Intelligent water cup capable of monitoring water level

Abstract

The application discloses an intelligent water cup capable of monitoring water level. The cup body of the water cup comprises an inner container and an outer shell, and the inner container is fixed inside the outer shell. A water level sensor is arranged between the inner container and the outer shell and is attached to the outer wall of the inner container, and the water level sensor is at least one. An outer pushing piece is arranged on the inner side of the outer shell, and the outer end of the outer pushing piece penetrates into the side wall of the outer shell. A driving piece is connected with the outer pushing piece, and the driving piece is used for driving the outer pushing piece to extend out of the side wall of the outer shell or to retract into the side wall of the outer shell. The intelligent water cup of the application is provided with the water level sensor, the outer pushing piece and the driving piece. When the water level sensor detects that the water level reaches a set height, the driving piece can drive the outer pushing piece to extend or retract, and a user can perceive that the outer pushing piece is in the extended or retracted state through a touch mode, so as to know whether the water level of the water cup reaches the set value. Therefore, the probability of safety problems caused by water overflow is reduced, the use demand of the visually impaired people is met, and the use convenience of the water cup is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to drinking containers, and more specifically to a smart water cup that can monitor water levels. Background Technology

[0002] Water cups are essential tools for daily drinking, home storage, and portable office use, and are widely used in various fields such as family life, office commuting, and outdoor travel. For visually impaired users, the inability to directly observe the water level when filling the cup may lead to hot water overflowing and scalding, posing a safety hazard that needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a smart water cup that can monitor water levels and is easy for visually impaired people to use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a smart water cup capable of monitoring water levels, comprising a cup body, a water level sensor, a main control board, an external pusher, and a driving component. The cup body includes an inner liner and an outer shell, with the inner liner fixed inside the outer shell. The water level sensor is located between the inner liner and the outer shell and is attached to the outer wall of the inner liner; there is at least one water level sensor. The main control board is located between the bottom surface of the inner liner and the bottom surface of the outer shell, and a main control unit is provided on the main control board, which is electrically connected to the water level sensor. The external pusher is located inside the outer shell, with its outer end penetrating the side wall of the outer shell. The driving component is connected to the external pusher and is used to drive the external pusher to extend beyond the side wall of the outer shell or retract into the side wall of the outer shell. The driving component is electrically connected to the main control unit.

[0005] This smart water cup incorporates a water level sensor, an outward-extending component, and a driving component. When the water level sensor detects that the water level has reached a set height, the driving component can extend or retract the outward-extending component. Users can sense whether the outward-extending component is in an extended or retracted state by touch, thus knowing whether the water level in the cup has reached the set value. This reduces the chance of water overflow causing safety issues, meets the needs of visually impaired users, and improves the ease of use of the water cup.

[0006] In the optional scheme, the water level sensor is a non-contact water level sensor, and there is more than one water level sensor, which are arranged vertically.

[0007] In the optional scheme, the pusher corresponds one-to-one with the water level sensor and one-to-one with the drive component, and the pusher is circumferentially distributed on the side wall of the shell.

[0008] In the optional design, the driving component is a micro servo motor, the pusher is a push rod, and the output end of the driving component is connected to the pusher.

[0009] In the optional solution, the side wall of the housing is also equipped with indicator lights, which are electrically connected to the main control unit. Each indicator light corresponds to a water level sensor, and the indicator lights are arranged vertically.

[0010] In an optional configuration, a buzzer is located on the inside of the housing and is electrically connected to the main control unit.

[0011] In an optional configuration, a wireless speaker is also installed inside the casing, and a sound outlet is provided on the casing corresponding to the position of the wireless speaker.

[0012] In an optional configuration, a temperature sensor is installed on the bottom surface of the inner liner, and the temperature sensor is attached to the bottom surface of the inner liner. The side wall of the outer shell is equipped with a display unit for displaying temperature information. The display unit and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the main control unit.

[0013] In an optional solution, a cup lid is also included to cover the upper opening of the inner liner. The top surface of the cup lid is provided with a magnetic bracket for magnetically fixing a smart terminal. The magnetic bracket and the cup lid are rotatably connected by a damping pivot.

[0014] In an optional design, the top surface of the cup lid has a receiving groove, and the magnetic bracket rotates and folds into the receiving groove.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, some embodiments are listed below for detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a water cup according to at least one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the housing, push-out member, and drive member in at least one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled water cup according to at least one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a block diagram showing the connection of electronic components in a water cup according to at least one embodiment.

