Doorbell outdoor unit and doorbell assembly
By integrating the control unit, detection device, and control device into the doorbell outdoor unit, the doorbell and hanging function are combined, solving the problem of the single function of existing doorbells and improving the efficiency and security of food delivery.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520327673.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing doorbells have limited functionality and cannot meet diverse usage needs, especially during food delivery, where delivery drivers need to contact customers in advance or knock on the door to remind them, which affects delivery efficiency.
Design a multifunctional doorbell outdoor unit equipped with a control unit, a detection device, and a control device. It triggers an alert device by detecting whether an item is hanging on the hook, thus combining the functions of a doorbell and an item hanging device. By utilizing the electrical connection between the detection device and the control device, it distinguishes between doorbell events and hook events, and issues different alerts through the doorbell indoor unit.
It has diversified the functions of the doorbell, saved delivery drivers time, improved delivery efficiency, and eliminated the need for direct contact between delivery drivers and users, thus enhancing the convenience and security of the delivery process.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of doorbell, in particular to a doorbell outdoor machine and a doorbell assembly. BACKGROUND
[0002] In China, as a convenient and practical product, doorbell has been mainly applied in commodity residential buildings since the late 1990s, and its scale has rapidly developed. At present, it has been widely used in urban high-rise residential buildings. However, the existing doorbell only has the function of doorbell, and the function is single. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present application provides a multifunctional doorbell outdoor machine and a doorbell assembly.
[0004] The present application provides a doorbell outdoor machine, which cooperates with a doorbell indoor machine. The doorbell indoor machine is provided with a reminding device. The doorbell outdoor machine comprises a control part, a hook, a detection device and a control device. The control part is used to trigger the doorbell. The detection device is used to detect whether there is an article hung on the hook. The control device is electrically connected with the detection device. When the detection device detects that there is an article hung on the hook, the control device controls the reminding device to issue a reminder.
[0005] Further, the hook is rotatable to switch between a hanging state and a storage state. In the hanging state, the hook can hang an article. In the storage state, the hook is stored.
[0006] Further, the detection device comprises a switch, and the hook comprises a triggering part. When the hook is in an open state, the triggering part triggers the switch.
[0007] Further, the switch comprises a pressing part, and the triggering part presses the pressing part to trigger the switch.
[0008] Further, the doorbell outdoor machine comprises a base and a shell fixed with the base. The base and the shell enclose a receiving cavity. The doorbell outdoor machine comprises a circuit board. The circuit board is located in the receiving cavity. The switch is electrically connected with the circuit board.
[0009] Further, the hook comprises opposite first and second ends. The first end is rotatably connected with the base. The second end can hang an article. The triggering part is arranged on the first end.
[0010] Further, the shell comprises a recessed groove. In the storage state, the hook is stored in the recessed groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the outer casing includes a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate protruding from the second side plate to form the recessed groove, and in the stored state, the outer surface of the hook is flush with the outer surface of the first side plate.
[0012] Furthermore, the circuit board is provided with a button, and the first side plate is provided with a through hole for the control part to extend out. When the control part is pressed, the button is pressed to trigger the doorbell.
[0013] This application also provides a doorbell assembly, including an indoor doorbell unit and the aforementioned outdoor doorbell unit. The indoor doorbell unit is electrically connected to a server. When the detection device detects that an item is hanging on the hook, the indoor doorbell unit reports this to the server.
[0014] The doorbell outdoor unit of this application not only has the function of a doorbell, but also the function of hanging items, realizing the diversification of functions; when the takeout is hung on the hook, the doorbell indoor unit can issue a reminder, without the need for the deliveryman to contact the user in advance or knock on the door to remind the user, which not only realizes contactless delivery, but also saves the deliveryman's time and improves delivery efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 A perspective view of a doorbell outdoor unit according to an exemplary embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the hook is in a closed state;
[0016] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Another perspective view of the doorbell outdoor unit is shown, in which the hook is in the open position;
[0017] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The exploded view of the doorbell outdoor unit shown;
[0018] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 The rear view of the doorbell outdoor unit shown;
[0019] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 An enlarged view of circle A on the doorbell outdoor unit shown;
[0020] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 The side view of the doorbell outdoor unit shown;
[0021] Figure 7 It shows Figure 2 The image shows a side view of the doorbell outdoor unit. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or, modes of implementation) of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.
