A clock containing a multi-functional ambient light
The detachable mounting ring structure solves the problem of high maintenance costs for traditional clock light strips, enabling quick installation and removal of the light strip, and reducing maintenance difficulty and costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHANGZHOU QINGHONG ELECTRON CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Traditional clocks with ambient lighting use adhesive to fix the light strip, resulting in high maintenance costs and time-consuming and laborious replacement.
The system adopts a detachable mounting ring structure, including a fixed half-ring and a movable half-ring, which are connected by fasteners to enable quick installation and removal of the light strip and the cover plate, facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the light strip.
It reduces maintenance costs, improves the efficiency of light strip maintenance, and avoids the hassle of replacing the entire strip.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clocks, and in particular to a clock containing a multi-functional ambient light. Background Technology
[0002] With the increasing popularity of smart home devices, traditional clocks are gradually evolving towards multi-functionality and intelligence. Currently, clocks with ambient lighting suffer from the following technical drawbacks: Traditional clocks often use adhesive to fix the light strip, requiring complete replacement in case of malfunction, resulting in high repair costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model provides a clock with a multi-functional ambient light.
[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A clock incorporating a multi-functional ambient light, characterized in that the clock comprises:
[0006] A clock face, wherein a mounting ring is provided on the front edge of the clock face, the mounting ring is composed of a fixed half ring and a movable half ring, the fixed half ring is fixed on the front of the clock face, and the movable half ring is detachably connected to both ends of the fixed half ring, and both the fixed half ring and the movable half ring have inwardly recessed mounting grooves on their inner ring surfaces.
[0007] A timekeeping hand, which rotates on the front of the clock face;
[0008] The cover plate has its edge embedded in the mounting groove of the mounting ring and is detachable. The cover plate is made of a high light transmittance material and has concentric coating rings on its surface for marking time scales.
[0009] The light strip is detachably mounted on the back of the cover plate, encircling the cover plate and corresponding to the coating ring.
[0010] As a further improvement, the coating ring is non-transparent.
[0011] As a further improvement, the light strip is installed through the limiting member, which passes through the limiting groove and has a notch on its side extending to the limiting groove. Multiple limiting members are fixed on the back of the cover plate, and the light strip passes through the notch and is placed into the limiting groove.
[0012] As a further improvement, the notch has an "eight" shaped cross-section, with the smaller end of the opening facing the limiting groove.
[0013] As a further improvement, the limiting member is made of a transparent material.
[0014] As a further improvement, the limiting member is made of a non-transparent material to avoid the LED beads of the light strip.
[0015] As a further improvement, the fixed half-ring and the movable half-ring are connected by the fastener, which is made of elastic material. The fastener includes a fixed plate, a fixed shaft, and a snap-fit part. The fixed plate has multiple fixed shafts, and each fixed shaft has a tapered snap-fit part at its end. The fixed half-ring and the movable half-ring have cavities inside, and the sides have fixed holes that penetrate into the cavities. The snap-fit part and the fixed shaft pass through the fixed holes and are inserted into the cavities. The snap-fit part and the fixed hole form a snap-fit structure.
[0016] As described above, this utility model has the following advantages compared to existing technologies: In use, the cover plate with the LED strip installed is inserted into the fixed half-ring, with its edge embedded in the mounting groove of the fixed half-ring. Then, the movable half-ring is fitted onto the edge of the cover plate until both ends of the movable half-ring connect with both ends of the fixed half-ring. At this point, the entire edge of the cover plate is embedded in the mounting groove of the mounting ring. Finally, the fixed half-ring and the movable half-ring are connected by a fastener, completing the quick installation of the cover plate and the LED strip. Since the LED strip and cover plate are detachably connected, if the LED strip malfunctions, the fastener and movable half-ring can be removed sequentially, then the cover plate can be pulled out, and the LED strip removed, facilitating quick repair and replacement of the LED strip. The entire strip does not need to be replaced during the process, reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the clock face and cover plate.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover plate, light strip, and limiting component.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting component.
[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of A in the middle. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] As attached Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a clock with a multi-functional ambient light includes a clock face 1, a timekeeping hand 2, a cover plate 4, and a light strip 5. The timekeeping hand 2 is located on the front of the clock face 1, employs a lightweight design, and is connected to the clock face 1 via a precision bearing to ensure smooth and noiseless timekeeping. The timekeeping hand 2 is controlled by a high-precision quartz movement or intelligent movement located on the back of the clock face 1, enabling time display accurate to the second.
