Timer

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a timer. The timer comprises a housing, a visual communication assembly, a digital display element and a visual display element. The visual communication assembly is arranged on the shell and comprises a digital display area and a visual display area; the digital display element is arranged on the shell and is used for displaying digital timing time through the digital display area; the visual display element is arranged in the shell and comprises a first light-emitting element, the first light-emitting element comprises at least two sub-light sources, the on-off and / or brightness of the sub-light sources can be independently controlled, and therefore the at least two sub-light sources can be matched with each other to display timing schedules of different colors and / or brightness through the visual display area. According to the timer, by arranging the two sub light sources of which the on-off and / or brightness can be independently controlled, the visual display area can display timing schedules of different colors and / or brightness, so that the brightness and / or color of the visual display area of the timer are diversified, and the user experience is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to timing technical field, especially a timer. BACKGROUND

[0002] The timer is a time measurement tool, and is widely used in people's life, and the traditional digital timer is generally composed of several simple numbers "8", which respectively represent hours, minutes and seconds, etc.

[0003] The so-called visual timer represents the visualization of time, and the time elapse can be seen, and the visual timer is composed of a digital area and a visualization area.

[0004] The first type of visual timer is generally driven by the power device of the internal core of the timer to rotate the color piece, and the size of the color piece display area represents the remaining time, so as to realize the visualization of timing.

[0005] The second type of visual timer is mainly realized by displaying a number of "8" characters in the digital area on the screen, and a color block with a shape around the digital area to realize the visualization of timing. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a timer with low production cost, high working stability and good user experience, which is used to solve the above problems.

[0007] The utility model embodiment provides a kind of timer, the timer includes shell, visual communication component, digital display element and visual display element;The visual communication component is located in the shell, including digital display area and visual display area;The digital display element is located in the shell, for displaying digital timing time via the digital display area;The visual display element is located in the shell, including first light-emitting element, the first light-emitting element includes at least two sub light sources capable of being independently controlled switch and / or brightness, so that the at least two sub light sources can cooperate to display different color and / or brightness timing progress via the visual display area.

[0008] Compared with related art, in the timer provided by the embodiment of the application, by setting two sub light sources capable of being independently controlled switch and / or brightness, the at least two sub light sources can cooperate to display different color and / or brightness timing progress via the visual display area, so that the color or brightness display of the visual display area of the timer is diversified, the user can arbitrarily switch the built-in color or brightness according to personal preference, and can also edit the color or brightness that the user likes, so that the timer has personalized display effect and stronger visual impact, thereby improving user experience.

[0009] In an embodiment, the visual communication component includes a visual communication piece and a diffuser layer, the visual communication piece includes a frame body having a digital area through hole corresponding to the digital display element and a visual area through hole corresponding to the visual display element, and the diffuser layer is arranged on a side of the frame body away from the digital display element and the visual display element, the diffuser layer includes a digital area diffuser region corresponding to the digital area through hole, a visual area diffuser region corresponding to the visual area through hole, and a light shielding region surrounding the digital area diffuser region and the visual area diffuser region. By sequentially arranging the diffuser layer, the frame body, the digital display element and the visual display element, the light emitted by the digital display element and the visual display element is shielded by the light shielding region, then filtered and transmitted through the digital area through hole and the visual area through hole, and finally diffused in the digital area diffuser region and the visual area diffuser region, so that the display effect of the timer is uniform and beautiful, the user can easily view and use the timer, the structure is compact, the assembly and production are facilitated, and the production cost is reduced. When it is necessary to expand the display size of the visual display area, the size of the diffuser layer can be changed, and the cost will not increase substantially.

[0010] In one embodiment, there are multiple first light-emitting elements and multiple visual region through-holes, with each first light-emitting element corresponding to one visual region through-hole. There are also multiple visual region astigmatism areas, with each visual region astigmatism area corresponding to one visual region through-hole. By setting multiple one-to-one corresponding first light-emitting elements, visual region through-holes, and visual region astigmatism areas, the timing of the timer can be made more accurate.

