Alarm clock

Abstract

The utility model relates to an alarm clock. The alarm clock comprises a main shell part, an upper shell part, a front shell part, a key part and a display part. The main shell portion includes adjoining front and top surfaces. A first containing cavity of the alarm clock is defined by the main shell part. The upper shell part is arranged on the top surface and comprises a protruding unit protruding away from the top surface. And a second accommodating cavity of the alarm clock is defined by the upper shell part and the top surface. The upper shell part comprises a key opening formed in the side, away from the top surface, of the protruding unit. And the key opening is communicated with the second accommodating cavity. The front shell part is arranged on the front surface and comprises a display opening. The display opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity. The key part is arranged in the second accommodating cavity and comprises a key unit exposed from the key opening; the display part is arranged in the first containing cavity, abuts against the side, facing the first containing cavity, of the front shell part and is exposed out of the display opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clocks, and more particularly to an alarm clock. Background Technology

[0002] Alarm clocks can help children develop good time management habits. Currently, many electronic alarm clocks are available on the market, displaying time and other information via electronic screens. With technological advancements, electronic alarm clocks have integrated more and more functions. However, these alarm clocks generally suffer from problems such as complex operation. Furthermore, the button design of alarm clocks is often not suitable for children's hand strength and usage habits, leading to difficulties in setting them or frequent misoperations. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an alarm clock to address some or all of the shortcomings of related technologies.

[0004] The alarm clock in this application includes:

[0005] The main housing includes an adjacent front surface and a top surface; the main housing encloses a first receiving cavity forming the alarm clock.

[0006] An upper shell portion is disposed on the top surface and includes a protruding unit that protrudes away from the top surface; the upper shell portion and the top surface enclose a second receiving cavity forming the alarm clock; the upper shell portion includes a button opening disposed on the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface; the button opening communicates with the second receiving cavity;

[0007] A front housing portion is disposed on the front surface and includes a display opening; the display opening communicates with the first accommodating cavity;

[0008] A button section, disposed in the second accommodating cavity, includes a button unit exposed from the button opening; and

[0009] The display unit is disposed in the first accommodating cavity, abuts against the side of the front shell portion facing the first accommodating cavity, and protrudes from the display opening.

[0010] Furthermore, the main shell portion includes a bottom surface disposed opposite to the top surface; the front shell portion includes a display surface disposed away from the front surface; the angle between the display surface and the bottom surface is an acute angle.

[0011] Furthermore, the angle between the bottom surface and the display surface is greater than or equal to 75 degrees and less than or equal to 85 degrees.

[0012] Furthermore, the main housing includes a side surface connecting the top surface and the front surface; the protruding unit is disposed close to the side surface; the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface is inclined and the angle between it and the adjacent side surface is an obtuse angle; the button unit is flush with the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface.

[0013] Furthermore, the main housing includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface; the protruding unit is inclined on the side away from the top surface, and the angle between it and the rear surface is an obtuse angle; the button unit is flush with the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface.

[0014] Furthermore, the obtuse angle is greater than or equal to 95 degrees and less than or equal to 120 degrees.

[0015] Furthermore, the protrusion height of the protrusion unit is greater than or equal to 8mm and less than or equal to 15mm.

[0016] Furthermore, the size of the protruding unit gradually decreases in the direction of extension away from the top surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the display opening includes a first sub-opening and a second sub-opening; the second sub-opening is disposed between the first accommodating cavity and the first sub-opening; in the direction from the first sub-opening to the second sub-opening, the size of the first sub-opening gradually decreases; the maximum size of the second sub-opening is less than or equal to the minimum size of the first sub-opening.

[0018] Furthermore, in the direction from the first sub-opening to the second sub-opening, the size of the second sub-opening gradually decreases; wherein the size change of the second sub-opening is less than the size change of the first sub-opening.

[0019] Furthermore, the opening depth of the display opening is greater than or equal to 1.8 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm.

[0020] Furthermore, the alarm clock also includes a first inner shell portion; the first inner shell portion is disposed in the first receiving cavity and is connected to the side of the display portion away from the front shell portion.

[0021] Furthermore, a limiting unit extends from the front shell portion toward the first accommodating cavity; the limiting unit is connected to the periphery of the first inner shell portion.

[0022] Furthermore, a light opening is provided on the side of the front shell away from the top surface; the alarm clock also includes a light module; the light module is connected to the first inner shell and protrudes from the light opening so that the light emitted by the light module can leave the alarm clock.

[0023] Furthermore, the main housing portion includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface; the main housing portion also includes a sound-speaking opening disposed on the rear surface; the sound-speaking opening communicates with the first accommodating cavity;

[0024] The alarm clock also includes a speaker cover and a speaker unit; the speaker unit is disposed in the first accommodating cavity; the speaker cover is disposed in the speaker opening and allows the sound of the speaker unit to leave the first accommodating cavity.

