Segment code array display device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronics and provides a segment code array display device which comprises N groups of seven segment codes which are sequentially spliced in the transverse direction, a common vertical pipe segment is formed between every two adjacent seven segment codes, and N is an odd number not smaller than three. The segment code array display device can display any number or letter in the middle when displaying the number or letter which does not exceed the display digit of the maximum limit of the segment code array display device, so that the display attractiveness is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electronic technology, and specifically relates to a segment code array display device. Background Technology

[0002] Segment displays are commonly used electronic display components in computers, instruments, and home appliances. Existing segment displays mainly consist of multiple independent seven-segment codes plus independent symbol segments. Each seven-segment code has seven segments used to form a figure-eight shape. For example... Figure 1 This paper demonstrates the arrangement of segments in a six-digit segment display. While the display can center two-digit, four-digit, and six-digit numbers, it results in left- or right-off shifts when displaying one-digit, three-digit, or five-digit numbers. This indicates that existing segment displays have limitations in certain display scenarios, making it difficult to center all digits. Furthermore, existing segment displays generally only display dot symbols and cannot display symbols for temperature, humidity, or other parameters, leading to a limited range of content types displayed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects or deficiencies, this utility model provides a novel segment code array display device, which aims to solve the technical problems of existing segment code displays having display limitations in certain specific display scenarios, making it difficult to center letters of different lengths and having a single content display style.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a segment code array display device, wherein the segment code array display device includes N groups of seven-segment codes sequentially spliced ​​along the horizontal direction, and adjacent seven-segment codes form a shared vertical tube segment, where N is an odd number not less than three.

[0005] In an embodiment of this utility model, the N-group seven-segment code includes a middle seven-segment code, which includes an upper horizontal pipe segment, a middle horizontal pipe segment, and a lower horizontal pipe segment that are vertically spaced in sequence. In the middle seven-segment code, the horizontal ends on the same side of the upper horizontal pipe segment and the middle horizontal pipe segment, as well as the horizontal ends on the same side of the middle horizontal pipe segment and the lower horizontal pipe segment, are connected by a shared vertical pipe segment.

[0006] In an embodiment of this utility model, the N-group seven-segment code includes a left seven-segment code, which also includes an upper horizontal pipe segment, a middle horizontal pipe segment, and a lower horizontal pipe segment that are vertically spaced apart. In the left seven-segment code, the left horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment and the middle horizontal pipe segment, as well as the left horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment and the lower horizontal pipe segment, are respectively connected by a left vertical pipe segment. The right horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment and the middle horizontal pipe segment, as well as the right horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment and the lower horizontal pipe segment, are respectively connected by a shared vertical pipe segment.

[0007] In an embodiment of this utility model, the N-group seven-segment code includes a right-side seven-segment code, which also includes vertically spaced upper horizontal pipe segments, middle horizontal pipe segments, and lower horizontal pipe segments. In the right-side seven-segment code, the left horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment and the middle horizontal pipe segment, as well as the left horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment and the lower horizontal pipe segment, are connected by a shared vertical pipe segment. The right horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment and the middle horizontal pipe segment, as well as the right horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment and the lower horizontal pipe segment, are connected by a right-side vertical pipe segment.

[0008] In an embodiment of this utility model, the seven-segment code includes an upper display cell and a lower display cell defined by the tube segment. The upper display cell contains a symbol display tube segment, and / or the lower display cell contains a symbol display tube segment.

[0009] In embodiments of this utility model, the symbol display tube segment is one of the following: Celsius temperature symbol tube segment, Fahrenheit temperature symbol tube segment, relative humidity symbol tube segment, positive symbol tube segment, negative symbol tube segment, dot symbol tube segment, degree symbol tube segment, and percentage symbol tube segment.

[0010] In an embodiment of this utility model, the N sets of seven-segment codes include a left seven-segment code, at least one middle seven-segment code, and a right seven-segment code that are horizontally spliced ​​together. In the left seven-segment code, the upper display cell contains a negative sign segment, and the lower display cell contains a positive sign segment. In the right seven-segment code, the upper display cell contains a Celsius temperature sign segment, and the lower display cell contains a Fahrenheit temperature sign segment.

[0011] In an embodiment of this utility model, in the middle seven-segment code, both the upper and lower display cells are provided with dot symbol segments.

[0012] In embodiments of this invention, each segment constituting the seven-segment code is a light-emitting diode or a liquid crystal display.