[0011] In one embodiment, a plurality of first light-emitting elements are arranged around the digital display element; the digital display element includes a plurality of second light-emitting elements, which are used to display timing digits through the digital display aperture and the digit area diffuser; each first light-emitting element includes at least two sub-light sources of different colors, and each sub-light source is electrically connected to a corresponding switch element so that the on and off of the sub-light source can be independently controlled; the timer also includes a control circuit board, which is electrically connected to each sub-light source of the first light-emitting element so that the brightness of each sub-light source can be individually adjusted; both the first light-emitting elements and the second light-emitting elements are disposed on the control circuit board. By arranging a plurality of first light-emitting elements around the digital display element, it is easier for users to observe the timing progress in multiple ways, resulting in a better user experience. In addition, each first light-emitting element includes at least two sub-light sources of different colors, and the on / off state and brightness of each sub-light source can be individually adjusted, allowing the timer to display different brightness and colors, further enhancing the user experience.

[0012] In one embodiment, the control circuit board is further configured to control the switching and / or brightness of at least two different colored sub-light sources of each of the first light-emitting elements, such that the switching or color of the plurality of light-emitting elements gradually changes as the timing time decreases, thereby enabling the visual display element to display the timing progress of different quantities, lengths, and / or colors. By setting the control circuit board to control the switching and / or brightness of at least two different colored sub-light sources of each of the first light-emitting elements, the gradual changes in quantity, color, and brightness as the timing time decreases can be observed, thus allowing users to intuitively obtain timing information, improving the practicality of the timer and enhancing the user experience.

[0013] In one embodiment, the frame includes a mounting groove, with the digital area through-hole and the visual area through-hole penetrating the bottom of the mounting groove. The diffuser layer is disposed in the mounting groove. The housing includes a bottom shell and a light-transmitting cover plate. The light-transmitting cover plate is disposed in the mounting groove and located on the side of the diffuser layer away from the digital display through-hole. The bottom shell is disposed on the side of the visual communication element away from the diffuser layer. The digital display element and the visual display element are located in the cavity formed by the bottom shell and the visual communication element. By providing the mounting groove, the timer structure becomes more compact, more stable, easier to manufacture and install, and production efficiency is improved.

[0014] In one embodiment, the timer further includes a control component for controlling the timer's on / off state, brightness, timing duration, volume, and / or music. The control component includes a control element electrically connected to the control circuit board. The control element includes a continuously variable adjustment element, which is used by a user to perform a first operation to set different timing durations. The continuously variable adjustment element is a rotary encoder, and the first operation includes a rotation operation. The continuously variable adjustment element is also used by a user to perform a second operation to determine setting, start timing, and / or stop timing, and the second operation includes a pressing operation. By setting the control component, the user can easily set the timer through rotation, pressing, and other operations.

[0015] In one embodiment, the stepless adjustment component includes a main body electrically connected to the control circuit board and a knob connected to the main body. The bottom shell has an opening, and the knob is mounted in the opening. The control component also includes a protective sleeve for the stepless adjustment component, which is fitted onto the knob. By providing the protective sleeve for the stepless adjustment component, the user can easily grip or press the timer when operating it, making operation more convenient and providing a better user experience.

[0016] In one embodiment, the control component further includes a brightness adjustment element disposed on the housing, electrically connected to the control circuit board, and operable by a user to send a brightness adjustment signal to the control circuit board, causing the control circuit board to adjust the brightness of the digital display element and / or the visual display element; the control component further includes a color adjustment element disposed on the housing, electrically connected to the control circuit board, and operable by a user to send a color adjustment signal to the control circuit board, causing the control circuit board to adjust the color of the digital display element and / or the visual display element; the control component further includes... The control assembly includes a volume control and a speaker. The speaker emits a timing indicator sound under the control of the control circuit board. The volume control and the speaker are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The volume control is operated by the user to send a volume adjustment signal to the control circuit board, causing the control circuit board to control the volume of the speaker. The control assembly also includes a music selection component. The speaker is also used to play music under the control of the control circuit board. The music selection component is operated by the user to select the music data to be played by the speaker. The control assembly also includes a switch electrically connected to the control circuit board, which is operated by the user to turn the timer on and off. By setting the brightness adjustment, color adjustment, volume adjustment, and music selection component, the timer can better meet the usage preferences of different users, resulting in a better user experience.

