A wearable mechanical flower based on arduino controller

Abstract

The utility model relates to a wearable mechanical flower based on arduino controller, including sensor, arduino controller and mechanical flower subassembly, the sensor is used for monitoring user respiratory frequency information, and will monitored frequency information send to arduino controller, arduino controller is used for receiving the frequency information of sensor transmission, to the frequency information of receiving processing and will handle the corresponding instruction signal transmission to servo motor, the mechanical flower subassembly includes transmission mechanism and a plurality of simulation petal, the input of transmission mechanism with servo motor's output is linked, the output of transmission mechanism with simulation petal is linked, servo motor controls simulation petal according to instruction signal with respiratory frequency repeatedly opens and shuts. The utility model discloses repeatedly open and shut action of simulation natural flower, with the physiological rhythm (respiratory frequency) of wearer synchronization, makes the user psychology peaceful, reaches the effect of relieving anxiety and enhancing mindfulness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of psychological medical device technology, and in particular relates to a wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller. Background Technology

[0002] In today's fast-paced urban life, people are often disconnected from nature, which has been proven to have multifaceted negative impacts on mental and physical health. Related research shows that contact with nature has significant benefits for health and cognitive function. However, modern lifestyles often isolate people from nature. Existing health monitoring devices, such as fitness trackers or health monitors, primarily focus on recording personal data such as heart rate, steps, or sleep. While some devices promote mindfulness, they do not integrate natural elements and lack the ability to directly interact with the natural world, a function crucial for psychotherapy. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide a wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller that connects the user's breathing with the natural appearance, thereby achieving the effects of psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller is provided, including: a sensor for monitoring the user's breathing frequency information and sending the monitored frequency information to an Arduino controller; an Arduino controller for receiving the frequency information transmitted by the sensor, processing the received frequency information, and transmitting the corresponding instruction signal to a servo motor; and a mechanical flower assembly including a transmission mechanism and several simulated petals, wherein the input end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the output end of the servo motor, the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the simulated petals, and the servo motor controls the simulated petals to open and close repeatedly according to the breathing frequency based on the instruction signal.

[0005] Preferably, the sensor is a pressure film sensor or an infrared sensor that is attached to the user's chest.

[0006] Preferably, the simulated petals unfold when the sensor detects the user inhaling and close when the sensor detects the user inhaling.

[0007] Preferably, the Arduino controller includes a housing, within which a power supply, a development board, and the servo motor are housed. The development board is connected to the sensor and the servo motor via GPIO ports, and the power supply provides power to the development board, the servo motor, and the sensor.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes: a plurality of petal supports with stacked simulated petals fixed on their surfaces; a driving block at the base of each petal support; a second rotating shaft and a racetrack-shaped driving groove at each end of the driving block; a first rotating shaft movably disposed within the driving groove; a plurality of main pivots, each including a pivot rod and a pivot head; the pivot head protruding from the surface of the pivot rod; and the end of the pivot rod furthest from the pivot head rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft; and a rotating disk controlled by the servo motor to rotate around the output shaft of the servo motor. The rotating disk has an arc-shaped pivot movement track on its surface. One end of the pivot movement track is close to the center of the rotating disk, and the other end is away from the center of the rotating disk. The pivot head is slidably embedded in the pivot movement track. The outer shell includes a petal support and a pivot guide rail. The petal support is arranged around the rotating disk. The other end of the rotating shaft is fixed to the petal support. The pivot guide rail is arranged radially along the rotating disk. The pivot rod is embedded in the pivot guide rail so that the pivot rod slides along the length direction of the pivot guide rail.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the mechanical flower assembly is provided with a fixing structure for fixing it to the user's clothing.

[0010] The beneficial effects are as follows: This invention monitors the user's breathing rate information through sensors. The Arduino controller receives the frequency information and outputs it to the servo motor. The servo motor controls the simulated petals to repeatedly open and close in sync with the user's breathing rate through a transmission mechanism. The user can visually understand their breathing rate by observing the opening speed of the simulated petals. At the same time, by simulating the repeated opening and closing of natural flowers, the user's physiological rhythm (breathing rate) is synchronized, which can bring peace of mind, reduce anxiety, and enhance mindfulness.

[0011] Users can apply this invention not only to a wide range of mental health and biofeedback products, including but not limited to meditation aids, anxiety relief, and sleep improvement, but also to existing health devices that focus solely on monitoring single physiological data.

[0012] This invention strengthens the connection with nature through physical interaction, providing a unique healing experience.

[0013] Innovation in human-computer interaction: By using a dynamic mechanical device synchronized with biological signals, this invention breaks through the limitation of traditional health monitoring devices that rely solely on digital feedback. It innovatively combines biofeedback with wearable mechanical devices, enhancing the interactivity between the device and the user and improving the user's physical and mental well-being.