[0013] In embodiments of this utility model, the segment array display device can display up to n digits or letters, satisfying N = 2n - 1 and n ≥ 2.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the segment code array display device provided by this utility model embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The segment array display device of this invention can center the display when displaying numbers or letters that do not exceed its maximum display limit, thereby greatly increasing the aesthetics of the display.

[0016] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of each segment in an existing segment display;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of each tube segment according to the first embodiment of the segment code array display device in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a segment code array display device displaying two digits in the center according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a segment code array display device displaying a single digit in the center according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of each tube segment in the second embodiment of the segment code array display device according to the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a segment code array display device displaying three digits in the center according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a segment code array display device displaying two digits in the center according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of each tube segment in the third embodiment of the segment code array display device according to the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a segment array display device displaying a three-digit temperature in the center according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of each pipe segment in the fourth embodiment of the segment array display device according to the present utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0029] 11. Left seven-segment code; 111. Left vertical pipe segment; 12. Middle seven-segment code; 13. Right seven-segment code; 131. Right vertical pipe segment; 14. Shared vertical pipe segment; 151. Upper horizontal pipe segment; 152. Middle horizontal pipe segment; 153. Lower horizontal pipe segment; 1a. Upper display grid; 1b. Lower display grid; 21. Symbol display pipe segment. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0031] The segment code array display device of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] To center letters of varying lengths, this invention discloses a segment code array display device, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the segment code array display device includes N groups of seven-segment codes sequentially spliced ​​along the horizontal direction, with adjacent seven-segment codes forming a shared vertical tube segment 14, where N is an odd number not less than three.

[0033] by Figure 2 In the first embodiment shown, the display device includes three sets of seven-segment codes arranged adjacent to each other from left to right (i.e., horizontally). Each set of seven-segment codes can display a maximum of two digits or letters. Two shared vertical segments 14 are provided between the first and second sets of seven-segment codes, and two shared vertical segments 14 are also provided between the second and third sets of seven-segment codes. Thus, as... Figure 3 As shown, when two digits need to be displayed, the first and third groups of seven-segment codes can be controlled to display the corresponding numbers or letters respectively. Figure 4 As shown, when a single digit needs to be displayed, the second group of seven-segment codes can be controlled to display the corresponding number or letter. That is, the two-digit display device in this embodiment can achieve centered and uniform display when displaying any number or letter of no more than two digits.

[0034] And with Figure 5 In the second embodiment shown, the display device includes five groups of seven-segment codes arranged adjacent to each other from left to right. Each group of seven-segment codes can display up to three digits or letters. Two shared vertical segments 14 are provided between the first and second groups of seven-segment codes, between the second and third groups of seven-segment codes, between the third and fourth groups of seven-segment codes, and between the fourth and fifth groups of seven-segment codes. Figure 6As shown, when three digits or letters need to be displayed, the first, third, and fifth groups of the seven-segment code can be controlled to display their respective digits or letters; for example... Figure 7 As shown, when two numbers or letters need to be displayed, the second and fourth groups of seven-segment codes can be controlled to display their respective numbers or letters. When one number or letter needs to be displayed, the third group of seven-segment codes can be controlled to display the corresponding number or letter. That is, the three-segment display device in this embodiment can achieve centered and uniform display when displaying any number or letter of no more than three digits or letters.

[0035] In summary, the segment array display device of this utility model can achieve centered display when displaying numbers or letters with a maximum number of display digits, thereby greatly increasing the aesthetics of the display.

[0036] In an embodiment of this utility model, the N groups of seven-segment codes include a left seven-segment code 11, at least one group of middle seven-segment codes 12, and a right seven-segment code 13.

[0037] The middle seven-segment code 12 includes vertically spaced upper horizontal pipe segment 151, middle horizontal pipe segment 152, and lower horizontal pipe segment 153. In the middle seven-segment code 12, the horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment 151 and the middle horizontal pipe segment 152 on the same side, as well as the horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment 152 and the lower horizontal pipe segment 153 on the same side, are connected by a shared vertical pipe segment 14. That is, the middle seven-segment code 12 is composed of the corresponding upper horizontal pipe segment 151, middle horizontal pipe segment 152, lower horizontal pipe segment 153, and four shared vertical pipe segments 14 on both sides.