[0025] Furthermore, the alarm clock also includes a second inner shell portion; the second inner shell portion is disposed in the first receiving cavity and surrounds a third receiving cavity forming the alarm clock; the second inner shell portion includes an internal opening communicating with the third receiving cavity; the internal opening is disposed toward the speaker opening; the speaker portion is disposed in the third receiving cavity and connected to the second inner shell portion.

[0026] Furthermore, the second inner shell includes a partitioning unit; the partitioning unit divides the third accommodating cavity into a first subspace and a second subspace; the speaker is disposed in the first subspace;

[0027] The alarm clock also includes a power supply unit; the power supply unit is located in the second subspace.

[0028] Furthermore, the upper shell portion also includes a sound receiving hole communicating with the second accommodating cavity; the alarm clock also includes a microphone portion disposed in the second accommodating cavity; the button portion is used to trigger the opening and closing of the microphone portion.

[0029] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0030] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the cooperation between the protruding unit and the button section of the alarm clock in this application enables the alarm clock to have a more ergonomic shape, making it easier for users to operate the button section. Furthermore, since the button section is located in the second accommodating cavity, the electronic control structure of the button section can be isolated from the electronic control structure of the display section located in the first accommodating cavity; that is, the electronic control structures of the two can at least maintain a relatively independent state. Thus, the wiring design of the button section can be separated from the wiring design of the display section. This not only reduces the difficulty of wiring inside the alarm clock but also optimizes the internal space of the alarm clock.

[0031] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0032] 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.

[0033] Figure 1 An exploded view of one embodiment of the alarm clock of this application is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 The diagram shows an overall schematic representation of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 Shown as Figure 2 An exploded view of the alarm clock;

[0036] Figure 4 The diagram shows a simplified cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0037] Figure 5 Shown as Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the alarm clock viewed from the left;

[0038] Figure 6 Shown as Figure 2 The diagram shows the main view of the alarm clock.

[0039] Figure 7 Shown as Figure 2 The diagram shows an overall view of the alarm clock from above. Figure 7 The button unit has been removed.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 100 Alarm Clock, 1 Main Shell, 11 Front Surface, 12 Top Surface, 13 Bottom Surface, 14 Side Surface, 15 Rear Surface, 16 Speaker Opening, 2 Upper Shell, 21 Protruding Unit, 22 Button Opening, 23 Microphone Hole, 24 Dividing Wall, 241 Connecting Hole, 242 Trigger Hole, 243 Reset Hole, 244 Abutting Part, 245 Reset Area, 246 Connecting Area, 3 Front Shell, 31 Display Opening, 311 First Sub-Opening, 312 Second Sub-Opening 32 Display surface, 33 Limiting unit, 34 Light opening, 4 Button section, 41 Button unit, 411 Buckle, 412 Trigger, 42 Electrical control unit, 5 Display section, 61 First accommodating cavity, 62 Second accommodating cavity, 63 Third accommodating cavity, 631 First subspace, 632 Second subspace, 71 First inner shell section, 72 Second inner shell section, 721 Internal opening, 722 Dividing unit, 8 Lighting module, 9 Speaker cover, 10 Power supply section, 200 Placement surface. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0043] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] refer to Figures 1 to 3 This application provides an alarm clock 100. The alarm clock 100 includes a main housing portion 1, an upper housing portion 2, and a front housing portion 3. The main housing portion 1 includes an adjacent front surface 11 and a top surface 12, and encloses a first receiving cavity 61 forming the alarm clock 100. The front housing portion 3 is disposed on the front surface 11 and includes a display opening 31. The display opening 31 communicates with the first receiving cavity 61. The upper housing portion 2 is disposed on the top surface 12 and includes a protruding unit 21 protruding away from the top surface 12. The upper housing portion 2 and the top surface 12 enclose a second receiving cavity 62 forming the alarm clock 100. The upper housing portion 2 includes a button opening 22 disposed on the side of the protruding unit 21 away from the top surface 12. The button opening 22 communicates with the second receiving cavity 62.

[0045] As can be seen, the cooperation between the main housing 1 and the front housing 3 of the alarm clock 100 of this application allows the first accommodating cavity 61 to communicate with the outside world through the display opening 31. The cooperation between the main housing 1 and the upper housing 2 forms a second accommodating cavity 62, independent of the first accommodating cavity 61. The second accommodating cavity 62 communicates with the outside world through the button opening 22. It should be understood that the independence of the first accommodating cavity 61 and the second accommodating cavity 62 can be understood as either complete isolation or as being connected at some point.

[0046] Based on this, the alarm clock 100 of this application also includes a button section 4 and a display section 5. The display section 5 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 61 and abuts against the side of the front housing 3 facing the first receiving cavity 61. The display section 5 protrudes from the display opening 31. The button section 4 is disposed in the second receiving cavity 62 and includes a button unit 41 protruding from the button opening 22. The display section 5 should be understood as a display screen that displays time information. The button section 4 is used to operate the alarm clock 100.