[0025] As attached Figure 1 As shown, a mounting ring 3 is provided on the front edge of the clock face 1. This mounting ring 3 is made of high-strength ABS engineering plastic, and its surface is finely polished to ensure a stable and aesthetically pleasing structure. A cover plate 4 is installed on the mounting ring 3. The cover plate 4 is made of a high-transmittance material, preferably transparent or semi-transparent acrylic (PMMA) or tempered glass, which has excellent impact resistance and wear resistance. Covering the surface of the clock face 1, it not only effectively prevents dust and moisture, protecting the internal movement and the timekeeping hands 2 from external environmental influences, but its high light transmittance also allows people to clearly observe the direction of the timekeeping hands 2, ensuring the accuracy of time reading.
[0026] Further details are attached. Figure 2 As shown, the surface of the cover plate 4 is provided with concentric coating rings 41. These coating rings 41 are made using high-precision screen printing or laser engraving technology, resulting in clear, wear-resistant, and fade-resistant scale lines. The coating rings 41 can be marked with 24-hour time scales, and minute scales or special markings (such as hourly numerals, luminous coatings, etc.) can be added as needed to allow people to quickly and accurately read the time under various lighting conditions.
[0027] As attached Figure 3 As shown, the light strip 5 encircles the back of the cover plate 4, using high-brightness, low-power RGB LED beads, supporting 16 million color adjustments, and featuring dynamic lighting effects modes (such as breathing light, rainbow gradient, and marquee). The light strip 5 not only changes color but also supports timed on / off, brightness adjustment, and intelligent linkage functions. Specifically, the clock face 1 contains a high-performance microcontroller (such as an ESP32 or STM32 series), which is electrically connected to the light strip 5 and wirelessly connected to a remote control or smartphone app via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or infrared wireless communication technologies. Users can input commands via the remote control or preset lighting modes (such as sleep mode, reading mode, party mode, etc.) via the mobile app. After receiving the commands, the controller adjusts the light strip 5's color, brightness, and timed on / off time in real time to achieve personalized ambient lighting.
[0028] Preferably, the installation position of the light strip 5 precisely corresponds to the coating ring 41, and the coating ring 41 is not transparent. Specifically, the coating ring 41 can adopt a double-layer structure design. The inner layer is a high-opacity ink printing layer, which is used to completely cover the physical structure of the light strip 5 to avoid affecting the overall aesthetics. The outer layer is a diffuse reflection layer with controllable light transmittance, making the light softer and more natural when it shines through. This design not only enhances the overall visual quality of the clock, but also provides comfortable auxiliary lighting at night or in low-light environments, making the time scale clearly readable, while creating an elegant ambient lighting effect.
[0029] As attached Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cover plate 4 is detachably mounted on the mounting ring 3. The mounting ring 3 consists of a fixed half-ring 31 and a movable half-ring 32. The fixed half-ring 31 is fixed to the front of the clock face 1, and the movable half-ring 32 is detachably connected to both ends of the fixed half-ring 31. Both the fixed half-ring 31 and the movable half-ring 32 have inwardly recessed mounting grooves 3a on their inner surfaces. In use, the cover plate 4 with the LED strip 5 installed is inserted into the fixed half-ring 31, with its edge embedded in the mounting groove 3a. Then, the movable half-ring 32 is fitted onto the edge of the cover plate 4 until both ends of the movable half-ring 32 connect with the ends of the fixed half-ring 31. At this point, all edges of the cover plate 4 are embedded in the mounting groove 3a of the mounting ring 3. Finally, the fixed half-ring 31 and the movable half-ring 32 are connected by the fastener 33 to complete the installation of the cover plate 4. For disassembly, the fastener 33 and the movable half-ring 32 are removed sequentially, and then the cover plate 4 is pulled out, facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the LED strip 5 on the cover plate 4.
[0030] As attached Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the fastener 33 includes a fixing plate 331, a fixing shaft 332, and a snap-fit part 333. The fixing plate 331 has multiple fixing shafts 332, and each fixing shaft 332 has a tapered snap-fit part 333 at its end. The fixing half-ring 31 and the movable half-ring 32 have cavities 3b inside, and fixing holes 3c extending through the cavities 3b are provided on the sides. The snap-fit part 333 and the fixing shaft 332 pass through the fixing holes 3c and are inserted into the cavities 3b, forming a snap-fit structure with the fixing holes 3c. The fastener 33 is made of an elastic material, specifically synthetic rubber. During insertion into the fixing holes 3c, the snap-fit part 333 is compressed and elastically contracts and deforms under the pressure of the fixing holes 3c. When the fixing shaft 332 is inserted into the fixing holes 3c, the snap-fit part 333 rebounds and forms a snap-fit structure with the fixing holes 3c, thus fixing the movable half-ring 32 and the fixing half-ring 31. During disassembly, simply pry open the fixing plate 331 and use scissors or other tools to cut the fixing shaft 332 to separate the fixing half ring 31 and the movable half ring 32. The remaining fixing shaft 332 can then be poured out of the cavity 3b.
