Alarm clock

Abstract

The utility model relates to an alarm clock. The alarm clock comprises a shell part, an electric control part and a key part. A containing cavity is formed in the shell part. The housing portion includes a display surface and a top surface that adjoin each other. The display surface is used for displaying time information. The housing portion includes a protruding unit protruding from the top surface. The protruding unit comprises a key opening communicated with the containing cavity. The electric control part is arranged in the containing cavity and comprises a function module. And the key part is arranged in the key opening and can be connected with the functional module. Wherein the housing portion includes a side surface connecting the display surface and the top surface. The protruding units are arranged close to the surfaces of the side portions.

Description

Alarm clock Technical Field

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

[0002] Alarm clocks can help children develop good time management habits. Many alarm clocks on the market display time and other information via electronic screens. They have buttons for adjusting the time and setting the alarm. However, many alarm clock buttons are not ergonomically designed. When the user is a child, the buttons should be positioned so that the child can easily press and adjust them; otherwise, it may cause discomfort. Summary of the Invention

[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 housing portion has an internal accommodating cavity; the housing portion includes an adjacent display surface and a top surface; the display surface is used to display time information; the housing portion includes a protruding unit protruding from the top surface; the protruding unit includes a button opening communicating with the accommodating cavity;

[0006] An electronic control unit, disposed in the accommodating cavity, includes functional modules; and

[0007] A button section is provided in the button opening and can be connected to the functional module;

[0008] The housing portion includes a side surface connecting the display surface and the top surface; the protruding unit is disposed near the side surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the raised unit is inclined on the side away from the top surface, and the angle between it and the adjacent side surface is an obtuse angle; the button portion is flush with the side of the raised unit away from the top surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the housing portion also includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the display 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 portion is flush with the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface.

[0011] Furthermore, the obtuse angle is greater than or equal to 95 degrees and less than or equal to 110 degrees.

[0012] Furthermore, the number of the protruding units is two; the number of the side surfaces includes two, which are arranged opposite to each other;

[0013] The protruding units are disposed close to the same side surface; or...

[0014] The protruding units are positioned close to the different side surfaces.

[0015] Furthermore, the maximum distance between the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface and the top surface is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

[0016] Furthermore, the protruding unit includes a partition wall; the button opening is disposed on one side of the partition wall, and the receiving cavity is disposed on the other side of the partition wall; the partition wall includes a connecting hole; the button part passes through the connecting hole through the button opening into the receiving cavity, and is movably connected to the partition wall so as to be able to move toward or away from the functional module.

[0017] Furthermore, the partition wall includes a trigger hole; the functional module protrudes from the trigger hole; the button portion includes a trigger unit on the side facing the partition wall; the trigger unit can pass through the trigger hole and contact the functional module; the trigger hole is located in the middle of the partition wall.

[0018] Furthermore, the partition wall also includes a reset hole surrounding the trigger hole, and an abutting unit located between the reset hole and the trigger hole; the abutting unit extends from the side of the partition wall toward the button opening toward the button portion.

[0019] Furthermore, the partition wall includes a reset region and a connecting region; the reset hole and the trigger hole are disposed in the reset region; the connecting region is disposed around the reset region; wherein, the thickness of the reset region is less than the thickness of the connecting region.

[0020] Furthermore, the thickness of the dividing wall is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 25 mm.

[0021] Furthermore, the electrical control unit includes a circuit board electrically connected to the functional module; the circuit board is connected to the side of the partition wall facing the accommodating cavity.

[0022] Furthermore, the housing portion also includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the display surface; the housing portion includes a speaker opening disposed on the rear surface and communicating with the receiving cavity; the alarm clock also includes a speaker cover plate; the speaker cover plate is disposed on the speaker opening; the electronic control unit also includes a sound-emitting module disposed on the side of the speaker cover plate facing the receiving cavity; the speaker cover plate allows sound from the sound-emitting module to leave the receiving cavity.

[0023] Furthermore, the size of the protruding unit gradually decreases in the direction of extension away from the top surface.

[0024] Furthermore, the housing portion includes an upper housing portion and an inner housing portion; the inner housing portion is disposed in the receiving cavity; the top surface is disposed on the side of the upper housing portion away from the receiving cavity; wherein, the functional module is disposed between the upper housing portion and the inner housing portion.

