Light and temperature dual control electrochromic water cup

Abstract

The utility model discloses solve only the light intensity of gathering in existing discoloration water cup, only can according to the light intensity change, more monotonous, and the problem of easy light ageing, provide a light temperature double -control electrochromic water cup, including cup body, the cup body includes shell, inner bag, electrochromic device, base, response control structure and power, wherein shell and inner bag are fixed respectively set up on the base, electrochromic device sets up between shell and inner bag, response control structure and power all set up in the base, and power is electrically connected with response control structure, response control structure still is electrically connected with electrochromic device, and control electrochromic device changes color, response control structure includes the photosensitive sensor for inductive light and the thermal sensor for inductive water temperature, photosensitive sensor sets up at the outside of cup body, and thermal sensor sets up at the inside of cup body, provides parameter basis for electrochromic device according to temperature or light change.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart water cup technology, and in particular to a light and temperature dual-control electrochromic water cup. Background Technology

[0002] Electrochromic materials are a type of material whose optical properties change stably and reversibly under the influence of an applied electric field, typically manifesting as changes in color and transparency. In daily life, electrochromic materials are widely used in various objects to provide visual cueing or add interest. For example, as shown in patent CN206995035U, they are used in solar-powered water cups, causing the cup's appearance to change with the intensity of light. However, solar-powered color-changing water cups are unusable in low-light environments, appearing rather monotonous. Furthermore, sunlight accelerates material aging, affecting the overall lifespan of the cup. Therefore, this paper proposes an electrochromic water cup that utilizes temperature changes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a light and temperature dual-control electrochromic water cup.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following solution: A photosensitive and thermosensitive electrochromic water cup includes a cup body, which comprises an outer shell, an inner liner, an electrochromic device, a base, a sensing control structure, and a power supply. The outer shell and the inner liner are respectively fixedly mounted on the base. The electrochromic device is disposed between the outer shell and the inner liner. The sensing control structure and the power supply are both disposed in the base, and the power supply is electrically connected to the sensing control structure. The sensing control structure is also electrically connected to the electrochromic device to control the electrochromic device to change color. The sensing control structure includes a photosensitive sensor for sensing light and a thermal sensor for sensing water temperature. The photosensitive sensor is disposed on the outside of the cup body, and the thermal sensor is disposed on the inside of the cup body.

[0005] Furthermore, the electrochromic device includes a first substrate, a first electrode, an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte solution, a second electrode, and a second substrate; wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are respectively disposed close to the outer shell and the inner liner, and the first electrode, the electrochromic layer, the electrolyte solution, and the second electrode are all disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate; the first substrate and the second substrate are made of transparent insulating material; the first electrode is disposed in close contact with the first substrate, and the first substrate provides electrical insulation between the first electrode and the outer shell; the second electrode layer is disposed in close contact with the second substrate; the first electrode is electrically connected to one electrochromic layer, and the second electrode is connected to another electrochromic layer; an electrolyte solution is disposed between the two electrochromic layers; the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are also electrically connected to a sensing control structure.

[0006] Furthermore, the electrochromic device is encapsulated in an annular thin sheet and fixed in the interlayer space between the outer shell and the inner liner.

[0007] Furthermore, the first electrode and the second electrode in the electrochromic device are respectively electrically connected to the induction control structure by external leads.

[0008] Furthermore, the photosensitive sensor is embedded in a groove on the outside of the base to sense the light intensity of the external environment.

[0009] Furthermore, the thermal sensor is positioned close to the bottom of the inner liner.

[0010] Furthermore, a charging port for connecting to a power source is also provided on the outer side of the base.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up photosensitive sensors and thermal sensors to collect light intensity signals and temperature signals respectively, a parameter basis is provided for electrochromic devices to change according to temperature or light changes. With relatively simple program design, a dual-control electrochromic effect of temperature control and light control can be realized, enriching the application scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of Example 1; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection relationship in Example 1.

[0013] Explanation of the symbols in the attached diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Inner liner; 3. Electrochromic device; 4. Base; 5. Induction control structure; 51. Photosensitive sensor; 52. Thermistor; 6. Power supply. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features described therein can be combined with each other.

[0015] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the figures only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0016] Example 1: like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a light-temperature dual-control electrochromic water cup includes a cup body, which comprises an outer shell 1, an inner liner 2, an electrochromic device 3, a base 4, a sensing control structure 5, and a power supply 6. The outer shell 1 and the inner liner 2 are fixedly mounted on the base 4. The electrochromic device 3 is disposed between the outer shell 1 and the inner liner 2. It should be noted that the outer shell 1 is made of transparent material, allowing for easy observation of the color change of the electrochromic device 3 from the outside. The sensing control structure 5 and the power supply 6 are both disposed within the base 4, with the power supply 6 electrically connected to the sensing control structure 5. The sensing control structure 5 is also electrically connected to the electrochromic device 3, controlling the color change of the electrochromic device 3 by altering the current. The sensing control structure 5 includes a photosensitive sensor 51 for sensing light and a thermal sensor 52 for sensing water temperature. The photosensitive sensor 51 is disposed on the outside of the cup body, and the thermal sensor 52 is disposed on the inside of the cup body. In this example, the independent power supply 6 provides power to the sensing control structure 5, allowing it to freely control the electrochromic device 3 to change color and transparency in various environments. It should be noted that the changes in the electrochromic device 3 are related to its physical properties and current magnitude, and can be selected and set according to actual needs. Furthermore, by setting up a photosensitive sensor 51 and a thermal sensor 52, light and temperature signals can be collected respectively, enabling the electrochromic device 3 to change color based on light or temperature. For example, different currents can be used to change the color of the electrochromic device 3 according to different water temperatures, thus indicating the water temperature. Alternatively, the color of the electrochromic device 3 can be changed according to different light intensities to improve visibility and facilitate locating the cup. These applications are merely examples; this application only proposes structural improvements to collect relevant parameters and provide a parameter basis for different applications. It should be noted that in actual use, the color-changing control method of the electrochromic device 3, such as temperature control or light control, can be changed via input methods such as buttons.

