A smart knob configured with a charging base

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent knobs with charging base, including intelligent knob module and base module, the intelligent knob module includes cover, rotating outer ring and lower cover;The base is composed of shell, shell cover, shell seat, battery, PCB board, counterweight and loudspeaker unit;The shell cover is movably assembled on the top of shell by snap-fit mounting mode, and shell seat is fixed in the bottom of shell using screw;The shell seat is designed with cavity for loudspeaker unit and counterweight to be positioned and embedded, the PCB board is arranged above loudspeaker unit, and it is electrically connected with battery and loudspeaker unit;The battery is configured with charging interface, and shell seat is provided with input charging hole position to set charging interface in alignment.The utility model structure is simple and reasonable, the base module is configured with loudspeaker unit, and user can connect integrated bluetooth module on PCB board to play audio externally, increase certain practicality and entertainment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of intelligent knob technology, and in particular relates to an intelligent knob equipped with a charging base. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, they are encountering more and more intelligent furniture products, such as smart speakers, smart curtains, or smart lights. Compared with traditional furniture products, these intelligent furniture products are often more convenient to use and operate. Therefore, intelligent furniture is becoming increasingly popular. To control these intelligent furniture products, integrated smart knobs have been developed, which facilitate centralized control of these intelligent furniture products and further improve the convenience of people's lives.

[0003] However, most existing smart knobs do not come with a charging base or shelf. Instead, they are attached to metal surfaces at home by magnetic attraction for easy access. This design is not conducive to charging and placement. Even if a charging base is provided, its function is relatively simple, only supporting charging and not having other functions such as entertainment.

[0004] Therefore, in order to address the above issues, it is necessary to develop an intelligent knob and a matching charging dock to meet the needs of more users. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart knob equipped with a charging base includes a smart knob module and a base module. The smart knob module comprises a cover, a rotating outer ring, and a lower cover. The base consists of a housing, a cover, a seat, a battery, a PCB board, a counterweight, and a speaker unit. The cover is movably assembled to the top of the housing via a snap-fit ​​installation, while the seat is fixed to the bottom of the housing with screws. The seat has a cavity for positioning and embedding the speaker unit and the counterweight. The PCB board is positioned above the speaker unit and electrically connected to the battery and speaker unit. The battery has a charging interface, and the seat has an input charging port for aligning the charging interface. The base module supports the smart knob module at an angle or provides an angled charging connection.

[0007] Preferably, the inner side of the rotating outer ring is integrally formed with a ring of teeth.

[0008] Preferably, the cover can be a flat surface design or have a charging port design.

[0009] Preferably, when the cover is designed with a flat surface, an auxiliary guide post is integrally formed at the bottom of the cover. The auxiliary guide post is fitted with a wireless charging coil, and a magnet is provided inside the auxiliary guide post.

[0010] Preferably, the wireless charging coil is electrically connected to the battery.

[0011] Preferably, when the cover is designed as a charging port, the surface of the cover is provided with an output charging port, and an additional charging interface that is also electrically connected to the battery needs to be installed on the output charging port.

[0012] Preferably, when the cover is designed as a charging port, the lower cover is correspondingly designed and formed with an input charging port so that the battery can charge the smart knob module through the charging interface.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating outer ring is equipped with a motherboard, a small storage battery, and a display screen.

[0014] Preferably, the lower cover is formed with a foolproof post, while the outer cover is formed with a foolproof hole.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the housing is provided with anti-slip pads.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a charging base for a multi-purpose, multi-functional, and portable smart knob. The base module is also equipped with a speaker unit, and users can connect to the Bluetooth module integrated on the PCB board for audio playback. This design can add a certain degree of practicality and entertainment to the relatively monotonous base. It is worth mentioning that the lower cover of this utility model can have two structures to meet different user needs. Specifically, one is to provide wireless charging for the smart knob module, and the other is to provide a charging interface for charging the smart knob module. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the structure of this utility model with an output charging port.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the structure of the shell cover of this utility model when it is designed with a flat surface;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the base module of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of the assembled version of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 and Figure 6All of these are perspective views of the lower cover when the shell cover of this utility model is designed with a flat surface;

[0022] Figure 7 and Figure 8 All of these are perspective views of the shell cover of this utility model when it is designed with a flat surface.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating outer ring of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 10 and Figure 11 These are schematic diagrams of the structure of the cover and the lower cover when the cover of this utility model has an output charging hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, this utility model is a smart knob equipped with a charging base, which mainly consists of two parts: a smart knob module and a base module. The smart knob module includes a cover (1), a rotating outer ring (2), and a lower cover (3). The rotating outer ring (2) houses electronic components such as a motherboard, a small battery, and a display screen that support pairing and remote control adjustment. The base consists of a housing (4), a cover (5), a base (6), a battery (7), a PCB board (8), a counterweight (9), and a speaker unit (10). The general assembly structure of this utility model is as follows:

[0027] The cover (5) is movably assembled on the top of the housing (4) by snap-fit ​​installation, while the base (6) is fixed to the bottom of the housing (4) with screws; the base (6) is designed with a cavity for positioning and embedding the speaker unit (10) and the counterweight (9); the PCB board (8) is set above the speaker unit (10) and is electrically connected to the battery (7) and the speaker unit (10); the battery (7) is equipped with a charging interface (11), while the base (6) has an input charging hole (12) for the charging interface (11) to be aligned; the base module supports the smart knob module at an angle or sets it for charging at an angle.