[0025] Furthermore, the electronic control unit includes a microphone module; when the button unit is connected to the functional module, the electronic control unit enables the microphone module;

[0026] The housing includes a sound-receiving hole disposed on the top surface; the sound-receiving hole connects the accommodating cavity and the external space of the alarm clock.

[0027] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0028] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the raised unit of the alarm clock of this application is provided with a button, and it is located close to the side surface. Therefore, when the user's palm is placed on the side surface, the thumb can easily contact the button, thereby realizing the function operation of the alarm clock. In addition, compared with the solution of directly setting the button on the top surface, the raised unit's raised design is more ergonomic, and the thumb does not need to move much to press the button. When the user is a child, the child's smaller palm can press the button more easily.

[0029] 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

[0030] 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.

[0031] Figure 1 shows an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application, wherein the button part is omitted in Figure 2;

[0033] Figure 3 shows an exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of the alarm clock of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 shows a front view of the alarm clock shown in Figure 1;

[0035] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the right side of the alarm clock shown in Figure 1.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 100 Alarm Clock, 1 Housing Part, 11 Receiving Cavity, 12 Display Surface, 13 Top Surface, 14 Protruding Unit, 141 Button Opening, 142 Dividing Wall, 1421 Connecting Hole, 1422 Trigger Hole, 1423 Reset Hole, 1424 Abutting Unit, 1425 Reset Area, 1426 Connection Area, 15 Side Surface, 16 Rear Surface, 17 Speaker Opening, 18a Upper Housing Part, 18b Inner Housing Part, 19 Receiver Hole, 2 Electronic Control Part, 21 Functional Module, 22 Circuit Board, 3 Button Part, 4 Speaker Cover, 5 Display Module, 6 Lighting Module. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, this application provides an alarm clock 100. The alarm clock 100 includes a housing portion 1, an electronic control portion 2, and a button portion 3. The housing portion 1 has an accommodating cavity 11 and includes an adjacent display surface 12 and a top surface 13. The display surface 12 is used to display time information. The electronic control portion 2 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 11 and includes a functional module 21. The housing portion 1 includes a protruding unit 14 protruding from the top surface 13. The protruding unit 14 includes a button opening 141 communicating with the accommodating cavity 11. The button portion 3 is disposed in the button opening 141 and can be connected to the functional module 21. The housing portion 1 includes a side surface 15 connecting the display surface 12 and the top surface 13. The protruding unit 14 is disposed near the side surface 15.

[0041] If we consider the display surface 12 as the front of the alarm clock 100 and the top surface 13 as the top surface of the alarm clock 100, then the side surface 15 can be understood as the left or right side of the alarm clock 100. The raised unit 14 is equipped with a button 3 and is positioned close to the side surface 15. Therefore, when the user's palm is placed on the side surface 15, the thumb can easily contact the button 3, thereby enabling the alarm clock 100 to operate. Furthermore, compared to directly placing the button 3 on the top surface 13, the raised design of the raised unit 14 is more ergonomic, allowing the thumb to press the button 3 without significant movement. When the user is a child, their smaller hands can press the button more easily.

[0042] The alarm clock 100 can actually be a mechanical alarm clock 100. The display surface 12 then displays structures such as pointers. In an optional embodiment, the alarm clock 100 is an electronic alarm clock 100, that is, it includes a display module 5. The display module 5 is disposed within the receiving cavity 11 and can protrude from the display surface 12, thereby displaying information such as time. The electronic control unit 2 can be associated with the display module 5, that is, the content displayed by the display module 5 can be adjusted via the button unit 3. Alternatively, the functional module 21 of the button unit 3 can be independent of the display module 5. For example, the functional module 21 can be a mute / play function, then the button unit 3 can be used to adjust whether the alarm clock 100 sounds, in which case the functional module 21 can be independent of the display module 5. Of course, this application limits the specific functions that the functional module 21 can achieve. Those skilled in the art can adjust it according to their needs.

[0043] In some optional embodiments, there are two protruding units 14. The two protruding units 14 may both be positioned close to the same side surface 15, for example, both close to the left side surface 15 or both close to the right side surface 15. This allows the user to switch between different functions while holding the alarm clock 100 with the same hand. Alternatively, the two protruding units 14 may be positioned close to different side surfaces 15 as shown in the attached figures, allowing the user to conveniently press the alarm clock 100 with their thumb regardless of whether they hold it with their left or right hand.

