Emitter control structure and louvers

Abstract

The application relates to a transmitter control structure and a shutter. The transmitter control structure comprises: a transmitter control structure, which comprises: a transmitter main body provided with a charging battery and a first power supply contact electrically connected with the charging battery; a base used for bearing the transmitter main body, the base being provided with a second power supply contact; and a power supply module arranged on the base or connected with the base and electrically connected with the second power supply contact; wherein when the transmitter main body is placed on the base, the first power supply contact and the second power supply contact are in contact and conduction, so that the power supply module charges the charging battery. The scheme provided by the application can eliminate the charging requirement of a special charging device of the transmitter, effectively avoid the use interruption problem caused by forgetting to charge or complicated operation, and effectively improve the continuity and convenience in the product use process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart curtain technology, and in particular to transmitter control structures and venetian blinds. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of smart homes, wireless controllers (or transmitters) for devices such as smart curtains and smart lights have been widely used.

[0003] In related technologies, transmitters / controllers used in electric products such as smart curtains on the market mainly rely on button batteries such as CR2450 and CR2032 or built-in lithium polymer batteries for power supply. The above power supply method is prone to situations where the battery is exhausted or the power is insufficient when the user needs to use the transmitter, which will cause the user to interrupt the original operation and perform cumbersome steps such as replacing the battery or finding a charger to charge it, affecting the convenience of product use and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve or partially solve the problems existing in the related technologies, this application provides a transmitter control structure that can eliminate the charging requirements of the transmitter's dedicated charging equipment, effectively avoid the problem of interruption of use due to forgetting to charge or cumbersome operation, and effectively improve the continuity and convenience of product use.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a transmitter control structure, including: The transmitter body is provided with a rechargeable battery and a first power supply contact electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; A base for supporting the transmitter body, the base having a second power supply contact; and A power supply module, wherein the power supply module is disposed on or connected to the base and is electrically connected to the second power supply contact; When the transmitter body is placed on the base, the first power supply contact and the second power supply contact make contact and conduction, so that the power supply module can charge the rechargeable battery.

[0006] In some embodiments, the top surface of the base is provided with an alignment groove that matches the shape of the transmitter body.

[0007] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the first power supply contact is provided with a first positioning structure, and the outer periphery of the second power supply contact is provided with a second positioning structure that cooperates with the first positioning structure.

[0008] In some implementations, the power supply module is a photovoltaic panel or a wind turbine.

[0009] In some embodiments, the transmitter control structure further includes a magnetic suction assembly; the transmitter body and the base are detachably and fixedly connected via the magnetic suction assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the magnetic attraction assembly includes: a first magnet disposed within the transmitter body and a second magnet disposed on the back of the base, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are positionally matched.

[0011] In some embodiments, the base is provided with adhesive grooves and / or screw fixing holes.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bottom of the transmitter body is provided with a positioning groove, and the first power supply contact is disposed in the positioning groove; the top of the base is provided with a positioning protrusion that matches the positioning groove, and the second power supply contact is disposed at the end of the positioning protrusion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the transmitter control structure further includes: at least one motor, the at least one motor being electrically connected to the second power supply contact; When the first power supply contact and the second power supply contact are in contact and connected, the power supply module supplies power or charges the at least one motor.

[0014] A second aspect of this application provides a venetian blind, including the transmitter control structure described in the first aspect of this application.

[0015] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial effects: The technical solution of this application integrates the power supply module with the support base and sets up power supply contacts for contact conduction. This allows the transmitter to be automatically connected to the power supply module for charging when the user places the transmitter in a normal position. This effectively avoids the problem of interruption of use due to forgetting to charge or cumbersome operation, effectively improves the continuity and convenience of product use, and eliminates the charging requirement of dedicated charging equipment for the transmitter. The contact charging method is used to achieve charging, and the design structure is simple. While meeting the charging needs of the transmitter, it can effectively reduce the product's operating costs.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmitter body and base in the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the transmitter body and base in the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the transmitter body in the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Reference numerals: 100, transmitter body; 110, rechargeable battery; 120, first power supply contact; 130, first positioning structure; 140, positioning groove; 200, base; 210, second power supply contact; 220, alignment groove; 230, second positioning structure; 240, adhesive groove; 250, screw fixing hole; 260, positioning protrusion; 300, power supply module; 400, magnetic assembly; 410, first magnet; 420, second magnet; 500, motor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0021] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0023] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In related technologies, transmitters / controllers used in electric products such as smart curtains on the market mainly rely on button batteries such as CR2450 and CR2032 or built-in lithium polymer batteries for power supply. The above power supply method is prone to situations where the battery is exhausted or the power is insufficient when the user needs to use the transmitter, which will cause the user to interrupt the original operation and perform cumbersome steps such as replacing the battery or finding a charger to charge it, affecting the convenience of product use and user experience.