[0020] It should be noted that the products shown in the above views have been appropriately scaled down / enlarged to fit the drawing size and ensure clarity of the views, and there is no limitation on the size of the products shown in the views. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0023] In the description of this application, 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 application.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 being 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 being 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.

[0025] One or more embodiments of this application are intelligent water cups capable of monitoring water levels, the specific structure of which is as follows: Figures 1-3 As shown, its connection block diagram is as follows: Figure 4 As shown. Figure 1As shown, the water cup includes a cup body 10, a water level sensor 22, a main control board 20, an outward pusher 30, and a drive component 40. The cup body 10 includes an inner liner 11 and an outer shell 12. The inner liner 11 is made of a metal material, such as 304 stainless steel. The outer shell 12 is made of a metal material with low thermal conductivity, such as stainless steel. The inner liner 11 is fixed inside the outer shell 12, and a vacuum is evacuated in part of the space between the inner liner 11 and the outer shell 12 to reduce heat conduction and improve the heat preservation effect. The water level sensor 22 is located between the inner liner 11 and the outer shell 12 and is attached to the outer wall of the inner liner 11 to detect the water level height of the inner liner 11 in a non-contact manner. There is at least one water level sensor 22. The main control board 20 is located between the bottom surface of the inner liner 11 and the bottom surface of the outer shell 12, and the main control board 20 is equipped with a main control unit 21, which is electrically connected to the water level sensor 22 (e.g., 304 stainless steel). Figure 4 (See diagram). The pusher 30 is located inside the housing 12, and its outer end penetrates the side wall of the housing 12. The drive unit 40 is connected to the pusher 30, and the drive unit 40 is electrically connected to the main control unit 21 (e.g., Figure 4 (See illustration). The driving component 40 is used to drive the pusher 30 to extend beyond the side wall of the housing 12 or retract into the side wall of the housing 12. Therefore, when the water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached the set height, the driving component 40 can drive the pusher 30 to extend or retract. The user can sense whether the pusher 30 is extended or retracted by touch, thereby knowing whether the water level in the cup has reached the set value. This reduces the probability of water overflow causing safety problems and meets the usage needs of visually impaired people.

[0026] In some embodiments, the water level sensor 22 is a non-contact water level sensor, such as a capacitive non-contact liquid level sensor. When there is only one water level sensor 22, it is attached to a relatively high position on the outer wall of the inner tank 11. When the water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached a set height, it indicates that the water level has reached a high level, and the output signal of the water level sensor 22 changes. The main control unit 21 controls the drive component 40 to extend or retract the pusher component 30 according to the change signal. In a specific implementation, when the water level is detected to be high, the drive component 40 extends the pusher component 30 beyond the side wall of the outer shell 12. When the user touches the protruding pusher component 30, they know that the water level has reached a high level, thus realizing the water level reminder function.

[0027] In some embodiments, the water level sensor 22 is a non-contact water level sensor, such as a capacitive non-contact liquid level sensor. Figure 1 As shown, there is more than one water level sensor 22, and the water level sensors 22 are arranged vertically. Figure 1The number of water level sensors 22 is shown only as an example and is not intended to limit the number or position of the water level sensors 22. Multiple water level sensors 22 are arranged vertically to detect different water levels; for example, the water level sensor 22 at the bottom detects a low water level, while the water level sensor 22 at the top detects a high water level. All of these water level sensors 22 are electrically connected to the main control unit 21. When there is more than one water level sensor 22, only one pusher 30 and one drive 40 may be provided. When the water level sensor 22 at the highest position detects that the water level has reached that position, the drive 40 causes the pusher 30 to extend beyond the side wall of the housing 12.

[0028] In some embodiments, when there is more than one water level sensor 22, the pusher 30 corresponds one-to-one with the water level sensor 22, and the pusher 30 also corresponds one-to-one with the drive 40. The multiple pushers 30 are circumferentially and evenly or non-uniformly distributed on the sidewall of the housing 12. For example, if there are three water level sensors 22, and three pushers 30 and three drive 40, with the pushers 30 circumferentially distributed, when the lower water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached that position, the first pusher 30 is pushed out of the sidewall of the housing 12 by the drive 40; when the middle water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached that position, the second pusher 30 is pushed out of the sidewall of the housing 12 by the drive 40, while the first pusher 30 remains stationary; when the upper water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached that position, the third pusher 30 is pushed out of the sidewall of the housing 12 by the drive 40, at which point all three pushers 30 extend outwards. The number of touchable push-out parts 30 indicates the water level inside the cup, further enhancing ease of use.

