Ruler that can display animation
By adding sliders and display windows to the ruler, the pattern creates an animation effect during the sliding process, solving the problem of poor user experience of existing rulers and enhancing the fun of using them.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO BEST POINT STATIONERY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a stationery item, and more particularly to a ruler capable of displaying animations. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the development of stationery products is gradually moving towards multifunctionality and convenience. Among them, rulers, as commonly used tools for drawing, have a simple structure and therefore limited functionality. Chinese Patent Publication No. CN215662689U discloses a multifunctional non-stick ruler, which uses a sliding pointer to accurately measure the unfolded length of a compass. However, this ruler is used in the conventional way, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, designing a ruler with sensory appeal to improve the user experience is the technical problem this utility model aims to solve. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a ruler that can display animation, so as to realize the sensory effect of the size being animated during the user's use, thereby improving the user experience.
[0004] The technical solution provided by this utility model is a ruler capable of displaying animation, comprising:
[0005] A ruler plate is provided with a first sliding groove and multiple display windows. The display windows are strip-shaped and arranged side by side along the length of the first sliding groove, forming an animation display area.
[0006] A sliding member is provided with a sliding part and an animation display part. The sliding part is provided with a hole, and the animation display part is provided with a pattern. The sliding part is slidably disposed in the first slide groove, and the animation display part is arranged on the back of the ruler and located at the animation display area.
[0007] The animation display unit is configured to display the corresponding pattern through the display window.
[0008] In one embodiment of this application, the pattern is a recessed structure formed on the animation display section; and / or, the pattern is a raised structure formed on the animation display section; and / or, the pattern is a planar drawing formed on the animation display section.
[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the pattern includes a first graphic portion;
[0010] The width of the first graphic portion is greater than the total distance between the widths of the two display windows, and the first graphic portion is configured to be distributed at least in two adjacent display windows.
[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the pattern further includes a plurality of second graphic portions, the width of which is smaller than the width of the first graphic portion.
[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the second graphic portion extends along the length direction of the display window.
[0013] In one embodiment of this application, a mounting groove is provided on the back of the ruler plate, the mounting groove extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove, and the first sliding groove is formed in the mounting groove;
[0014] The ruler capable of displaying animation also includes a mounting cover plate, the animation display section being located in the mounting groove, and the mounting cover plate being disposed in the mounting groove and covering the animation display section.
[0015] In one embodiment of this application, a guide groove is further provided in the mounting groove, and the first sliding groove is located in the guide groove;
[0016] The first edge of the slider is attached to one side wall of the guide groove, and the second edge of the slider is attached to one side wall of the guide groove. The first and second edges of the slider extend along the length direction of the first groove. The animation display unit is located inside the guide groove.
[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the outer surface of the mounting cover is flush with the back of the ruler plate; or, the outer surface of the mounting cover does not protrude from the back of the ruler plate.
[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the mounting cover plate is provided with a second sliding groove, which extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove;
[0019] The sliding part is also slidably disposed in the second slide groove.
[0020] In one embodiment of this application, the sliding part is provided with a slot arranged in opposite directions, and the sliding part is engaged with the corresponding edge of the first sliding groove through the slot, the slot extending along the length direction of the first sliding groove.
[0021] In one embodiment of this application, the sliding part and the animation display part are an integral structure.
[0022] In one embodiment of this application, the sliding part and the animation display part are separate structures, and the sliding part is detachably disposed on the animation display part.
[0023] In one embodiment of this application, the sliding part is provided with an insertion groove, and the animation display part is provided with an insertion protrusion, the insertion protrusion being inserted into the insertion groove;
[0024] Alternatively, the sliding part is provided with a threaded hole, and the animation display part is provided with a through hole, with the screw passing through the through hole and threaded into the threaded hole.
[0025] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: by arranging several display windows side by side on the ruler plate along the sliding direction of the slider, and by setting patterns on the slider, the animation display unit will pass through the display windows at the corresponding positions in sequence as the slider slides along the first slide groove. In this way, the patterns on the animation display unit can be displayed in a dynamic animation effect from static patterns through different display windows, so as to realize the sensory effect of the size being animated during use, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the ruler capable of displaying animation according to this utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ruler capable of displaying animation according to this utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 An exploded view of an embodiment of the ruler capable of displaying animation according to this utility model;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding component in one embodiment of the animated ruler of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the ruler capable of displaying animation according to this utility model;
[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding component in another embodiment of the ruler capable of displaying animation according to this utility model;
[0033] Figure 7 An exploded view of the slider in another embodiment of the ruler capable of displaying animation according to this utility model;
[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the sliding part.