[0047] When a user holds the alarm clock 100 with the display opening 31 facing them, their thumb naturally extends towards the upper housing 2. Therefore, the cooperation between the protruding unit 21 and the button 4 allows the alarm clock 100 to have a more ergonomic shape, facilitating user operation of the button 4. Furthermore, since the button 4 is located in the second accommodating cavity 62, its electrical control structure can be isolated from the electrical control structure of the display 5 located in the first accommodating cavity 61, meaning their electrical control structures can at least maintain a relatively independent state. This allows for separation of the wiring design of the button 4 from that of the display 5. This not only reduces the difficulty of wiring inside the alarm clock 100 but also optimizes the internal space of the alarm clock 100.

[0048] Furthermore, the display unit 5 abuts against the front housing 3 within the first accommodating cavity 61, thus the front housing 3 provides a certain degree of protection for the display unit 5. When the alarm clock 100 is subjected to an external impact, the front housing 3 can, to some extent, prevent the external force from being directly applied to the display unit 5. Therefore, the front housing 3 effectively extends the service life of the display unit 5.

[0049] Because the upper shell 2 is provided with a protruding unit 21, compared to a design where the upper shell 2 and the main shell 1 are integrated, the separate design of the main shell 1 and the upper shell 2 in this application facilitates demolding of the upper shell 2 and the main shell 1 during processing. This not only reduces the design difficulty and cost of the mold, but also improves the yield rate during the production of the alarm clock 100.

[0050] The display unit 5 may be used solely for displaying information. In some embodiments, the display unit 5 is a touch display unit 5. In this embodiment, the user can operate the display unit 5 by touching the display side, thereby adjusting the time, functions, etc. This configuration improves the ease of adjustment of the alarm clock 100 and provides the user with a more intelligent user experience. The display unit 5 may be an OLED screen, an LCD screen, a capacitive touch screen, etc. This application is not limited in this regard.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments, the alarm clock 100 further includes a first inner shell portion 71. The first inner shell portion 71 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 61 and connected to the side of the display portion 5 away from the front shell portion 3. The first inner shell portion 71 provides support for the display portion 5 on the side of the first receiving cavity 61. When assembling the alarm clock 100, the display portion 5 is first connected to the first inner shell portion 71, and then the assembler connects the front shell portion 3 to the main shell portion 1.

[0052] Furthermore, a limiting unit 33 extends from the front shell portion 3 toward the first receiving cavity 61. The limiting unit 33 is connected to the periphery of the first inner shell portion 71. The first inner shell portion 71 provides support for the display portion 5. When the display portion 5 is subjected to a force from the display surface 32 toward the receiving cavity, the first inner shell portion 71 prevents the display portion 5 from bending toward the inside of the first receiving cavity 61. The cooperation between the limiting unit 33 and the first inner shell portion 71 restricts the movement of the display portion 5 parallel to the display surface 32. When the alarm clock 100 is impacted or shaken, the limiting unit 33 and the first inner shell portion 71 prevent the display portion 5 from shifting or shaking, which helps to extend the service life of the alarm clock 100.

[0053] Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, multiple limiting units 33 are provided, and the multiple limiting units 33 are spaced apart and respectively connected to the periphery of the first inner shell portion 71. This arrangement can reduce the fitting precision requirements between the limiting units 33 and the first inner shell portion 71, thereby reducing the production cost of the alarm clock 100. This application does not impose specific limitations on the number, placement, or size of the limiting units 33. Meanwhile, in other embodiments, there may be only one limiting unit 33, which is arranged around the periphery of the first inner shell portion 71, thereby increasing the contact strength of the limiting unit 33.

[0054] The connection between the limiting unit 33 and the first inner shell 71 can be achieved through methods such as adhesive bonding or magnetic adsorption. In an optional embodiment, the first inner shell 71 and the limiting unit 33 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. This snap-fit ​​connection improves the assembly efficiency of the panel and the first inner shell 71, and also facilitates disassembly for maintenance of components inside the accommodating cavity. For example, the first inner shell 71 has a hole, and the limiting unit 33 has a protruding snap-fit. The hole and the snap-fit ​​engage to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection.

[0055] In some alternative embodiments, a light opening 34 is provided on the side of the front housing 3 away from the top surface 12. The alarm clock 100 also includes a light module 8. The light module 8 is connected to the first inner housing 71 and protrudes from the light opening 34 so that the light emitted by the light module 8 can leave the alarm clock 100. In fact, in this embodiment, the light opening 34 is positioned facing the bottom surface 13 of the main housing 1 and does not communicate with the display opening 31. Therefore, when light is emitted from the display opening 31... Figure 2 When viewing the alarm clock 100 from the indicated angle, a front housing 3 is provided between the display unit 5 and the light module 8. The light module 8 protrudes from the light opening 34 on one side of the bottom surface 13, therefore... Figure 5 As shown, the light from the light module 8 (indicated by the blue arrow) first reaches the placement surface 200, and then enters the user's eyes after being reflected and scattered by the placement surface 200. In this way, the alarm clock 100 can make the light from the light module 8 softer, preventing direct light from entering the eyes and causing damage to the glasses. Furthermore, the softly lit light module 8 can be used as a night light at night, reducing the impact on the user's sleep.

