Alarm clock

Abstract

The utility model relates to an alarm clock. The alarm clock comprises a shell part, a display module and an electric control part. A containing cavity is formed in the shell part. The shell part further comprises a display opening communicated with the containing cavity. The display opening is arranged on the display surface of the shell part. The display module is arranged in the containing cavity. The display module comprises a display side; and the display side is exposed from the display opening. The electric control part is arranged in the containing cavity and electrically connected with the display module. And the shell part further comprises a bottom surface which is adjacent to the display surface. The included angle between the bottom surface and the display surface is an acute angle.

Description

Alarm clock 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 on the market display time and other information via electronic screens. However, existing alarm clock displays typically use a vertical, flat design, requiring children to adjust their viewing angle to clearly read the time when lying down or looking at an angle. Especially when used near a bed, the screen's glare further reduces visibility, negatively impacting the child's experience. Summary of the Invention

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

[0004] This application provides an alarm clock, including:

[0005] The housing portion has an internal accommodating cavity; the housing portion also includes a display opening communicating with the accommodating cavity; the display opening is disposed on the display surface of the housing portion;

[0006] A display module is disposed in the receiving cavity; the display module includes a display side; the display side is exposed from the display opening; and

[0007] The electronic control unit is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is electrically connected to the display module;

[0008] The housing portion further includes a bottom surface adjacent to the display surface; the included angle between the bottom surface and the display surface is an acute angle.

[0009] Furthermore, the housing portion includes a panel; the display surface and the display opening are disposed on the panel; the display side abuts against the side of the panel away from the display surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the display opening includes a first sub-opening and a second sub-opening; the second sub-opening is disposed between the receiving cavity and the first sub-opening; in the direction from the display surface to the receiving cavity, 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.

[0011] Furthermore, the size of the second sub-opening gradually decreases in the direction from the display surface to the accommodating cavity. The size change of the second sub-opening is less than that of the first sub-opening.

[0012] Furthermore, the panel includes a limiting unit on the side facing the receiving cavity; the limiting unit extends toward the receiving cavity;

[0013] The alarm clock also includes a support unit; the side of the display module away from the display side is connected to the support unit; the periphery of the support unit is connected to the limiting unit.

[0014] Furthermore, the bracket and the limiting unit are connected by a snap-fit.

[0015] Furthermore, a light opening is provided on the side of the panel facing the bottom surface; the light opening is isolated from the display opening;

[0016] The alarm clock also includes a light module; the light module is disposed in the accommodating cavity and electrically connected to the electronic control unit; the light module protrudes from the light opening so that the light emitted by the light module leaves the alarm clock.

[0017] Furthermore, the depth of the display opening is greater than or equal to 1.8 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm.

[0018] Furthermore, the housing portion includes a top surface disposed opposite to the bottom surface; the housing portion also includes a protruding unit protruding from the top surface and a button opening disposed on the protruding unit; the button opening communicates with the receiving cavity;

[0019] The alarm clock also includes a button section; the button section is disposed in the button opening; the electronic control section includes a functional module; the button section can abut against the functional module to trigger the function corresponding to the functional module.

[0020] Furthermore, the angle between the top surface and the display surface is an acute angle.

[0021] Furthermore, the acute angle is greater than or equal to 85 degrees and less than or equal to 89 degrees.

[0022] 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.

[0023] Furthermore, the display module is a touch display module.

[0024] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0025] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the alarm clock of this application has an acute angle between its bottom surface and the display surface. Therefore, when the alarm clock is placed on the placement surface, the display surface is tilted upwards. With this setting, users can better observe the display side from various angles such as standing and sitting, thereby obtaining the display information on the display side from the alarm clock.

[0026] 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

[0027] 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.

