first contact includes a resin contact and / or an epoxy resin contact; the first contact is made of a transparent material; The second contact includes silicone resin contact, rubber contact, thermoplastic polyurethane contact, fluororubber contact, polyether contact, plastic contact and / or epoxy resin contact.

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