A knob remote control

Abstract

This utility model provides a rotary remote control, including a base, a control board with an encoder, a knob, a light board, a light board bracket, and a panel. A connecting plate is provided inside the knob, forming an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The base is placed in the lower chamber, and the control board is fixed to the base. The light board bracket is connected to the base, and the light board is connected to the lower end face of the main body of the light board bracket and electrically connected to the control board. Multiple control elements are arranged in the middle of the light board. Multiple first light sources are arranged around the control elements. An opening is provided on the light board bracket. The panel is located on the upper end face of the main body of the light board bracket and includes a function display area and a countdown display area. This invention solves the problems of low efficiency in countdown setting and unintuitive display in existing remote controls. Users can quickly set the time by rotating the knob and intuitively display the countdown value through the light source, directly observing the value changes in the countdown display area without repeatedly checking the main screen of the appliance. This improves operational efficiency and enhances the intuitiveness of the display.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of remote control technology, and more specifically, to a knob remote control. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing intelligence of home appliances, remote controls have become an indispensable component for appliances such as televisions, air conditioners, fans, and lighting. Currently, the most common type on the market is the traditional button-type remote control: the front of the casing has 10-30 mechanical or membrane buttons. Users send infrared or radio frequency codes to the controlled device through button combinations to achieve functions such as power on / off, mode switching, and temperature / fan speed / time settings. This button solution is inexpensive and technologically mature, but it reveals significant shortcomings in "countdown" scenarios:

[0003] The time setting is cumbersome: to start the countdown, you need to press the setting key repeatedly, and each press advances the value by a certain amount of time. If the countdown time to be started is very long, the user has to press it dozens of times in a row, which is inefficient and tiring.

[0004] The display is not intuitive: the countdown value is usually displayed on the main screen of the appliance, but due to the limited screen size, the countdown value is often small; for devices such as wall-mounted air conditioners and ceiling fans that are installed in high positions, users have to walk closer and look up to check the remaining time.

[0005] In other words, existing button-type remote controls have problems with countdown functions such as "low setting efficiency and unintuitive numerical display feedback". Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a knob remote control to solve the above problems.

[0007] The present invention adopts the following solution:

[0008] This application provides a rotary remote control, including a base, a control board with an encoder disposed on the base; it also includes a knob, a light board, a light board bracket, and a panel;

[0009] The knob contains a connecting plate with a central through hole to form an upper chamber and a lower chamber; the base is placed in the lower chamber, and the control board is fixed to the base; the lamp plate bracket is connected to the base through the central through hole, and the lamp plate is connected to the lower end face of the main body of the lamp plate bracket and electrically connected to the control board; the center of the lamp plate is provided with multiple control elements with backlights; multiple first light sources are arranged around the control elements; the lamp plate bracket is provided with openings adapted to the control elements and the first light sources; the panel is located on the upper end face of the main body of the lamp plate bracket, and it is provided with a function display area adapted to the control elements and a countdown display area adapted to the first light sources;

[0010] The control element is used to control the opening and closing of the countdown function; the connecting plate is connected to the encoder to drive the encoder to rotate to set the countdown time, thereby illuminating the corresponding first light source and displaying it in the countdown display area.

[0011] Furthermore, an illuminance sensor is provided in the center of the lamp panel; a plurality of second light sources are provided surrounding the plurality of control elements, one of which is used to turn the illuminance function on or off; an opening adapted to the second light source is provided on the lamp panel bracket; and an illuminance display area adapted to the second light source is provided on the panel.

[0012] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a plurality of first openings corresponding to the control element, a plurality of second openings corresponding to the second light source, and a plurality of third openings corresponding to the first light source in the middle portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the countdown display area on the panel is provided with a numerical display corresponding to the third opening.