[0025] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a transmitter control structure that eliminates the need for dedicated charging equipment for the transmitter, effectively preventing interruptions in use due to forgotten charging or cumbersome operation, and significantly improving the continuity and convenience of product use.

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The transmitter control structure of this application can be applied to motorized curtains, such as motorized lift day and night blinds, or motorized Venetian blinds, without limitation.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmitter body and base in the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the transmitter body and base in the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the transmitter body in the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 4 The transmitter control structure of this application includes: The transmitter body 100 can be a control device with wireless signal transmission function. The transmitter body 100 can be manufactured using an injection-molded shell encapsulating a circuit board. The transmitter body 100 can have a built-in control circuit. The transmitter body 100 is equipped with a rechargeable battery 110 and a first power supply contact 120 electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 110. The rechargeable battery 110 mainly provides power for the operation of the transmitter body 100. For example, the rechargeable battery 110 can be a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. The first power supply contact 120 can be a metal conductive connection component. The rechargeable battery 110 can be built into the transmitter body 100, and the first power supply contact 120 can be located at the bottom of the transmitter body 100.

[0030] The transmitter body 100 can be equipped with control buttons, such as buttons for controlling the slats of the Venetian blinds to flip up or down, or buttons for controlling the slats to remain horizontal. Of course, the control buttons can be configured according to the actual application, and there are no restrictions here. The transmitter body 100 can also be equipped with indicator lights that are linked to the control buttons to provide feedback on the control button responses.

[0031] The base 200 supports the transmitter body 100. That is, the transmitter body 100 can be fixedly placed on the base 200. The base 200 is provided with a second power supply contact 210. The second power supply contact 210 can be a metal conductive connection component that matches the first power supply contact 120. For example, if the first power supply contact 120 is a spring-loaded pin, then the second power supply contact 210 can be a copper alloy contact piece that matches the spring-loaded pin.

[0032] A power supply module 300 is disposed on or electrically connected to the base 200. The power supply module 300 is electrically connected to the second power supply contact 210 on the base 200. The power supply module 300 is primarily used to supply power to the rechargeable battery 110 within the transmitter body 100.

[0033] When the transmitter body 100 is placed on the base 200, the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210 make contact and conduct, forming a closed circuit. At this time, the power supply module 300 charges the rechargeable battery 110 through the conducting line.

[0034] When in use, the transmitter body 100 can be removed from the base 200 and operated. At this time, the rechargeable battery 110 provides the power required for the transmitter body 100 to work. When not in use, the transmitter body 100 is placed on the base 200. At this time, the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210 make contact and conduct, forming a closed circuit. The power supply module 300 continuously charges the rechargeable battery 110 in the transmitter body 100.

[0035] In some embodiments, the top surface of the base 200 is provided with an alignment groove 220 that matches the shape of the transmitter body 100. The alignment groove 220 can be a recessed structure located on the top of the base 200. For example, an alignment groove 220 matching the shape of the transmitter body 100 can be formed by providing a closed convex edge on the top of the base 200. By providing the alignment groove 220, when the transmitter body 100 is placed on the base 200, its outer edge contacts the inner wall of the alignment groove 220, thereby creating a spatial constraint and limiting and fixing the transmitter body 100. It can be understood that because the contour of the alignment groove 220 is consistent with the transmitter body 100, the rotation angle of the transmitter body 100 on the surface of the base 200 can be limited, thereby reducing contact misalignment caused by angular deviations.

[0036] In some embodiments, a first positioning structure 130 is provided on the outer periphery of the first power supply contact 120, and a second positioning structure 230 that cooperates with the first positioning structure 130 is provided on the outer periphery of the second power supply contact 210. The first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can adopt a positioning post and positioning groove structure with complementary shapes. For example, the first positioning structure 130 adopts multiple positioning posts wrapped around the first power supply contact 120, and the second positioning structure 230 adopts multiple positioning grooves wrapped around the second power supply contact 210. The cooperation between the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can provide alignment during the contact and conduction process between the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210, thereby achieving precise alignment between the two.

[0037] It should be understood that the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can adopt a symmetrical structure. Positioning through the cooperation of the two symmetrically distributed positioning structures can effectively reduce the difficulty in the alignment process.

[0038] The first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can also adopt an asymmetrical structure. That is, the mating structure between the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can have a unique correspondence in shape or distribution. For example, the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can use a combination of trapezoidal columns and trapezoidal slots. Another example is that both the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 can adopt an asymmetrical distribution (number or position). Through this asymmetrical structure, a foolproof design is formed to further improve the alignment accuracy between the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210.