[0056] As can be seen, the first inner shell portion 71 can provide connection and support for multiple components within the first accommodating cavity 61. Compared to providing a separate connecting bracket for each component, the first inner shell portion 71 can reduce the number of components within the first accommodating cavity 61, while optimizing the space utilization within the first accommodating cavity 61.

[0057] refer to Figure 4 In some optional embodiments, the display opening 31 includes a first sub-opening 311 and a second sub-opening 312. The second sub-opening 312 is disposed between the first accommodating cavity 61 and the first sub-opening 311. That is, light from the display unit 5 exits from the first sub-opening 311 via the second sub-opening 312. Wherein, as... Figure 4 As shown, the size of the first sub-opening 311 gradually decreases in the direction from the first sub-opening 311 to the second sub-opening 312. The maximum size of the second sub-opening 312 is less than or equal to the minimum size of the first sub-opening 311. The slope of the first sub-opening 311 makes the transition between the display surface 32 and the display opening 31 smoother. When the user is a child, this design can prevent the child's skin from being scratched by sharp edges. In addition, the slope of the first sub-opening 311 can strengthen the structural strength of the transition between the display surface 32 and the display opening 31, preventing damage to the front shell 3 from bumps.

[0058] The maximum size of the second sub-opening 312 is less than or equal to the minimum size of the first sub-opening 311, and can be as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the second sub-opening 312 has a uniform size. Therefore, the second sub-opening 312 extends in a straight line to the display section 5.

[0059] Alternatively, in the direction from the first sub-opening 311 to the second sub-opening 312, the size of the second sub-opening 312 gradually decreases. Furthermore, the magnitude of the change in size of the second sub-opening 312 is less than the magnitude of the change in size of the first sub-opening 311. Figure 4 For example, the size change of the second sub-opening 312 is less than that of the first sub-opening 311. This should be understood as the slope of the projection line of the first sub-opening 311 being greater than the slope of the projection line of the second sub-opening 312. In other words, the circumferential inclination of the first sub-opening 311 is greater than that of the second sub-opening 312. Thus, the transition from the display opening 31 to the display surface 32 and the display section 5 is smoother, resulting in a better tactile experience when the user touches the display opening 31. In embodiments where the display section 5 is a touch display section, the tilted arrangement of the first sub-opening 311 and the second sub-opening 312 improves the tactile experience when the user's finger is placed on the display opening 31 for touch, and makes it easier for the user to click on the position of the display section 5 near the display opening 31, reducing touch dead zones.

[0060] Combination Figure 4 Optionally, the depth D1 of the display opening 31 is greater than or equal to 1.8 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm. For example, the depth D1 can be any value between 1.8 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm, 2.4 mm, and 2.5 mm. If the depth D1 is too large, the front shell 3 may be too thick, or the display part 5 may be recessed too deeply, making it inconvenient to view the display part 5 while standing. If the depth D1 is too small, the protective function of the front shell 3 for the display part 5 may be weakened. Therefore, this depth D1 range can better balance the protective performance of the front shell 3 and prevent the front shell 3 from excessively obstructing the display part 5.

[0061] Optionally, the main housing 1 includes a bottom surface 13 disposed opposite to the top surface 12. The front housing 3 includes a display surface 32 disposed away from the front surface 11. The angle α between the display surface 32 and the bottom surface 13 is an acute angle. The bottom surface 13 should be understood as the surface on which the alarm clock 100 contacts the placement surface 200 when the alarm clock 100 is placed on a table, the ground, or similar surface. Figure 5 As shown. Since the angle α between the bottom surface 13 and the display surface 32 is an acute angle, when the alarm clock 100 is placed on the placement surface 200, the display surface 32 is tilted upwards. With this setting, the user can better observe the display 5 from various angles such as standing or sitting, and thus obtain the time information on the display 5 from the alarm clock 100.

[0062] Furthermore, the angle α between the bottom surface 13 and the display surface 32 is greater than or equal to 75 degrees and less than or equal to 85 degrees. For example, the angle α can be any value between 75 degrees, 76 degrees, 77 degrees, 78 degrees, 79 degrees, 80 degrees, 81 degrees, 82 degrees, 83 degrees, 84 degrees, and 85 degrees. If the angle α is too large, the display surface 32 will be close to a vertical plane, reducing the ease with which the user can observe the display unit 5. If the angle α is too small, the tilt of the display surface 32 will increase, making it difficult for the user to observe the display content of the display unit 5 while seated. Therefore, the range of the angle α in this embodiment can satisfy the convenience of the user observing the display unit 5 from different angles.

