Intelligent water cup

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent water cup, including cup body and cup cover, cup cover is equipped on cup body still includes liquid flow unit, temperature detection unit, warning unit, power and control panel, is provided with drinking passageway on cup cover, liquid flow unit sets up in cup cover and is located the lateral side of drinking passageway, temperature detection unit sets up in cup cover, warning unit sets up in cup cover, power sets up in cup cover, through above -mentioned structure can real -time capture liquid flow signal, when drinking water action occurs and water temperature reaches the preset value, control panel fast drive warning unit response, in the form of sound or light instantaneously reminds, lets the user in drinking water instantaneous perception high temperature risk, effectively avoids scald, need not user active operation or check data, full -scale automatic linkage detection and warning, reduce operation threshold, especially suitable for the student of attention not easy concentration and the user under the movement state, give both safety and use convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water cups, and in particular to a smart water cup. Background Technology

[0002] In daily drinking scenarios, water cups are essential utensils, and their safety and practicality are always the core concerns of users. With the upgrading of consumer demand, smart water cups are gradually becoming more and more popular. Although most products on the market integrate basic functions such as water temperature display and water consumption statistics, there are still obvious technical deficiencies in the key pain point of anti-scalding protection when drinking, especially among core user groups such as students and sports enthusiasts. From the perspective of student usage scenarios, primary, secondary, and higher education students mostly rely on hot water provided by their homes or the school for daily drinking water, and need to adjust the water temperature themselves before filling their cups. Due to the limited time students have during breaks and their focus on studying or interacting with peers, two risks often arise: first, they rush to drink the hot water before it has cooled sufficiently, without noticing the temperature display on the cup's surface; second, some cups with temperature indicators require pressing a button to wake the screen and view the data, which is cumbersome, and students may easily overlook the risk of high temperatures in their haste, leading to burns to the oral mucosa. In addition, younger students have a weaker ability to perceive and judge temperature, and the passive temperature indicators of traditional cups (such as screen displays) are insufficient to provide immediate warnings, further increasing safety hazards.

[0003] In sports settings, athletes typically hydrate during breaks in their workouts when they are fatigued and focused on the activity, significantly reducing their awareness of water temperature. Existing sports water bottles prioritize portability and sealing, rarely incorporating anti-scalding features. Even those with temperature sensors often place the sensor at the bottom of the bottle, requiring a 1-2 second delay in receiving temperature data as water flows through. Since drinking during exercise involves rapid swallowing, delayed temperature readings are completely ineffective against scalding and may even cause severe burns as the hot liquid flows quickly through the rim and directly into the throat.

[0004] In summary, existing water bottle products cannot meet the safety needs of high-frequency drinking scenarios such as students and athletes in terms of anti-scalding function. There is an urgent need for an intelligent structural design that can accurately link drinking behavior with temperature warnings to fill the market gap. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a smart water cup.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a smart water cup, including a cup body and a cup lid, the cup lid being installed on the cup body, and also including a liquid flow unit, a temperature detection unit, an alarm unit, a power supply and a control board; The cup lid has a drinking channel; The liquid flow unit is located inside the cup lid and around the drinking channel to detect whether liquid is flowing through the drinking channel. The temperature detection unit is located inside the cup lid and is used to detect the temperature of the liquid inside the cup; The warning unit is located inside the cup lid; The power supply is located inside the cup lid; The control board is located inside the cup lid and is electrically connected to the liquid flow unit, temperature detection unit, warning unit, and power supply. The control panel can issue an alert via an alarm unit when the liquid flow unit detects liquid flowing through the drinking channel and when the temperature detection unit detects that the liquid temperature has reached a preset value.

[0007] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the cup lid includes a top cover and a bottom cover; The bottom cover is installed below the top cover and forms a cavity between them. The liquid flow unit, temperature detection unit, warning unit, power supply and control board are located in the cavity. The accommodating cavity is equipped with a conduit that communicates with the top cover and bottom cover, and the drinking channel is formed by the inner cavity of the conduit.

[0008] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the cup lid is provided with several buttons that are electrically connected to the control board.

[0009] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the cup lid is provided with a charging port that is electrically connected to the control board.

[0010] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the control board is provided with an attitude detection module. The control board can issue a warning through an alarm unit when the attitude detection module detects that the attitude has reached a preset value and the temperature detection unit detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value.

