Chess clock capable of automatic pop-up control

Abstract

This utility model discloses a controllable, automatically popping chess clock, relating to the field of timing instruments. It includes a main shell, with a chess clock top cover movably mounted on the top of the main shell. Inside the main shell are power mechanisms corresponding to both ends of the chess clock top cover. These power mechanisms, which are electromagnetic drive components, control the automatic popping of the chess clock top cover. This transforms the chess clock into an electrically controlled, switchable mode. When a user plays chess on a smart chessboard, after making a move, they can manually press down the chess clock top cover. After another move on the smart chessboard, the program controls the power mechanisms to automatically press down the top cover. This allows the user to record time while playing chess on a smart chessboard. Furthermore, since the power mechanisms do not interfere with the top cover when in their original position, this chess clock can also be used as a regular chess clock, where both ends are manually operated by the user pressing the top cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of timing instrument technology, specifically a chess clock that can be controlled to automatically pop up. Background Technology

[0002] A chess clock is a specialized timing device used in chess competitions to control the time of movement for both players. It is commonly used in highly competitive chess games such as chess and Go. However, existing chess clocks still have the following shortcomings in use:

[0003] Currently, chess clocks on the market are manually operated, allowing users to switch between two positions to record the time taken by both players. However, many smart chessboards now exist, allowing users to play against the smart chessboard (referred to as the computer). In this scenario, if users want to record time, ordinary chess clocks cannot do so. After the user presses their desired position, the chess clock on the smart chessboard (computer) will not automatically activate, causing serious inconvenience to the user. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a controllable, automatically popping chess clock to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a chess clock that can be controlled to automatically pop up, comprising a main body shell, a chess clock top cover movably disposed on the top of the main body shell, and a power mechanism corresponding to both ends of the chess clock top cover disposed inside the main body shell, the power mechanism being used to control the chess clock top cover to automatically pop up.

[0006] Furthermore, the power mechanism is an electromagnetic drive assembly, which achieves tilting control by contacting the top cover of the chess clock through a linear displacement unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the linear displacement unit is an electromagnet push rod.

[0008] Furthermore, magnet one is provided at the bottom of both ends of the top cover of the chess clock, and magnet two is provided at the top of the main shell, which are respectively corresponding to the positions of the two magnet one. The magnet one and magnet two are magnetically connected.

[0009] Furthermore, a bottom shell is provided at the bottom of the main body shell, and a bracket for mounting the electromagnetic drive assembly is provided at the top of the bottom shell.

[0010] Furthermore, mounting bases are provided at the bottom of both ends of the chess clock top cover, and the magnet is fixed inside the mounting base.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting base is provided with a rubber pad corresponding to the linear displacement unit.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided on the top of the main shell, and the second magnet is embedded inside the limiting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a pivot seat is provided in the middle of the limiting groove, and a pivot is fitted inside the pivot seat. The two ends of the pivot pass through the pivot seat and extend to the center of the inside of the chess clock top cover.

[0014] Furthermore, one side of the main shell is a slope.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a chess clock that can be controlled to automatically pop up, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This controllable, automatically popping chess clock transforms it into an electrically controlled, switchable mode. When a user plays against the smart chessboard, after making a move, they can manually press down the top cover of the chess clock. After the smart chessboard completes a move, the program controls the power mechanism to automatically press down the top cover of the chess clock. This allows the user to record time while playing against the smart chessboard. In addition, since the power mechanism does not interfere with the top cover of the chess clock when it is in its original position, this chess clock can also be used as a regular chess clock, meaning that the user can manually press down the top cover on both sides. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the gear switching structure of the chess clock top cover of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the power mechanism of this utility model in the fall-down state.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the gear switching structure of the chess clock top cover of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Main shell; 11. Bottom shell; 12. Bracket; 13. Limiting groove; 14. Rotary shaft seat; 15. Rotary shaft; 2. Chess clock top cover; 21. Mounting base; 22. Rubber pad; 3. Power mechanism; 31. Electromagnetic drive assembly; 32. Linear displacement unit; 4. Magnet one; 5. Magnet two. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model discloses a chess clock that can be controlled to automatically pop up, including a main shell 1, a chess clock top cover 2 that is movably disposed on the top of the main shell 1, and a power mechanism 3 that is respectively corresponding to both ends of the chess clock top cover 2 inside the main shell 1. The power mechanism 3 is used to control the chess clock top cover 2 to automatically pop up.

[0026] Specifically, the power mechanism 3 is an electromagnetic drive assembly 31. The electromagnetic drive assembly 31 achieves tilting control by contacting the top cover 2 of the chess clock through a linear displacement unit 32. The linear displacement unit 32 is an electromagnet push rod.

[0027] In this embodiment, the electromagnetic drive component 31 is an electromagnet or a linear motor, and the power mechanism 3 can be an electromagnet, a linear motor, a servo motor, etc. The servo motor swings at a certain angle to lift the chessboard and then returns to its original position, or the motor cooperates with the lead screw mechanism, etc. In this embodiment, an electromagnet is preferred as the power mechanism 3.

[0028] Specifically, magnet 4 is provided at the bottom of both ends of the top cover 2 of the chess clock, and magnet 5 is provided at the top of the main shell 1, which corresponds to the positions of the two magnets 4 respectively. The magnets 4 and 5 are magnetically connected.