[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the drive unit 40 is a micro servo motor, and the pusher 30 is a push rod. The output end of the drive unit 40 is connected to the pusher 30. For example, the output end of the drive unit 40 is a gear 41, and the outer wall of the pusher 30 is provided with a rack portion. The gear 41 meshes with the rack portion, and the pusher 40 drives the gear 41 to rotate, which drives the pusher 30 to extend or retract. Figure 2 The quantity, shape, size, and arrangement of the pusher 30 and the drive 40 are shown only as examples and are not intended to limit the quantity, shape, size, and arrangement of the pusher 30 and the drive 40. Figure 2 The pusher 30 shown is in an extended state. In specific implementation, the height of the pusher 30 protruding from the side wall of the outer shell 12 is 2-4 mm. The pusher 30 and the drive 40 can be set at the lower part of the outer shell 12 and should be isolated from the vacuum area between the inner liner 11 and the outer shell 12 to avoid vacuum failure and reduced heat preservation effect.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the side wall of the housing 12 is also provided with several indicator lights 25, which are electrically connected to the main control unit 21 (e.g., Figure 4 (See diagram). Indicator lights 25 correspond one-to-one with water level sensors 22, arranged vertically. Indicator lights 25 can be LEDs. When a water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached a certain position, it controls one of the indicator lights 25 to illuminate. For example, if there are 3 water level sensors 22 and 3 indicator lights 25, when the lower water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached a certain position, the bottom indicator light 25 is illuminated; when the middle water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached a certain position, the middle indicator light 25 is illuminated, while the lower indicator light 25 remains illuminated; when the upper water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached a certain position, the top indicator light 25 is illuminated, and all three indicator lights 25 are illuminated. The indicator lights 25 allow users to directly observe the number of illuminated lights to know the water level in the cup, improving the convenience of using the cup.

[0031] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a buzzer 23 is provided on the inner side of the outer casing 12, and the buzzer 23 is electrically connected to the main control unit 21 (e.g., Figure 4 (See illustration). The buzzer 23 is used for water level alarm. When the highest water level sensor 22 detects that the water level has reached that position, indicating that the water level has reached a high level, the buzzer 23 emits a continuous alarm signal to remind the user not to add water in the form of sound, which further enriches the water cup's reminder methods.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a wireless speaker 24 is also provided inside the outer casing 12, and a sound outlet 121 is provided on the outer casing 12 at the position corresponding to the wireless speaker 24 (see...). Figure 3 In specific implementation, the wireless speaker 24 and the sound outlet 121 should be isolated from the vacuum area between the inner liner 11 and the outer shell 12 to avoid vacuum failure and reduced heat preservation effect. The wireless speaker 24 is a Bluetooth speaker that can connect with smart terminals, such as smartphones, tablets, and Bluetooth players, to receive and play corresponding audio signals, enhancing the entertainment value of the water cup and making it suitable for scenarios such as office breaks and outdoor picnics. In at least one embodiment, the wireless speaker 24 can be electrically connected to the main control unit 21, and the wireless speaker 24 can be used as a speaker to play water cup-related prompts, such as temperature information and water level information. In at least one embodiment, the wireless speaker 24 only functions as a wireless player and is not electrically connected to the main control unit 21.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a temperature sensor 26 is provided on the bottom surface of the inner liner 11, and the temperature sensor 26 is attached to the bottom surface of the inner liner 11. A display unit 27 for displaying temperature information is provided on the side wall of the outer shell 12. Figure 3),like Figure 4 As shown, the display unit 27 and the temperature sensor 26 are electrically connected to the main control unit 21. The temperature information of the inner liner 11 monitored in real time by the temperature sensor 26 is displayed on the display unit 21 so that the user can know the real-time temperature. Figure 3 As shown, a switching button 28 is also provided on the side wall of the housing 12. The switching button 28 is electrically connected to the main control unit 21. The switching button 28 is used to switch the temperature unit displayed by the display unit 27. That is, the switching button 28 can switch the displayed temperature between Celsius and Fahrenheit to facilitate use by users with different habits.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a power supply 90 is also provided at the bottom of the casing 12. The power supply 90 uses a rechargeable lithium battery and is electrically connected to the main control unit 21 (e.g., Figure 4 (As shown), power supply 90 provides power to all the electronic components of the water cup. The main control board 20 also has at least one charging port 29, which is a USB interface or a DC interface. The charging port 29 is electrically connected to the main control unit 21 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (See illustration). In addition, the power supply 90 is also electrically connected to the wireless speaker 24, providing power to the wireless speaker 24.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the water cup also includes a lid 50 for covering the upper opening 110 of the inner liner 11. Figure 1 As shown, the cup lid 50 can be fixedly fitted onto the upper opening 110 of the inner liner 11 by a threaded connection. Furthermore, the cup lid 50 is provided with a sealing ring 52 above the internal thread 51. When the cup lid 50 is fitted onto the upper opening 110 of the inner liner 11, the sealing ring 52 is pressed tightly against the upper opening 110 of the inner liner 11 to achieve better sealing and heat preservation.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the top surface of the cup lid 50 is equipped with a magnetic bracket 53 for magnetically securing a smart terminal. The magnetic bracket 53 can magnetically secure a smart terminal (such as a smartphone) with a metal plate, metal ring, or magnetic ring on the back, allowing the smart terminal to be fixed above the cup for convenient video viewing, video calls, and other operations. For example, some Apple phones have built-in magnetic rings, and the magnetic ring inside the magnetic bracket 53 can magnetically secure it to these Apple phones. Similarly, some smartphones have cases with metal plates / rings embedded inside, and the magnetic bracket 53 can also magnetically secure these smartphones. Figure 3As shown, the magnetic holder 53 and the cup lid 50 are rotatably connected via a damping shaft 54. The damping shaft 54 ​​increases the rotational resistance of the magnetic holder 53, allowing it to withstand a certain amount of gravity and remain at a specific angle, thus preventing the magnetic holder 53 from failing to support the smart terminal and affecting normal user operation. Furthermore, as... Figure 3 As shown, the top surface of the cup lid 50 is provided with a receiving groove 501. When the magnetic support 53 is not in use, the magnetic support 53 can be rotated and folded into the receiving groove 501, which reduces the space occupied and makes the cup more integrated and aesthetically pleasing.