[0035] Figure label:
[0036] 1. Ruler plate; 11. First slide groove; 12. Display window; 13. Mounting groove; 14. Guide groove;
[0037] 2. Sliding component; 21. Sliding part; 22. Animation display part; 23. Pattern;
[0038] 231. First graphic section; 232. Second graphic section;
[0039] 3. Install the cover plate; 31. Second slide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0041] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the ruler capable of displaying animation in this embodiment includes:
[0042] Ruler 1, the ruler 1 is provided with a first sliding groove 11, and the ruler 1 is also provided with a plurality of display windows 12, the display windows 12 are strip-shaped, the plurality of display windows 12 are arranged side by side along the length direction of the first sliding groove 11, and the plurality of display windows 12 form an animation display area;
[0043] A sliding member is provided with a sliding part 21 and an animation display part 22. The animation display part 22 is provided with a pattern 23. The sliding part 21 is slidably disposed in the first slide groove 11, and the animation display part 22 is arranged on the back of the ruler 1 and located in the animation display area.
[0044] The animation display unit 22 is configured to display the corresponding pattern 23 through the display window 12.
[0045] Specifically, the ruler capable of displaying animation provided in this application, relying on its own structural configuration, allows the user to display corresponding animations in the animation display area by pushing a slider relative to the ruler plate 1 during the use of the ruler, even without a display screen. Specifically, the ruler plate 1 is provided with corresponding scale values, and simultaneously, the ruler plate 1 is provided with a first groove 11 to meet the installation requirements of the slider. The sliding part 21 of the slider can reciprocate along the first groove 11, thereby driving the animation display unit 22 to move relative to the ruler plate 1.
[0046] The animation display unit 22 is provided with a pattern 23, which is configured to display a changing animation through multiple display windows 12 as the animation display unit 22 moves. Specifically, as the animation display unit 22 moves relative to the ruler 1, the pattern 23 will pass through the various display windows 12 arranged at intervals. During use, the user will see different positions of the pattern 23 through the display windows 12 at different locations, thus presenting the visual effect of the animation.
[0047] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the sliding part 21 is provided with a socket 211. By providing a socket 211 on the sliding part 21, when the user tries to draw a straight line, he can insert the pen tip into the socket 211 to draw a straight line.
[0048] In another embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the sliding part 21 only has the function of sliding. The sliding part 21 moves back and forth in the first slide groove 11 to drive the display window 12 to move behind the display window 12, so as to display the pattern 23 through the display window 12.
[0049] In one embodiment of this application, the pattern 23 is a recessed structure formed on the animation display unit 22, and / or, the pattern 23 is a raised structure formed on the animation display unit 22, and / or, the pattern 23 is a planar drawing formed on the animation display unit 22.
[0050] Specifically, for the pattern 23 on the animation display unit 22, in order to achieve a three-dimensional visual effect, the pattern 23 can be a recessed structure formed on the surface of the animation display unit 22, with the recessed structure creating a corresponding graphic effect. Similarly, the pattern 23 can be a raised structure formed on the surface of the animation display unit 22, with the raised structure creating a corresponding graphic effect. Alternatively, the pattern 23 can be formed on the surface of the animation display unit 22 in a flat drawing manner.
[0051] In one embodiment of this application, the pattern 23 includes a first graphic portion 231;
[0052] The width of the first graphic portion 231 is greater than the total distance between the widths of the two display windows 12, and the first graphic portion 231 is configured to be distributed at least in two adjacent display windows 12.
[0053] Specifically, the width of the first graphic section 231 is relatively large, and the first graphic section 231 will cover multiple display windows 12 at the same time, so that there is an overall visual effect when using it. Furthermore, during the movement, different display windows 12 alternately display specific parts of the first graphic section 231 to form an animation effect.