[0044] It should be understood that the number of raised units 14 corresponds to the number of button portions 3 and functional modules 21. That is, each button opening 141 is provided with a button portion 3, and each button portion 3 can trigger a functional module 21.

[0045] As shown in Figure 4, in some embodiments, the raised unit 14 is inclined on the side away from the top surface 13, and the angle α between it and the adjacent side surface 15 is an obtuse angle. The button portion 3 is flush with the side of the raised unit 14 away from the top surface 13. Thus, the pressing surface of the button portion 3 is inclined toward the side surface 15, and the side of the raised unit 14 away from the top surface 13 is also inclined toward the side surface 15. When the user's palm is on the side surface 15, the thumb extends toward the top surface 13. The inclined button portion 3 and the raised unit 14 make it easier for the user to press the button portion 3 by bending the first knuckle of the thumb, while the raised unit 14 does not restrict the pressing activity of the thumb.

[0046] Furthermore, the included angle α 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 α is too small, the tilt angle of the button 3 will be small. This may be difficult for children with shorter fingers to press. If the included angle α is too large, the pressing amplitude of the first knuckle of the thumb when pressing the button 3 will increase. Therefore, the included angle α 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 3 with a smaller range of movement, which is more ergonomic.

[0047] It should be noted that since the protruding unit 14 is located near the side surface 15, and there are usually two side surfaces 15, namely the left or right side surface mentioned above, this embodiment only limits the angular relationship between the protruding unit 14 and the adjacent side surface 15. Taking the display surface 12 as the front surface as an example, if the protruding unit 14 is near the left side surface 15, then the angle between the side of the protruding unit 14 away from the top surface 13 and the left side surface 15 is an obtuse angle. If the protruding unit 14 is near the right side surface 15, then the angle between the side of the protruding unit 14 away from the top surface 13 and the right side surface 15 is an obtuse angle.

[0048] The housing portion 1 also includes a rear surface 16 disposed opposite to the display surface 12. Similarly, as shown in FIG5, in some optional embodiments, the side of the protruding unit 14 away from the top surface 13 is inclined, and the angle β between it and the rear surface 16 is an obtuse angle. Furthermore, the button portion 3 is flush with the side of the protruding unit 14 away from the top surface 13. That is, both the button portion 3 and the side of the protruding unit 14 away from the top surface 13 are inclined toward the rear surface 16. Thus, when the user's palm is on the rear surface 16, the thumb can easily contact the button portion 3 and perform a pressing operation.

[0049] 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 3 will be 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 3 will increase. 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 3 with a smaller range of movement, which is more ergonomic.

[0050] Optionally, the raised unit 14 is inclined on the side away from the top surface 13, and the angle α between it and the adjacent side surface 15 and the angle β between it and the rear surface 16 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.

[0051] It should be noted that the button part 3 is flush with the side of the raised unit 14 away from the top surface 13. This can be understood as the button part 3 being flush when it is not pressed, the button part 3 being flush when it is pressed to the limit position, or the button part 3 being flush at a certain moment during the pressing process.

[0052] Returning to Figure 4, in some optional embodiments, the maximum distance H between the side of the protruding unit 14 away from the top surface 13 and the top surface 13 is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm. For example, the distance H can be any value between 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, and 15 mm. Increasing the distance H may make it difficult for children with smaller hands to easily reach the surface of the button portion 3 with their thumbs when holding the alarm clock 100. Decreasing the distance H requires users with larger hands to move their thumbs further when pressing the button portion 3. A distance H 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.

[0053] Optionally, the size of the protruding unit 14 gradually decreases in the direction extending away from the top surface 13. In this embodiment, the size of the part where the protruding unit 14 connects to the top surface 13 is larger than the size of the end of the protruding unit 14 near the button opening 141. This increases the connection strength between the protruding unit 14 and the top surface 13. When the alarm clock 100 is subjected to a drop impact, this arrangement can prevent the protruding unit 14 from breaking due to shear force or bending moment at the connection point with the top surface 13. Furthermore, the gradually decreasing size of the protruding unit 14 not only gives the alarm clock 100 a smoother appearance but also avoids breakage caused by uneven strength at locations of abrupt size changes.