[0014] Low power consumption and high efficiency: By adopting a pressure film sensor and a low-power servo motor system, energy consumption is optimized, enabling the device to operate stably for a long time, reducing the hassle of frequent charging required by traditional health devices and improving the user experience.

[0015] In addition, this utility model also brings economic benefits:

[0016] 1. Low-cost production: This invention uses simple and mature hardware components (such as pressure film sensors, Arduino development boards, servo motors, etc.), resulting in lower production costs compared to traditional high-precision biofeedback devices. The use of these general-purpose components reduces research and development and production costs, making the device suitable for a wide range of market applications.

[0017] 2. Market Expansion Potential: This device can not only be applied in the field of mental health, but also be expanded to multiple fields such as personal health monitoring, sleep assistance, and meditation assistance, which has broad market application prospects and increases economic benefits.

[0018] And social benefits:

[0019] 1. Promote mental health: This utility model can effectively promote the mental health of the wearer. By providing physiological interaction with nature, it helps alleviate psychological problems such as anxiety and insomnia caused by factors such as life pressure and environmental pollution in modern people, which has positive social significance.

[0020] 2. Raising public awareness of the natural environment: By incorporating natural elements into the technological device, this utility model helps to raise public awareness of the natural environment and sustainable lifestyles, and promotes the improvement of environmental protection and health awareness. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a 3D model of a wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a control circuit diagram for a wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the central pivot structure.

[0024] The components are as follows: 1-Sensor; 2-Arduino controller; 201-Development board; 202-Servo motor; 3-Mechanical flower assembly; 301-Petal base; 302-Main pivot; 303-Pivot motion track; 304-Pivot rod; 305-Pivot head; 306-Drive block; 307-Rotation shaft one; 308-Drive slot; 309-Rotating disk; 310-Petal support; 311-Pivot guide rail; 312-Rotation shaft two; 4-Main line.

[0025] The same markings in each diagram represent the same component. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller, including a sensor 1, an Arduino controller 2, and a mechanical flower assembly 3. The sensor 1 is used to monitor the user's breathing frequency information and send the monitored frequency information to the Arduino controller 2. The Arduino controller 2 is used to receive the frequency information transmitted by the sensor 1, process the received frequency information, and transmit the corresponding instruction signal to the servo motor 202. The mechanical flower assembly 3 includes a transmission mechanism and several simulated petals. The input end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the output end of the servo motor 202, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the simulated petals. The servo motor 202 controls the simulated petals to open and close repeatedly according to the breathing frequency based on the instruction signal.

[0028] The sensor 1 is one or more of a pressure film sensor or an infrared sensor. In one specific embodiment, the pressure film sensor, when worn on the user's chest, can monitor the user's respiratory rate in real time. Other types of sensors 1 can also achieve the function of monitoring the user's respiratory rate.

[0029] In one embodiment, the simulated petals unfold when the sensor 1 detects the user inhaling; and close when the sensor 1 detects the user inhaling. In other embodiments, the simulated petals may also unfold when the sensor 1 detects the user inhaling; and close when the sensor 1 detects the user inhaling.

[0030] The Arduino controller 2 includes a housing, within which a power supply, a development board 201, and the servo motor 202 are housed. The development board 201 is connected to the sensor 1 and the servo motor 202 via GPIO ports and male / female wires 4. The power supply provides power to the development board 201, the servo motor 202, and the sensor 1. In one specific embodiment, the power supply is a rechargeable lithium battery, and a power management module monitors the battery level to ensure continuous device operation. The power management module has overcharge, over-discharge, and short-circuit protection functions to ensure user safety.

[0031] In a kind of Figure 2 In the specific embodiment shown, the development board 201 is an ESP8266. It receives and processes signal data from the sensor 1 via the GIPO5 interface, converting the user's respiratory rate data into rotational speed data for four sets of servo motors (servo1, servo2, servo3, and servo4), and controlling the four wearable mechanical flowers to simultaneously simulate opening and closing. The servo motors 202 adjust the opening and closing angle of the simulated petals according to the control signals, precisely synchronizing the petals with the wearer's physiological rhythm.