[0054] In another embodiment, the pattern 23 further includes a plurality of second graphic portions 232.
[0055] The width of the second graphic portion 232 is not greater than that of the first graphic portion 231.
[0056] Specifically, to enhance the animation effect of pattern 23 during movement, pattern 23 can be divided into two graphic areas according to the animation design requirements. The first graphic area 231 has a larger width and will simultaneously cover multiple display windows 12, thus providing an overall visual effect during use. The second graphic area 232 has a smaller width, allowing different second graphic areas 232 to be displayed through a single display window 12 to show their shapes.
[0057] Preferably, the width of the gap between two adjacent display windows 12 is also greater than the width of the second graphic section 232.
[0058] Specifically, the gap between two adjacent display windows 12 can completely block a single second graphic section 232. Taking a specific second graphic section 232 as an example, the second graphic section 232 can be displayed alternately during the movement of the animation display section 22, thus achieving a better animation effect.
[0059] Furthermore, the second graphic portion 232 extends along the length direction of the display window 12.
[0060] Specifically, the second graphics section 232 can extend along the length of the display window 12 to display a pattern 23 of a corresponding shape through the display window 12.
[0061] In one embodiment of this application, a mounting groove 13 is provided on the back of the ruler plate 1, the mounting groove 13 extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove 11, and the first sliding groove 11 is formed in the mounting groove 13;
[0062] The ruler capable of displaying animation also includes a mounting cover plate 3. The animation display part 22 is located in the mounting groove 13, and the mounting cover plate 3 is disposed in the mounting groove 13 and covers the animation display part 22.
[0063] Specifically, in order to improve the installation reliability of the slider, a mounting groove 13 is provided on the back of the ruler plate 1 to arrange the animation display part 22 in the mounting groove 13. Then, the mounting groove 13 is also provided with a mounting cover plate 3 to cover it, so that the animation display part 22 is located between the mounting cover plate 3 and the ruler plate 1, so as to ensure that the animation display part 22 is not exposed during use and improve the smoothness of the slider.
[0064] In one embodiment of this application, a guide groove 14 is further provided in the mounting groove 13, and the first sliding groove 11 is located in the guide groove 14;
[0065] The first edge of the slider is attached to one side wall of the guide groove 14, and the second edge of the slider is attached to one side wall of the guide groove 14. The first and second edges of the slider extend along the length direction of the first groove 11. The animation display unit 22 is located inside the guide groove 14.
[0066] Specifically, since the overall size of the slider is relatively large, in order to ensure that the slider slides smoothly under the drive of the sliding part 21, the size of the slider in the direction perpendicular to the length of the first slide groove 11 can be matched with the size of the wire groove.
[0067] In this way, when the user drives the slider to slide as a whole through the sliding part 21, the guide groove 14 can guide the sliding, ensuring that the slider 2 slides smoothly and reducing the occurrence of stuttering in the animation display part 22.
[0068] Furthermore, the outer surface of the mounting cover 3 is flush with the back of the ruler plate 1; or, the outer surface of the mounting cover 3 does not protrude from the back of the ruler plate 1.
[0069] This makes the back of the ruler that can display animations flatter.
[0070] Furthermore, the mounting cover plate 3 is provided with a second sliding groove 31, which extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove 11;
[0071] The sliding part 21 is also slidably disposed in the second sliding groove 31.
[0072] Specifically, in order to further guide and support the sliding part 21, a second slide groove 31 can be provided on the mounting cover plate 3. The second slide groove 31 is parallel to the first slide groove 11 to ensure that the sliding part 21 can slide smoothly along the first slide groove 11 and the second slide groove 31.
[0073] In another embodiment, the sliding installation requirement can also be met by the sliding part 21 alone. Specifically, the sliding part 21 is provided with a slot arranged in opposite directions. The sliding part 21 is engaged with the corresponding edge of the first slide groove 11 through the slot. The slot extends along the length direction of the first slide groove 11.
[0074] Specifically, the sliding part 21 is fitted into the first slide groove 11 through two back-to-back slots, and the edge of the first slide groove 11 will be locked in the corresponding slot to prevent the sliding part 21 from disengaging from the first slide groove 11.