[0017] In one embodiment, the timer further includes a power supply component and a charging interface. The power supply component is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board. At least a portion of the charging interface is exposed through the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board, and is used to connect an external data cable to charge the power supply component. The control component is mounted on the housing. By providing the power supply component and the charging interface, the timer can be used both plugged in and charged, thus broadening its application scenarios.

[0018] This application embodiment also provides a timer, the timer comprising: a housing; a visual communication component disposed in the housing, including a digital display area and a visual display area; a digital display element disposed in the housing for displaying digital timing time via the digital display area; and a visual display element disposed in the housing, including a first light-emitting element, the first light-emitting element including at least one sub-light source, such that the at least one sub-light source can display timing progress of different colors and / or brightness via the visual display area.

[0019] Compared with related technologies, the timer provided in this application embodiment has at least one sub-light source that can display the timing progress in different colors and / or brightness through the visual display area, making the colors of the visual display area of ​​the timer more diverse. Users can switch the built-in colors at will according to their personal preferences, or edit their own favorite colors, so that the timer has a personalized display effect, stronger visual impact, and thus improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the timer of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the multi-screen timer of this utility model from another angle.

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the timer of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the timer of this utility model from another angle.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the digital display area and visual display area of ​​the timer of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the timer of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of area A of the digital display element of the timer shown.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of area B of the visual display element of the timer shown.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a circuit diagram of the visual display element of the timer of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the timer setting of this utility model for 60-minute timing.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the remaining 45 minutes of the timer of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the remaining 30 minutes of the timer of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the remaining 15 minutes of the timer of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the timer of this utility model at the end of its timing cycle. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention provides a timer 1, which includes a housing 10, a visual communication component 20, a digital display element, and a visual display element 40. The visual communication component 20 is disposed on the housing 10 and includes a digital display area 21 and a visual display area 22. The digital display element is disposed on the housing 10 and is used to display digital timing time via the digital display area 21. The visual display element 40 is disposed on the housing 10 and includes a first light-emitting element 41. The first light-emitting element 41 includes at least two sub-light sources 411 that can be independently controlled in terms of switching and / or brightness, so that the at least two sub-light sources 411 can cooperate with each other to display timing progress in different colors and / or brightness via the visual display area 22. The timing progress can represent the remaining time or the time already counted, and can be displayed as a progress bar. In this embodiment, the progress bar can be a long bar composed of multiple linearly arranged progress points, or a circular bar composed of multiple circularly arranged progress points. The shape of the progress points includes, but is not limited to, rectangles, triangles, sectors, circles, etc.

[0037] It is understood that in this embodiment, the timer 1 can display the timing progress to the user in two ways. When using the timer 1, the user can observe the timing progress by simultaneously viewing the numbers displayed in the digital display area 21 and the luminous graphic displayed in the visual display area 22. When the user needs to focus on the precise timing progress, they can obtain the specific time information of the current timing through the numbers displayed in the digital display area 21. When the user does not need to focus on the precise timing progress or is a young child, they can observe the timing progress through the luminous graphic displayed in the visual display area 22. This is convenient for users with different needs. In addition, the first luminous element 41 of the visual display element 40 includes at least two sub-light sources 411, and the sub-light sources 411 can be independently controlled to switch on and / or have their brightness controlled. Under different switch states and / or brightness states of the at least two sub-light sources 411, the light emitted by the at least two sub-light sources 411 is superimposed and mixed, and different colors and / or brightness can be displayed through the visual display area 22. For example, the brightness display after the timing ends is less than the brightness display during the timing, or the color display after the timing ends is different from the color display during the timing, which is convenient for the user to observe intuitively and provides a better user experience.

[0038] In the timer 1 provided in this application embodiment, two sub-light sources 411 that can be independently controlled in terms of switching and / or brightness are set. Thus, the at least two sub-light sources 411 can cooperate with each other to display the timing progress in different colors and / or brightness through the visual display area 22, making the color / brightness of the visual display area 22 of the timer 1 more diverse, thereby intuitively displaying the timing progress. At the same time, users can freely switch the built-in colors and / or brightness according to their personal preferences, or edit their own favorite colors and / or brightness, so that the timer 1 has a personalized display effect, stronger visual impact, and thus improves the user experience.