[0028] Figure 1 shows an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 shows a left view of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 shows an exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 shows a simplified cross-sectional schematic diagram of a partial cross-section of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 shows a front view of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100 Alarm Clock, 1 Housing Part, 11 Receiving Cavity, 12 Display Opening, 121 First Sub-Opening, 122 Second Sub-Opening, 13 Display Surface, 14 Bottom Surface, 15 Panel, 151 Limiting Unit, 152 Snap-in Hole, 153 Light Opening, 16 Top Surface, 17 Protruding Unit, 18 Side Surface, 2 Display Module, 3 Bracket Part, 31 Protruding Snap-in, 4 Light Assembly, 5 Button Part, 6 Speaker Cover, 200 Placement Surface. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, this application provides an alarm clock 100. The alarm clock 100 includes a housing 1, a display module 2, and an electronic control unit. The housing 1 has an internal cavity 11 and a display opening 12 communicating with the cavity 11. The display opening 12 is located on the display surface 13 of the housing 1. The display module 2 is located in the cavity 11 and includes a display side. The display side protrudes from the display opening 12. The electronic control unit is located in the cavity 11 and electrically connected to the display module 2, enabling the display module 2 to display time information. The housing 1 also includes a bottom surface 14 adjacent to the display surface 13. The included angle α between the bottom surface 14 and the display surface 13 is an acute angle.

[0038] The bottom surface 14 should be understood as the surface on which the alarm clock 100 contacts the placement surface 200 when it is placed on a table, the ground, or other similar surface, as shown in Figure 2. Since the angle α between the bottom surface 14 and the display surface 13 is acute, the display surface 13 is tilted upwards when the alarm clock 100 is placed on the placement surface 200. This design allows users to better observe the display side from various angles, such as standing or sitting, thereby obtaining the displayed information from the alarm clock 100.

[0039] Furthermore, the angle α between the bottom surface 14 and the display surface 13 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 13 will be close to a vertical plane, reducing the user's ease of viewing the display side. If the angle α is too small, the tilt of the display surface 13 will increase, making it difficult for the user to observe the display content while seated. Therefore, the range of the angle α in this embodiment can meet the user's convenience in viewing the display side from different angles.

[0040] The electronic control unit may only display the time information on alarm clock 100. Alternatively, the electronic control unit may also display date information, weather information, alarm clock information, etc. This application does not limit this.

[0041] Display module 2 can be used solely for displaying information. In some embodiments, display module 2 is a touch display module. In this embodiment, the user can operate display module 2 by touching the display side to adjust time, functions, etc. This setup improves the ease of adjustment of alarm clock 100 and provides users with a more intelligent user experience. Furthermore, since the angle between the display surface 13 and the bottom surface 14 of alarm clock 100 is an acute angle, even if alarm clock 100 is placed on the placement surface 200, the user can easily touch operate display module 2 without having to pick up alarm clock 100, making it more convenient to use and easier for children with less strength to adjust. Display module 2 can be an OLED screen, LCD screen, capacitive touch screen, etc., and this application is not limited to this.

[0042] In some alternative embodiments, the housing 1 includes a panel 15. A display surface 13 and a display opening 12 are disposed on the panel 15. The display side abuts against the side of the panel 15 away from the display surface 13. Because the panel 15 has a certain thickness and the display side abuts against the side of the panel 15 away from the display surface 13, the display module 2 is actually recessed from the display opening 12. Compared to embodiments where the display side is flush with the display surface 13, this embodiment can, to some extent, prevent damage to the display module 2 caused by the alarm clock 100 falling and impacting the ground. When the user group of the alarm clock 100 is children, this arrangement can better protect the display module 2, thereby improving the service life of the alarm clock 100.

[0043] Referring to Figure 4, optionally, the depth D of the display opening 12 is greater than or equal to 1.8 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm. For example, the depth D 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 D is too large, the panel 15 may be too thick, or the recessed depth of the display side may be too large, making it inconvenient to view the display side while standing. If the depth D is too small, the protective function of the panel 15 for the display module 2 may be weakened. Therefore, this range of depth D can better balance the protective performance of the panel 15 and prevent the panel 15 from excessively obscuring the display panel 15.

