Air quality monitor

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air quality monitor. The air quality monitor comprises a shell; the air monitoring component is arranged in the shell and is used for monitoring air quality indexes so as to determine the air quality state; the driving device is arranged in the shell; the state indicating structure is connected with the driving device and comprises a plurality of different state indicating parts, the different state indicating parts indicate different air quality states, and the driving device is used for driving the state indicating parts of the state indicating structure to move. The state indicating part corresponding to the current air quality state is located outside the shell, and other state indicating parts are located inside the shell. According to the monitoring result of the monitoring instrument on the air quality, the driving device drives the state indicating structure to change, and therefore the air quality condition can be more visually determined according to the state displayed by the state indicating part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air quality monitoring, specifically to an air quality monitoring instrument. Background Technology

[0002] An air quality monitor is a device used to measure and analyze the concentration of pollutants in the air. It can monitor a variety of air pollutants, including but not limited to particulate matter (such as PM2.5 and PM10), harmful gases (such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, etc.), volatile organic compounds, and other substances that may affect air quality.

[0003] Air quality monitors use sensors located inside and / or outside the casing to monitor pollutants in the air and transmit the relevant information to a display screen on the outside of the monitor, providing data feedback to the user, such as through a digital display. However, most users are unclear about the meaning of the numbers displayed on the screen after the air quality monitor has monitored the air quality and need to use certain methods to understand whether the air quality is acceptable, making it rather inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an air quality monitor that allows users to more clearly determine whether the monitored air quality is up to standard, making the use of the air quality monitor simpler and easier to understand.

[0005] This application provides an air quality monitor, including:

[0006] shell;

[0007] An air monitoring component installed inside the housing is used to monitor air quality indicators in order to determine the air quality status.

[0008] The drive device disposed within the housing; and

[0009] A status indication structure connected to the drive device includes multiple different status indication sections, each indicating a different air quality state. The drive device is used to drive the status indication sections of the status indication structure to move, such that the status indication section corresponding to the current air quality state is located outside the housing, and the status indication sections other than the one corresponding to the current air quality state are located inside the housing.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, each of the status indicators has a different shape; and / or

[0011] Each of the aforementioned status indicators has a different color; and / or

[0012] Each of the status indicators includes an indicator, and the indicator is different for different status indicators.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments, the driving device includes a drive motor, the drive shaft of which is connected to the status indicator structure for driving the status indicator structure to rotate, so that any one of the status indicators rotates to the outside of the housing, and the status indicators other than those that rotate to the outside of the housing rotate to the inside of the housing, and the plurality of status indicators are evenly distributed around the rotation axis of the status indicator structure.

[0014] Optionally, in some embodiments, the drive device includes a plurality of drive pumps, each of which has a drive rod connected to one of the status indicators to drive the status indicator to extend to the outside of the housing or retract to the inside of the housing.

[0015] Optionally, in some embodiments, the status indication structure further includes a connecting plate connected to the driving device, and the status indication part includes an indicator body and an indicator marker disposed on the indicator body, the indicator body being connected to the connecting plate.

[0016] Optionally, in some embodiments, the outer casing includes a casing body and a cover plate. The casing body forms a receiving cavity. The cover plate is detachably installed on the casing body and forms a first cavity and a communication port connecting the first cavity and the outside with the casing body. The driving device is disposed in the receiving cavity. The status indication structure is movably disposed in the first cavity, and one of the status indication parts can extend out of the first cavity through the communication port.

[0017] Optionally, in some embodiments, the cover plate includes a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover and the rear cover are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the shell body, the rear cover and the shell body form the first cavity, the side wall of the shell body is provided with an air inlet communicating with the receiving cavity and the outside, and the front cover is provided with a vent.

