A bead-counting creative clock

Abstract

A kind of bead type creative clock, including dial, several drive mechanisms connected on dial, transmission mechanism connected with drive mechanism, bead connected with transmission mechanism, display mechanism connected with dial, drive mechanism is connected with control mechanism, bead is used to cooperate with display mechanism and show current time, drive mechanism is used to drive bead to move, drive mechanism includes fixed shell connected with dial, stepping motor connected in fixed shell, stepping motor and fixed shell are connected with transmission mechanism respectively, and stepping motor is electrically connected with control mechanism.The bead type creative clock provided by the utility model, modular design is adopted, it is convenient to maintain the device in clock, and current time can be represented by the position of bead, interesting is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clock technology, specifically to a bead-type creative clock. Background Technology

[0002] Clocks are commonly used timekeepers in daily life and are precision instruments for measuring and indicating time. Traditional clocks determine the current time by the positions of the hour, minute, and second hands. While this method of timekeeping is intuitive, it has the following problems: Traditional analog clocks rely on the aforementioned gear transmission system and a power source. The backlash and wear between the gears accumulate during transmission, affecting the accuracy of timekeeping. If any gear seizes or malfunctions, the entire clock will malfunction. Moreover, traditional analog clocks require a precise and compact gear train to achieve an accurate rotational speed ratio between the hour, minute, and second hands. When a malfunction occurs, the complex structure makes repairs relatively difficult. Therefore, to improve the reliability of clock operation, a clock device that is easy to maintain is needed. This invention addresses this technical problem. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a creative clock made of abacus beads. It adopts a modular design, which facilitates the maintenance of the clock's internal components. Moreover, the current time can be indicated by the position of the beads, which enhances its fun factor.

[0004] A bead-type creative clock includes a dial, a plurality of drive mechanisms connected to the dial, a transmission mechanism connected to the drive mechanisms, beads connected to the transmission mechanisms, and a display mechanism connected to the dial. The drive mechanisms are connected to a control mechanism. The beads are used to cooperate with the display mechanism to display the current time, and the drive mechanisms are used to drive the beads to move.

[0005] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a fixed housing connected to the dial and a stepper motor connected inside the fixed housing. The stepper motor and the fixed housing are respectively connected to the transmission mechanism, and the stepper motor is electrically connected to the control mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a lead screw connected to the stepper motor at one end and a guide rod connected to the fixed housing at the other end. The other ends of the lead screw and the guide rod are connected to the fixed block, and the lead screw and the guide rod are respectively connected to the abacus beads.

[0007] Furthermore, the abacus bead has a threaded hole and a through hole, the threaded hole being connected to the lead screw and the through hole being connected to the guide rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the display mechanism includes a plurality of annular grooves formed on the dial, the plurality of annular grooves being of different sizes, and the center of each annular groove being the center of the dial, the different annular grooves being used to indicate different times.

[0009] Furthermore, the dial is made of a light-transmitting material, and LED beads are connected inside the dial.

[0010] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes a controller electrically connected to the stepper motor and a clock module electrically connected to the controller, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the stepper motor.

[0011] The technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] (1) The control mechanism in this scheme can control the drive mechanism to work according to the current time. The drive mechanism will drive the abacus beads to move through the transmission mechanism, so that the abacus beads move to the designated position on the dial. The abacus beads will cooperate with the display mechanism to indicate the current time. Users can observe the position of the abacus beads to understand the current time, thus realizing the function of displaying time. In addition, this scheme uses several sets of drive mechanisms and transmission mechanisms to drive different abacus beads to move. Different drive mechanisms and transmission mechanisms operate independently of each other. When maintenance is required, only the corresponding structure needs to be maintained and replaced. There is no need to maintain the entire device, which improves practicality.

[0013] (2) The stepper motor in this solution can drive the lead screw to rotate, and the guide rod can limit the abacus beads to prevent them from rotating, so that the abacus beads can move linearly under the drive of the lead screw to display the time at different times. Compared with the traditional method, the abacus clock in this solution is more artistic and interesting.

[0014] (3) The LED beads in this solution can make the dial light up. Since the dial is made of light-transmitting material and the thickness of the annular groove area is thinner than other areas, the brightness of the annular groove area will be higher, making it easier for users to observe which annular groove the beads are located in, so that they can see the time even in dim lighting conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] The attached diagrams are as follows: 1. Dial; 2. Fixed housing; 3. Annular groove; 4. Lead screw; 5. Guide rod; 6. Fixed block; 7. Abacus beads; 8. Stepper motor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0021] See Figures 1-4 A creative bead-type clock includes a dial 1, several drive mechanisms connected to the dial 1, a transmission mechanism connected to the drive mechanisms, beads 7 connected to the transmission mechanisms, and a display mechanism connected to the dial 1. The drive mechanisms are connected to a control mechanism. The beads 7 are used to display the current time in conjunction with the display mechanism, and the drive mechanisms are used to drive the beads 7 to move. In this embodiment, there are 12 drive mechanisms, transmission mechanisms, and beads 7, representing the numbers 1-12 respectively. Their positions and arrangements are the same as the numbers 1-12 in a traditional pointer clock.

[0022] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a fixed housing 2 connected to the dial 1, and a stepper motor 8 connected inside the fixed housing 2. The stepper motor 8 and the fixed housing 2 are respectively connected to the transmission mechanism, and the stepper motor 8 is electrically connected to the control mechanism. Preferably, corresponding numbers can be engraved on the fixed housing 2 for easy time observation by the user.

[0023] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a lead screw 4 connected to a stepper motor 8 at one end, a guide rod 5 connected to a fixed housing 2 at one end, the other ends of the lead screw 4 and the guide rod 5 connected to a fixed block 6, and the lead screw 4 and the guide rod 5 respectively connected to beads 7.