[0032] In a kind of Figure 1 , 3In the specific embodiment shown, the transmission mechanism includes a plurality of petal bases 301, main pivots 302 corresponding to the number of petal bases 301, a rotating disk 309, and a housing. The surfaces of the plurality of petal bases 301 are fixed with stacked simulated petals. These simulated petals (not shown in the figure) can be replaced according to user needs and specific usage scenarios, such as selecting chrysanthemum petals, rose petals, etc. The simulated petals can be fixed to the petal bases 301 by adhesive, snap-fit, or other methods. A driving block 306 is provided at the base of each petal base 301. The two ends of the driving block 306 are respectively provided with a second rotating shaft 312 and a racetrack-shaped driving groove 308. A first rotating shaft 307 is movably disposed within the driving groove 308. The plurality of main pivots 302 include a pivot rod 304 and a pivot head 305. The pivot head 305 protrudes from the surface of the pivot rod 304, and the end of the pivot rod 304 away from the pivot head 305 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 312. The rotating disk 309 is controlled by the servo motor 202 to rotate around the output shaft of the servo motor 202. The surface of the rotating disk 309 is provided with an arc-shaped pivot motion track 303. One end of the pivot motion track 303 is close to the center of the rotating disk 309, and the other end is away from the center of the rotating disk 309. The pivot head 305 is slidably embedded in the pivot motion track 303. The outer shell includes a petal support 310 and a pivot guide rail 311. The petal support 310 is arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating disk 309. The other end of the rotating shaft 307 is fixed on the petal support 310. The pivot guide rail 311 is arranged radially along the rotating disk 309. The pivot rod 304 is embedded in the pivot guide rail 311 so that the pivot rod 304 slides along the length direction of the pivot guide rail 311. After receiving instructions from the Arduino controller 2, the servo motor 202 of this invention starts to drive the rotating disk 309 to rotate. When the rotating disk 309 rotates, the pivot head 305 drives the pivot rod 304 to slide along the length direction of the pivot guide rail 311. The second rotation shaft 312 at the other end of the pivot rod 304 pulls the drive block 306 to move. The drive groove 308 of the drive block 306 is restricted by the first rotation shaft 307 and performs reciprocating swinging activity.

[0033] In one specific embodiment, the number of mechanical flower components 3 is 5 pieces, and the corresponding number of transmission mechanisms is also 5 sets. Different numbers of mechanical flower components 3 can be set according to the required simulated normal flower growth state.

[0034] In one specific embodiment, the outer shell is made of lightweight plastic, which can be customized using 3D printing technology. A simulated flower stamen (not shown in the figure) can also be 3D printed to cover the Arduino controller 2. In other embodiments, the outer shell can also be made of silicone. Furthermore, the bottom of the mechanical flower assembly 3 has a fixing structure for attaching it to the user's clothing. The fixing structure can be any one or more combinations of pins, spring clips, and Velcro. This invention can be worn on the user's clothing, or it can be placed flat on a table and arranged around the user without a fixing structure.

Claims

1. A wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller, characterized in that, include: The sensor is used to monitor the user's breathing rate information and send the monitored frequency information to the Arduino controller. An Arduino controller is used to receive frequency information transmitted from a sensor, process the received frequency information, and transmit the corresponding command signal to the servo motor. The mechanical flower assembly includes a transmission mechanism and several simulated petals. The input end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the output end of the servo motor, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the simulated petals. The servo motor controls the simulated petals to open and close repeatedly according to the breathing frequency based on the command signal.

2. The wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensors are pressure film sensors and infrared sensors that are attached to the user's chest.

3. The wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The simulated petals unfold when the sensor detects the user inhaling; and close when the sensor detects the user inhaling.

4. The wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Arduino controller includes a housing, inside which are a power supply, a development board, and the servo motor. The development board is connected to the sensor and the servo motor via GPIO ports, and the power supply provides power to the development board, the servo motor, and the sensor.

5. A wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes: A base with several petals is fixed on the surface, and the simulated petals are arranged in layers. A driving block is provided at the base of the petal base. A rotating shaft and a racetrack-shaped driving groove are respectively provided at both ends of the driving block. The rotating shaft is movably provided in the driving groove. Several main pivots, including pivot rods and pivot heads, wherein the pivot heads are arranged protruding from the surface of the pivot rods, and one end of the pivot rod away from the pivot head is rotatably connected to the second rotation shaft; A rotating disk is controlled by the servo motor to rotate around the output shaft of the servo motor. The surface of the rotating disk is provided with an arc-shaped pivot motion track. One end of the pivot motion track is close to the center of the rotating disk, and the other end is far away from the center of the rotating disk. The pivot head is slidably embedded in the pivot motion track. The outer casing includes a petal support and a pivot rail. The petal support is arranged around the rotating disk. The other end of the rotating shaft is fixed on the petal support. The pivot rail is arranged radially along the rotating disk. The pivot rod is embedded in the pivot rail so that the pivot rod slides along the length direction of the pivot rail.

6. A wearable mechanical flower based on an Arduino controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mechanical flower assembly is provided with a fixing structure for attaching it to the user's clothing.

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