[0054] Returning to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the protruding unit 14 includes a partition wall 142. A button opening 141 is disposed on one side of the partition wall 142, and a receiving cavity 11 is disposed on the other side of the partition wall 142. The partition wall 142 includes a communicating hole 1421. The button portion 3 passes through the communicating hole 1421 into the receiving cavity 11 via the button opening 141 and is movably connected to the partition wall 142, allowing it to move toward or away from the functional module 21. By providing the partition wall 142, the partition wall 142 can limit the extreme positions of the button portion 3, preventing the button portion 3 from entering the receiving cavity 11 and becoming impossible to remove when subjected to excessive pressing pressure. Furthermore, the partition wall 142 can also increase the structural strength of the protruding unit 14, which is beneficial for reducing the wall thickness of the protruding unit 14.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the button portion 3 includes a latch (not shown) on the side facing the partition wall 142. The latch passes through the communication hole 1421 into the receiving cavity 11. The latch and the communication hole 1421 can engage when the button portion 3 moves away from the partition wall 142, thereby restricting the movement of the button portion 3. Of course, the limiting of the button portion 3 can also be achieved by, for example, a groove structure with a concave-convex fit at the button opening 141. This application is not limited in this respect.

[0056] The portion of the button part 3 passing through the connecting hole 1421 can abut against the functional module 21, thereby triggering the functional module 21 when the button part 3 moves toward the partition wall 142. In other embodiments, the partition wall 142 includes a trigger hole 1422. The functional module 21 protrudes from the trigger hole 1422. The side of the button part 3 facing the partition wall 142 includes a trigger unit (not shown). The trigger unit can pass through the trigger hole 1422 and contact the functional module 21. The trigger hole 1422 is located in the middle of the partition wall 142. Since the trigger hole 1422 is located in the middle of the partition wall 142, and the functional module 21 needs to protrude from the trigger hole 1422, the functional module 21 is actually also correspondingly positioned in the middle. When the user presses different positions of the button part 3 (e.g., to the left, to the right, etc.), the button part 3 can also trigger the functional module 21 near the middle. This arrangement helps to improve the trigger sensitivity of the functional module 21.

[0057] Optionally, the partition wall 142 also includes a reset hole 1423 surrounding the trigger hole 1422, and an abutment unit 1424 located between the reset hole 1423 and the trigger hole 1422. The abutment unit 1424 extends from the side of the partition wall 142 toward the button opening 141 toward the button portion 3. As shown in the figure, the reset hole 1423 is arranged around the trigger hole 1422, that is, the strength of the partition wall 142 is weakened at the location where the reset hole 1423 is located, and thus the elasticity is increased. The abutment unit 1424 is located between the reset hole 1423 and the trigger hole 1422, so it can be understood that the abutment unit 1424 is located at a position where the elasticity of the partition wall 142 is better. When the button portion 3 moves toward the partition wall 142, the abutment unit 1424 transmits the pressing force from the button portion 3 to the partition wall 142, causing the partition wall 142 to elastically deform toward the interior of the receiving cavity 11 under the action of the abutment unit 1424. When the force from the button part 3 disappears, the dividing wall 142 returns to its original position under the action of elasticity, thereby pushing the button part 3 back to its initial position.

[0058] As can be seen, the arrangement of the reset hole 1423 and the abutment unit 1424 eliminates the need for additional elastic reset components such as springs inside the protruding unit 14 of 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 accommodating cavity 11.

[0059] To balance the elasticity and support strength of the partition wall 142, optionally, the partition wall 142 includes a reset area 1425 (shown within the red dashed box in Figure 2) and a connecting area 1426 (shown outside the red dashed box in Figure 2). A reset hole 1423 and a trigger hole 1422 are disposed in the reset area 1425. The connecting area 1426 surrounds the reset area 1425. The thickness of the reset area 1425 is less than the thickness of the connecting area 1426. In other words, the reset area 1425 is used to provide an elastic pressing feel and reset the button part 3 through elastic deformation, therefore its smaller thickness improves the elasticity of the reset area 1425. The connecting area 1426 surrounds the reset area 1425, therefore the connecting area 1426 actually connects the reset area 1425 and the wall of the protruding unit 14, and its thickness is greater here. Therefore, when the connecting area 1426 is subjected to force from the button part 3, the thickness of the connecting area 1426 can prevent the connection position of the partition wall 142 and the protruding unit 14 from breaking, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the alarm clock 100.