[0063] In the embodiment where the alarm clock 100 includes a light module 8 and the angle α between the display surface 32 and the bottom surface 13 is an acute angle, the light module 8 is visible to the user when the user views the alarm clock 100 from the front, due to the tilt of the display surface 32. This allows some of the light emitted by the light module 8 to leave the light module 8 directly without reflection from the placement surface 200. Therefore, this arrangement not only softens the light from the light module 8 but also ensures its brightness.

[0064] Back Figures 1 to 3 The main housing 1 includes a rear surface 15 disposed opposite to the front surface 11. In some optional embodiments, the main housing 1 also includes a speaker opening 16 disposed on the rear surface 15. The speaker opening 16 communicates with the first receiving cavity 61. The alarm clock 100 also includes a speaker cover 9 and a speaker unit. The speaker unit is disposed in the first receiving cavity 61. The speaker cover 9 is disposed in the speaker opening 16 and allows the sound of the speaker unit to leave the first receiving cavity 61. Compared to embodiments in which the alarm clock 100 rings via a mechanical structure, the speaker module in this embodiment can ring electronically, thus providing a softer ringtone and avoiding discomfort to the user caused by an overly sharp alarm sound. Furthermore, since the display unit 5 is disposed on one side of the front surface 11, the speaker unit is disposed closer to the rear side than the display unit 5. This arrangement allows for efficient use of the internal space of the first receiving cavity 61.

[0065] Optionally, the alarm clock 100 also includes a second inner shell portion 72. The second inner shell portion 72 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 61 and surrounds a third receiving cavity 63 forming the alarm clock 100. That is, the third receiving cavity 63 is actually disposed inside the first receiving cavity 61. The second inner shell portion 72 includes an internal opening 721 communicating with the third receiving cavity 63. The internal opening 721 is disposed facing the sound-emitting opening 16. The sound-emitting part is disposed in the third receiving cavity 63 and connected to the second inner shell portion 72. In other words, in this embodiment, the second inner shell portion 72 is used to fix the sound-emitting part. Since the internal opening 721 faces the sound-emitting opening 16, the sound emitted from the sound-emitting part is reflected by the wall surface of the second inner shell portion 72 in the third receiving cavity 63 and then leaves through the sound-emitting opening 16. It can be seen that the third receiving cavity 63 can improve the concentration of the sound emitted by the sound-emitting part, thereby ensuring the sound-emitting effect.

[0066] Furthermore, in some optional embodiments, the second inner shell 72 includes a partitioning unit 722. The partitioning unit 722 divides the third accommodating cavity 63 into a first subspace 631 and a second subspace 632. The speaker is disposed in the first subspace 631. The alarm clock 100 also includes a power supply unit 10. The power supply unit 10 is disposed in the second subspace 632. In this embodiment, the third accommodating cavity 63 can accommodate multiple different electronic control components and is partitioned by the partitioning unit 722. This arrangement can make reasonable use of the third accommodating cavity 63 and improve the internal space utilization of the alarm clock 100. Furthermore, the placement of the power supply unit 10 allows the alarm clock 100 to be used as a wireless device without the need for a power adapter and power cord, allowing the user to place the alarm clock 100 in any location.

[0067] The main housing 1 includes a side surface 14 connecting the top surface 12 and the front surface 11. (See reference) Figure 6 The raised unit 21 is disposed near the side surface 14. The side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12 is inclined, and the angle γ between it and the adjacent side surface 14 is an obtuse angle. The button unit 41 is flush with the side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12. Thus, the pressing surface of the button part 4 is inclined toward the side surface 14, and the side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12 is also inclined toward the side surface 14. When the user's palm is on the side surface 14, the thumb extends toward the top surface 12. The inclined button part 4 and the raised unit 21 make it easier for the user to press the button part 4 by bending the first knuckle of the thumb, while the raised unit 21 does not restrict the pressing movement of the thumb.

[0068] Furthermore, the included angle γ is greater than or equal to 95 degrees and less than or equal to 110 degrees. For example, the included angle α can be any value between 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110 degrees. If the included angle γ is too small, the tilt angle of the button 4 is small. This may be difficult for children with shorter fingers to press. If the included angle γ is too large, the pressing amplitude of the first knuckle of the thumb when pressing the button 4 increases. Therefore, the included angle γ within this range allows the alarm clock 100 to better adapt to users with different hand sizes, while also allowing the first knuckle of the thumb to operate the button 4 with a smaller range of movement, which is more ergonomic.

[0069] It should be noted that, since the protruding unit 21 is located near the side surface 14, and typically there are two side surfaces 14, that is... Figure 6 The left or right side shown is used; therefore, this embodiment only defines the angular relationship between the protruding unit 21 and the adjacent side surface 14. If the protruding unit 21 is close to the left side surface 14, then the angle between the side of the protruding unit 21 away from the top surface 12 and the left side surface 14 is an obtuse angle. If the protruding unit 21 is close to the right side surface 14, then the angle between the side of the protruding unit 21 away from the top surface 12 and the right side surface 14 is an obtuse angle.