[0028] It is worth noting that the inner side of the rotating outer ring (2) is integrally formed with a ring of gear teeth (20). The purpose of this design is to be able to simulate the feel of an encoder while achieving high-precision operation by combining a flat spring and a sensor paddle, so that users can obtain simple control with feedback and precision even when operating blindly. Its precision is twice that of a general encoder.

[0029] To meet different user needs and comply with structural changes within the scope of improvement, the cover (5) can be a flat surface design or have a charging port. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 and Figure 11 When the cover (5) is designed as a flat surface, the base module charges the smart knob module by configuring a wireless charging coil. When the cover (5) is designed with a charging hole, the base module charges the smart knob module by using a charging interface.

[0030] It can be explained that when the shell cover (5) is designed with a flat surface, the bottom of the shell cover (5) is integrally formed with an auxiliary guide post (50). The design of the auxiliary guide post (50) is to provide a secure mounting for the wireless charging coil, and it is designed with a deep hole to embed a magnet. This magnet is aligned with the magnet set in the smart knob module to play an auxiliary positioning and reinforcement role when the smart knob module is supported and placed on the base module. The magnet of the smart knob module is set in the groove (31) on the top of the lower cover (3). The lower cover (3) is formed with a foolproof post (30) and the shell cover (5) is formed with a foolproof hole (52) to play the same reinforcement role. This can further ensure the stability of the smart knob module on the base module and avoid the problem of falling off even with slight shaking. In addition, the bottom of the shell base (6) is equipped with an anti-slip pad (60) to further improve the friction. The wireless charging coil is electrically connected to the battery (7).

[0031] When the cover (5) is designed as a charging port, the surface of the cover (5) is provided with an output charging port (51). An additional charging interface (11) that is electrically connected to the battery (7) needs to be installed on the output charging port (51). It should be noted that the charging interface (11) of this utility model can be a male or female plug. In this embodiment, when the cover (5) is designed as a charging port, the output charging port (51) is a male plug to match the female plug of the input charging port (12) at the bottom of the smart knob module. In this way, the battery (7) can supply power to the small battery in the smart knob module.

[0032] This utility model features a simple and reasonable structure, providing a charging base for a versatile, multifunctional, and portable smart knob. The base module also incorporates a speaker unit, allowing users to connect a Bluetooth module integrated on the PCB board for external audio playback. This design adds practicality and entertainment value to a otherwise basic base, and offers two charging options to suit different user needs. Notably, the base module supports the smart knob at an angle or provides an angled charging docking mechanism. This design is more intuitive for everyday viewing compared to horizontal placement, making it easier for users to view control data on the screen and avoiding glare or visibility issues that are more likely to occur with horizontal placement.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0034] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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 communication connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "a solution," "some solutions," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that solution or example is included in at least one solution or example of this invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same solution or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more solutions or examples.

Claims

1. A smart knob equipped with a charging base, comprising a smart knob module and a base module, characterized in that, The intelligent knob module includes a cover (1), a rotating outer ring (2), and a lower cover (3); the base consists of a housing (4), a cover (5), a base (6), a battery (7), a PCB board (8), a counterweight (9), and a speaker unit (10); the cover (5) is movably assembled on the top of the housing (4) by a snap-fit ​​installation, while the base (6) is fixed to the bottom of the housing (4) with screws; the base (6) is designed with a cavity for positioning and embedding the speaker unit (10) and the counterweight (9), the PCB board (8) is set above the speaker unit (10), and it is electrically connected to the battery (7) and the speaker unit (10); the battery (7) is equipped with a charging interface (11), while the base (6) has an input charging hole (12) for the charging interface (11) to be aligned; the base module supports the intelligent knob module at an angle or sets it for charging at an angle.

2. The smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the rotating outer ring (2) is integrally formed with a ring of gear teeth (20).

3. The smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (5) can be a flat surface design or have a charging port design.

4. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the cover (5) is designed to be flat, an auxiliary guide post (50) is integrally formed at the bottom of the cover (5). The auxiliary guide post (50) is fitted with a built-in wireless charging coil, and a magnet is provided inside the auxiliary guide post (50). The wireless charging coil is electrically connected to the battery (7).

5. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the shell cover (5) is designed with a flat surface, the top of the lower cover (3) is designed with a groove (31) to embed another magnet.

6. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the cover (5) is designed as a charging port, an output charging port (51) is opened on the surface of the cover (5). An additional charging interface (11) that is also electrically connected to the battery (7) needs to be installed on the output charging port (51).

7. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the cover (5) is designed as a charging port, the lower cover (3) is designed and formed with an input charging port (12) so that the battery (7) can charge the smart knob module through the charging interface (11).

8. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating outer ring (2) is equipped with a motherboard, a small storage battery and a display screen.

9. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower cover (3) is formed with a foolproof post (30), while the shell cover (5) is formed with a foolproof hole (52).

10. A smart knob equipped with a charging base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the housing (6) is provided with anti-slip pads (60).

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