[0011] In one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the attitude detection module is configured as a MEMS multi-axis gyroscope or an angle sensor.

[0012] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the cup lid is provided with a lid opening detection module electrically connected to the control board. The control board can issue a warning through the warning unit when the lid opening detection module detects that the cup lid has been opened and the temperature detection unit detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value.

[0013] In one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the cover opening detection module is configured as a reed switch or a MEMS magnetic sensor.

[0014] In one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the warning unit is configured as a buzzer.

[0015] In one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the warning unit is configured as an LED light.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A smart water cup includes a cup body and a cup lid. The cup lid is mounted on the cup body and also includes a liquid flow unit, a temperature detection unit, an alarm unit, a power supply, and a control board. The cup lid has a drinking channel. The liquid flow unit is located inside the cup lid and around the drinking channel to detect whether liquid is flowing through it. The temperature detection unit is located inside the cup lid to detect the temperature of the liquid inside the cup. The alarm unit is located inside the cup lid. The power supply is located inside the cup lid. The control board is located inside the cup lid and is electrically connected to the liquid flow unit, the temperature detection unit, the alarm unit, and the power supply. The control board can operate in the liquid... When the liquid flow unit detects liquid flowing through the drinking channel and the temperature detection unit detects that the liquid temperature has reached a preset value, an alarm unit will issue a warning. This structure can capture liquid flow signals in real time. When drinking occurs and the water temperature reaches the preset value, the control board quickly drives the alarm unit to respond, providing an immediate reminder in the form of sound or light. This allows users to perceive the risk of high temperature the moment they drink, effectively avoiding burns. No user operation or data viewing is required. The entire process is automated, with linked detection and warnings, reducing the operational threshold. It is especially suitable for students who have difficulty concentrating and users in the middle of exercise, balancing safety and ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart water cup; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a smart water cup; Figure 3 This is the circuit block diagram of the control board; Figure 4 The circuit schematic of the main control module; Figure 5 This is the circuit schematic of the power module; Figure 6 This is the circuit schematic of the temperature detection module; Figure 7 This is the circuit schematic of the liquid level detection module; Figure 8 This is a circuit schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the warning module; Figure 9 This is a circuit schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the warning module; Figure 10 This is the circuit schematic of the attitude detection module; Figure 11 This is the circuit diagram for the button. Detailed Implementation

[0018] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral molding; they can refer to mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two units or the interaction between two units. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-11 A smart water cup includes a cup body 10 and a cup lid 20, with the cup lid 20 mounted on the cup body 10. It also includes a liquid flow unit 31, a temperature detection unit 32, an alarm unit 33, a power supply 40, and a control board 50. The cup lid 20 is provided with a drinking channel 20a; The liquid flow unit 31 is disposed inside the cup lid 20 and located on the periphery of the drinking channel 20a, and is used to detect whether liquid flows through the drinking channel 20a; The temperature detection unit 32 is located inside the cup lid 20 and is used to detect the temperature of the liquid inside the cup body 10. The warning unit 33 is located inside the cup lid 20; The power supply 40 is located inside the cup lid 20; The control board 50 is located inside the cup lid 20 and is electrically connected to the liquid flow unit 31, the temperature detection unit 32, the warning unit 33, and the power supply 40; The control board 50 can issue a warning through the warning unit 33 when the liquid flow unit 31 detects that liquid is flowing through the drinking channel 20a and the temperature detection unit 32 detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-11 In this utility model, the control board 50 is equipped with a main control module 51 and a power module 52, a temperature detection module 54, an alarm module 55, and a liquid level detection module 56 electrically connected to the main control module 51. In some embodiments, the cup lid 20 is provided with a charging port 80 electrically connected to the control board 50. The power module 52 is electrically connected to the power supply 40 and the charging port 80, and can charge the power supply 40 (preferably a battery) through the charging port 80. Further, the capacitive sensing module 53 is connected to the liquid flow unit 31, the temperature detection module 54 is connected to the temperature detection unit 32, and the alarm module 55 is connected to the alarm unit 33. The liquid flow unit 31 is preferably configured as a spiral spring, one end of which is electrically connected to the main control module 51, and the other end is sleeved on the periphery of the drinking channel 20a. Specifically: When the lid 20 is installed on the cup body 10, water will flow out of the drinking channel 20a when drinking, including direct drinking water and drinking through a straw. The control board 50 detects the change in capacitance value of the liquid flow unit 31 in real time. That is, when there is no liquid flowing through the drinking channel 20a, the liquid flow unit 31 will be in the first capacitance value state. When there is liquid flowing through the drinking channel 20a, the capacitance value of the liquid flow unit 31 will change and be in the second capacitance value state. The control board 50 (main control module 51) determines whether there is liquid flowing through the drinking channel 20a based on the capacitance value fed back by the liquid flow unit 31, and thus determines whether the user is drinking. At the same time, the temperature detection unit 32 detects the temperature of the liquid in the cup body 10 in real time and feeds it back to the control board 50.

