Electric kettle with flexible control panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric kettle with a flexible control panel, which comprises a shell, a flexible control panel and a control panel. The kettle body is arranged in the shell and used for containing liquid and heating the liquid; the annular light transmitting part is arranged on the shell; the light guide bracket is arranged on the inner side of the annular light transmitting part; the flexible control board is arranged on the side wall of the light guide support, a plurality of LED lamp beads are arranged on the flexible control board, and light emitted by the LED lamp beads penetrates through the light guide support and enters the annular light-transmitting part to form digits or images on the annular light-transmitting part. The flexible control panel is adopted, data information and function icons can be displayed on the side face of the electric kettle, meanwhile, touch operation can be conducted on the side face of the electric kettle, the electric kettle is more novel and fashionable, and the requirements of users are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric kettle technology, and in particular to an electric kettle with a flexible control board. Background Technology

[0002] Electric kettles are a common household appliance that boils water quickly and conveniently. Most electric kettles on the market use mechanical switches for control. However, with the country's promotion of industrial upgrading, major manufacturers are gradually developing smart electric kettles. For example, Chinese patent CN 210930882 U discloses a smart electric kettle with a color display on the handle. The handle has a color display screen that can display various data, making the electric kettle more intelligent and multifunctional.

[0003] However, manufacturers should continue to develop new electric kettles to make them more multifunctional and diversified, thus enriching users' shopping needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electric kettle with a flexible control board. The electric kettle uses a flexible control board to display data information and function icons on the side of the kettle, and can also be operated by touch on the side of the kettle, making the electric kettle more novel and fashionable, and meeting the needs of users.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an electric kettle with a flexible control board, the electric kettle comprising:

[0006] A housing, on which a handle is provided;

[0007] A kettle body, disposed within the outer casing, for containing liquid and heating it;

[0008] An annular light-transmitting element is disposed on the outer casing;

[0009] A light guide bracket, wherein the light guide bracket is disposed on the inner side of the annular light-transmitting element;

[0010] A flexible control board is disposed on the side wall of the light guide bracket. The flexible control board is provided with a number of LED beads. The light emitted by the LED beads passes through the light guide bracket and enters the annular light-transmitting element, where it forms digital images or pictures.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the light emitted by the LED beads on the flexible control board is projected into the annular light-transmitting component through the light guide bracket to form an image.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that the light guide bracket has several round holes, grooves and digital slots, and the LED beads are distributed in the round holes, grooves and digital slots.

[0013] A further feature of this invention is that a plurality of springs are fixedly connected to the flexible control plate, and the springs pass through the circular holes on the light guide bracket and abut against the inner sidewall of the annular light-transmitting component.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that the annular light-transmitting component is a non-rigid body, and the deformation of the annular light-transmitting component when the spring is pressed transmits the force to the spring.

[0015] A further feature of this invention is that a limiting bracket is fastened to the light guide bracket, the light guide bracket has a first slot, the limiting bracket is provided with a first buckle, and the light guide bracket and the limiting bracket are fastened together to fix the flexible control plate.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that: the bottom of the outer shell is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​parts in a circumferential direction, and the annular light-transmitting component is snapped into the snap-fit ​​parts for fixation; the annular light-transmitting component is provided with a plurality of second slots, and the light guide bracket is provided with a plurality of second buckles, and the second buckles are snapped into the second slots to fix the light guide bracket onto the annular light-transmitting component.

[0017] A further feature of this invention is that the flexible control board is provided with a control chip and an LED driver chip, the control chip and the LED driver chip are connected to each other to transmit data, and the LED driver chip is connected to LED beads respectively.

[0018] A further feature of this invention is that the flexible control board is provided with a plurality of trigger keys, the trigger keys abut against springs, and the trigger keys are connected to the control chip.

[0019] A further feature of this invention is that a heating tube is provided at the bottom of the kettle body, and a relay is connected to the relay, which is connected to a coupler.

[0020] A further feature of this invention is that a transistor is provided inside the housing, the collector of the transistor is connected to the negative terminal of the relay coil, the emitter of the transistor is connected to the ground point, the base of the transistor is connected to the control chip, and the positive terminal of the relay coil is connected to a DC voltage.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. The electric kettle uses a flexible control board, which allows numbers and images to be displayed on the curved surface of the kettle shell; 2. The electric kettle can be operated by touch, improving the intelligence of the electric kettle. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the electric kettle in the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the electric kettle and its base in the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the electric kettle and its base in the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the electric kettle and base from another angle in the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the electric kettle in the embodiment.

[0027] Figure 6 This is an assembly view of the bottom of the electric kettle in the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 7 This is another assembly view of the bottom of the electric kettle in the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a front view of the flexible control panel in the embodiment.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the power module circuit, relay, and alarm circuit in the embodiment.

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the control chip and LED driver chip in the embodiment.

