A control module with light indication for a mirror cabinet

Abstract

The application discloses a control module with light indication for a mirror cabinet, which comprises a shell, a control assembly and an illumination assembly, wherein the control assembly and the illumination assembly are both arranged in the shell; the control assembly comprises a controller, a distance sensor, a power supply interface and a control key, and the distance sensor, the power supply interface and the control key are all electrically connected with the controller; the illumination assembly comprises lamp beads and a reflecting film, the lamp beads are connected with the power supply interface through the controller; the shell is provided with a diffusion plate matched with the lamp beads, and the reflecting film is fixed between the lamp beads and the diffusion plate; the shell is provided with through holes matched with the power supply interface, and the through holes are distributed on both sides of the shell. Through the arrangement of the control assembly and the illumination assembly, the controller can control the lamp beads to work according to the signal sent by the distance sensor, the light emitted by the lamp beads is emitted to the outside of the shell through the diffusion plate after being concentrated by the reflecting film, and it is ensured that the illumination assembly can stably and uniformly emit light, thereby improving the use convenience and compatibility of the control module with light indication for the mirror cabinet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automation control technology, and in particular to a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] A mirror cabinet is a type of cabinet placed in the bathroom to store toiletries, cosmetics, and other items. By incorporating a control module and corresponding supply device, the cabinet can guide the user to its location and automatically perform corresponding operations, such as automatically dispensing water, hand sanitizer, or paper towels. Existing control modules suffer from low integration and difficult installation, affecting the flexibility and ease of use of the mirror cabinet. Furthermore, mirror cabinets often include lighting for makeup application or illumination. Current mirror cabinets frequently place the lighting fixtures outside the mirror, which can easily lead to electrical leaks or corrosion. Alternatively, drilling holes in the mirror corresponding to the lighting fixture not only affects the safety and lifespan of the mirror cabinet but also increases its manufacturing cost. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet. The control module can integrate lighting functions, improve the safety and service life of the mirror cabinet, and reduce the manufacturing cost of the mirror cabinet.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a control module with lighting indicators for a mirror cabinet, comprising: a housing, a control component, and a lighting component, both of which are pre-installed within the housing; the control component includes a controller, a distance sensor, a power interface, and a control key, all of which are electrically connected to the controller; the lighting component includes LED beads and a reflective film, the LED beads being connected to the power interface via the controller; the housing has a diffuser plate that mates with the LED beads, and the reflective film is fixed between the LED beads and the diffuser plate; the housing has through holes that mate with the power interface, the through holes being distributed on both sides of the housing.

[0005] The control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to an embodiment of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: by setting up a control component and a lighting component, the controller can control the lamp beads to work according to the signal sent by the distance sensor. The light emitted by the lamp beads is concentrated by the reflective film and then emitted to the outside of the housing through the diffuser plate, ensuring that the lighting component can emit light stably and evenly, thus improving the ease of use of the control module with light indicator for the mirror cabinet; by setting up the housing and control components, the housing can better protect the controller and the distance sensor. Multiple control components are connected through a power interface, ensuring the working stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicator for the mirror cabinet.

[0006] In some embodiments, the reflective film is fixed above and below the LED beads. This structure ensures that the reflective film can better concentrate the light emitted by the LED beads, guaranteeing the brightness of the lighting components and improving the lighting effect of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0007] In some embodiments, the angle formed between the plane containing the reflective film and the plane containing the controller is an acute angle. This structure ensures that the light emitted by the LEDs can be focused onto the diffuser plate, avoiding uneven illumination and insufficient brightness, and improving the operational stability of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0008] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a slot, and the diffuser plate is inserted into the slot and fixedly connected to the housing. By providing the slot, the connection between the diffuser plate and the housing is made more flexible, improving the assembly efficiency of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the upper end of the slot is provided with a groove, and the side of the diffuser plate is provided with a positioning block; the diffuser plate is inserted into the groove through the positioning block and fixedly connected to the outer shell. By providing the groove and the positioning block, the diffuser plate can be stably fixed to the outer shell, avoiding the diffuser plate from becoming loose, and improving the structural stability of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing is further provided with a notch that mates with the diffuser plate. This notch facilitates the disassembly of the diffuser plate for replacing components such as LED beads and reflective films, improving the maintenance convenience of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0011] In some embodiments, the control component further includes a trigger sensor electrically connected to the controller. By providing a trigger sensor, the controller can accurately acquire the material state corresponding to the control component, enabling the controller to control the LEDs to emit corresponding light effects and improving the ease of use of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet.