[0024] The control board 50 activates the warning unit 33 to issue a warning when the liquid flow unit 31 returns the first capacitance value and the temperature detection unit 32 returns the water temperature value exceeding the preset value. The control board 50 does not activate the warning unit 33 when the liquid flow unit 31 returns the first capacitance value and the temperature detection unit 32 returns the water temperature value below the preset value. Furthermore, when the liquid flow unit 31 returns the second capacitance value, the control board 50 does not activate the warning unit 33 regardless of whether the water temperature value returned by the temperature detection unit 32 exceeds the preset value. Users can determine whether the water temperature is suitable for drinking based on the status of the warning unit 33, greatly improving the anti-scalding effect. It should be noted that each circuit module can use existing circuit structures. Figures 4-11 An embodiment of each circuit module is given. The specific circuit structure will not be described in detail here, nor should it be considered as a limitation of this utility model.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-2 In some embodiments, the cup lid 20 includes a top cover 21 and a bottom cover 22; the bottom cover 22 is installed below the top cover 21 and forms a receiving cavity 23 between the bottom cover 22 and the top cover 21, and the liquid flow unit 31, temperature detection unit 32, warning unit 33, power supply 40 and control board 50 are disposed in the receiving cavity 23; a guide tube 24 communicating with the top cover 21 and the bottom cover 22 is provided in the receiving cavity 23, and the drinking channel 20a is formed by the inner cavity of the guide tube 24; specifically, during assembly... Then, the control board 50 is installed on the bottom cover 22, the power supply 40 is installed on the top cover 21, and the liquid flow unit 31 is installed on the outer wall of the guide tube 24. Finally, the bottom cover 22 and the top cover 21 are assembled together, and waterproof treatment is done between each component and the top cover 21 and the bottom cover 22. In a further embodiment, the liquid flow unit 31 is set as a helical spring. During assembly, the lower end of the helical spring is installed on the control board 50 and the upper end is inserted into the guide tube 24.

[0026] Reference Figure 11 In some embodiments, the cup lid 20 is provided with a plurality of buttons 70 electrically connected to the control board 50. When the cup has a heating function, the buttons 70 include, but are not limited to, temperature increase buttons, temperature decrease buttons, function switch buttons, etc.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and 8 In some embodiments, the warning unit 33 is configured as a buzzer 33a; see reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and 9 In some embodiments, the warning unit 33 is configured as an LED light 33b; in further embodiments, the buzzer 33a and the LED light 33b may coexist and be used in conjunction to improve the warning effect.

[0028] Reference Figure 2 and 10 In some embodiments, the control board 50 is provided with an attitude detection module 56. The control board 50 can issue a warning through the warning unit 33 when the attitude detection module 56 detects that the attitude has reached a preset value and the temperature detection unit 32 detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value. Preferably, the attitude detection module 56 is set as a MEMS multi-axis gyroscope or an angle sensor. Specifically, the attitude detection module 56 can detect the attitude of the cup (cup lid 20) in real time, such as acceleration and angle, to determine whether the user has picked up the cup. Combined with the current water temperature, it determines whether to enable the warning unit 33, which can also play a role in preventing scalding.

[0029] In some embodiments, the cup lid 20 is provided with an opening detection module electrically connected to the control board 50. The control board 50 can issue a warning through the warning unit 33 when the opening detection module detects that the cup lid 20 has been opened and the temperature detection unit 32 detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value. Preferably, the opening detection module is set as a reed switch or a MEMS magnetic sensor. Specifically, in other embodiments, the cup lid 20 is provided with a drinking cap, which can close the drinking channel 20a. The drinking cap is provided with a magnetic element. The reed switch or MEMS magnetic sensor can detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic element, thereby determining whether the drinking cap or the cup lid 20 has been opened. Combined with the current water temperature, it is determined whether to enable the warning unit 33, which can also play a role in preventing scalding.