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the LED lamp bead circuit in the embodiment.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 11. Handle; 12. Snap fastener; 13. Power module; 2. Kettle body; 21. Heating element; 3. Annular light-transmitting element; 31. Second slot; 4. Light guide bracket; 41. Round hole; 42. Groove; 43. Digital slot; 44. First slot; 45. Second snap fastener; 46. Limiting bracket; 47. First snap fastener; 5. Flexible control board; 51. LED bead; 52. Spring; 53. Trigger button; 6. Base; 61. Coupler. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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 a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] An embodiment of this application discloses an electric kettle with a flexible control board. The electric kettle includes an outer shell 1, a kettle body 2, an annular light-transmitting element 3, a light guide bracket 4, and a flexible control board 5. The electric kettle is placed on a base 6. After the base 6 is connected to a power source and powered on, images or numbers can be projected onto the annular light-transmitting element 3. The images indicate button functions, and the numbers indicate heating temperature, time, or settings, etc. Pressing the touch area on the annular light-transmitting element 3 can trigger the corresponding button on the flexible control board 5, and the electric kettle enters the working mode.

[0036] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the kettle body 2 is set inside the outer shell 1. The kettle body 2 can be used to hold water or other liquids such as coffee, juice, etc., and can be heated. The annular light-transmitting element 3 is embedded in the bottom of the outer shell 1. A light guide bracket 4 is provided on the inner side of the annular light-transmitting element 3. The light guide bracket 4 is set towards the annular light-transmitting element 3. A flexible control plate 5 is provided on the light guide bracket 4. The light guide bracket 4 fixes and limits the flexible control plate 5 so that the shape of the flexible control plate 5 fits the annular light-transmitting element 3. Several LED beads 51 are provided on the flexible control plate 5. The light emitted by the LED beads 51 enters the annular light-transmitting element 3 and shines outward, forming numbers or images on the annular light-transmitting element 3.

[0037] like Figure 6 , 7 As shown, the light guide bracket 4 has several round holes 41, grooves 42 and digital slots 43. Preferably, in this embodiment, the digital slots 43 are located in the middle of the light guide bracket 4. The digital slots 43 are in the shape of an "8" and there are three of them. There are four grooves 42, which are respectively opened on the side and bottom of the digital slots 43 to guide the light of the LED beads 51. There are six round holes 41, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the digital slots 43. Of course, the number and orientation of the round holes 41, grooves 42 and digital slots 43 can be set according to the design needs. This embodiment is not the only solution.

[0038] like Figure 7 As shown, a limiting bracket 46 is fastened to the light guide bracket 4. The light guide bracket 4 is provided with a first slot 44, and the limiting bracket 46 is provided with a corresponding first buckle 47. The light guide bracket 4 and the limiting bracket 46 are fastened together to fix the flexible control plate 5. The light guide bracket 4 is provided with a number of second buckles 45, and the annular light-transmitting element 3 is provided with a second slot 31. The light guide bracket 4 is fastened to the annular light-transmitting element 3 by the second buckles 45.

[0039] like Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, the outer shell 1 is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​parts 12 in a circumferential direction. The annular light-transmitting element 3 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​parts 12 and fixed so that the annular light-transmitting element 3 is fitted into the bottom of the outer shell 1.

[0040] like Figure 7 As shown, multiple LED beads 51 are distributed on the flexible control board 5. The flexible control board 5 is fixed within the light guide bracket 4. The LED beads 51 are distributed in the round hole 41, the groove 42 and the digital slot 43 respectively. Several springs 52 are welded on the flexible control board 5. The springs 52 pass through the round hole 41 on the light guide bracket 4 and abut against the inner wall of the annular light-transmitting element 3.

[0041] like Figure 8 As shown, the flexible control board 5 is equipped with a trigger button 53. After assembly, one end of the spring 52 abuts against the inner wall of the annular light-transmitting component 3, and the other end of the spring 52 abuts against the trigger button 53. When the spring 52 is subjected to force, it triggers the trigger button 53; simultaneously... Figure 8 As shown, after assembly, the LED beads 51 are respectively set in the round hole 41, the groove 42 and the number slot 43.

[0042] The touch function of the electric kettle is realized by the spring 52 triggering the button on the flexible control board 5. In this embodiment, the material of the annular light-transmitting part 3 is a non-rigid body, such as high polymer PC. When the corresponding position on the outer wall of the annular light-transmitting part 3 is pressed, the annular light-transmitting part 3 is indented by force, causing the spring 52 to contract. The spring 52 tightens and triggers the trigger button 53 on the flexible control board 5. The trigger button 53 is connected to the control chip. The trigger button 53 inputs a signal to realize the touch operation.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, a heating tube 21 is provided at the bottom of the kettle body 2. Couplers 61 are provided on the bottom surface of the electric kettle and the base 6 respectively. The power cord of the base 6 is connected to the power supply. The electric kettle inputs electrical energy through the coupler 61, which powers the heating tube 21 to heat the kettle body 2, thereby heating the water or other liquid inside the kettle body 2.