[0012] In some embodiments, the trigger sensor includes an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter. The infrared receiver is electrically connected to the controller, and the infrared transmitter is positioned directly opposite the infrared receiver. By setting up the infrared receiver and infrared transmitter, the trigger sensor can accurately and in real time determine the quantity of materials corresponding to the control components. When the quantity of materials is less than a preset value, the infrared transmitter triggers the infrared receiver and sends a signal to the controller indicating insufficient materials, thereby improving the operational stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0013] In some embodiments, the trigger sensor further includes a weight sensor. By providing a weight sensor, the trigger sensor can accurately and in real-time monitor and control the weight of the material corresponding to the component. When the weight of the material is less than a preset value, the weight sensor sends a signal to the controller indicating insufficient material, thereby improving the operational stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0014] In some embodiments, the distance sensor is located at the lower end of the housing. This configuration ensures that the distance sensor can accurately identify a hand below the housing, improving the response speed of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0015] This application provides a control module with lighting indicators for a mirror cabinet. By including a control component and a lighting component, the controller can control LED beads based on signals sent by a distance sensor. The light emitted by the LED beads is concentrated by a reflective film and then emitted through a diffuser plate to the outside of the housing, ensuring stable and uniform light emission from the lighting component and improving the ease of use of the control module. The housing and control components provide better protection for the controller and distance sensor. Multiple control components are connected via a power interface, ensuring the stability and compatibility of the control module. The inclusion of a slot facilitates flexible connection between the diffuser plate and the housing, improving assembly efficiency. The use of grooves and positioning blocks ensures the diffuser plate is stably fixed to the housing, preventing detachment and improving structural stability. The inclusion of an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter allows the trigger sensor to accurately and in real-time determine the quantity of materials corresponding to the control component. When the quantity is less than a preset value, the infrared transmitter triggers the infrared receiver and sends a material shortage signal to the controller, further enhancing the stability and compatibility of the control module.

[0016] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description and will be apparent in part from the description or may be learned by practicing the application. The objectives and other advantages of this application may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 An exploded view of a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 3An exploded view of a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet, provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet, provided as another embodiment of this application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet provided in one embodiment of this application, viewed from another angle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mirror cabinet provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model embodiment provides a control module with light indication for a mirror cabinet, including: a housing 100, a control component 200, and a lighting component 300, both of which are pre-installed within the housing 100; the control component 200 includes a controller 210, a distance sensor 220, a power interface 230, and a control key 240, all of which are electrically connected to the controller 210; the lighting component 300 includes an LED bead 310 and a reflective film 320, with the LED bead 310 connected to the power interface 230 via the controller 210; the housing 100 has a diffuser plate 110 that cooperates with the LED bead 310, and the reflective film 320 is fixed between the LED bead 310 and the diffuser plate 110; the housing 100 has through holes 120 that cooperate with the power interface 230, distributed on both sides of the housing 100.

[0020] By setting up control component 200 and lighting component 300, controller 210 can control LED beads 310 to work according to the signal sent by distance sensor 220. The light emitted by LED beads 310 is concentrated by reflective film 320 and then emitted to the outside of housing 100 through diffuser plate 110, ensuring that lighting component 300 can emit light stably and evenly, improving the ease of use of the control module with light indicator for mirror cabinet. By setting up housing 100 and control component 200, housing 100 can better protect controller 210 and distance sensor 220. Multiple control components 200 are connected through power interface 230, ensuring the working stability and compatibility of control module with light indicator for mirror cabinet.

[0021] In some embodiments, the reflective film 320 is fixed above and below the LED bead 310. This structure ensures that the reflective film 320 can better concentrate the light emitted by the LED bead 310, ensuring the brightness of the lighting assembly 300 and improving the lighting effect of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0022] In some embodiments, the angle formed between the plane of the reflective film 320 and the plane of the controller 210 is an acute angle. This structure ensures that the light emitted by the LED 310 can be focused onto the diffuser plate 110, avoiding uneven illumination and insufficient brightness of the light emitted by the LED 310, and improving the working stability of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0023] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is provided with a slot 130, and the diffuser plate 110 is inserted into the slot 130 and fixedly connected to the housing 100. By providing the slot 130, the connection flexibility between the diffuser plate 110 and the housing 100 is facilitated, and the assembly efficiency of the control module with light indication used for the mirror cabinet is improved.