[0039] For details, please refer to Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the visual communication component 20 includes a visual communication element 23 and a diffuser layer 24. The visual communication element 23 includes a frame 231, which has a digital area through-hole 232 corresponding to the digital display element and a visual area through-hole 233 corresponding to the visual display element 40. The diffuser layer 24 is disposed on the side of the frame 231 away from the digital display element and the visual display element 40. The diffuser layer 24 includes a digital area diffuser area 241 corresponding to the digital area through-hole 232, a visual area diffuser area 242 corresponding to the visual area through-hole 233, and a light-shielding area 243 surrounding the digital area diffuser area 241 and the visual area diffuser area 242.

[0040] It is understood that the digital display element is displayed in the digital area astigmatism area 241 through the digital area through-hole 232, and the visual display element 40 is displayed in the visual area astigmatism area 242 through the visual area through-hole 233. The remaining part is blocked by the light-blocking area 243, which can make the digital area astigmatism area 241 and the visual area astigmatism area 242 more prominent, thereby making the display effect of the timer 1 better. By sequentially arranging the diffuser layer 24, the frame 231, the digital display element, and the visual display element 40, the light emitted by the digital display element and the visual display element 40 is blocked by the light-shielding area 243 and then concentrated through the digital area through-hole 232 and the visual area through-hole 233 for filtering and diffusion. This diffuses the light in the digital area diffuser area 241 and the visual area diffuser area 242, resulting in a uniform and aesthetically pleasing display effect for the timer 1, making it easy for users to view and use. Furthermore, the compact structure facilitates assembly and production, reducing production costs. When it is necessary to increase the display size of the visual display area 22, this can be achieved by changing the size of the diffuser layer 24 and the digital area through-hole 232 and the visual area through-hole 233, without significantly increasing costs.

[0041] Furthermore, there are multiple first light-emitting elements 41 and multiple visual area through-holes 233, with each first light-emitting element 41 corresponding to one visual area through-hole 233. There are also multiple visual area astigmatism zones 242, with each visual area astigmatism zone 242 corresponding to one visual area through-hole 233. In this embodiment, the number of first light-emitting elements 41 can be a multiple of 4, that is, the visual display area 22 is divided into 4 areas, with each area allocated the same number of first light-emitting elements 41. This design results in a more natural display effect and a better user experience. For example, in this embodiment, the number of first light-emitting elements 41 is 12, then the corresponding number of visual area through-holes 233 is also 12, and the number of visual area astigmatism zones 242 is also 12, with each three corresponding to the other. By setting multiple one-to-one corresponding first light-emitting elements 41, visual area through-holes 233, and visual area astigmatism zones 242, the timing of the timer 1 can be more accurate, and the timing progress can be more easily observed.

[0042] Furthermore, a plurality of first light-emitting elements 41 are arranged around the digital display element; the digital display element includes a plurality of second light-emitting elements 25, which are used to display timing digits through the digital display aperture and the digital area diffuser 241. In this embodiment, the second light-emitting elements 25 can be LED light sources, and seven second light-emitting elements 25 can form a number "8". The number of second light-emitting elements 25 can be set according to the needs of the timing range. For example, if the maximum timing range of the timer 1 is 99 minutes, the digital display element can include two numbers "8". The digital display element can also include 4 digits "8", i.e., 28 digits "8", where two digits "8" represent minutes and the other two digits "8" represent seconds. By controlling the on / off state of the 7 digits "8" of each digit "8", the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 can be displayed. Similarly, if the timing range is to be increased, more digits "8" can be added, such as adding two more digits "8" to represent hours, i.e., adding another 14 digits "8".