[0039] The two-level positioning mechanism can be realized through the cooperation of the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230, as well as the function of the alignment groove 220.

[0040] As an example, when the transmitter body 100 is placed on the base 200, coarse positioning is first performed using the alignment groove 220 to roughly align the transmitter body 100 with the base 200. Subsequently, the first positioning structure 130 and the second positioning structure 230 begin to contact, forcibly defining the transmitter body 100's unique placement orientation. During this process, fine positioning is achieved until the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210 are fully in contact and conducting. Thus, the phased cooperation of coarse and fine positioning can effectively prevent misalignment between the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210, and the foolproof design can prevent contact failure caused by placing the transmitter body 100 in the wrong direction.

[0041] The depth of the alignment groove 220 can cover a certain distance of the thickness of the transmitter body 100. For example, the depth of the alignment groove 220 can be one-sixth of the thickness of the transmitter body 100. During the placement of the transmitter body 100, it provides sufficient limiting effect in the vertical direction, thereby reducing the difficulty of alignment between the transmitter body 100 and the alignment groove 220. When the transmitter body 100 is placed into the alignment groove 220, the edge of the alignment groove 220 provides support for the edge of the transmitter body 100, making it easier for the transmitter body 100 to complete the initial positioning. In some embodiments, the power supply module 300 can be a photovoltaic panel or a wind turbine. A photovoltaic panel can refer to a device that converts light energy into electrical energy, such as a solar panel made of monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon; while a wind turbine can refer to a device that converts wind energy into electrical energy, such as a micro-turbine generator. Using a photovoltaic panel or wind turbine as the power supply module 300 to power the rechargeable battery 110 enables continuous power generation using natural energy sources, thus allowing the rechargeable battery 110 to achieve self-sufficiency through environmental energy without relying on traditional disposable batteries or frequent external charging.

[0042] It should be understood that the power supply module 300 can also be a combination of a photovoltaic panel and a wind turbine. Of course, the power supply module 300 can also adopt other clean energy conversion technologies to enable the equipment to form a self-sustaining power supply system in applicable scenarios; this is not limited here.

[0043] In some embodiments, the transmitter control structure may further include a magnetic attraction component 400. The magnetic attraction component 400 refers to a connecting part that uses magnetic material to generate an attractive force. The transmitter body 100 and the base 200 are detachably and fixedly connected via the magnetic attraction component 400. Utilizing the mutual attraction provided by the magnetic attraction component 400, when the transmitter body 100 approaches the base 200, they are attracted to each other under magnetic force, allowing the transmitter body 100 to automatically adjust to a preset position. Furthermore, by applying appropriate external force, the transmitter body 100 can be separated from the base 200, effectively improving the convenience of product use.

[0044] In some embodiments, the magnetic attraction assembly 400 includes a first magnet 410 disposed within the transmitter body 100 and a second magnet 420 disposed on the back of the base 200, wherein the first magnet 410 and the second magnet 420 are positionally matched. Both the first magnet 410 and the second magnet 420 can be neodymium iron boron magnets. The first magnet 410 and the second magnet 420 have opposite magnetic properties, thus generating a mutual magnetic attraction force. The first magnet 410 and the second magnet 420 are respectively disposed in non-contact positions, allowing the transmitter body 100 and the base 200 to achieve magnetic abutment through the housing, thereby forming surface contact. This provides higher stability to the detachable and fixed connection between the transmitter body 100 and the base 200 via magnetic attraction. Furthermore, by placing the first magnet 410 and the second magnet 420 in a position where they will not be exposed for a long time, it can effectively reduce adverse phenomena such as rusting and corrosion of the first magnet 410 and the second magnet 420, thereby effectively ensuring the overall magnetic effect of the magnetic attraction component 400.

[0045] In some embodiments, the base 200 is provided with an adhesive groove 240 and / or screw fixing holes 250. It is understood that the base 200 may be provided with at least one of the adhesive groove 240 and screw fixing holes 250 for mounting and fixing the base 200 at a preset installation position. The adhesive groove 240 may be provided with an adhesive material, allowing the base 200 to be fixed to a smooth surface by bonding. The screw fixing holes 250 are used for screws to pass through the screw fixing holes 250, thereby achieving a fixed connection with the wall or bracket, thus achieving the fixed installation of the base 200. By providing two installation structures, the base 200 overcomes the limitations of a single installation method in application scenarios. For example, when temporary and convenient installation is required, installation is achieved through the adhesive groove 240; when permanent and stable fixing is required, installation is achieved through screws passing through the screw fixing holes 250. In some embodiments, a positioning groove 140 is provided at the bottom of the transmitter body 100, a first power supply contact 120 is disposed within the positioning groove 140, a positioning protrusion 260 adapted to the positioning groove 140 is provided at the top of the base 200, and a second power supply contact 210 is disposed at the end of the positioning protrusion 260. It can be understood that the positioning groove 140 can accommodate the positioning protrusion 260 of the base 200 and limit the horizontal displacement of the transmitter body 100 itself.