[0038] The left-side seven-segment code 11 also includes vertically spaced upper horizontal pipe segments 151, middle horizontal pipe segments 152, and lower horizontal pipe segments 153. In the left-side seven-segment code 11, the left horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment 151 and the middle horizontal pipe segment 152, and the left horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment 152 and the lower horizontal pipe segment 153 are respectively connected by left-side vertical pipe segments 111. The right horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment 151 and the middle horizontal pipe segment 152, and the right horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment 152 and the lower horizontal pipe segment 153 are respectively connected by shared vertical pipe segments 14. That is, the left-side seven-segment code 11 is composed of the corresponding upper horizontal pipe segment 151, middle horizontal pipe segment 152, lower horizontal pipe segment 153, two left-side vertical pipe segments 111, and two shared vertical pipe segments 14. Among them, the two shared vertical pipe segments 14 in the left-side seven-segment code 11 are also two shared vertical pipe segments 14 in the adjacent middle seven-segment code 12.

[0039] The right-side seven-segment code 13 also includes vertically spaced upper horizontal pipe segments 151, middle horizontal pipe segments 152, and lower horizontal pipe segments 153. In the right-side seven-segment code 13, the left horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment 151 and the middle horizontal pipe segment 152, and the left horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment 152 and the lower horizontal pipe segment 153 are respectively connected by shared vertical pipe segments 14. The right horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment 151 and the middle horizontal pipe segment 152, and the right horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment 152 and the lower horizontal pipe segment 153 are respectively connected by right-side vertical pipe segments 131. That is, the right-side seven-segment code 13 is composed of the corresponding upper horizontal pipe segment 151, middle horizontal pipe segment 152, lower horizontal pipe segment 153, two right-side vertical pipe segments 131, and two shared vertical pipe segments 14. Among them, the two shared vertical pipe segments 14 in the right-side seven-segment code 13 are also two shared vertical pipe segments 14 in the adjacent middle seven-segment code 12.

[0040] Specifically, continue as Figure 2 Taking the segment code array display device shown as an example, the segment code array display device includes, from left to right, a set of left seven-segment codes 11, a set of middle seven-segment codes 12, and a set of right seven-segment codes 13. There are two shared vertical tube segments 14 between the right side of the left seven-segment code 11 and the left side of the adjacent middle seven-segment code 12, and there are two shared vertical tube segments 14 between the left side of the right seven-segment code 13 and the right side of the adjacent middle seven-segment code 12. By sharing four vertical tube segments with three sets of seven-segment codes, a maximum of two digits or letters can be displayed.

[0041] And with Figure 5 Taking the segment code array display device shown as an example, the segment code array display device includes, from left to right, a set of left seven-segment codes 11, three sets of middle seven-segment codes 12, and a set of right seven-segment codes 13. There are two shared vertical tube segments 14 between the left seven-segment codes 11 and the adjacent middle seven-segment codes 12, and a total of four shared vertical tube segments 14 between the three sets of middle seven-segment codes 12. There are two shared vertical tube segments 14 between the middle seven-segment codes 12 and the right seven-segment codes 13. By sharing eight shared vertical tube segments 14 with five sets of seven-segment codes, a maximum of three digits or letters can be displayed.

[0042] In embodiments of this invention, the number of intermediate seven-segment codes 12 is multiple, and adjacent intermediate seven-segment codes 12 are provided with two shared vertical tube segments 14. By increasing or decreasing the number of intermediate seven-segment codes 12, the maximum number of digits displayed by the segment code array display device can be changed, thereby matching the display requirements of numbers or letters of different lengths. Figure 5 The illustrated embodiments demonstrate that... Figure 2 By adding two sets of middle seven-segment codes 12 to the existing embodiment, the maximum number of display bits for the segment code array display device can be changed from two to three. Alternatively... Figure 8 The illustrated embodiments demonstrate that... Figure 2By adding four sets of middle seven-segment codes 12 to the existing embodiment, the maximum number of display bits of the segment code array display device can be changed from two bits to four bits.

[0043] In general, in the embodiments of this utility model, the segment array display device can display up to n digits or letters, satisfying N = 2n - 1, and n ≥ 2.

[0044] To enrich the displayed content, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the seven-segment code includes an upper display cell 1a and a lower display cell 1b defined by the tube segments. At least one set of seven-segment codes has a symbol display tube segment 21 in the upper display cell 1a and at least one set of seven-segment codes has a symbol display tube segment 21 in the lower display cell 1b. The types of content to be displayed can be increased through the symbol tube segments.

[0045] In the embodiments of this utility model, the symbol display tube segment 21 can be one of the following: Celsius temperature symbol tube segment, Fahrenheit temperature symbol tube segment, relative humidity symbol tube segment, positive symbol tube segment, negative symbol tube segment, dot symbol tube segment, degree symbol tube segment, percentage symbol tube segment.