[0018] Optionally, in some embodiments, the housing has a receiving cavity, the air monitoring component is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the side wall of the housing has one or more air inlets communicating with the receiving cavity and the outside; and / or,

[0019] The air quality monitor also includes a circuit board, and the air monitoring component includes a sensor disposed on the circuit board. The circuit board is disposed in the housing. The sensor includes at least one of a temperature and humidity sensor, a dust sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor, a formaldehyde sensor, a radon sensor, and a TVOC sensor.

[0020] Optionally, in some embodiments, the air quality monitor further includes a display component connected to the air monitoring component. The display component is disposed within the housing and is used to display air quality monitoring results. An air gap is formed between the display component and the housing to allow external air to enter the housing through the air gap; and / or

[0021] The air quality monitor also includes a power supply component disposed within the housing. The power supply component is electrically connected to the drive device and is used to supply power to the drive device. The power supply component is disposed on one side of the drive device and / or the status indication structure.

[0022] Optionally, in some embodiments, the air quality monitor further includes a power supply component;

[0023] The power supply component includes a battery compartment formed on the outer casing, the battery compartment for housing a power supply battery, the power supply battery being electrically connected to the drive device, and the power supply battery for supplying power to the drive device; and / or

[0024] The power supply component also includes a power supply interface, which is electrically connected to the drive device and is used to supply power to the drive device.

[0025] This application provides an air quality monitor, including a housing, a drive device disposed within the housing, and a status indication structure connected to the drive device. The status indication structure includes multiple distinct status indication sections. The drive device moves these status indication sections, positioning one section outside the housing and all other sections (excluding those rotated outside) inside the housing to indicate different states. During use, the drive device can alter the status indication structure, allowing for a more intuitive determination of air quality based on the markings on the status indication sections. This application uses changes in the status indication structure to determine air quality, enabling users to more clearly ascertain whether the monitored air quality is acceptable, thus simplifying the use of the air quality monitor. Attached Figure Description

[0026] 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.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air quality monitor provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an air quality monitor provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power supply component of an air quality monitor provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the status indicator section in an air quality monitor provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an indicator component in an air quality monitor according to one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air quality monitor provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0033] Reference numerals: 1. Outer shell; 11. Shell body; 111. First cavity; 112. Connecting port; 113. Receiving cavity; 114. Second cavity; 12. Front cover; 13. Rear cover; 2. Power supply component; 21. Battery compartment; 22. Power supply battery; 23. Power supply interface; 3. Air monitoring component; 31. Circuit board; 32. Sensor; 4. Display component; 41. Display screen; 42. Drive device; 421. Drive motor; 422. Drive pump; 43. Status indication structure; 431. Connecting plate; 432. Status indication part; 4321. Indicator; 4322. Indicator body; 5. Air inlet; 6. Buffer. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the specific structure of this air quality monitor can be as follows:

[0036] An air quality monitor includes a housing 1, a power supply component 2, an air monitoring component 3, and a display component 4. In one embodiment of this application, both the power supply component 2 and the air monitoring component 3 are located within a cavity in the housing 1. The power supply component 2 provides power to both the air monitoring component 3 and the display component 4. When the power supply component 2 starts supplying power, the air monitoring component 3 is activated, monitoring pollutants in the air and transmitting the monitoring results to the display component 4, allowing the display component 4 to show the current air quality. Of course, in other embodiments, the power supply component 2 and the air monitoring component 3 can be located outside the housing 1, or partly inside the cavity and partly outside; the specific arrangement can be determined according to actual conditions. This embodiment of the application describes the situation in detail with both the power supply component 2 and the air monitoring component 3 located within a cavity in the housing 1.

[0037] Specifically, the longitudinal section of the outer shell 1 is an isosceles trapezoid that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. The wider side is the bottom surface (or lower surface), and the narrower side is the top surface (or upper surface). This shape design makes the monitor more stable when placed on a table or other load-bearing surface, and it is less likely to tip over.

[0038] The outer casing 1 includes a casing body 11 and a cover plate. The cover plate can be detachably installed on the casing body 11, and the installation method can be snap-fit, plug-in, or by screws, etc.