[0044] In some optional embodiments, the display opening 12 includes a first sub-opening 121 and a second sub-opening 122. The second sub-opening 122 is disposed between the receiving cavity 11 and the first sub-opening 121. That is, light from the display panel 15 exits from the first sub-opening 121 via the second sub-opening 122. As shown in FIG4, the size of the first sub-opening 121 gradually decreases in the direction from the display surface 13 to the receiving cavity 11. The maximum size of the second sub-opening 122 is less than or equal to the minimum size of the first sub-opening 121. The slope of the first sub-opening 121 makes the transition between the display surface 13 and the display opening 12 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 121 can strengthen the structural strength of the transition between the display surface 13 and the display opening 12, preventing damage to the panel 15 from bumps.

[0045] The maximum size of the second sub-opening 122 is less than or equal to the minimum size of the first sub-opening 121, as shown in Figure 4, where the second sub-opening 122 has a uniform size. Then, the second sub-opening 122 extends in a straight line to the display module 2.

[0046] Alternatively, in the direction from the display surface 13 to the accommodating cavity 11, the size of the second sub-opening 122 gradually decreases. Furthermore, the magnitude of the size change of the second sub-opening 122 is less than that of the first sub-opening 121. Taking the perspective of Figure 4 as an example, the smaller magnitude of the size change of the second sub-opening 122 compared to the first sub-opening 121 should be understood as the slope of the projection line of the first sub-opening 121 being greater than the slope of the projection line of the second sub-opening 122. That is, the circumferential inclination of the first sub-opening 121 is greater than that of the second sub-opening 122. Thus, the transition of the display opening 12 from the display surface 13 to the display side is smoother, resulting in a better tactile experience when the user touches the display opening 12. In embodiments where the display module 2 is a touch display module 2, the tilted setting of the first sub-opening 121 and the second sub-opening 122 improves the tactile experience when the user's finger is placed on the display opening 12 for touch, and makes it easier for the user to click on positions of the display module 2 near the display opening 12, reducing touch dead zones.

[0047] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, in some optional embodiments, the panel 15 includes a limiting unit 151 on the side facing the receiving cavity 11. The limiting unit 151 extends toward the receiving cavity 11. The alarm clock 100 also includes a support portion 3. The side of the display module 2 away from the display side is connected to the support portion 3. The periphery of the support portion 3 is connected to the limiting unit 151. The support portion 3 provides support for the display module 2. When the display module 2 is subjected to a force from the display surface 13 toward the receiving cavity 11, the support portion 3 prevents the display module 2 from bending toward the inside of the receiving cavity 11. The cooperation of the limiting unit 151 and the support portion 3 restricts the movement of the display module 2 parallel to the display surface 13. When the alarm clock 100 is impacted or shaken, the limiting unit 151 and the support portion 3 prevent the display module 2 from shifting or shaking, which helps to extend the service life of the alarm clock 100.

[0048] In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, multiple limiting units 151 are provided, and the multiple limiting units 151 are spaced apart and respectively connected to the periphery of the support portion 3. This arrangement can reduce the fitting accuracy between the limiting units 151 and the support portion 3, thereby reducing the production cost of the alarm clock 100. This application does not impose specific limitations on the number, setting position, and size of the limiting units 151. Meanwhile, in other embodiments, there may be only one limiting unit 151, which is arranged around the periphery of the support portion 3, thereby improving the contact strength of the limiting unit 151.

[0049] The connection between the limiting unit 151 and the bracket portion 3 can be achieved through methods such as adhesive bonding or magnetic adsorption. In an optional embodiment, the bracket portion 3 and the limiting unit 151 are connected by a snap-fit. As shown in Figure 4, the bracket portion 3 includes a protruding snap-fit ​​31; the limiting unit 151 includes a snap-fit ​​hole 152. When the bracket portion 3 and the limiting unit 151 are assembled, the protruding snap-fit ​​31 is engaged within the snap-fit ​​hole 152, forming a snap-fit ​​connection. This snap-fit ​​connection improves the assembly efficiency of the panel 15 and the bracket portion 3, and also facilitates disassembly for maintenance of components inside the accommodating cavity 11.