[0075] In another embodiment of this application, such as Figure 6 As shown, the sliding part 21 and the animation display part 22 are an integral structure. Specifically, the sliding part 2 is manufactured by integral injection molding, and the sliding part 21 and the animation display part 22 are an integral structure.
[0076] Or, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in order to facilitate assembly and reduce processing difficulty, the sliding part 21 and the animation display part 22 are separate structures, and the sliding part 21 is detachably mounted on the animation display part 22.
[0077] Specifically, the slider 2 adopts a split structure, with the slider 21 and the animation display 22 being two independent components that are detachably connected together. This allows the slider 21 and the animation display 22 to be connected from both sides of the ruler 1 during actual assembly, effectively reducing assembly difficulty.
[0078] There are several ways to detachably connect the sliding part 21 and the animation display part 22. For example, the sliding part 21 is provided with a insertion groove 212, and the animation display part 22 is provided with an insertion protrusion 221, which is inserted into the insertion groove 212; or, the sliding part 21 is provided with a threaded hole (not shown), and the animation display part 22 is provided with a through hole (not shown), and a screw (not shown) passes through the through hole and is threaded into the threaded hole.
[0079] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: by arranging several display windows side by side on the ruler plate along the sliding direction of the slider, and by setting patterns on the slider, the animation display unit will pass through the display windows at the corresponding positions in sequence as the slider slides along the first slide groove. In this way, the patterns on the animation display unit can be displayed in a dynamic animation effect from static patterns through different display windows, so as to realize the sensory effect of the size being animated during use, thereby improving the user experience.
[0080] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A ruler capable of displaying animation, characterized by, include: A ruler plate is provided with a first sliding groove and multiple display windows. The display windows are strip-shaped and are arranged side by side along the length of the first sliding groove, forming an animation display area. A sliding member is provided with a sliding part and an animation display part, and the animation display part is provided with a pattern; the sliding part is slidably disposed in the first slide groove, and the animation display part is arranged on the back of the ruler and located at the animation display area; The animation display unit is configured to display the corresponding pattern through the display window.
2. The animatable ruler of claim 1, wherein, The pattern is a recessed structure formed on the animation display section; and / or, the pattern is a raised structure formed on the animation display section; and / or, the pattern is a flat drawing formed on the animation display section.
3. The animatable ruler of claim 1, wherein, The pattern includes a first graphic portion; The width of the first graphic portion is greater than the total distance between the widths of the two display windows, and the first graphic portion is configured to be distributed at least in two adjacent display windows.
4. The animatable ruler of claim 3, wherein, The pattern also includes multiple second graphic sections; The width of the second graphic portion is smaller than the width of the first graphic portion.
5. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding part is provided with an insertion hole.
6. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The back of the ruler plate is provided with a mounting groove, which extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove, and the first sliding groove is formed in the mounting groove; The ruler capable of displaying animation also includes a mounting cover plate, the animation display section being located in the mounting groove, and the mounting cover plate being disposed in the mounting groove and covering the animation display section.
7. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting groove is further provided with a guide groove, and the first sliding groove is located in the guide groove; The first edge of the slider is attached to one side wall of the guide groove, and the second edge of the slider is attached to one side wall of the guide groove. The first and second edges of the slider extend along the length direction of the first groove. The animation display unit is located inside the guide groove.
8. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer surface of the mounting cover is flush with the back of the ruler plate; or, the outer surface of the mounting cover does not protrude from the back of the ruler plate.
9. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting cover plate is provided with a second sliding groove, which extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove. The sliding part is also slidably disposed in the second slide groove.
10. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The sliding part is provided with a slot arranged in opposite directions. The sliding part is engaged with the corresponding edge of the first sliding groove through the slot, and the slot extends along the length direction of the first sliding groove.
11. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The sliding part and the animation display part are an integral structure.
12. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The sliding part and the animation display part are separate structures, and the sliding part is detachably mounted on the animation display part.
13. The ruler capable of displaying animation according to claim 12, characterized in that, The sliding part is provided with a insertion groove, and the animation display part is provided with an insertion protrusion, and the insertion protrusion is inserted into the insertion groove; Alternatively, the sliding part is provided with a threaded hole, and the animation display part is provided with a through hole, with the screw passing through the through hole and threaded into the threaded hole.