[0046] In an embodiment of this utility model, in the left seven-segment code 11, a negative sign segment can be set in the upper display cell 1a and a positive sign segment can be set in the lower display cell 1b. In the right seven-segment code 13, a Celsius temperature sign segment can be set in the upper display cell 1a and a Fahrenheit temperature sign segment can be set in the lower display cell 1b. In at least one set of middle seven-segment codes 12, a dot sign segment can be set in both the upper display cell 1a and the lower display cell 1b, or one of them can be set with a dot sign segment alone.

[0047] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 Taking the two-digit display device as an example, this display device can flexibly and centrally display two-digit decimals by setting a decimal point in the lower display cell 1b of the middle seven-segment code 12.

[0048] And with Figure 8 and Figure 9 Taking the four-digit display device as an example, the display device sets positive and negative symbol segments in the two display cells of the left seven-segment code 11, sets a temperature symbol segment in the upper display cell 1a of the right seven-segment code 13, and sets a representative point symbol segment in the display cell of the middle segment, so that the temperature can be displayed flexibly and centrally.

[0049] In embodiments of this invention, each segment of the seven-segment code, as well as the symbol display segment 21, can be controlled by a light-emitting diode (LED) or a liquid crystal display (LCD). LEDs and LCDs, as the most common light-emitting display materials, have advantages such as high efficiency, long lifespan, and good display effects.

[0050] In embodiments of this utility model, the seven-segment code can be in regular font or in italics, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the regular seven-segment code can display numbers or letters in regular font, such as... Figure 10 As shown, each vertical segment in the italic seven-segment code has a certain bevel angle, which can display numbers or letters in italic form.

[0051] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0052] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0054] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A segment code array display device, characterized in that, The segment code array display device includes N groups of seven-segment codes sequentially spliced ​​along the horizontal direction, and a shared vertical tube segment (14) is formed between adjacent seven-segment codes, where N is an odd number not less than three. The seven-segment code in group N includes a middle seven-segment code (12), a left seven-segment code (11), and a right seven-segment code (13). The middle seven-segment code (12), the left seven-segment code (11), and the right seven-segment code (13) all include vertically spaced upper horizontal tube segment (151), middle horizontal tube segment (152), and lower horizontal tube segment (153). In the middle seven-segment code (12), the upper horizontal pipe segment (151) and the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) are connected to each other on the same side by the common vertical pipe segment (14), as are the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) and the lower horizontal pipe segment (153) of the middle seven-segment code (12). In the left seven-segment code (11), the left horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment (151) and the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) and the left horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) and the lower horizontal pipe segment (153) are respectively connected by the left vertical pipe segment (111), and the right horizontal ends of the upper horizontal pipe segment (151) and the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) and the right horizontal ends of the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) and the lower horizontal pipe segment (153) are respectively connected by the common vertical pipe segment (14). In the right-side seven-segment code (13), the upper horizontal pipe segment (151) and the left horizontal end of the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) are connected by the common vertical pipe segment (14), and the middle horizontal pipe segment (152) and the left horizontal end of the lower horizontal pipe segment (153) are connected by the right vertical pipe segment (131).

2. The segment code array display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seven-segment code includes an upper display cell (1a) and a lower display cell (1b) defined by the tube segments. The upper display cell (1a) contains a symbol tube segment, and / or the lower display cell (1b) contains a symbol display tube segment (21).

3. The segment code array display device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The symbol display section (21) is a Celsius temperature symbol section, a Fahrenheit temperature symbol section, a relative humidity symbol section, a positive symbol section, a negative symbol section, a dot symbol section, a degree symbol section, or a percentage symbol section.

4. The segment code array display device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The N groups of seven-segment codes include a left seven-segment code (11), at least one middle seven-segment code (12), and a right seven-segment code (13). In the left-side seven-segment code (11), the upper display cell (1a) contains a negative sign segment, and the lower display cell (1b) contains a positive sign segment; In the right-side seven-segment code (13), the upper display cell (1a) contains the Celsius temperature symbol segment, and the lower display cell (1b) contains the Fahrenheit temperature symbol segment.

5. The segment code array display device according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the middle seven-segment code (12), the dot symbol tube segment is provided in both the upper display cell (1a) and the lower display cell (1b).

6. The segment code array display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each segment constituting the seven-segment code is a light-emitting diode or a liquid crystal display.

7. The segment code array display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The segment code array display device can display up to n digits or letters, satisfying N=2n-1 and n≥2.

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