[0070] Similarly, such as Figure 5 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12 is inclined, and the angle β between it and the rear surface 15 is an obtuse angle. Furthermore, the button unit 41 is flush with the side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12. That is, both the button portion 4 and the side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12 are inclined towards the rear surface 15. Thus, when the user's palm is on the rear surface 15, the thumb can easily contact the button portion 4 and perform a pressing operation.

[0071] Furthermore, the included angle β is greater than or equal to 95 degrees and less than or equal to 110 degrees. For example, the included angle β can be any value between 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110 degrees. If the included angle β is too small, the tilt angle of the button 4 is small. This may be difficult for children with shorter fingers to press. If the included angle β is too large, the pressing amplitude of the first knuckle of the thumb when pressing the button 4 increases. Therefore, the included angle β within this range allows the alarm clock 100 to better adapt to users with different hand sizes, while also allowing the first knuckle of the thumb to operate the button 4 with a smaller range of movement, which is more ergonomic.

[0072] Optionally, the raised unit 21 is inclined on the side away from the top surface 12, and the angle γ between it and the adjacent side surface 14 and the angle β between it and the rear surface 15 are both obtuse angles. In this way, the alarm clock 100 can meet the comfort requirements of users with different grip habits and different hand sizes.

[0073] It should be noted that the button unit 41 is flush with the side of the raised unit 21 away from the top surface 12. This can be understood as the button unit 41 being flush when it is not pressed, the button unit 41 being flush when it is pressed to the limit position, or the button unit 41 being flush at a certain moment during the pressing process.

[0074] Back Figure 6 In some optional embodiments, the protrusion height D2 of the protrusion unit 21 is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm. For example, the height D2 can be any value between 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, and 15 mm. Increasing the height D2 may make it difficult for children with smaller hands to easily reach the surface of the button portion 4 with their thumbs when holding the alarm clock 100. Decreasing the height D2 requires users with larger hands to move their thumbs further when pressing the button portion 4. A height D2 within this range can adequately meet the hand size requirements of most users, making the alarm clock 100 easy to operate for both adults and children.

[0075] Optionally, the size of the protruding unit 21 gradually decreases in the direction extending away from the top surface 12. In this embodiment, the size of the part of the protruding unit 21 that connects to the surface of the upper shell 2 is larger than the size of the end of the protruding unit 21 near the button opening 22. This increases the connection strength between the protruding unit 21 and the top surface 12. When the alarm clock 100 is subjected to a drop impact, this arrangement can prevent the protruding unit 21 from breaking due to shear force or bending moment at the connection point with the top surface 12. Furthermore, the gradual decrease in size of the protruding unit 21 not only gives the alarm clock 100 a smoother appearance but also avoids breakage caused by uneven strength at locations of abrupt size changes.

[0076] The button unit 4 is used to adjust the operation of the alarm clock 100, and therefore should be implicitly understood to include the electronic control unit 42. The electronic control unit 42 is disposed in the second accommodating cavity 62. When the button unit 41 moves toward the second accommodating cavity 62, the electronic control unit 42 is enabled, thereby realizing function adjustment. The electronic control unit 42 may be associated with the display unit 5, that is, the content displayed on the display unit 5 can be adjusted via the button unit 4. Alternatively, the electronic control unit 42 may be independent of the display unit 5. For example, the electronic control unit 42 may be a mute / play function, in which case the button unit 4 can be used to adjust whether the alarm clock 100 sounds, and in this case, the electronic control unit 42 may be independent of the display unit 5. Of course, this application limits the specific functions that the electronic control unit 42 can achieve. Those skilled in the art can adjust it according to their needs.

[0077] In some optional embodiments, the upper housing 2 further includes a sound-receiving hole 23 communicating with the second accommodating cavity 62. The alarm clock 100 also includes a microphone portion disposed in the second accommodating cavity 62. The button portion 4 is used to trigger the microphone portion to open and close. When the button portion 4 is connected to the electronic control unit 42, the electronic control unit 42 enables the microphone portion. By providing the microphone portion and the sound-receiving hole 23, the alarm clock 100 can realize voice input, allowing young children who cannot operate buttons to adjust the alarm clock 100 through voice commands. In some optional embodiments, the electronic control unit 42 also allows the alarm clock 100 to have a voice dialogue function, such as storing simple dialogues so that young children can interact with the alarm clock 100 through the microphone portion. In other optional embodiments, the electronic control unit 42 also allows the alarm clock 100 to communicate with electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, allowing young children to send voice messages to their parents' electronic devices through the microphone portion, thereby realizing a communication function. This application is not limited in this respect.

[0078] As shown in the figure, there are multiple microphone holes 23, each positioned close to an opposite side surface 14. This arrangement allows the user to easily align the microphone hole 23 with their mouth when holding the alarm clock 100 with either their left or right hand, thus accurately receiving voice commands. Of course, there can also be only one microphone hole 23, centered between the two side surfaces 14. This application does not limit this arrangement.