[0039] Specifically, the cover includes a front cover 12 and a rear cover 13, which are located on opposite sides of the shell body 11. A receiving cavity 113 is provided on the side of the shell body 11 closest to the front cover 12. The air monitoring component 3 is fixed in the receiving cavity 113 and can be fixed to the shell body 11 by the front cover 12, thereby shielding the receiving cavity 113 and protecting the air monitoring component 3.

[0040] The size of the front cover 12 is adapted to the size of the side of the shell body 11 where the receiving cavity 113 is opened. For example, the size of the front cover 12 can be larger than the side of the shell body 11 where the receiving cavity 113 is opened, or it can be equal to the side of the shell body 11 where the receiving cavity 113 is opened. The specific situation can be set according to the actual situation, and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0041] The front cover 12 is provided with a vent hole so that outside air can enter the receiving cavity 113 through the vent hole of the front cover, thereby improving the accuracy of the air quality monitor.

[0042] The front cover 12 and the shell body 11 can be connected by screws. For example, multiple threaded holes are opened on the surface of the shell body 11 on the side where the receiving cavity 113 is opened, and through holes are opened at the corresponding positions of the front cover 12. The number of through holes is the same as the number of threaded holes and their positions correspond, so that screws can be passed through the through holes and threaded holes in sequence. The screws are threaded into the threaded holes, so that the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 can be fixed to each other.

[0043] Of course, the connection between the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 can also be a sliding connection. A T-shaped groove that penetrates the top surface but not the bottom surface is vertically formed on the surface of the shell body 11 on the side where the receiving cavity 113 is opened. A T-shaped block corresponding to the T-shaped groove is fixed on the side of the front cover 12 near the shell body 11. In this way, after aligning the T-shaped block with the T-shaped groove during use, the T-shaped block can be slid into the T-shaped groove from top to bottom, so that the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 can be connected to each other, and at this time, the sides of the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 that are close to each other abut against each other.

[0044] Furthermore, the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 can also be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. For example, a slot communicating with the receiving cavity 113 is provided on the side wall of the shell body 11, and a flexible buckle is fixed on the side of the front cover 12 near the shell body 11, with the buckle's position corresponding to the slot's position. When the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 are aligned and the buckle and slot are aligned, as the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 move closer together, the limiting part of the buckle will insert into the slot, thereby fixing the front cover 12 and the shell body 11. When disassembly is required, by pressing the limiting part in the slot, the buckle deforms, and the limiting part disengages from the slot, at which point the front cover 12 and the shell body 11 can be separated.

[0045] The air quality monitor also includes a circuit board 31. The air monitoring component 3 includes one or more sensors 32 connected to the circuit board 31, including but not limited to temperature and humidity sensors, dust sensors, carbon monoxide sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, formaldehyde sensors, and TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) sensors, which may be one or more of these. The circuit board 31 also has various interfaces, including but not limited to a power supply interface 23 and a network transmission interface. The sensors 32 can be directly soldered to the circuit board 31, or they can be fixed to the circuit board 31 with screws and electrically connected to the circuit board 31 via wires.

[0046] The shell body 11 is fixed with a plurality of support columns located in the receiving cavity 113. The support columns are coaxially provided with threaded holes, and the circuit board 31 is provided with fixing holes. The support columns and fixing holes correspond one-to-one. During installation, the circuit board 31 can be fixed to the support columns by passing screws through the fixing holes, thereby fixing the circuit board 31 to the shell body 11.

[0047] A control chip is also fixed on the circuit board 31. The control chip is electrically connected to the drive device 42 and the aforementioned sensor. When the chip detects the corresponding data of pollutants in the air, the control chip processes the data and sends the processing result to the drive device 42, thereby enabling the drive device 42 to drive the state indication structure 43 to change its indication state.