[0043] In addition, each of the first light-emitting elements 41 includes at least two sub-light sources 411 of different colors. Each sub-light source 411 is electrically connected to a corresponding switching element (not shown), so that the on and off of the sub-light source 411 can be controlled independently. The timer 1 also includes a control circuit board 50, which is electrically connected to each sub-light source 411 of the first light-emitting element 41, so that the brightness of each sub-light source 411 can be adjusted individually. The first light-emitting element 41 and the second light-emitting element 25 are both disposed on the control circuit board 50. It can be understood that the arrangement of multiple first light-emitting elements 41 around the digital display element can save the display size of the visual display area 22, thereby reducing production costs and facilitating users to simultaneously observe the timing progress of the digital display and the visual display. Each of the first light-emitting elements 41 includes at least two sub-light sources 411 of different colors, which can be LED light sources of different colors or other types of light sources of different colors. The at least two sub-light sources 411 of different colors can be turned on and off independently. Therefore, when one sub-light source 411 is lit, the visual display area 22 displays the color of that sub-light source 411. When the other sub-light source 411 is lit, the visual display area 22 displays the color of the other sub-light source 411. When both sub-light sources 411 are lit, the color mixed by the two sub-light sources 411 is displayed. At the same time, the control circuit board 50 can also control the brightness of each sub-light source 411 of the first light-emitting element 41. Therefore, when the brightness of the two sub-light sources 411 is adjusted under the control of the control circuit board 50, more colors can be mixed for display. To enrich the colors displayed by the first light-emitting element 41, in another embodiment, each first light-emitting element 41 may also include three sub-light sources 411 of different colors, such as red, yellow, and blue light sources. These three sub-light sources 411, under the control of the control circuit board 50, are switched on / off and their brightness is adjusted. Figure 9As shown, the three switching elements are electrically connected to three sub-light sources 411 of different colors, independently controlling the switching of the three sub-light sources 411, thereby allowing for the mixing of more different colors for display. Since each sub-light source 411 can be controlled by a corresponding switching element, independent on / off control is achieved. Furthermore, the brightness of each sub-light source 411 of the first light-emitting element 41 can be individually adjusted by the control circuit board 50. Because the control elements are purely electronic, the timer 1 is highly stable, accurate, and noiseless during timing, without disturbing the user. By arranging multiple first light-emitting elements 41 around the digital display element, users can more easily observe the timing progress in multiple ways, resulting in a better user experience. In addition, each first light-emitting element 41 includes at least two sub-light sources 411 of different colors, and the switching and brightness of each sub-light source 411 can be individually adjusted, allowing the timer 1 to display different brightness and colors, further enhancing the user experience.

[0044] Specifically, the control circuit board 50 is also used to control the switching and / or brightness of at least two different colored sub-light sources 411 of each of the first light-emitting elements 41, so that the switching or color of the multiple light-emitting elements gradually changes as the timing time decreases, thereby enabling the visual display element 40 to display the timing progress of different quantities, lengths and / or colors.

[0045] It is understood that, under the control of the control circuit board 50, each of the first light-emitting elements 41 can be in an on / off state and / or display different colors and brightness at different time progress or states, allowing the user to intuitively grasp the time progress. For example, in one embodiment, when each of the first light-emitting elements 41 includes red, yellow, and blue sub-light sources 411, it can display blue when the remaining time is greater than or equal to 30 minutes, yellow when the remaining time is less than 30 minutes but greater than 15 minutes, red when the remaining time is less than or equal to 15 minutes, and turn off the sub-light sources 411 when the remaining time is 0. In this way, the user can grasp the time progress by observing the different quantities, lengths, and / or colors displayed by the visual display element 40. In another embodiment, the brightness of the first light-emitting element 41 can be adjusted to the brightest when the remaining time is less than 30 minutes but greater than 15 minutes, the brightness of the first light-emitting element 41 can be reduced when the remaining time is less than or equal to 15 minutes, and the first light-emitting element 41 can be turned off when the remaining time is 0. In this way, the user can grasp the time progress by observing the different quantities, lengths, and / or brightness displayed by the visual display element 40. By setting the control circuit board 50 to control the switching and / or brightness of at least two different colored sub-light sources 411 of each of the first light-emitting elements 41, the user can intuitively obtain timing information by observing the gradual change in color and brightness as the timing time decreases, thereby improving the practicality of the timer 1 and enhancing the user experience.