[0014] Furthermore, a snap-fit ​​part is provided on the side wall of the central through hole in the middle of the connecting plate for snapping with the encoder; the lower end face of the lamp board bracket and the upper end face of the base provide axial positioning for the connecting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, there is a certain rotational clearance between the inner peripheral wall of the upper chamber and the outer peripheral wall of the lamp plate bracket and the panel; there is a certain rotational clearance between the inner peripheral wall of the lower chamber and the outer peripheral wall of the base.

[0016] Furthermore, the base has an upper-opening mounting cavity and a lower-opening battery compartment; the control board is disposed within the mounting cavity; and the lower opening of the battery compartment is detachably covered with a cover plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the lamp panel bracket includes the main body and a central through-hole connecting part that protrudes downward from the center of the main body; the connecting part is connected to the base through the central through-hole, and the main body and the connecting part are provided with clearance grooves.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] This application solves the problems of low efficiency in setting countdowns and unintuitive display in existing remote controls. Users can quickly set the time by rotating the remote control and intuitively display the countdown value through a light source. They can directly observe the changes in the countdown display area without repeatedly checking the main screen of the appliance. This has the advantages of improving operating efficiency and intuitive display. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a knob remote control structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the knob structure of a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a knob in a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the light panel bracket structure of a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a side view of a lamp plate bracket for a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of a knob remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Icons: Base 1, Encoder 2, Control Board 3, Knob 4, Lamp Board 5, Lamp Board Bracket 6, Panel 7, Center Through Hole 8, Connecting Plate 9, Upper Chamber 10, Lower Chamber 11, Function Display Area 12, Countdown Display Area 13, Mounting Cavity 14, Battery Compartment 15, Cover Plate 16, Main Body 17, Connecting Part 18, First Connecting Slot 19, Second Connecting Slot 20, Snap-fit ​​Part 21, First Light Source 22, Second Light Source 23, Illuminance Sensor 24, First Opening 25, Second Opening 26, Third Opening 27, Illuminance Display Area 28, Anti-slip Pad 29. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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 a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] Example

[0033] Combination Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this embodiment provides a knob remote control, including a base 1, a control board 3 with an encoder 2 disposed on the base 1; it also includes a knob 4, a light board 5, a light board bracket 6, and a panel 7;

[0034] The knob 4 has a connecting plate 9 with a central through hole 8 to form an upper chamber 10 and a lower chamber 11; the base 1 is placed in the lower chamber 11, and the control plate 3 is fixed on the base 1; the lamp plate bracket 6 is connected to the base 1 through the central through hole 8, and the lamp plate 5 is connected to the lower end face of the main body 17 of the lamp plate bracket 6 and electrically connected to the control plate 3; the lamp plate 5 has a plurality of control elements with backlights in the middle; a plurality of first light sources 22 are arranged around the control elements; the lamp plate bracket 6 has openings adapted to the control elements and the first light sources 22; the panel 7 is arranged on the upper end face of the main body 17 of the lamp plate bracket 6, and has a function display area 12 adapted to the control elements and a countdown display area 13 adapted to the first light sources 22;