[0060] Optionally, the thickness of the dividing wall 142 is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 25 mm. For example, the thickness of the dividing wall 142 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 dividing wall 142 is too large, its elasticity will decrease. When the user presses the button part 3 and the button part 3 contacts the dividing wall 142, the strength of the dividing wall 142 may result in a rigid contact feedback for the user, leading to a poor tactile feel. If the thickness of the dividing wall 142 is too small, its strength will be too weak, which may cause the dividing wall 142 to break, for example, when a child presses the button part 3 with force. Therefore, the dividing wall 142 within this thickness range can have good elasticity and excellent support strength.

[0061] It should be noted that in embodiments where the thickness of the reset region 1425 is less than the thickness of the connection region 1426, the thicknesses of the reset region 1425 and the connection region 1426 may also be selected within the aforementioned thickness range.

[0062] Referring to Figure 3, in some optional embodiments, the electronic control unit 2 includes a circuit board 22 electrically connected to the functional module 21. The circuit board 22 is connected to the side of the partition wall 142 facing the receiving cavity 11. Since the circuit board 22 is directly connected to the partition wall 142, the wiring requirements between the functional module 21 and the circuit board 22 are reduced, and the functional module 21 can be directly mounted on the circuit board 22. Furthermore, the circuit board 22 can serve as a force-bearing support for the functional module 21. That is, when the button 3 moves towards the functional module 21 and triggers the functional module 21, the functional module 21 is actually subjected to a force pointing away from the button 3, and the circuit board 22 connected to the partition wall 142 can then support the functional module 21. Thus, the alarm clock 100 does not need to have an internal support structure for the functional module 21, which helps optimize the internal space of the receiving cavity 11.

[0063] The housing 1 can be a single, integral housing, meaning that structures such as the protruding unit 14 and the side surface 15 are all on the same housing component. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 3, the housing 1 includes an upper housing 18a and an inner housing 18b. The inner housing 18b is disposed within the receiving cavity 11. The top surface 13 is disposed on the side of the upper housing 18a away from the receiving cavity 11. The functional module 21 is disposed between the upper housing 18a and the inner housing 18b. This arrangement allows the electronic control unit 2, associated with the button unit 3, to be independently disposed in the space between the upper housing 18a and the inner housing 18b. When assembling the alarm clock 100, the assembler can first assemble the button unit 3 and the functional module 21 onto the upper housing 18a, and then connect the upper housing 18a to the other parts of the housing 1. This arrangement improves assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the raised unit 14 is provided on the upper shell portion 18a. Compared with the embodiment where the raised unit 14 and the side surface 15 are an integral structure, this embodiment is more convenient for mold design in the processing design stage and ensures the demolding yield in the production stage.

[0064] In this embodiment, the circuit structure, such as the display module 5, can be disposed in the inner shell portion 18b. Optionally, the alarm clock 100 also includes a light module 6 disposed away from the top surface 13. The light module 6 is capable of emitting light, allowing the alarm clock 100 to be used as a night light. In this embodiment, the electronic control unit 2 associated with the light module 6 can also be disposed in the inner shell portion 18b.

[0065] In some optional embodiments, the electronic control unit 2 includes a microphone module (not shown). When the button unit 3 is connected to the function module 21, the electronic control unit 2 enables the microphone module. The housing unit 1 includes a sound-receiving hole 19 disposed on the top surface 13. The sound-receiving hole 19 connects the accommodating cavity 11 and the external space of the alarm clock 100. By providing the microphone module and the sound-receiving hole 19, the alarm clock 100 can realize voice input, allowing young children who cannot operate buttons to adjust the alarm clock 100 via voice commands. In some optional embodiments, the electronic control unit 2 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 module. In other optional embodiments, the electronic control unit 2 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 module, thereby realizing a communication function. This application is not limited in this respect.

[0066] As shown in Figure 3, there are multiple microphone holes 19, each positioned close to an opposite side surface 15. This arrangement allows the user to easily align the microphone hole 19 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 19, centered between the two side surfaces 15. This application does not limit this arrangement.