[0046] Furthermore, the frame 231 includes a mounting groove 234, with the digital area through-hole 232 and the visual area through-hole 233 penetrating the bottom of the mounting groove 234. The diffuser layer 24 is disposed in the mounting groove 234. The housing 10 includes a bottom shell 11 and a light-transmitting cover plate 12. The light-transmitting cover plate 12 is disposed in the mounting groove 234 and located on the side of the diffuser layer 24 away from the digital display through-hole. The bottom shell 11 is disposed on the side of the visual communication element 23 away from the diffuser layer 24. The digital display element and the visual display element 40 are located in the cavity formed by the bottom shell 11 and the visual communication element 23. By providing the mounting groove 234, the timer 1 has a more compact structure, higher stability, and is easier to install in production, thus improving production efficiency.

[0047] Furthermore, the timer 1 also includes a control component 60, which controls the timer 1's on / off state, brightness, timing duration, volume, and / or music. The control component 60 includes a control element 61 electrically connected to the control circuit board 50. The control element 61 includes a continuously variable adjustment element, which is used by the user to perform a first operation to set different timing durations. The continuously variable adjustment element is a rotary encoder, and the first operation includes a rotation operation. The continuously variable adjustment element is also used by the user to perform a second operation to determine the setting, start the timing, and / or stop the timing, and the second operation includes a pressing operation. By setting the control component 60, the user can easily set the timer 1 through rotation, pressing, and other operations, making operation simple.

[0048] Furthermore, the stepless adjustment component includes a main body 612 electrically connected to the control circuit board 50 and a knob 613 connected to the main body 612. The bottom shell 11 has an opening 111, and the knob 613 is installed in the opening 111. The control component 61 also includes a stepless adjustment component protective sleeve, which is fitted onto the knob 613. In this embodiment, the stepless adjustment component protective sleeve is in the shape of a rabbit. During the production process, it can also be processed into other shapes according to market demand to meet the preferences of different users. By setting the stepless adjustment component protective sleeve, users can easily grasp or press the timer 1 when operating it, making operation more convenient and providing a better user experience.

[0049] Specifically, the control component 60 further includes a brightness adjustment element 62, which is disposed on the housing 10 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 50. The brightness adjustment element 62 is operated by the user to send a brightness adjustment signal to the control circuit board 50, causing the control circuit board 50 to adjust the brightness of the digital display element and / or the visual display element 40. The control component 60 also includes a color adjustment element 63, which is disposed on the housing 10 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 50. The color adjustment element 63 is operated by the user to send a color adjustment signal to the control circuit board 50, causing the control circuit board 50 to adjust the color of the digital display element and / or the visual display element 40. The control component 60 also includes a volume adjustment element. The control assembly 60 includes a volume control component 64 and a speaker 65. The speaker 65 is used to emit a timing prompt sound under the control of the control circuit board 50. The volume control component 64 and the speaker 65 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 50. The volume control component 64 is operated by the user to send a volume adjustment signal to the control circuit board 50, thereby adjusting the volume of the speaker 65. The control assembly 60 also includes a music selection component 66. The speaker 65 is also used to play music under the control of the control circuit board 50. The music selection component 66 is operated by the user to select the music data played by the speaker 65. The control assembly 60 also includes a switch component 67. The switch component 67 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 50 and is operated by the user to switch the timer 1 on and off. It is understood that after the timer 1 finishes timing, it can alert the user with a notification sound. The user can select their preferred music as the notification sound using the music selection component 66, making the timer 1 more user-friendly. Simultaneously, the user can adjust the brightness and color of the numbers displayed in the digital display area 21 and the visual graphics displayed in the visual display area 22 using the brightness adjustment component 62 and the color adjustment component 63, respectively, according to their usage scenario and color preferences. The user can also adjust the volume of the notification sound using the volume adjustment component 64. In this embodiment, the brightness of the digital display area 21 and the visual display area 22 can be adjusted by pressing the brightness adjustment component 62. The control circuit board 50...