[0079] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the upper shell 2 includes a partition wall 24. A button opening 22 is disposed on one side of the partition wall 24, and a second receiving cavity 62 is disposed on the other side of the partition wall 24. The partition wall 24 includes a connecting hole 241. The latching member 411 of the button part 4 disposed on the button unit 41 passes through the connecting hole 241 into the receiving cavity through the button opening 22, and is movably connected to the partition wall 24 so as to be able to move toward or away from the electronic control unit 42. By providing the partition wall 24, the partition wall 24 can limit the extreme position of the button part 4, preventing the button part 4 from entering the second receiving cavity 62 and becoming unable to be removed when subjected to excessive pressing pressure. In addition, the provision of the partition wall 24 can also increase the structural strength of the protruding protrusion unit 21, which is beneficial to reducing the wall thickness of the protrusion unit 21.

[0080] The latching member 411 passes through the connecting hole 241 and enters the second receiving cavity 62. The latching member 411 and the connecting hole 241 can engage when the button unit 41 moves away from the partition wall 24, thereby restricting the movement of the button unit 41. Of course, the limiting of the button unit 41 can also be achieved through a sliding groove structure, such as a concave-convex fit, at the button opening 22. This application does not limit this.

[0081] The portion of the button unit 41 passing through the connecting hole 241 can abut against the electronic control unit 42, thereby triggering the electronic control unit 42 when the button unit 41 moves toward the partition wall 24. In other embodiments, the partition wall 24 includes a trigger hole 242. The electronic control unit 42 protrudes from the trigger hole 242. The side of the button portion 4 facing the partition wall 24 includes a trigger element 412. Figure 3 (As shown). The trigger element 412 can pass through the trigger hole 242 and contact the electronic control unit 42. The trigger hole 242 is located in the middle of the partition wall 24. Since the trigger hole 242 is located in the middle of the partition wall 24, and the electronic control unit 42 needs to be exposed through the trigger hole 242, the electronic control unit 42 is actually also correspondingly located in the middle position. When the user presses different positions of the button unit 41 (e.g., to the left, to the right, etc.), the button unit 41 can also trigger the electronic control unit 42 located near the middle. This arrangement helps to improve the trigger sensitivity of the electronic control unit 42.

[0082] Optionally, the partition wall 24 also includes a reset hole 243 surrounding the trigger hole 242, and an abutment 244 located between the reset hole 243 and the trigger hole 242. The abutment 244 extends from the side of the partition wall 24 toward the button opening 22 toward the button unit 41. As shown in the figure, the reset hole 243 is arranged around the trigger hole 242, meaning that the partition wall 24 is weaker at the location of the reset hole 243, and therefore its elasticity is increased. The abutment 244 is located between the reset hole 243 and the trigger hole 242, which can be understood as the abutment 244 being located at a position where the elasticity of the partition wall 24 is better. When the button unit 41 moves toward the partition wall 24, the abutment 244 transmits the pressing force from the button unit 41 to the partition wall 24, causing the partition wall 24 to elastically deform toward the interior of the second accommodating cavity 62 under the action of the abutment 244. When the force from the button unit 41 disappears, the dividing wall 24 returns to its original position under the action of elasticity, thereby pushing the button unit 41 back to its initial position.

[0083] As can be seen, the arrangement of the reset hole 243 and the abutment 244 eliminates the need for additional elastic reset components such as springs inside the protruding unit 21 in the alarm clock 100. This arrangement not only reduces the number of parts in the alarm clock 100 but also lowers the design cost and optimizes the space inside the second accommodating cavity 62.

[0084] To balance the elasticity and support strength of the partition wall 24, the partition wall 24 may optionally include a reset region 245. Figure 7 The area shown within the red dashed box) and the connecting area 246 ( Figure 7 (Area shown outside the red dashed box). The reset hole 243 and trigger hole 242 are located in the reset area 245. The connecting area 246 surrounds the reset area 245. The thickness of the reset area 245 is less than the thickness of the connecting area 246. In other words, the reset area 245 is used to provide an elastic pressing feel and to reset the button 4 through elastic deformation; therefore, its smaller thickness improves the elasticity of the reset area 245. The connecting area 246 surrounds the reset area 245, and thus, the connecting area 246 actually connects the reset area 245 and the wall of the protruding unit 21; its thickness is greater here. Therefore, when the connecting area 246 is subjected to force from the button 4, the thickness of the connecting area 246 prevents breakage at the connection point between the dividing wall 24 and the protruding unit 21, which helps to improve the service life of the alarm clock 100.