[0050] It should be understood that the alarm clock 100 can also achieve a snap-fit ​​connection by providing a protruding buckle 31 on the limiting unit 151 and a buckle hole 152 on the bracket part 3. This application does not limit this.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments, a light opening 153 is provided on the side of panel 15 facing the bottom surface 14. The light opening 153 is isolated from the display opening 12. The alarm clock 100 also includes a light module 4. The light module 4 is disposed in the receiving cavity 11 and electrically connected to the electronic control unit. The light module 4 protrudes from the light opening 153 so that the light emitted by the light module 4 leaves the alarm clock 100. In this embodiment, the light opening 153 is disposed facing the bottom surface 14 and is not connected to the display opening 12, so when the alarm clock 100 is viewed from the perspective shown in FIG. 5, a structure of panel 15 is provided between the display module 2 and the light module 4. The light module 4 protrudes from the light opening 153 on the side of the bottom surface 14, so as shown in FIG. 2, the light from the light module 4 (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 4 softer and avoid direct light entering the eyes and causing damage to the glasses. Furthermore, the soft-lighting light module 4 can be used as a night light at night, reducing the impact on the user's sleep. In addition, because the display surface 13 is tilted, the light module 4 is visible even when the alarm clock 100 is viewed from the front. This allows some of the light emitted by the light module 4 to leave the light module 4 directly without being reflected by the placement surface 200. Therefore, this arrangement ensures the brightness of the light module 4.

[0052] The light module 4 can be switched on and off via a physical button located on the housing 1. Alternatively, in embodiments where the display module 2 is a touch display module 2, the light module 4 can be switched on and off by touching the touch display module 2. This arrangement simplifies the appearance of the alarm clock 100 and reduces the number of switch buttons, avoiding user inconvenience.

[0053] The housing portion 1 includes a top surface 16 disposed opposite to the bottom surface 14. In some optional embodiments, the housing portion 1 further includes a protruding unit 17 protruding from the top surface 16 and a button opening disposed on the protruding unit 17. The button opening communicates with the receiving cavity 11. The alarm clock 100 also includes a button portion 5. The button portion 5 is disposed on the button opening. The electronic control unit includes a function module. The button portion 5 can abut against the function module to trigger the function corresponding to the function module. For example, the function module can be the alarm clock 100's on / off, mute, etc., and when the user presses the button portion 5, the button portion 5 abuts against the function module to realize the function operation. The protruding unit 17 disposed on the top surface 16 not only enhances the visual effect of the button portion 5 and guides the user to use the button portion 5, but also forms a cavity inside the protruding unit 17 to house the function module, so as to prevent the function module from occupying the arrangement space of the display module 2.

[0054] In the embodiment shown in Figure 5, the number of raised units 17 includes two. The two raised units 17 are arranged parallel to the display surface 13. Thus, when the user holds the alarm clock 100 with their left hand and faces the display module 2, their left thumb can easily press one of the button portions 5. And when the user holds the alarm clock 100 with their right hand and faces the display module 2, their right thumb can easily press the other button portion 5. In other embodiments, the number of raised units 17 may be one or more. This application is not limited in this respect.

[0055] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, in some optional embodiments, the angle β between the top surface 16 and the display surface 13 is an acute angle. This angle β allows the user's thumb to more easily reach the button portion 5 on one side of the top surface 16 for pressing when holding the alarm clock 100 and observing the display module 2, making it more ergonomic. In addition, since the angle α between the bottom surface 14 and the display surface 13 is acute, and the angle β between the top surface 16 and the display surface 13 is also acute, the actual size of the alarm clock 100 on the side furthest from the display surface 13 is smaller than the display surface 13. When the user is a child, because children have smaller hands and shorter fingers, this design makes it easier for children to hold and operate the alarm clock 100, further enhancing its ergonomic appeal.