[0050] The device contains pre-set color combinations. Tapping the color adjustment component 63 adjusts the color combination of the visual display area 22; long-pressing the color adjustment component 63 allows for independent adjustment of the colors of 12 visual graphics, creating a user-preferred color combination. Tapping the volume adjustment component 64 adjusts the volume of the notification sound or mutes it; tapping the music selection component 66 allows for selection of different music. By configuring the brightness adjustment component 62, the color adjustment component 63, the volume adjustment component 64, and the music selection component 66, the timer 1 can better meet the usage preferences of different users, resulting in a better user experience.

[0051] Furthermore, the timer 1 also includes a power supply component 70 and a charging interface 80. The power supply component 70 is disposed in the housing 10 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 50. At least a portion of the charging interface 80 is exposed through the housing 10 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 50, and is used to connect an external data cable to charge the power supply component 70. The control component 60 is mounted on the housing 10. By providing the power supply component 70 and the charging interface 80, the timer 1 can be used both plugged in and charged, thus broadening its application scenarios.

[0052] Please see Figures 10 to 14 As shown in the accompanying drawings, the operation of the timer 1 will be described below.

[0053] The following explanation uses a countdown timer as an example. When using the timer 1, the user first turns it on via the switch 67. Then, the user can personalize the settings according to their preferences, using the brightness adjustment 62, color adjustment 63, volume adjustment 64, and music selection 66 to adjust the brightness, color, volume, and music displayed on the timer 1. These settings are saved and do not need to be changed each time the device is turned on. The user can then rotate the stepless adjustment component 611 by rotating the protective cover 614 to set the time. In this embodiment, clockwise rotation increases the time, and counterclockwise rotation decreases the time. Figure 10 As shown, the set timeout is 60 minutes. Similarly, the user can also rotate the stepless adjustment component 611 by rotating the protective cover 614 to select the seconds setting, which is the same as the minutes setting. Then, when the user presses the protective cover 614 to press the stepless adjustment component 611, the countdown begins. At this time, the digital display area 21 will display the timeout "60:00", and the visual display area 22 will light up 12 visual graphics. During the countdown, as time passes, when there are 45 minutes remaining, as... Figure 11As shown, the digital display area 21 will display the time "45:00", and the visual display area 22 will turn off 3 visual graphics and continue to light up 9 visual graphics. When there are 30 minutes left, as shown... Figure 12 As shown, the digital display area 21 will display the time "30:00", and the visual display area 22 will turn off 3 visual graphics and continue to light up 6 visual graphics. When there are 15 minutes left, as... Figure 13 As shown, the digital display area 21 will display the countdown time "15:00", and the visual display area 22 will turn off 3 visual graphics and then turn on 3 more visual graphics. When the countdown ends, as shown... Figure 14 As shown, the digital display area 21 displays the time "00:00", the visual display area 22 turns off all visual graphics, and simultaneously provides a prompt tone based on the user's selected music and adjusted volume. The user can press the stepless adjustment component 611 by pressing the protective cover 614 to stop the prompt tone from being emitted. During the timing process, the user can also press the protective cover 614 to pause and resume the timing process by pressing the stepless adjustment component 611.

[0054] The above is the basic operation process of the timer 1. Users can also change the settings of the timer 1 to make the visual display area 22 display in other ways such as color and brightness. The operation steps are similar to the above process and will not be repeated here.

[0055] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0056] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the term "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A timer, characterized in that, The timer includes case; A visual communication component, disposed in the housing, includes a digital display area and a visual display area; A digital display element, disposed in the housing, is used to display digital timing information via the digital display area; and A visual display element is disposed in the housing and includes a first light-emitting element. The first light-emitting element includes at least two sub-light sources that can be independently controlled in terms of switching and / or brightness, so that the at least two sub-light sources can cooperate with each other to display timing progress of different colors and / or brightness through the visual display area.

2. The timer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The visual communication component includes a visual communication element and a diffuser layer. The visual communication element includes a frame with a digital area through-hole corresponding to the digital display element and a visual area through-hole corresponding to the visual display element. The diffuser layer is disposed on the side of the frame away from the digital display element and the visual display element. The diffuser layer includes a digital area diffuser area corresponding to the digital area through-hole, a visual area diffuser area corresponding to the visual area through-hole, and a light-shielding area surrounding the digital area diffuser area and the visual area diffuser area.