[0024] In some embodiments, the upper end of the slot 130 is provided with a groove 131, and the side of the diffuser plate 110 is provided with a positioning block 111; the diffuser plate 110 is inserted into the groove 131 through the positioning block 111 and fixedly connected to the outer shell 100. By providing the groove 131 and the positioning block 111, the diffuser plate 110 can be stably fixed on the outer shell 100, avoiding the situation where the diffuser plate 110 becomes loose, and improving the structural stability of the control module with light indication used for the mirror cabinet.

[0025] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is further provided with a notch 140 that mates with the diffuser plate 110. By providing the notch 140, it is easy to disassemble the diffuser plate 110 to replace components such as the lamp beads 310 and the reflective film 320, thereby improving the maintenance convenience of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0026] In some embodiments, the control component 200 further includes a trigger sensor 250, which is electrically connected to the controller 210. By setting the trigger sensor 250, the controller 210 can accurately obtain the material state corresponding to the control component 200 through the trigger sensor 250, so that the controller 210 can control the lamp beads 310 to emit corresponding light effects, thereby improving the ease of use of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet.

[0027] In some embodiments, the trigger sensor 250 includes an infrared receiver 251 and an infrared transmitter 252. The infrared receiver 251 is electrically connected to the controller 210, and the infrared transmitter 252 is positioned directly opposite the infrared receiver 251. By setting the infrared receiver 251 and infrared transmitter 252, the trigger sensor 250 can accurately and in real time determine the quantity of materials corresponding to the control component 200. When the quantity of materials is less than a preset value, the infrared transmitter 252 triggers the infrared receiver 251 and sends a signal indicating insufficient materials to the controller 210, thereby improving the operational stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0028] In some embodiments, the trigger sensor 250 further includes a weight sensor 253. By setting the weight sensor 253, the trigger sensor 250 can accurately and in real time monitor and control the weight of the material corresponding to the component 200. When the weight of the material is less than a preset value, the weight sensor 253 sends a signal to the controller 210 indicating that the material is insufficient, thereby improving the working stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicators used for the mirror cabinet.

[0029] In some embodiments, the distance sensor 220 is located at the lower end of the housing 100. This structure ensures that the distance sensor 220 can accurately identify a person's hand below the housing 100, improving the response speed of the control module with light indicators used for the mirror cabinet.

[0030] In some embodiments, the control key 240 is also covered with a protective cover 241 so that the user can operate the control key 240 through the protective cover 241, thereby preventing moisture from entering the housing 100 and causing corrosion to the control component 200, and improving the service life of the control module with light indicators used in the mirror cabinet.

[0031] Reference Figure 6 This application embodiment also provides a mirror cabinet, including: a main body 400 and a control module with light indication for the mirror cabinet as described above; the main body 400 is provided with a mirror surface 410, and the outer shell 100 is fixed between the mirror surface 410 and the main body 400, and the mirror surface 410 is provided with a light-transmitting hole 411 that cooperates with the lamp bead 310.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model will be further explained below.

[0033] During assembly, according to the configuration requirements of the mirror cabinet, a corresponding control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet is installed inside the main body 400. For example, when the main body 400 is equipped with a tissue supply device 420, the tissue supply device 420 is placed between the infrared transmitter 252 and the infrared receiver 251. When the main body 400 is equipped with a hand sanitizer supply device 430, a container filled with hand sanitizer is placed on the weight sensor 253, and the hand sanitizer supply device 430 is electrically connected to the controller 210. Next, the diffuser plate 110 is fixed to the outer shell 100 by inserting the positioning block 111 into the groove 131. The distance sensor 220 is fixed at the lower end of the outer shell 100, and multiple controllers 210 are connected through the power interfaces 230 on both sides of the outer shell 100 to improve the wiring convenience of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet. Then, the mirror 410 is installed on the outside of the main body 400. When the mirror 410 is in the closed state, the light-transmitting hole 411 and the lamp bead 310 are directly opposite each other. This completes the assembly of the mirror cabinet. The entire process is efficient and controllable. Multiple control modules with light indicators for the mirror cabinet can be quickly and stably fixed inside the main body 400. The lighting components 300 are precisely and stably fixed inside the main body 400 and are aligned with the positions of the LED beads 310, which improves the assembly efficiency of the mirror cabinet.