[0031] Preferably, as shown in the appendix Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the light strip 5 is detachably mounted on the back of the cover plate 4 via limiting members 6. Specifically, multiple limiting members 6 are fixed to the back of the cover plate 4 with double-sided tape or glue. Each limiting member 6 passes through a limiting groove 61 and has a notch 62 extending to the limiting groove 61 on its side. The notch 62 has an "8"-shaped cross-section, with the smaller end facing the limiting groove 61. In use, the light strip 5 is passed through the notch 62 and placed into the limiting groove 61. The limiting groove 61 then restrains the light strip 5, completing the installation. The limiting member 6 is made of an elastic material, specifically synthetic plastic, possessing a certain degree of resilience. During the passage of the light strip 5 through the notch 62, the limiting member 6 elastically expands, widening the notch 62 until the light strip 5 is placed into the limiting groove 61. The limiting member 6 then springs back, narrowing the notch 62, effectively restraining the light strip 5 and reducing the risk of it detaching from the notch 62 during use. When it is necessary to replace or repair the light strip 5, the limiting piece 6 can be gently pried open to enlarge the notch 62, so that the light strip 5 can be easily removed from the limiting groove 61.
[0032] Furthermore, the limiting member 6 can be made of transparent or non-transparent material. When the limiting member 6 is made of non-transparent material, the limiting member 6 is set away from the LED beads 51 of the LED strip 5 to avoid obstructing the LED beads 51 of the LED strip 5 and affecting the lighting and usage effect of the LED strip 5.
[0033] In summary, when using this invention, the cover plate 4 with the LED strip 5 installed is inserted into the fixed half-ring 31, with its edge embedded in the mounting groove 3a of the fixed half-ring 31. Then, the movable half-ring 32 is fitted onto the edge of the cover plate 4 until both ends of the movable half-ring 32 are connected to both ends of the fixed half-ring 31. At this point, all edges of the cover plate 4 are embedded in the mounting groove 3a of the mounting ring 3. Finally, the fixed half-ring 31 and the movable half-ring 32 are connected by the fastener 33, completing the quick installation of the cover plate 4 and the LED strip 5. Since the LED strip 5 and the cover plate 4 are detachably connected, if the LED strip 5 malfunctions, the fastener 33 and the movable half-ring 32 can be removed in sequence, then the cover plate 4 can be pulled out, and the LED strip 5 can be removed, facilitating quick repair and replacement of the LED strip 5. The entire strip does not need to be replaced during the process, reducing maintenance costs.
[0034] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the design concept of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to this utility model using this concept shall be considered as an infringement of the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A clock incorporating a multi-functional ambient light, characterized in that, The clock includes: A clock face, wherein a mounting ring is provided on the front edge of the clock face, the mounting ring is composed of a fixed half ring and a movable half ring, the fixed half ring is fixed on the front of the clock face, and the movable half ring is detachably connected to both ends of the fixed half ring, and both the fixed half ring and the movable half ring have inwardly recessed mounting grooves on their inner ring surfaces. A timekeeping hand, which rotates on the front of the clock face; The cover plate has its edge embedded in the mounting groove of the mounting ring and is detachable. The cover plate is made of a high light transmittance material and has concentric coating rings on its surface for marking time scales. The light strip is detachably mounted on the back of the cover plate, encircling the cover plate and corresponding to the coating ring.
2. A clock with a multi-functional ambient light as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The coating ring is non-transparent.
3. A clock with a multi-functional ambient light as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The light strip is installed by a limiting member, which passes through a limiting groove and has a notch on its side extending to the limiting groove. Multiple limiting members are fixed on the back of the cover plate. The light strip passes through the notch and is placed into the limiting groove.
4. A clock with a multi-functional ambient light as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The notch has an "eight" shaped cross-section, with the smaller end facing the limiting groove.
5. A clock with a multi-functional ambient light as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting component is made of transparent material.
6. A clock with a multi-functional ambient light as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting component is made of a non-transparent material and is positioned to avoid the LED beads of the light strip.
7. A clock with a multi-functional ambient light as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed half-ring and the movable half-ring are connected by a fastener made of elastic material. The fastener includes a fixed plate, a fixed shaft, and a snap-fit part. The fixed plate has multiple fixed shafts, and each fixed shaft has a tapered snap-fit part at its end. The fixed half-ring and the movable half-ring have cavities inside, and the sides have fixed holes that penetrate into the cavities. The snap-fit part and the fixed shaft pass through the fixed holes and are inserted into the cavities. The snap-fit part and the fixed hole form a snap-fit structure.