[0035] The control element is used to control the opening and closing of the countdown function; the connecting plate 9 is connected to the encoder 2 to drive the encoder 2 to rotate to set the countdown time, thereby illuminating the corresponding first light source 22 and displaying it in the countdown display area 13.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 9As shown, the knob 4 has a connecting plate 9 with a central through hole 8, forming an upper chamber 10 with an upper opening and a lower chamber 11 with a lower opening. The base 1 has an upper-opening mounting cavity 14 and a lower-opening battery compartment 15; the control plate 3 is disposed in the mounting cavity 14; the lower opening of the battery compartment 15 is detachably provided with a cover plate 16 for easy battery replacement; the bottom of the cover plate 16 is provided with an anti-slip pad 29. The lamp panel bracket 6 includes the main body 17 and a centrally located connecting portion 18 that protrudes downward from the center of the main body 17. The connecting portion 18 is connected to the base 1 through the central through hole 8. A columnar portion is provided on the inner side of the connecting portion 18, which has a first connecting groove 19 with a downward opening. The control plate 3 has a first through hole that matches the first connecting groove 19. The base 1 has a second connecting groove 20 opposite to the first through hole, and the bottom of the second connecting groove 20 has a second through hole. Screws can enter from the battery compartment 15 and be screwed into the first connecting groove 19 through the first through hole and the second through hole, so that the lamp panel bracket 6 is fixed on the base 1. This structure is convenient and quick to install and connect. A snap-fit ​​portion 21 protrudes from the side wall of the central through hole 8 in the middle of the connecting plate 9 for snap-fitting with the encoder 2. The lower end face of the lamp panel bracket 6 and the upper end face of the base 1 provide axial limiting for the connecting plate 9. The inner peripheral wall of the upper chamber 10 has a certain rotational clearance with the outer peripheral walls of the lamp panel bracket 6 and the panel 7; the inner peripheral wall of the lower chamber 11 has a certain rotational clearance with the outer peripheral wall of the base 1. Thus, the knob 4 can rotate relative to the lamp panel bracket 6 and the base 1 without causing the panel 7 to rotate, thereby setting the countdown time. The main body 17 and the connecting part 18 are provided with clearance grooves to facilitate electrical connection between the lamp panel 5 and the control board 3.

[0037] The lamp panel 5 is connected to the lower end face of the main body 17. Multiple backlit control elements are disposed in the middle of the lamp panel 5 to enable and disable different functions. In this embodiment, as shown... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the control element is a touch switch, and the function display area 12 has corresponding display icons. Taking the control of a lamp as an example, the lamp panel 5 remotely controlled by the knob 4 includes a power touch switch for controlling the lamp switch, a countdown touch switch for controlling the countdown function to turn on and off, and an illuminance detection touch switch for turning the illuminance function on or off.

[0038] An illuminance sensor 24 is disposed in the center of the lamp panel 5; multiple second light sources 23 are evenly distributed in a ring around the periphery of the multiple control elements; the lamp panel bracket 6 is provided with openings adapted to the second light sources 23; the panel 7 is provided with an illuminance display area 28 adapted to the second light sources 23, and its overall shape is circular. When the illuminance detection function is activated, the illuminance sensor 24 works to continuously collect ambient light data and convert it into an electrical signal. The control board 3 divides the light intensity into multiple levels according to a preset algorithm and drives the second light sources 23 at the corresponding positions. For example, when the collected ambient light meets the illuminance standard, all the second light sources 23 light up to illuminate the entire circular illuminance display area 28. When the collected ambient light does not meet the illuminance standard, only some of the second light sources 23 light up, thus only illuminating part of the illuminance display area 28. By setting the illuminance detection function, the illuminance of the current lamp can be detected, and the brightness of the lamp can be adjusted according to different usage scenarios to achieve the effect of eye protection and power saving. Of course, in other embodiments, the display of illuminance intensity is not limited to this display method.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the main body 17 has a plurality of first openings 25 corresponding to the control element, a plurality of second openings 26 corresponding to the second light source 23, and a plurality of third openings 27 corresponding to the first light source 22 in its middle portion. The partitioning of the openings avoids interference between light sources and ensures that the display information of different functional areas is independent and clear.

[0040] In this embodiment, the countdown display area 13 on the panel 7 is configured with numerical displays corresponding to the third opening 27. Specifically, the panel 7 has twelve numerical displays, with five minutes as the smallest time unit. The specific time setting is as follows: triggering the countdown touch switch causes the backlight of the touch switch to flash. At this time, rotating the knob 4 clockwise adjusts the timer from 5 minutes to 60 minutes. After setting the timer, triggering the countdown touch switch again starts the countdown. When the countdown starts, the countdown button and the corresponding clock scale's single backlight remain lit for 3 seconds and then turn off, while the single backlight corresponding to the currently set countdown value displays a breathing flash (off for 5 seconds, on for 0.5 seconds). If the countdown is in progress, triggering the countdown touch switch again stops the countdown. Of course, while the countdown is in progress, the knob 4 can be rotated again to increase or decrease the countdown time. The setting function is activated but has no subsequent action, and automatically turns off after 15 seconds. Of course, in other embodiments, the display method is not limited to this one. For example, when the countdown time is set to 30 minutes, all 6 first light sources 22 are lit, and then one of the first light sources 22 is turned off every 5 minutes the countdown decreases.