[0034] During use, when a person places their hand under the main body 400, the distance sensor 220 reads the distance between the person's hand and the main body 400. When the distance between the person's hand and the main body 400 is less than a preset value, the controller 210 sends a working command to the lamp bead 310. The light emitted by the lamp bead 310 is concentrated by the reflective film 320 and then emitted to the outside of the housing 100 through the diffuser plate 110, achieving a soft lighting effect. Simultaneously, the controller 210 sends operating instructions to the supply devices within the main body 400. For example, when a hand is placed under the hand sanitizer supply device 430, the controller 210 sends an operating instruction to the hand sanitizer supply device 430, which then draws a measured amount of hand sanitizer under the main body 400. When the weight sensor 253 reads that the weight of the hand sanitizer container is less than a preset value, the controller 210 sends an operating instruction to the LED bead 310, which emits a red light to remind maintenance personnel to replenish the hand sanitizer in a timely manner. When the number of paper towels on the tissue supply device 420 is less than a preset value, the infrared receiver 251 receives the infrared signal emitted by the infrared transmitter 252, and the controller 210 sends an operating instruction to the LED bead 310, which emits a red light to remind maintenance personnel to replenish the tissues in a timely manner. In some embodiments, the operator can adjust the brightness and color of the LED bead 310 via the control key 240 to adapt to different usage environments and improve the ease of use of the mirror cabinet.

[0035] This application provides a control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet. By setting up a control component 200 and a lighting component 300, the controller 210 can control the LED beads 310 to work according to the signal sent by the distance sensor 220. The light emitted by the LED beads 310 is concentrated by the reflective film 320 and then emitted to the outside of the housing 100 through the diffuser plate 110, ensuring that the lighting component 300 can emit light stably and evenly, thus improving the ease of use of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet. By setting up the housing 100 and the control component 200, the housing 100 can better protect the controller 210 and the distance sensor 220. Multiple control components 200 are connected through a power interface 230, ensuring the working stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet. The slot 130 facilitates the connection flexibility between the diffuser plate 110 and the housing 100, improving the assembly efficiency of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet. The groove 131 and positioning block 111 ensure that the diffuser plate 110 is stably fixed to the housing 100, preventing it from becoming loose and improving the structural stability of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet. The infrared receiver 251 and infrared transmitter 252 enable the trigger sensor 250 to accurately and in real-time determine the quantity of materials corresponding to the control component 200. When the quantity of materials is less than a preset value, the infrared transmitter 252 triggers the infrared receiver 251 and sends a material shortage signal to the controller 210, improving the operational stability and compatibility of the control module with light indicators for the mirror cabinet.

[0036] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, instruments, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the instrument embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the shown or discussed mutual couplings, direct couplings, or communication connections may be through some interfaces; indirect couplings or communication connections between instruments or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. Units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and components shown as units may or may not be physical units, i.e., they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0037] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of this application. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this application. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A control module with light indicators for a mirror cabinet, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a housing, a control component, and a lighting component, both of which are pre-installed within the housing. The control component includes a controller, a distance sensor, a power interface, and a control key, all of which are electrically connected to the controller. The lighting component includes LEDs and a reflective film, with the LEDs connected to the power interface via the controller. The housing has a diffuser plate that mates with the LEDs, and the reflective film is fixed between the LEDs and the diffuser plate. The housing also has through holes that mate with the power interface, distributed on both sides of the housing.

2. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reflective film is fixed above and below the LED beads.

3. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle formed between the plane containing the reflective film and the plane containing the controller is an acute angle.

4. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer casing is provided with a slot, and the diffuser plate is inserted into the slot and fixedly connected to the outer casing.

5. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the card slot is provided with a groove, and the side of the diffuser plate is provided with a positioning block; the diffuser plate is inserted into the groove through the positioning block and is fixedly connected to the outer shell.

6. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer casing is also provided with a notch that mates with the diffuser plate.

7. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control component also includes a trigger sensor, which is electrically connected to the controller.

8. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The trigger sensor includes an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter. The infrared receiver is electrically connected to the controller, and the infrared transmitter is positioned directly opposite the infrared receiver.

9. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The trigger sensor also includes a weight sensor.

10. A control module with light indicator for a mirror cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance sensor is located at the lower end of the housing.

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