[0023] If the application embodiments involve directional indications or positional relationships (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present application are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0024] The user information (including but not limited to user equipment information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in the present application are all information and data authorized by the user or authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of related data need to comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation portal for user to choose authorization or refusal.
[0025] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 The doorbell outdoor machine 100 of the present embodiment is used in cooperation with a doorbell indoor machine (not shown). The doorbell indoor machine is provided with a reminding device (not shown), including but not limited to a voice reminder.
[0026] The doorbell outdoor machine 100 includes a control part 1, a hook 2, a detection device 3 and a control device (not shown). The control part 1 is used to trigger the doorbell. The detection device 3 is used to detect whether there is an article hung on the hook 2, and the control device is electrically connected with the detection device 3. When the detection device 3 detects that there is an article hung on the hook 2, the control device controls the reminding device to issue a reminder.
[0027] The doorbell outdoor machine 100 not only has the function of a doorbell, but also has the function of hanging articles, realizing the diversification of functions; at the same time, it saves the cost and the occupation of space; furthermore, when the takeout is hung on the hook 2, the doorbell indoor machine can issue a reminder, without the need for the takeout delivery man to contact the user in advance or knock on the door to remind, not only realizing contactless delivery, but also saving the time of the takeout delivery man and improving the delivery efficiency.
[0028] By formulating the communication protocol between the doorbell outdoor machine 100 and the doorbell indoor machine, the doorbell event and the hook event are distinguished, so that the doorbell indoor machine can distinguish different events and then send different event reminders to the user.
[0029] In some embodiments, the hook 2 can rotate to switch between a hanging state and a storage state. In the hanging state, the hook 2 can hang an article thereon. In the storage state, the hook 2 is stored to save space and avoid accidental damage due to the hook 2 being always in an extended state.
[0030] In some embodiments, the detection device 3 includes a switch, and the hook 2 includes a triggering portion 20. When the hook 2 is in an open state, the triggering portion 20 triggers the switch.
[0031] In some embodiments, the detection device 3 can also be a gravity sensor or a camera, etc.
[0032] In some embodiments, the switch includes but is not limited to a micro switch or a photoelectric switch.
[0033] In some embodiments, the switch includes a pressing portion 31, and the triggering portion 20 presses the pressing portion 31 to trigger the switch.
[0034] In some embodiments, the doorbell outdoor machine 100 includes a base 4 and a housing 5 fixed to the base 4. The base 4 and the housing 5 form a receiving cavity (not shown). The doorbell outdoor machine 100 includes a circuit board 6 located in the receiving cavity. The switch is electrically connected to the circuit board 6.
[0035] In some embodiments, the base 4 can be fixed to a door, a wall, a support, etc. by screw locking, gluing, etc. to fix the doorbell outdoor machine 100.
[0036] In some embodiments, the base 4 and the housing 5 can be fixed by screw locking, buckling, welding, etc.
[0037] In some embodiments, the hook 2 includes opposite first and second ends 21 and 22. The first end 21 is rotatably connected to the base 4, and the second end 22 can hang an article thereon. The triggering portion 20 is arranged on the first end 21. When the hook 2 is opened, the triggering portion 20 moves towards the switch to trigger the switch. When the hook 2 is stored, the triggering portion 20 moves away from the switch to disengage the switch.
[0038] In some embodiments, the hook 2 is connected with the base 4 in an axis to achieve the rotational connection between the first end 21 and the base 4.
[0039] In some embodiments, the second end 22 is provided with a hook portion 221 to prevent the falling of the article.
[0040] In some embodiments, the second end 22 is provided with a groove portion 222 in which the handle of the article is placed to prevent the falling of the article. The hook portion 221 and the groove portion 222 can be provided simultaneously or alternatively.
[0041] In some embodiments, the first end 21 is connected with the base 4 in a damping rotation.
[0042] In some embodiments, the doorbell outer machine 100 comprises a torsion spring (not shown) which is abutted at one end with the hook 2 and at the other end with the base 4. The elastic force of the torsion spring can automatically reset the hook 2 and keep the hook 2 in the storage state.