[0037] The above examples are merely illustrative of the technical content of this application to facilitate reader understanding, but do not imply that the implementation methods of this application are limited to these. Any technical extensions or re-creations made based on this application are protected by this application. The scope of protection of this application is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A smart water cup capable of monitoring water level, characterized in that, It includes The cup body includes an inner liner and an outer shell, wherein the inner liner is fixed inside the outer shell; A water level sensor, wherein the water level sensor is located between the inner tank and the outer shell and is attached to the outer wall of the inner tank, and there is at least one water level sensor; The main control board is located between the bottom surface of the inner liner and the bottom surface of the outer shell. The main control board is equipped with a main control unit, which is electrically connected to the water level sensor. An external pusher is provided inside the outer casing, and the outer end of the external pusher penetrates the side wall of the outer casing; A driving component is connected to an external pusher component. The driving component is used to drive the external pusher component to extend out of the outer casing sidewall or retract into the outer casing sidewall. The driving component is electrically connected to the main control unit.

2. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water level sensor is a non-contact water level sensor, and there is more than one water level sensor, which are arranged vertically.

3. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the push-out components corresponds to a water level sensor and a drive component, and the push-out components are circumferentially distributed on the side wall of the outer shell.

4. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The driving component is a miniature servo motor, the pusher is a push rod, and the output end of the driving component is connected to the pusher.

5. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the housing is also provided with indicator lights, which are electrically connected to the main control unit. Each indicator light corresponds to a water level sensor and the indicator lights are arranged vertically.

6. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A buzzer is provided on the inside of the housing, and the buzzer is electrically connected to the main control unit.

7. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing also contains a wireless speaker, and the housing has a sound outlet at the position corresponding to the wireless speaker.

8. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature sensor is provided on the bottom surface of the inner liner, and the temperature sensor is attached to the bottom surface of the inner liner. A display unit for displaying temperature information is provided on the side wall of the outer shell. The display unit and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the main control unit.

9. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cup lid for covering the upper opening of the inner liner, the top surface of the cup lid is provided with a magnetic bracket for magnetically fixing a smart terminal, and the magnetic bracket and the cup lid are rotatably connected by a damping pivot.

10. The smart water cup capable of monitoring water level as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The top surface of the cup lid is provided with a receiving groove, and the magnetic bracket is rotated and folded into the receiving groove.

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