[0044] Heating element 21 is connected to relay RLY1. Relay RLY1 is activated to turn on heating element 21. Figure 9As shown, the coil of relay RLY1 is connected to a DC voltage, which is converted into a DC voltage output by power module 13, as follows. Figure 10 As shown, the other end of the coil of relay RLY1, RLY, is connected to the collector of transistor Q1. The emitter of transistor Q1 is connected to the ground point. The base of transistor Q1 is connected to resistor R5 and then to pin 14 of control chip IC1. The control chip outputs a signal to turn on transistor Q1, and relay RLY1 is energized and engaged.

[0045] like Figure 10 , Figure 11 As shown, the flexible control board 5 is equipped with a control chip IC1 and an LED driver chip IC2. The LED driver chip IC2 is connected to the LED beads 51 on the flexible control board 5 and outputs voltage to light up the LED beads 51. The control chip IC1 is connected to the LED driver chip IC2 and transmits data between them. The control chip IC1 controls the output voltage of the LED driver chip to light up the LED beads 51.

[0046] like Figure 10 As shown, pin 9 of control chip IC1 is labeled po_data. Pin 9 of control chip IC1 is connected to pin 16 of LED driver chip IC2. There are six trigger keys 53, namely K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, and K6, labeled pi_key1, pi_key2, pi_key3, pi_key4, pi_key5, and pi_key6. The six trigger keys 53 are connected to pins 15, 13, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of control chip IC1, respectively. Pins 2, 3, 11, and 12 of control chip IC1 are labeled po_rgb_r, po_rgb_g, po_rgb_rl, and po_rgb_gl, respectively, and are connected to the red and green indicator lights of the electric kettle. Pin 10 of control chip IC1 is labeled pod_vrt, which outputs a signal to control the alarm of the electric kettle.

[0047] like Figure 10 , Figure 11 As shown, the positive terminals of LED beads 51 are divided into seven groups: pdsp_a, pdsp_b, pdsp_c, pdsp_d, pdsp_e, pdsp_f, and pdsp_g, which are connected to pins 8, 6, 3, 2, 4, 7, and 5 of LED driver chip IC2, respectively. The negative terminals of LED beads 51 are divided into seven groups: pdsp_1, pdsp_2, pdsp_3, pdsp_4, and pdsp_5, which are connected to pins 13, 12, 11, 15, and 14 of LED driver chip IC2, respectively. The output voltage of LED driver chip illuminates LED beads 51.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. An electric kettle having a flexible control panel, characterised in that: The electric kettle includes: A housing (1) having a handle (11) provided thereon; A kettle body (2), which is disposed inside the outer shell (1) for containing liquid and heating; An annular light-transmitting element (3) is disposed on the outer shell (1); A light guide bracket (4) is disposed on the inner side of the annular light-transmitting element (3); A flexible control board (5) is disposed on the side wall of the light guide bracket (4). The flexible control board (5) is provided with a plurality of LED beads (51). The light emitted by the LED beads (51) passes through the light guide bracket (4) and enters the annular light-transmitting element (3) to form digital or image images on the annular light-transmitting element (3).

2. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide bracket (4) is provided with several round holes (41), grooves (42) and digital slots (43), and the LED beads (51) are distributed in the round holes (41), grooves (42) and digital slots (43).

3. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of springs (52) are fixed on the flexible control plate (5), and the springs (52) pass through the round hole (41) on the light guide bracket (4) and abut against the inner wall of the annular light-transmitting element (3).

4. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The annular light-transmitting element (3) is a non-rigid body. When the part that the spring (52) abuts is pressed, the annular light-transmitting element (3) deforms and transmits the force to the spring (52).

5. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting bracket (46) is fastened to the light guide bracket (4), a first slot (44) is provided on the light guide bracket (4), and a first buckle (47) is provided on the limiting bracket (46). The light guide bracket (4) and the limiting bracket (46) fasten and fix the flexible control plate (5).

6. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer shell (1) is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​parts (12), and the annular light-transmitting part (3) is snapped into the snap-fit ​​parts (12) for fixation; the annular light-transmitting part (3) is provided with a plurality of second slots (31), and the light guide bracket (4) is provided with a plurality of second buckles (45), and the second buckles (45) are snapped into the second slots (31) to fix the light guide bracket (4) onto the annular light-transmitting part (3).

7. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flexible control board (5) is provided with a control chip and an LED driver chip. The control chip and the LED driver chip are connected to each other to transmit data. The LED driver chip is connected to LED beads (51) respectively.

8. An electric kettle with a flexible control board according to claim 7, characterized in that: The flexible control board (5) is provided with several trigger keys (53), the trigger keys (53) abut against the spring (52), and the trigger keys (53) are connected to the control chip.

9. The electric kettle with flexible control panel as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The bottom of the kettle body (2) is provided with a heating tube (21), which is connected to a relay.

10. The electric kettle with flexible control panel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer casing (1) contains a transistor. The collector of the transistor is connected to the negative terminal of the relay coil, the emitter of the transistor is connected to the ground point, the base of the transistor is connected to the control chip, and the positive terminal of the relay coil is connected to the DC voltage.

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