[0024] Furthermore, the abacus 7 has a threaded hole and a through hole. The threaded hole is connected to the lead screw 4, and the through hole is connected to the guide rod 5.

[0025] Furthermore, the display mechanism includes several annular grooves 3 formed on the dial 1. The annular grooves 3 are of different sizes, and the center of each annular groove 3 is the center of the dial 1. Different annular grooves 3 are used to represent different times. In this embodiment, there are six annular grooves 3, and each annular groove 3 from the inside to the outside represents ten minutes, twenty minutes, thirty minutes, forty minutes, fifty minutes, and sixty minutes, respectively.

[0026] Furthermore, the dial 1 is made of a light-transmitting material, and an LED bead is connected inside the dial 1. When the LED bead is lit, the annular groove 3 area will emit light. Preferably, in this embodiment, the area between two adjacent annular grooves 3 is thicker and less light-transmitting than the annular groove 3 area. Therefore, through the above method, it is easy for the user to observe which annular groove 3 the abacus bead 7 is located in, thereby knowing the current time.

[0027] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes a controller electrically connected to the stepper motor 8 and a clock module electrically connected to the controller. The controller is electrically connected to the stepper motor 8. In this embodiment, the clock module is a DS3231 clock module, and the controller can be an Arduino Uno development board. Preferably, a power supply module is needed to power the stepper motor 8 and other devices. The power supply method is common knowledge in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0028] The working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0029] The movement principle of abacus 7: The controller controls the stepper motor 8 to work according to the time of the clock module. The stepper motor 8 drives the lead screw 4 to rotate. The guide rod 5 can limit the movement of abacus 7 to prevent the abacus 7 from rotating. Thus, the abacus 7 moves linearly under the drive of the lead screw 4 to display the time at different times.

[0030] The interaction between the abacus beads 7 and the display mechanism: When the time is exactly 0:00 or 12:00, all abacus beads 7 are reset to the zero state, meaning the distance between the abacus beads 7 and the fixed block 6 is closest, and all abacus beads 7 are close to the center of the dial 1. When the time is 0:10 (12:10), the controller will control the stepper motor 8 corresponding to the number 12 to rotate a certain number of revolutions, causing the corresponding abacus beads 7 to move to the innermost annular groove 3. Every ten minutes, the controller will automatically control the stepper motor 8 to rotate a certain number of revolutions, causing the corresponding abacus beads 7 to move sequentially to the corresponding annular groove 3. When the time is exactly 1:00 (13:00), the abacus beads 7 corresponding to the number 12 will move to the outermost annular groove 3, indicating 0:60 (12:60), i.e., 1:00 (13:00). When the time is exactly 1:10 (13:10), the abacus beads 7 corresponding to the number 12 remain in the outermost annular groove 3, while the abacus beads 7 corresponding to the number 1 will move to the innermost annular groove 3. In this way, it indicates that the time is exactly 1:10 (13:10). Since this device is not a clock required for precise timekeeping but rather a common household item, the abacus beads 7 only move one increment every ten minutes. Operators can install a display screen at the fixed block 6 and connect it to the corresponding components to digitally display the hours, minutes, and seconds. This part of the structure and working principle is common knowledge in the field and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0031] When the light is dim, the LED can be turned on. Since the dial 1 is made of light-transmitting material and the thickness of the annular groove 3 area is thinner than other areas, the brightness of the annular groove 3 area will be higher, making it easier for the user to observe which annular groove 3 the abacus 7 is located in, so that the time can be seen clearly even in dim light.

[0032] When a certain drive mechanism or transmission mechanism fails, only the mechanism of that drive mechanism or transmission mechanism can be replaced or maintained, without the need to maintain all the components. Therefore, compared with the traditional clock structure, the structure adopted by this device is easier to maintain and replace, and is more convenient to operate, so users do not have to wait for a long time.

[0033] The technical features not described in detail in this solution are based on the conventional operation and general understanding of those skilled in the art and are derived from existing technologies, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0034] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A creative clock in the form of an abacus bead, characterized in that, It includes a dial (1), several drive mechanisms connected to the dial (1), a transmission mechanism connected to the drive mechanism, beads (7) connected to the transmission mechanism, and a display mechanism connected to the dial (1). The drive mechanism is connected to a control mechanism. The beads (7) are used to cooperate with the display mechanism to display the current time. The drive mechanism is used to drive the beads (7) to move.

2. The abacus-type creative clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a fixed housing (2) connected to the dial (1) and a stepper motor (8) connected inside the fixed housing (2). The stepper motor (8) and the fixed housing (2) are respectively connected to the transmission mechanism, and the stepper motor (8) is electrically connected to the control mechanism.

3. The abacus-type creative clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a lead screw (4) connected to the stepper motor (8) at one end and a guide rod (5) connected to the fixed shell (2) at the other end. The other ends of the lead screw (4) and the guide rod (5) are connected to the fixed block (6). The lead screw (4) and the guide rod (5) are respectively connected to the abacus (7).

4. The abacus-type creative clock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The abacus (7) has a threaded hole and a through hole. The threaded hole is connected to the lead screw (4), and the through hole is connected to the guide rod (5).

5. The abacus-type creative clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display mechanism includes several annular grooves (3) formed on the dial (1). The annular grooves (3) are of different sizes, and the center of each annular groove (3) is the center of the dial (1). Different annular grooves (3) are used to represent different times.

6. The abacus-type creative clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dial (1) is made of a light-transmitting material, and the interior of the dial (1) is connected to LED beads.

7. The abacus-type creative clock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control mechanism includes a controller electrically connected to the stepper motor (8) and a clock module electrically connected to the controller. The controller is electrically connected to the stepper motor (8).

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