[0056] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the acute angle β is greater than or equal to 85 degrees and less than or equal to 89 degrees. For example, the acute angle β is any value between 85 degrees, 85.5 degrees, 86 degrees, 86.5 degrees, 87 degrees, 87.5 degrees, 88 degrees, 88.5 degrees, and 89 degrees. If the acute angle β is too small, the button portion 5 may tilt away from the display surface 13, thereby affecting the convenience of pressing the button portion 5. If the acute angle β is too large, the tilting effect is not obvious.

[0057] In some optional embodiments, the alarm clock 100 further includes a speaker module disposed in the receiving cavity 11. The speaker module is electrically connected to the electronic control unit. A speaker opening is provided on the side of the alarm clock 100 away from the display surface 13, and the alarm clock 100 includes a speaker cover 6 disposed in the speaker opening. The speaker cover 6 allows sound from the speaker module to exit the receiving cavity 11. Compared to embodiments where the alarm clock 100 rings via a mechanical structure, this embodiment's speaker module can ring electronically, thus providing a softer ringtone and avoiding discomfort to the user from an overly sharp alarm sound.

[0058] Furthermore, the electronic control unit can be used to adjust the volume and tone of the speaker module to meet the user's customization needs. In addition, in embodiments where the display module 2 is a touch display module, the customized operations of the speaker module can be adjusted and switched via the display module 2. In embodiments where the alarm clock 100 also includes a button unit 5, the customized operations of the speaker module can be adjusted and switched via the button unit 5. Of course, the speaker module can also be used for music playback, story playback, and other children's educational activities.

[0059] 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 housing portion has an internal accommodating cavity; the housing portion also includes a display opening communicating with the accommodating cavity; the display opening is disposed on the display surface of the housing portion; A display module is disposed in the accommodating cavity; the display module includes a display side; the display side is exposed from the display opening; An electronic control unit is disposed in the accommodating cavity and electrically connected to the display module; wherein, the housing portion further includes a bottom surface adjacent to the display surface; the included angle between the bottom surface and the display surface is an acute angle.

2. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a panel; the display surface and the display opening are disposed on the panel; the display side abuts against the side of the panel away from the display surface.

3. The alarm clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display opening includes a first sub-opening and a second sub-opening; the second sub-opening is disposed between the receiving cavity and the first sub-opening; in the direction from the display surface to the receiving cavity, 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.

4. The alarm clock according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the direction from the display surface toward the accommodating cavity, 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.

5. The alarm clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The panel includes a limiting unit on the side facing the receiving cavity; the limiting unit extends toward the receiving cavity; the alarm clock also includes a bracket portion; the side of the display module away from the display side is connected to the bracket portion; the periphery of the bracket portion is connected to the limiting unit.

6. The alarm clock according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bracket and the limiting unit are connected by a snap fastener.

7. The alarm clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The panel has a light opening on one side facing the bottom surface; the light opening is isolated from the display opening; the alarm clock also includes a light module; the light module is disposed in the receiving cavity and electrically connected to the electronic control unit; The light module protrudes from the light opening so that the light emitted by the light module leaves the alarm clock.

8. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The depth of the display opening is greater than or equal to 1.8 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm.

9. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing portion includes a top surface disposed opposite to the bottom surface; the housing portion also includes a protruding unit protruding from the top surface and a button opening disposed on the protruding unit; the button opening communicates with the receiving cavity; the alarm clock also includes a button portion; the button portion is disposed on the button opening; the electronic control portion includes a functional module; the button portion is capable of abutting against the functional module to trigger the function corresponding to the functional module.

10. The alarm clock according to claim 9, characterized in that, The angle between the top surface and the display surface is an acute angle.

11. The alarm clock according to claim 10, characterized in that, The acute angle is greater than or equal to 85 degrees and less than or equal to 89 degrees.

12. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, 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.

13. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module is a touch display module.

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