[0067] Referring to Figure 5, in some optional embodiments, the housing portion 1 includes a speaker opening 17 disposed on the rear surface 16 and communicating with the receiving cavity 11. The alarm clock 100 also includes a speaker cover 4. The speaker cover 4 is disposed on the speaker opening 17. The electronic control unit 2 also includes a sound-emitting module disposed on the side of the speaker cover 4 facing the receiving cavity 11. The speaker cover 4 allows sound from the sound-emitting module to leave the receiving cavity 11. The sound-emitting module can be used to emit the alarm sound of the alarm clock 100. Compared to the sound emitted by a mechanical structure, the sound emitted by the sound-emitting module is softer, and the volume can also be adjusted by the electronic control unit 2. The sound-emitting module can also be used to play audio such as voice or music. Thus, the alarm clock 100 can integrate more functions to meet the needs of different users.

[0068] 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: A housing portion has an internal accommodating cavity; the housing portion includes an adjacent display surface and a top surface; the display surface is used to display time information; the housing portion includes a protruding unit extending from the top surface; the protruding unit includes a button opening communicating with the accommodating cavity; an electronic control unit is disposed in the accommodating cavity and includes a functional module; and a button portion is disposed in the button opening and is capable of connecting to the functional module; wherein, the housing portion includes a side surface connecting the display surface and the top surface; The protruding unit is disposed close to the side surface.

2. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raised unit is inclined on the side away from the top surface, and the angle between it and the adjacent side surface is obtuse; the button part is flush with the side of the raised unit away from the top surface.

3. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing portion further includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the display 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 portion is flush with the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface.

4. The alarm clock according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The obtuse angle is greater than or equal to 95 degrees and less than or equal to 110 degrees.

5. The alarm clock according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of protruding units is two; the number of side surfaces includes two and they are arranged opposite each other; the protruding units are arranged close to the same side surface; or, the protruding units are arranged close to different side surfaces.

6. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maximum distance between the side of the protruding unit away from the top surface and the top surface is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

7. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protruding unit includes a partition wall; the button opening is located on one side of the partition wall, and the receiving cavity is located on the other side of the partition wall; the partition wall includes a connecting hole; the button part passes through the connecting hole through the button opening into the receiving cavity, and is movably connected to the partition wall so as to be able to move toward or away from the functional module.

8. The alarm clock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The partition wall includes a trigger hole; the functional module protrudes from the trigger hole; the button portion includes a trigger unit on the side facing the partition wall; the trigger unit can pass through the trigger hole and contact the functional module; the trigger hole is located in the middle of the partition wall.

9. The alarm clock according to claim 8, characterized in that, The partition wall also includes a reset hole surrounding the trigger hole, and an abutting unit located between the reset hole and the trigger hole; the abutting unit extends from the side of the partition wall toward the button opening toward the button portion.

10. The alarm clock according to claim 9, characterized in that, The partition wall includes a reset region and a connection region; the reset hole and the trigger hole are disposed in the reset region; the connection region is disposed around the reset region; wherein, the thickness of the reset region is less than the thickness of the connection region.

11. The alarm clock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The thickness of the dividing wall is greater than or equal to 8 mm and less than or equal to 25 mm.

12. The alarm clock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The electrical control unit includes a circuit board electrically connected to the functional module; the circuit board is connected to the side of the partition wall facing the accommodating cavity.

13. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing portion further includes a rear surface disposed opposite to the display surface; the housing portion includes a speaker opening disposed on the rear surface and communicating with the receiving cavity; the alarm clock further includes a speaker cover plate; the speaker cover plate is disposed on the speaker opening; the electronic control unit further includes a sound-emitting module disposed on the side of the speaker cover plate facing the receiving cavity; the speaker cover plate allows sound from the sound-emitting module to leave the receiving cavity.

14. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The size of the protruding unit gradually decreases in the direction in which the protruding unit extends away from the top surface.

15. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing portion includes an upper housing portion and an inner housing portion; the inner housing portion is disposed in the receiving cavity; the top surface is disposed on the side of the upper housing portion away from the receiving cavity; wherein, the functional module is disposed between the upper housing portion and the inner housing portion.

16. The alarm clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic control unit includes a microphone module; when the button unit is connected to the functional module, the electronic control unit enables the microphone module; the housing unit includes a sound-receiving hole disposed on the top surface; the sound-receiving hole communicates with the accommodating cavity and the external space of the alarm clock.

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