[0041] This application solves the problems of low efficiency in setting countdowns and unintuitive display in existing remote controls. Users can quickly set the time by rotating the device and intuitively display the countdown value through a light source. They can directly observe the changes in the countdown display area 13 without repeatedly checking the screen of the main appliance 17. This has the advantages of improving operating efficiency and intuitive display.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected by this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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 component 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 or an electrical 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.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

Claims

1. A rotary remote control, comprising a base (1) and a control board (3) having an encoder (2) disposed on the base (1); characterized in that, It also includes a knob (4), a lamp panel (5), a lamp panel bracket (6), and a panel (7); The knob (4) is provided with a connecting plate (9) having a central through hole (8) to form an upper chamber (10) and a lower chamber (11); the base (1) is placed in the lower chamber (11), and the control plate (3) is fixed on the base (1); the lamp plate bracket (6) is connected to the base (1) through the central through hole (8), and the lamp plate (5) is connected to the lower end face of the main body (17) of the lamp plate bracket (6) and electrically connected to the control plate (3); The lamp panel (5) is provided with a plurality of control elements with backlights in the middle part; a plurality of first light sources (22) are provided around the control elements; the lamp panel bracket (6) is provided with openings adapted to the control elements and the first light sources (22); the panel (7) is provided on the upper end face of the main body (17) of the lamp panel bracket (6), and is provided with a function display area (12) adapted to the control elements and a countdown display area (13) adapted to the first light sources (22); The control element is used to control the opening and closing of the countdown function; the connecting plate (9) is connected to the encoder (2) to drive the encoder (2) to rotate to set the countdown time, thereby illuminating the first light source (22) and displaying it in the countdown display area (13).

2. The rotary remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, An illuminance sensor (24) is also provided in the middle of the lamp panel (5); a plurality of second light sources (23) are also provided around the plurality of control elements, one of which is used to turn the illuminance function on or off; an opening adapted to the second light source (23) is provided on the lamp panel bracket (6); an illuminance display area (28) adapted to the second light source (23) is provided on the panel (7).

3. The rotary remote control according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body (17) has a plurality of first openings (25) corresponding to the control element, a plurality of second openings (26) corresponding to the second light source (23), and a plurality of third openings (27) corresponding to the first light source (22) in the middle portion.

4. The rotary remote control according to claim 3, characterized in that, The countdown display area (13) on the panel (7) is provided with a numerical display corresponding to the third opening (27).

5. The rotary remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate (9) has a snap-fit ​​part (21) protruding on the side wall of the central through hole (8) in the middle, which is used to snap-fit ​​with the encoder (2); the lower end face of the lamp plate bracket (6) and the upper end face of the base (1) axially limit the connecting plate (9).

6. The rotary remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner peripheral wall of the upper chamber (10) has a certain rotational gap with the outer peripheral wall of the lamp plate bracket (6) and the panel (7); the inner peripheral wall of the lower chamber (11) has a certain rotational gap with the outer peripheral wall of the base (1).

7. The rotary remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has an upper opening mounting cavity (14) and a lower opening battery compartment (15); the control board (3) is disposed in the mounting cavity (14); the lower opening of the battery compartment (15) is detachably provided with a cover plate (16).

8. The rotary remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lamp panel bracket (6) includes the main body (17) and a central through-hole (18) that protrudes downward from the center of the main body (17); the central through-hole (8) is connected to the base (1), and the main body (17) and the central through-hole (18) are provided with clearance grooves.

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