[0048] The display component 4 also includes a display screen 41 fixed to the front cover 12. The display screen 41 is located on the side of the front cover 12 away from the shell body 11. The display screen 41 can be fixed by means of double-sided tape or Velcro, or by screws, or by any other means of fixing the display screen 41. This embodiment does not limit the method of fixing the display screen 41.

[0049] An air gap is formed between the display component 4 and the front cover 12. This air gap can be formed by providing an insulating element between the display component 4 and the front cover 12, such as four insulating pillars at the four corners of the non-display surface of the display screen 41, thereby isolating the display component 4 from the front cover 12 and creating the air gap. Furthermore, the front cover 12 has a through hole, allowing air to enter the receiving cavity 113 through the through hole. Air can also enter the space between the display component 4 and the front cover 12 through the air gap, and then enter the receiving cavity 113 through the through hole, enabling the sensor 32 to monitor air contact.

[0050] In some embodiments, the display component 4 may cover the vent on the front cover 12.

[0051] The display screen 41 is electrically connected to the control chip via wires. When the control chip receives signals from various sensors, processes them, and then transmits the signals to the display screen 41 via wires, the display screen 41 can display the current air quality, for example, in digital form. Of course, the wires can be any lines capable of data transmission and power supply. The display screen 41 is also electrically connected to the power supply module on the circuit board 31 via wires. The power supply module is electrically connected to the power source, as well as to the control chip, sensors, and drive device 42. The power supply module provides power to the control chip, display screen 41, sensors, and drive device 42 via the power source.

[0052] Meanwhile, one or more air inlets 5 are provided on both sides of the shell body 11. The air inlets 5 connect the receiving cavity 113 to the outside. In this way, while the front cover 12 blocks the receiving cavity 113 to protect the air monitoring component 3, air can enter the receiving cavity 113 through the air inlets 5, so that the air can come into contact with the sensor.

[0053] The power supply component 21 is located on one side of the drive device 42 and / or the status indication structure 43. That is, the power supply component 21 can be located inside the receiving cavity 113 or on the side close to the first cavity 111. This application takes the example of the power supply component 21 being located inside the first cavity 111.

[0054] Specifically, the power supply component 2 includes a battery compartment 21, in which a power supply battery 22 can be installed. The battery compartment 21 is located on the side of the housing body 11 away from the front cover 12, that is, on the side near the first cavity 111. The battery compartment 21 is located between the rear cover 13 and the receiving cavity 113, and is located near the bottom surface. The battery compartment 21 is elongated. Metal conductive plates are fixed at both ends of the battery compartment 21, and the metal conductive plates are electrically connected to the power supply module through wires. A battery can be placed in the battery compartment 21. When the battery is placed in the battery compartment 21 and the positive and negative terminals of the battery are in contact with the metal conductive plates at both ends of the battery compartment 21, the battery supplies power to the control chip, display screen 41, drive device 42, and various sensors through the power supply module.

[0055] Meanwhile, a buffer 6 is also provided on the back cover 13. The buffer 6 is located at the bottom of the back cover 13 and is directly opposite the position of the battery compartment 21. The buffer 6 can be an elastic component, such as foam, sponge or soft rubber. When the back cover 13 is closed, the buffer 6 can press the battery in the battery compartment 21 tightly, which can prevent the battery from loosening and falling off, resulting in poor contact.

[0056] In some embodiments, a control switch is provided between the battery and the power supply module. By turning the control switch on or off, the air quality monitor can be powered on or off. Alternatively, no control switch is provided; power is supplied when the battery is connected to the power cord, and power is cut off when the connection is broken.

[0057] Furthermore, the power supply component 2 also includes a power supply interface 23, which is electrically connected to the power supply module. The power supply interface 23 is fixed on the circuit board 31. The power supply interface 23 can be, for example, a Type-C interface, or any other type of power supply interface 23. There can be one or more power supply interfaces 23, and they can be of one type or a combination of multiple different types.