[0030] In a further embodiment, the safety protection against foreign object ingestion can be achieved by accurately monitoring the opening behavior of the cup lid 20 or the drinking cap. Specifically, a reed switch or MEMS magnetic sensor captures the opening signal of the cup lid 20 / drinking cap in real time. The control board 50 presets normal opening parameters, such as a single opening time of ≤5 seconds and a maximum of 2 openings within 1 minute. When the opening action is detected to be outside the normal range, such as the lid not closing for a long time or frequent opening and closing in a short period of time, it is determined to be an unexpected operation, which may pose a risk of foreign object ingestion. At this time, the control board 50 immediately drives the warning unit 33 to issue a strong warning in the form of a continuous buzzer and a rapidly flashing LED light, so as to promptly remind the user to check the status of the water cup and avoid drinking contaminated water, thereby further improving the safety of water cup use, especially suitable for public scenarios such as campuses and offices.

[0031] The advantages of this invention are as follows: the above structure can capture liquid flow signals in real time. When drinking occurs and the water temperature reaches the preset value, the control board quickly drives the warning unit to respond and provide an immediate reminder in the form of sound or light, allowing users to perceive the risk of high temperature at the moment of drinking, effectively avoiding scalding. There is no need for users to actively operate or check data. The entire process is automated, with linkage detection and warning, reducing the operating threshold. It is especially suitable for students who have difficulty concentrating and users in the process of exercising, taking into account both safety and ease of use.

[0032] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A smart water cup, comprising a cup body (10) and a cup lid (20), wherein the cup lid (20) is mounted on the cup body (10), characterized in that: It also includes a liquid flow unit (31), a temperature detection unit (32), an alarm unit (33), a power supply (40), and a control board (50); The cup lid (20) is provided with a drinking channel (20a); The liquid flow unit (31) is disposed inside the cup lid (20) and located on the periphery of the drinking channel (20a) for detecting whether liquid flows through the drinking channel (20a); The temperature detection unit (32) is disposed inside the cup lid (20) and is used to detect the temperature of the liquid inside the cup body (10); The warning unit (33) is disposed inside the cup lid (20); The power source (40) is located inside the cup lid (20); The control board (50) is located inside the cup lid (20) and is electrically connected to the liquid flow unit (31), temperature detection unit (32), warning unit (33) and power supply (40); The control panel (50) can issue a warning through the warning unit (33) when the liquid flow unit (31) detects that liquid is flowing through the drinking channel (20a) and when the temperature detection unit (32) detects that the temperature of the liquid reaches a preset value.

2. The smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (20) includes a top cover (21) and a bottom cover (22); The bottom cover (22) is installed below the top cover (21) and forms a cavity (23) between the bottom cover (21) and the top cover (21). The liquid flow unit (31), temperature detection unit (32), warning unit (33), power supply (40) and control board (50) are disposed in the cavity (23). The accommodating cavity (23) is provided with a conduit (24) that communicates with the top cover (21) and the bottom cover (22), and the drinking channel (20a) is formed by the inner cavity of the conduit (24).

3. The smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (20) is provided with several buttons (70) that are electrically connected to the control board (50).

4. The smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (20) is provided with a charging port (80) that is electrically connected to the control board (50).

5. A smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control board (50) is provided with an attitude detection module (56). The control board (50) can issue a warning through the warning unit (33) when the attitude detection module (56) detects that the attitude has reached a preset value and when the temperature detection unit (32) detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value.

6. A smart water cup according to claim 5, characterized in that: The attitude detection module (56) is configured as a MEMS multi-axis gyroscope or angle sensor.

7. A smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (20) is provided with an opening detection module electrically connected to the control board (50). The control board (50) can issue a warning through the warning unit (33) when the opening detection module detects that the cup lid (20) has been opened and the temperature detection unit (32) detects that the temperature of the liquid has reached a preset value.

8. A smart water cup according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cover opening detection module is configured as a reed switch or a MEMS magnetic sensor.

9. A smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warning unit (33) is configured as a buzzer (33a).

10. A smart water cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warning unit (33) is configured as an LED light (33b).

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