[0043] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 And Figures 6 to 7 In some embodiments, the shell 5 comprises a recessed groove 51 in which the hook 2 is stored in the storage state to save space and facilitate the miniaturization of the doorbell outer machine 100. The hook 2 can also be prevented from being opened by accidental force.
[0044] In some embodiments, the shell 5 comprises a first side plate 52 and a second side plate 53. The first side plate 52 protrudes from the second side plate 53 to form the recessed groove 51. In the storage state, the outer surface of the hook 2 is flush with the outer surface of the first side plate 52, and the doorbell outer machine 100 has a neat appearance.
[0045] In some embodiments, the second end 22 is provided with an inclined surface 223. When the hook is in the storage state, the inclined surface 223 forms a space 224 with the second side plate 53 to facilitate the finger to stretch in to hook the hook 2 to open the hook 2.
[0046] In some embodiments, the circuit board 6 is provided with a button 61, and the first side plate 52 is provided with a through hole 521 through which the control portion 1 protrudes. When the control portion 1 is pressed, the button 61 is pressed to trigger the doorbell.
[0047] In some embodiments, the control portion 1 can also be a touch key. The present application does not limit the type of the control portion 1.
[0048] The application also provides a doorbell assembly (not shown) comprising a doorbell indoor unit (not shown) and the doorbell outdoor unit 100, the doorbell indoor unit being electrically connected with a server (not shown), and the doorbell indoor unit reporting to the server when the detection device 3 detects that the hook 2 has hung an article. The server initiates contact with the user according to the information sent by the doorbell indoor unit, and updates the order status, which is more intelligent.
[0049] In some embodiments, the user can be contacted by the user's electronic product. The electronic product includes but is not limited to mobile phones, tablets.
[0050] In some embodiments, the detection device 3 detects that the article on the hook 2 is taken away, which means that the user has taken the meal.
[0051] In some embodiments, the doorbell indoor unit is wirelessly connected with the server.
[0052] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the application is not limited to the precise structure described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the application shall be included in the scope of protection of the application.
Claims
1. A doorbell outdoor station cooperating with a doorbell indoor station, the doorbell indoor station being provided with a reminding device, characterized in that, The doorbell outer machine comprises: a control part for triggering the doorbell; a hook; a detection device for detecting whether there is an article hung on the hook; a control device electrically connected with the detection device, which controls the reminding device to issue a reminder when the detection device detects that there is an article hung on the hook.
2. The doorbell station according to claim 1, characterized in that The hook is rotatable to switch between a hanging state and a storage state, in the hanging state, the hook can hold an article, and in the storage state, the hook is stored.
3. The doorbell station according to claim 2, characterized in that The detection device comprises a switch, and the hook comprises a triggering part, which triggers the switch when the hook is in an open state.
4. The doorbell station according to claim 3, wherein, The switch comprises a pressing part, and the triggering part presses the pressing part to trigger the switch.
5. The doorbell station set of claim 3, wherein, The doorbell outer machine comprises a base and a shell fixed with the base, the base and the shell form a receiving cavity, the doorbell outer machine comprises a circuit board, the circuit board is located in the receiving cavity, and the switch is electrically connected with the circuit board.
6. The doorbell station according to claim 5, characterized in that The hook comprises opposite first and second ends, the first end is rotatably connected with the base, the second end can hold an article, and the triggering part is arranged on the first end.
7. The doorbell station set of claim 5, wherein, The shell comprises a recessed groove, in the storage state, the hook is stored in the recessed groove.
8. The doorbell station according to claim 7, characterized in that The shell comprises first and second side plates, the first side plate protrudes from the second side plate to form the recessed groove, in the storage state, the outer surface of the hook is flush with the outer surface of the first side plate.
9. The doorbell station according to claim 8, characterized in that The circuit board is provided with a button, the first side plate is provided with a through hole for the control part to protrude out, and the control part is pressed to press the button to trigger the doorbell when the control part is pressed.
10. A doorbell assembly, characterized by The doorbell outer machine comprises a doorbell inner machine and a doorbell outer machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the doorbell inner machine is electrically connected with a server, and the doorbell inner machine reports to the server when the detection device detects that there is an article hung on the hook.