[0017] The electrochromic device 3 includes a first substrate, a first electrode, an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte solution, a second electrode, and a second substrate. The first and second substrates are respectively positioned close to the outer shell 1 and the inner liner 2. The first electrode, electrochromic layer, electrolyte solution, and second electrode are all positioned between the first and second substrates. The first and second substrates are made of transparent insulating material; in this example, glass is used. The first electrode is tightly attached to the first substrate, providing electrical insulation between the first electrode and the outer shell 1. The second electrode layer is tightly attached to the second substrate. The first electrode is electrically connected to one electrochromic layer, and the second electrode is connected to another electrochromic layer. An electrolyte solution is positioned between the two electrochromic layers. The first and second electrode layers are also electrically connected to the sensing control structure 5. The use of two electrochromic layers with the electrolyte solution sandwiched between them enhances the color-changing effect compared to a single, thin electrochromic layer.

[0018] The electrochromic device 3 is packaged in a ring-shaped thin sheet and fixed in the interlayer space between the outer shell 1 and the inner liner 2; the packaged electrochromic device 3 is convenient for assembly, transportation and replacement.

[0019] The first and second electrodes of the electrochromic device 3 are respectively provided with external leads that are electrically connected to the induction control structure 5, which, combined with its packaging characteristics, facilitates assembly.

[0020] The photosensitive sensor 51 is embedded in the groove on the outside of the base 4 to sense the light intensity of the external environment; the thermal sensor 52 is set close to the bottom of the inner liner 2; both locations can accurately sense the ambient light intensity and the internal water temperature data.

[0021] The outer side of the base 4 is also provided with a charging interface that connects to the power supply 6.

[0022] During implementation, by setting up a photosensitive sensor 51 and a thermal sensor 52 to collect light intensity signals and temperature signals respectively, a parameter basis is provided for the electrochromic device 3 to change according to temperature or light changes. With relatively simple program design, a dual-control electrochromic effect of temperature control and light control is achieved.

[0023] The above description is merely a specific example of this utility model and does not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Obviously, those skilled in the art, after understanding the content and principle of this utility model, may make various modifications and changes in form and details without departing from the principle and structure of this utility model. However, these modifications and changes based on the concept of this utility model are still within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup, comprising a cup body, characterized in that, The cup body includes an outer shell (1), an inner liner (2), an electrochromic device (3), a base (4), a sensing control structure (5), and a power supply; wherein the outer shell (1) and the inner liner (2) are respectively fixedly mounted on the base (4); the electrochromic device (3) is disposed between the outer shell (1) and the inner liner (2); the sensing control structure (5) and the power supply are both disposed in the base (4), and the power supply is electrically connected to the sensing control structure (5); the sensing control structure (5) is also electrically connected to the electrochromic device (3) to control the electrochromic device (3) to change color; the sensing control structure (5) includes a photosensitive sensor (51) for sensing light and a thermal sensor (52) for sensing water temperature; the photosensitive sensor (51) is disposed on the outside of the cup body, and the thermal sensor (52) is disposed on the inside of the cup body.

2. The photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrochromic device (3) includes a first substrate, a first electrode, an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte solution, a second electrode, and a second substrate; wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are respectively located close to the outer shell (1) and the inner liner (2), and the first electrode, the electrochromic layer, the electrolyte solution, and the second electrode are all located between the first substrate and the second substrate; the first substrate and the second substrate are made of transparent insulating material; the first electrode is located close to the first substrate, and the first substrate achieves electrical insulation between the first electrode and the outer shell (1); the second electrode layer is located close to the second substrate; the first electrode is electrically connected to one electrochromic layer, and the second electrode is connected to another electrochromic layer; an electrolyte solution is provided between the two electrochromic layers; the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are also electrically connected to the sensing control structure (5).

3. The photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrochromic device (3) is packaged in the form of a ring-shaped sheet and fixed in the interlayer space between the outer shell (1) and the inner liner (2).

4. The photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first electrode and the second electrode of the electrochromic device (3) are respectively electrically connected to the induction control structure (5) by external leads.

5. The photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photosensitive sensor (51) is embedded in the groove on the outside of the base (4) to sense the light intensity of the external environment.

6. The photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thermal sensor (52) is positioned close to the bottom of the inner liner (2).

7. The photothermal dual-control electrochromic water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the base (4) is also provided with a charging interface for connecting to a power source.

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