[0058] The shell body 11 has a charging hole located below the charging compartment. The charging hole is connected to the receiving cavity 113. The power supply interface 23 is located inside the charging hole. The back cover 13 has a notch at the position corresponding to the charging hole. When the user connects the charging cable to the power supply interface 23, the cable can be inserted into the power supply interface 23 inside the charging hole through the notch to achieve charging.

[0059] Of course, during the process of supplying power to the monitor through the power supply interface 23, the power supply module can directly power the control chip, various sensors, display screen 41, and drive device 42, and can also charge the battery through the power supply module's conversion. This charging and discharging technology is a conventional method at present and will not be elaborated on here.

[0060] In some embodiments, a battery may not be provided, and an external power source may be directly connected to the power supply interface 23 for power supply.

[0061] To facilitate battery removal and adjustment of the status indicator structure 43, the rear cover 13 and the housing body 11 can be connected by an insertion method, such as a snap-fit, similar to the connection method between the front cover 12 and the housing body 11. Alternatively, they can be connected by a sliding insertion method, similar to the connection method between the front cover 12 and the housing body 11. Another option is a hinged connection, where a hinge is fixed on the side of the rear cover 13 closest to the housing body 11, and a snap-fit ​​is fixed on the side of the rear cover 13 furthest from the hinge, thus enabling the rear cover 13 to open and close in the left and right directions.

[0062] In one embodiment, a first cavity 111 is formed between the shell body 11 and the cover plate. Specifically, the first cavity 111 is located on the side of the shell body 11 near the rear cover 13. A connecting opening 112 is formed on the upper surface of the shell body 11 along its length, and the connecting opening 112 connects to the first cavity 111. A connecting hole is formed on the shell body 11, connecting the receiving cavity 113 and the first cavity 111. The connecting hole is located on the vertical centerline of its surface. A status indicator structure 43 is rotatably connected to the first cavity 111. Specifically, the driving device 42 includes a drive motor 421, which is fixed on the circuit board 31 and electrically connected to the power supply module and the control chip.

[0063] The drive shaft of the drive motor 421 extends through the circuit board 31 and the connecting hole into the first cavity 111. The status indication structure 43 includes a connecting plate 431 and a status indication part 432. The connecting plate 431 is circular, and a fixing hole is provided in the center of the connecting plate 431. The fixing hole is triangular, but it can also be rectangular. A fixing block adapted to the fixing hole is fixed on the drive shaft of the drive motor 421. When the fixing block is inserted into the fixing hole, the connecting plate 431 can rotate with the rotation of the drive motor. Each status indication part 432 is different, and different status indication parts 432 can indicate different air quality states.

[0064] In one embodiment, there may be one status indicator 432; in another embodiment, there may be multiple indicators. This application uses multiple indicators as an example. If there are multiple indicators, different results can be determined based on different status indicators 432. If there is only one indicator, if the status indicator 432 extends to the outside of the shell body 11, it can be determined that the air quality is good; otherwise, it is poor. Poor air quality can refer to pollution. Of course, in some embodiments, if the status indicator 432 extends to the outside of the shell body 11, it can be determined that the air quality is poor; otherwise, it is good. This can be set according to the actual situation, and this application does not limit it.

[0065] Reference Figure 3 In this application embodiment, the status indicator 432 is used as one of the three examples. The status indicator 432 is evenly distributed around the drive shaft of the drive motor 421, that is, the status indicator 432 is evenly distributed around the connecting plate 431 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 431. The connecting plate 431 and the status indicator 432 can be integrally formed, or they can be fixed later.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 The status indicator unit 432 includes an indicator body 4322 connected to the connecting plate 431 and an indicator label 4321 detachably connected to the indicator body 4322. The indicator label 4321 and the indicator body 4322 can be connected magnetically. For example, the indicator body 4322 can be a magnetic metal, and the indicator label 4321 can be a soft magnetic label. Alternatively, the indicator body 4322 and the indicator label 4321 can be fixed with double-sided tape or Velcro. The indicator label 4321 can be located on the side of the body closer to the display screen 41, on both sides of the indicator body 4322, or on the side of the indicator body 4322 away from the display screen 41. It can be set according to the actual situation, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0067] The sign body 4322 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 431. The fixing method can be integral molding or other methods, such as hot-melt fixing or adhesive bonding. The specific method can be selected according to the actual situation, and this embodiment does not limit this. Of course, in one embodiment, the sign body 4322 itself has an indicator mark. The indicator mark can refer to the style of the indicator mark 4321, such as different colors, shapes, and patterns. The indicator mark is located on the surface of the sign body 4322, for example, at the location where the indicator mark 4321 is fixed. The setting method can be set according to the actual situation, such as by embossing, injection molding, or etching. This application does not limit the setting method.