[0085] Optionally, the thickness of the partition wall 24 is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 25 mm. For example, the thickness of the partition wall 24 can be any value between 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, and 25 mm. If the thickness of the partition wall 24 is too large, its elasticity will decrease. When the user presses the button unit 41 and the button unit 41 contacts the partition wall 24, the strength of the partition wall 24 may result in a rigid contact feedback for the user, leading to a poor tactile feel. If the thickness of the partition wall 24 is too small, its strength will be too weak, which may cause the partition wall 24 to break, for example, when a child user presses the button part 4 with force. Therefore, the partition wall 24 within this thickness range can have good elasticity and excellent support strength.

[0086] It should be noted that in embodiments where the thickness of the reset region 245 is less than the thickness of the connection region 246, the thicknesses of the reset region 245 and the connection region 246 can also be selected within the aforementioned thickness ranges.

[0087] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An alarm clock, characterized in that include: The main housing includes an adjacent front surface and a top surface; the main housing encloses a first receiving cavity forming the alarm clock. An upper shell portion is disposed on the top surface and includes a protruding unit that protrudes away from the top surface; the upper shell portion and the top surface enclose a second receiving cavity forming the alarm clock; the upper shell portion includes a button opening disposed on the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface; the button opening communicates with the second receiving cavity; A front housing portion is disposed on the front surface and includes a display opening; the display opening communicates with the first accommodating cavity; A button section is disposed in the second accommodating cavity and includes a button unit exposed from the button opening; as well as The display unit is disposed in the first accommodating cavity, abuts against the side of the front shell portion facing the first accommodating cavity, and protrudes from the display opening.

2. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The main shell includes a bottom surface disposed opposite to the top surface; the front shell includes a display surface disposed away from the front surface; the angle between the display surface and the bottom surface is an acute angle.

3. The alarm clock of claim 2, wherein, The angle between the bottom surface and the display surface is greater than or equal to 75 degrees and less than or equal to 85 degrees.

4. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The main housing includes a side surface connecting the top surface and the front surface; the protruding unit is disposed close to the side surface; the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface is inclined and the angle between it and the adjacent side surface is obtuse; the button unit is flush with the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface.

5. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The main housing includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface; the protruding unit is inclined on the side away from the top surface, and the angle between it and the rear surface is an obtuse angle; the button unit is flush with the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface.

6. An alarm clock according to claim 4 or 5, characterised in that, The obtuse angle is greater than or equal to 95 degrees and less than or equal to 120 degrees.

7. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The protrusion height of the protrusion unit is greater than or equal to 8mm and less than or equal to 15mm.

8. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The size of the protruding unit gradually decreases in the direction in which it extends away from the top surface.

9. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The display opening includes a first sub-opening and a second sub-opening; the second sub-opening is disposed between the first accommodating cavity and the first sub-opening; in the direction from the first sub-opening to the second sub-opening, the size of the first sub-opening gradually decreases; the maximum size of the second sub-opening is less than or equal to the minimum size of the first sub-opening.

10. The alarm clock of claim 9, wherein, In the direction from the first sub-opening to the second sub-opening, the size of the second sub-opening gradually decreases; wherein the size change of the second sub-opening is less than the size change of the first sub-opening.

11. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The depth of the display opening is greater than or equal to 1.8 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm.

12. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The alarm clock also includes a first inner shell portion; the first inner shell portion is disposed in the first receiving cavity and is connected to the side of the display portion away from the front shell portion.

13. The alarm clock of claim 12, wherein, The front shell portion extends a limiting unit toward the side of the first accommodating cavity; the limiting unit is connected to the periphery of the first inner shell portion.

14. The alarm clock of claim 12, wherein, A light opening is provided on the side of the front shell away from the top surface; the alarm clock also includes a light module; the light module is connected to the first inner shell and protrudes from the light opening so that the light emitted by the light module can leave the alarm clock.

15. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The main housing includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface; the main housing also includes a sound-speaking opening disposed on the rear surface; the sound-speaking opening communicates with the first accommodating cavity; The alarm clock also includes a speaker cover and a speaker unit; the speaker unit is disposed in the first accommodating cavity; the speaker cover is disposed in the speaker opening and allows the sound of the speaker unit to leave the first accommodating cavity.

16. The alarm clock of claim 15, wherein, The alarm clock further includes a second inner shell portion; the second inner shell portion is disposed in the first receiving cavity and surrounds a third receiving cavity forming the alarm clock; the second inner shell portion includes an internal opening communicating with the third receiving cavity; the internal opening is disposed towards the speaker opening; the speaker is disposed in the third receiving cavity and connected to the second inner shell portion.

17. The alarm clock of claim 16, wherein, The second inner shell includes a partitioning unit; the partitioning unit divides the third accommodating cavity into a first subspace and a second subspace; the speaker is disposed in the first subspace; The alarm clock also includes a power supply unit; the power supply unit is located in the second subspace.

18. The alarm clock of claim 1, wherein, The upper shell also includes a sound-receiving hole communicating with the second accommodating cavity; the alarm clock also includes a microphone part disposed in the second accommodating cavity; the button part is used to trigger the microphone part to open and close.

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