3. The timer as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The number of first light-emitting elements is multiple, the number of visual region through holes is also multiple, each first light-emitting element corresponds to one visual region through hole, the number of visual region astigmatism areas is also multiple, each visual region astigmatism area also corresponds to one visual region through hole.

4. The timer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A plurality of first light-emitting elements are arranged around the digital display element; the digital display element includes a plurality of second light-emitting elements, which are used to display timing digits through the digital display aperture and the scattering area of ​​the digital area; each first light-emitting element includes at least two sub-light sources of different colors, and each sub-light source is electrically connected to a corresponding switching element so that the on and off of the sub-light source can be independently controlled; the timer also includes a control circuit board, which is electrically connected to each sub-light source of the first light-emitting element so that the brightness of each sub-light source can be individually adjusted; both the first light-emitting elements and the second light-emitting elements are disposed on the control circuit board.

5. The timer as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The control circuit board is also used to control the switching and / or brightness of at least two different colored sub-light sources of each of the first light-emitting elements, so that the switching or color of the plurality of light-emitting elements gradually changes as the timing time decreases, thereby enabling the visual display element to display the timing progress of different quantities, lengths and / or colors.

6. The timer as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The frame includes a mounting groove, the digital area through-hole and the visual area through-hole penetrate the bottom of the mounting groove, the diffuser layer is disposed in the mounting groove, the housing includes a bottom shell and a light-transmitting cover plate, the light-transmitting cover plate is disposed in the mounting groove and located on the side of the diffuser layer away from the digital display through-hole, the bottom shell is disposed on the side of the visual communication element away from the diffuser layer, and the digital display element and the visual display element are located in the cavity formed by the bottom shell and the visual communication element.

7. The timer as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The timer also includes a control component for controlling the timer's on / off state, brightness, timing duration, volume, and / or music. The control component includes a control element electrically connected to the control circuit board. The control element includes a continuously variable adjustment element, which is used by a user to perform a first operation to set different timing durations. The continuously variable adjustment element is a rotary encoder, and the first operation includes a rotation operation. The continuously variable adjustment element is also used by a user to perform a second operation to determine setting, start, and / or stop timing, and the second operation includes a pressing operation.

8. The timer as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The stepless adjustment component includes a main body electrically connected to the control circuit board and a knob connected to the main body. The bottom shell has an opening, and the knob is installed in the opening. The control component also includes a stepless adjustment component protective sleeve, which is sleeved on the knob.

9. The timer as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The control assembly further includes a brightness adjustment component disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board. The brightness adjustment component is operated by a user to send a brightness adjustment signal to the control circuit board, causing the control circuit board to adjust the brightness of the digital display element and / or the visual display element. The control assembly also includes a color adjustment component disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board. The color adjustment component is operated by a user to send a color adjustment signal to the control circuit board, causing the control circuit board to adjust the color of the digital display element and / or the visual display element. The control assembly further includes a volume adjustment component and a speaker. The speaker is used to emit a timing indicator sound under the control of the control circuit board. The volume adjustment component and the speaker are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The control assembly includes a volume control unit that is operated by a user to send a volume adjustment signal to the control circuit board, thereby enabling the control circuit board to control the volume of the speaker. The control assembly also includes a music selection unit, and the speaker is further configured to play music under the control of the control circuit board. The music selection unit is operated by a user to select music data to be played by the speaker. The control assembly also includes a switch electrically connected to the control circuit board, which is operated by a user to switch the timer on and off. The timer further includes a power supply unit and a charging interface. The power supply unit is disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board. At least a portion of the charging interface is exposed through the housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board, and is used to connect an external data cable to charge the power supply unit. The control assembly is mounted on the housing.

10. A timer, characterized in that, The timer includes case; A visual communication component, disposed in the housing, includes a digital display area and a visual display area; A digital display element, disposed in the housing, is used to display digital timing via the digital display area; as well as A visual display element is disposed in the housing and includes a first light-emitting element, the first light-emitting element including at least one sub-light source, such that the at least one sub-light source can display timing progress in different colors and / or brightness via the visual display area.

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