[0068] In some embodiments, the indicator 4321 includes a sticker, a plastic sheet, a template, or an indicator light, etc.

[0069] Reference Figure 5 Different indicator signs 4321 have different indicator symbols. These symbols can be displayed in text form, such as "Excellent," "Good," or "Pollution." They can also be in the form of emoticons, such as "smiley face," "calm," or "sad face," where a smiley face represents "Excellent," a calm face represents "Good," and a sad face represents "Pollution." They can also be represented by colors, such as green for "Excellent," yellow for "Good," and red for "Pollution." Furthermore, they can be represented by symbols, such as "√" for "Excellent," "○" for "Good," and "×" for "Pollution," or combinations thereof.

[0070] The indicator 4321 can be replaced according to actual needs. For example, the back cover 13 can be opened to separate the back cover 13 from the shell body 11, and then the connecting plate 431 can be separated from the drive motor 421, that is, the fixing block can be separated from the fixing hole. Then the user can remove the original indicator 4321 on the indicator body 4322 and replace it with a new indicator 4321.

[0071] Furthermore, each status indicator has a different shape; and / or each status indicator has a different color; and / or each status indicator includes an indicator element, and the indicator element of each status indicator is different. That is, the indicator body 4322 can have different shapes and different colors, and similarly, the indicator element 4321 can also have different colors, different shapes, and different patterns. The status indicators 432 can be distinguished solely by different colors, or solely by different shapes, or by different patterns, or of course, by a combination of these forms.

[0072] For example, taking a mixed form, for excellent air quality, the sign body 4322 could be round, the indicator 4321 green, and the pattern a smiley face. For good air quality, the sign body 4322 could be square, the indicator 4321 yellow, and the pattern calm. For poor air quality, i.e., polluted, the sign body 4322 could be triangular, the indicator 4321 red, and the pattern sad.

[0073] Air quality can be determined by the different shapes of individual sign bodies 4322, by the different colors of individual sign bodies 4322, and by the different colors, shapes, and patterns of individual indicator pieces 4321. In other words, air quality can be determined solely by the differences in sign bodies 4322. If all sign bodies 4322 are the same, air quality can also be determined by the differences in indicator pieces 4321. Of course, it can also be determined by a combination where both are different.

[0074] The first cavity 111 is an incomplete circle. The length from the center of the connecting hole to the outermost edge of the first cavity 111 is greater than or equal to the length from the center of the connecting plate 431 to the farthest end of the status indicator 432. The connecting hole is close to the upper surface of the shell body 11, and the length from the center of the connecting plate 431 to the outermost edge of the connecting plate 431 is greater than or equal to the length from the connecting hole to the upper surface of the shell body 11. As a result, during the rotation of the status indicator 432, the status indicator 432 can rotate completely within the first cavity 111 without stopping due to touching the edge surface of the first cavity 111. Thus, one of the status indicators 432 can be located outside the first cavity 111, while the other status indicators 432 can be completely located within the first cavity 111.

[0075] Of course, in one embodiment, the length from the center of the connecting plate 431 to the outermost edge of the connecting plate 431 can also be less than the length from the connecting hole to the upper surface of the shell body 11, so that the status indicator 432 can display the indicator marker 4321 normally.