[0029] In this implementation plan, the electromagnet operates as follows: when energized, the electromagnet push rod extends; when de-energized, the electromagnet push rod automatically returns to its original position. During use, the left and right ends of the clock top cover 2 correspond to the computer and user sides respectively. (See attached document.) Figure 4 After the computer finishes its game, the system controls the electromagnet on the right to lift the right end of the chess clock top cover 2, causing the left end of the chess clock top cover 2, corresponding to the computer's position, to fall down. (See reference...) Figure 5 After the right end of the chess clock top cover 2 is raised to its final position, the electromagnet on the right is de-energized, and the electromagnet push rod will quickly return to its original position. At this time, the right end of the chess clock top cover 2 will not fall back down because magnet 4 on the left end of the chess clock top cover 2 and its corresponding magnet 5 are attracted together. Now it is the user's turn to play chess. After the user's turn is over, refer to... Figure 6 You can manually press the right end of the chess clock top cover 2 (at this time, the electromagnet push rod of the electromagnet is in the original position and will not affect the user's operation) to switch the gear and switch the chess clock top cover 2 to the state where the left end is raised and the right end is lowered. When it is the computer's turn to play, repeat the above operation steps after the computer plays.

[0030] The above two processes realize the automatic and manual dual operation of the chess clock top cover 2. The computer can automatically control the chess clock top cover 2 to switch gear states, or the user can switch gear states. The above process takes the electromagnet push rod action of the right electromagnet being energized and de-energized as an example. In fact, there are electromagnets on both the left and right ends, and both can realize the automatic and manual dual operation.

[0031] In addition, after each gear change, the gear position needs to have a certain locking force. That is, when the chess clock top cover 2 is in a certain gear position, if the chess clock as a whole is shaken or vibrated, the gear position cannot shake or even change. The cooperation of magnet 1 4 and magnet 2 5 can hold the chess clock top cover 2 in different gear positions, which can ensure that the gear position of the chess clock top cover 2 will not change.

[0032] Specifically, the bottom of the main body shell 1 is provided with a bottom shell 11, and the top of the bottom shell 11 is provided with a bracket 12 for mounting the electromagnetic drive assembly 31.

[0033] In this embodiment, the bracket 12 is used to fix the electromagnetic drive assembly 31, ensuring the stability of the electromagnetic drive assembly 31.

[0034] Specifically, mounting bases 21 are provided at the bottom of both ends of the chess clock top cover 2, the magnet 4 is fixed inside the mounting base 21, and the bottom of the mounting base 21 is provided with a rubber pad 22 corresponding to the linear displacement unit 32.

[0035] In this embodiment, the rubber pad 22 reduces the noise when the electromagnet push rod lifts the top cover 2 of the chess clock, while avoiding rigid collisions and improving the overall service life of the product.

[0036] Specifically, the top of the main shell 1 is provided with a limiting groove 13, the second magnet 5 is embedded in the limiting groove 13, a rotating shaft seat 14 is provided in the middle of the limiting groove 13, a rotating shaft 15 is sleeved inside the rotating shaft seat 14, the two ends of the rotating shaft 15 pass through the rotating shaft seat 14 and extend to the center of the inside of the chess clock top cover 2, and one side of the main shell 1 is a slope.

[0037] In this embodiment, the top cover 2 of the chess clock rotates along the center of the rotating shaft 15 each time the gear is switched. The rotating shaft seat 14 restricts the rotating shaft 15 inside the limiting groove 13. The two ends of the rotating shaft 15 are blocked by the limiting groove 13, so it will not move back and forth, making it more stable to use. One side of the main shell 1 is designed with a slope, and the bottom area is larger than the top area. While placing it stably, it allows the user to see the top cover 2 of the chess clock directly, making the operation more convenient.

[0038] In summary, this controllable, automatically popping chess clock transforms it into an electrically controlled, switchable mode. When a user plays chess on the smart chessboard, after making a move, they can manually press down the top cover 2 of the chess clock. After another move on the smart chessboard, the program can control the power mechanism 3 to automatically press down the top cover 2. This allows the user to record time while playing chess on the smart chessboard. Furthermore, since the power mechanism 3 does not interfere with the top cover 2 when in its original position, this chess clock can also be used as a regular chess clock, meaning that both sides require the user to manually press down the top cover 2.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A chess clock that can be controlled to automatically pop up, comprising a main body shell (1), characterized in that: The top of the main shell (1) is movably provided with a chess clock top cover (2), and the interior of the main shell (1) is also provided with a power mechanism (3) corresponding to both ends of the chess clock top cover (2). The power mechanism (3) is used to control the chess clock top cover (2) to automatically tilt up. The power mechanism (3) is an electromagnetic drive assembly (31), which achieves tilting control by contacting the top cover (2) of the chess clock through a linear displacement unit (32).

2. The chess clock that can be controlled to automatically pop up according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear displacement unit (32) is an electromagnet push rod.

3. A controllable automatic pop-up chess clock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of both ends of the chess clock top cover (2) is provided with magnet one (4), and the top of the main shell (1) is provided with magnet two (5) corresponding to the positions of the two magnet one (4), and the magnet one (4) and magnet two (5) are magnetically connected.

4. A chess clock capable of automatically springing up according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body shell (1) is provided with a bottom shell (11), and the top of the bottom shell (11) is provided with a bracket (12) for installing the electromagnetic drive assembly (31).

5. A controllable automatic pop-up chess clock according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of both ends of the chess clock top cover (2) is provided with mounting bases (21), and the magnet (4) is fixed inside the mounting base (21).

6. A chess clock capable of automatically springing up according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting base (21) is provided with a rubber pad (22) corresponding to the linear displacement unit (32).

7. A chess clock capable of automatically springing up according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the main shell (1) is provided with a limiting groove (13), and the second magnet (5) is embedded inside the limiting groove (13).

8. A chess clock capable of automatically springing up according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pivot seat (14) is provided in the middle of the limiting groove (13). A pivot (15) is fitted inside the pivot seat (14). Both ends of the pivot (15) pass through the pivot seat (14) and extend to the center of the inside of the chess clock top cover (2).

9. A chess clock capable of automatically springing up according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the main shell (1) is a slope.

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