[0076] During use, when the sensor detects air quality, if the air quality is excellent, the control chip will control the drive motor 421 to rotate, causing the status indicator 432 to display an indicator 4321 related to "excellent," such as a "smiley face" or a green indicator. Of course, if the air quality is polluted, a "sad face" or a red indicator will be displayed. During the rotation of the drive motor 421, the connecting plate 431 will rotate, and the connecting plate 431 will cause the status indicator 432 to rotate within the first cavity 111, ultimately extending the required status indicator 432 from the communication port 112 to the top of the housing body 11.

[0077] Reference Figure 6In another embodiment, the outer casing 1 has a second cavity 114 for accommodating the status indicator structure 43. The second cavity 114 is rectangular and located between the rear cover 13 and the casing body 11. The driving device 42 includes multiple drive pumps 422 electrically connected to the control chip and the power supply component 2. The drive pumps 422 can be miniature electric cylinders, and the drive rod of the drive pumps 422 is the telescopic rod of the electric cylinder. The electric cylinder is fixed in the second cavity 114 in a direction perpendicular to the top of the casing body 11. Each electric cylinder has a status indicator 432 fixed at the end of its telescopic rod. When the electric cylinder's telescopic rod is in the retracted state, the status indicator 432 is located inside the second cavity 114. When the electric cylinder's telescopic rod is in the extended state, the status indicator 432 is located outside the second cavity 114, that is, it extends to the top of the casing body 11 through the connecting port 112, i.e., the connecting port 112 is located directly above the drive pumps 422.

[0078] The status indicator 432 is detachably connected to the telescopic rod of the electric cylinder. Specifically, the connection can be fixed by the friction of bolts. For example, a cylinder is fixed on the outer surface of the status indicator 432. A circular hole is coaxially opened at the end of the cylinder away from the status indicator 432. The diameter of the circular hole is equal to the diameter of the telescopic rod. A threaded hole is opened on the side wall of the cylinder, which connects to the circular hole. A stud is threaded into the threaded hole. When the telescopic rod is inserted into the circular hole, the stud can be rotated to make the stud abut against the telescopic rod. The friction between the stud and the telescopic rod fixes the telescopic rod to the status indicator 432.

[0079] When the sensor detects air quality, the control chip processes the signal and sends the result to the corresponding electric cylinder. Upon receiving the signal, the electric cylinder is energized to extend the telescopic rod, causing the status indicator 432 to extend from the communication port 112 for user viewing. (For example, refer to...) Figure 6 The status indicator 432 is labeled as excellent, good, and polluted from left to right. When the air quality monitored by the sensor is excellent, the telescopic rod of the electric cylinder on the left extends, causing the status indicator 432 to extend out of the second cavity 114. If the monitoring result is polluted, the telescopic rod of the electric cylinder on the right extends, causing the status indicator 432 to extend out of the second cavity 114. When one status indicator 432 extends out of the second cavity 114, all other status indicator 432s are located inside the second cavity 114.

[0080] As described above, this embodiment includes a housing 1, a power supply component 2, and an air monitoring component 3 and a display component 4 connected to the housing 1. The air monitoring component 3 is connected to the display component 4, and the power supply component 2 is electrically connected to both the air monitoring component 3 and the display component 4. The display component 4 includes a drive device 42 connected to the air monitoring component 3 and a status indication structure 43 connected to the drive device 42. The drive device 42 is used to drive the status indication structure 43 to change its indication state so that the status indication structure 43 is located outside the housing 1. During use, based on the air quality monitoring results from the air monitoring component 3, the drive device 42 can drive the status indication structure 43 to change, thereby allowing for a more intuitive determination of the air quality status based on the markings on the status indication section 432. This application can determine air quality through changes in the status indication structure 43, allowing users to more clearly determine whether the monitored air quality is up to standard, making the use of the air quality monitor simpler and easier to understand.

[0081] The above provides a detailed description of an air quality monitor provided in the embodiments of this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An air quality monitor, characterized by, The air quality monitor comprises: a housing; an air monitoring component arranged in the housing, configured to monitor an air quality index to determine an air quality state; a driving device arranged in the housing; and a state indicating structure connected with the driving device, the state indicating structure comprises a plurality of state indicating parts which are different from each other, different state indicating parts indicate different air quality states, and the driving device is configured to drive the state indicating parts of the state indicating structure to move so that the state indicating part corresponding to the current air quality state is located outside the housing and the state indicating parts other than the state indicating part corresponding to the current air quality state are located inside the housing.

2. The air quality monitor according to claim 1, wherein: each of the state indicating parts is different in shape; and / or each of the state indicating parts is different in color; and / or each of the state indicating parts comprises an indicating mark, and the indicating marks of different state indicating parts are different. The driving device comprises a driving motor, a driving shaft of the driving motor is connected with the state indicating structure, and the driving motor is configured to drive the state indicating structure to rotate so that any one of the state indicating parts is rotated to the outside of the housing and the state indicating parts other than the state indicating part rotated to the outside of the housing are rotated to the inside of the housing, and the plurality of state indicating parts are uniformly distributed around a rotation axis of the state indicating structure.

3. The air quality monitor of claim 1, wherein, The driving device comprises a plurality of driving pumps, a driving rod of each of the driving pumps is connected with one of the state indicating parts to drive the state indicating part to extend to the outside of the housing or to be retracted to the inside of the housing.

4. The air quality monitor of claim 1, wherein, The state indicating structure further comprises a connecting plate connected with the driving device, the state indicating part comprises an indicating board body and an indicating mark element arranged on the indicating board body, and the indicating board body is connected with the connecting plate.

5. The air quality monitor of claim 1, wherein: The housing comprises a housing body and a cover plate, the housing body is formed with an accommodating cavity, the cover plate is detachably mounted on the housing body and forms a first cavity and a communication port communicating the first cavity with the outside with the housing body, the driving device is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the state indicating structure is movably arranged in the first cavity, and one of the state indicating parts can extend out of the first cavity through the communication port.

6. The air quality monitor of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The cover plate comprises a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover and the rear cover are arranged on the front and rear sides of the housing body respectively, the rear cover forms the first cavity with the housing body, a side wall of the housing body is provided with an air inlet hole communicating the accommodating cavity with the outside, and the front cover is provided with an air hole.

7. The air quality monitor of claim 6, wherein, The housing is provided with an accommodating cavity, the air monitoring component is arranged in the accommodating cavity, a side wall of the housing is provided with one or more air inlet holes communicating the accommodating cavity with the outside; and / or, 8. The air quality monitor of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, ​ The air quality monitor further comprises a circuit board, the air monitoring component comprises a sensor arranged on the circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the shell, and the sensor comprises at least one of a temperature and humidity sensor, a dust sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor, a formaldehyde sensor, a radon sensor and a TVOC sensor.

9. The air quality monitor of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The air quality monitor further comprises a display component connected with the air monitoring component, the display component is arranged in the shell, the display component is used for displaying an air quality monitoring result, and an air passing gap is formed between the display component and the shell to enable external air to enter the shell through the air passing gap. And / or The air quality monitor further comprises a power supply component arranged in the shell, the power supply component is electrically connected with the driving device and used for supplying power to the driving device, and the power supply component is arranged on one side of the driving device and / or the state indicating structure.

10. The air quality monitor of claim 8, wherein, The air quality monitor further comprises a power supply component; The power supply component comprises a battery compartment arranged on the shell, the battery compartment is used for accommodating a power supply battery, the power supply battery is electrically connected with the driving device, and the power supply battery is used for supplying power to the driving device. And / or The power supply component further comprises a power supply interface, the power supply interface is electrically connected with the driving device, and the power supply interface is used for supplying power to the driving device.

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