[0046] When the transmitter body 100 is placed on the base 200, the positioning protrusion 260 is embedded in the positioning groove 140. The shape of the groove and the protrusion are matched to forcefully constrain the relative position of the two, so that the first power supply contact 120 on the transmitter body 100 and the second power supply contact 210 on the base 200 only make contact in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the inner wall of the positioning groove 140 and the outer wall of the positioning protrusion 260 form a mechanical limit to eliminate the horizontal alignment deviation, thereby effectively avoiding the power supply instability caused by insufficient contact area or complete separation of the two power supply contacts due to misalignment.

[0047] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the transmitter control structure shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0048] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments, the transmitter control structure of this application may further include at least one motor 500. The at least one motor 500 is electrically connected to a second power supply contact 210. When the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210 are in contact and conducting, the power supply module 300 supplies power or charges the at least one motor 500.

[0049] The motor 500 can be an actuator used to drive the rotation of the louver blades. For example, the motor 500 can be a DC geared motor.

[0050] The motor 500 forms a circuit with the power supply module 300 through the second power supply contact 210, and obtains electrical energy directly from the power supply module 300 when the two different power supply contacts are connected. The motor 500 may be equipped with an energy storage battery, which may be built into the motor 500 or electrically connected to it externally.

[0051] When the transmitter body 100 is placed on the base 200, the contact between the first power supply contact 120 and the second power supply contact 210 forms a parallel circuit between the power supply module 300, the rechargeable battery 110, and the motor 500. At this time, the electrical energy output by the power supply module 300 is distributed to two paths: one path charges the rechargeable battery 110 through the contacts, and the other path directly provides the operating power required by the motor 500 or charges its energy storage battery.

[0052] When the motor 500 is not equipped with an independent energy storage battery, the motor 500 can directly call the real-time power supply module 300 or be powered by the rechargeable battery 110 to drive the structure that needs to be driven, such as driving the winding machine to wind up or driving the blade to adjust the angle. If the motor 500 is equipped with an energy storage battery, the motor 500 can be directly powered by its corresponding energy storage battery to work.

[0053] In this embodiment, the transmitter control structure of this application integrates the power supply module with the support base and sets up power supply contacts for contact conduction. This allows the transmitter to be automatically connected to the power supply module for charging when the user places the transmitter in a normal position. This effectively avoids the problem of interruption of use due to forgetting to charge or cumbersome operation, effectively improves the continuity and convenience of product use, and eliminates the charging requirements of dedicated charging equipment for the transmitter. The contact charging method is adopted to achieve charging, and the design structure is simple. While meeting the charging needs of the transmitter, it can effectively reduce the product's usage cost.

[0054] Corresponding to the aforementioned application function implementation device embodiments, this application also provides a venetian blind and corresponding embodiments.

[0055] The louvers of this application include the transmitter control structure shown in the foregoing embodiments.

[0056] In this embodiment, the blinds of this application integrate the power supply module with the support base in the transmitter control structure and are provided with power supply contacts for contact and connection. This allows the user to automatically complete the connection between the transmitter and the power supply module for charging when the transmitter is placed normally, effectively avoiding the problem of interruption of use due to forgetting to charge or cumbersome operation, effectively improving the continuity and convenience of the blinds in use, and effectively improving the user experience of the product.

[0057] The solution of this application has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses; for parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also understand that the actions and modules involved in the specification are not necessarily essential to this application. Furthermore, it is understood that the steps in the method of this application embodiment can be adjusted, combined, and deleted according to actual needs, and the modules in the device of this application embodiment can be combined, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0058] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A transmitter control structure, characterized in that, include: The transmitter body is provided with a rechargeable battery and a first power supply contact electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; A base is used to support the transmitter body, and a second power supply contact is provided on the base; as well as A power supply module, wherein the power supply module is disposed on or connected to the base and is electrically connected to the second power supply contact; When the transmitter body is placed on the base, the first power supply contact and the second power supply contact make contact and conduction, so that the power supply module can charge the rechargeable battery.

2. The transmitter control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the base is provided with an alignment groove that matches the shape of the transmitter body.

3. The transmitter control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first power supply contact has a first positioning structure on its outer periphery, and the second power supply contact has a second positioning structure on its outer periphery that cooperates with the first positioning structure.

4. The transmitter control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply module is a photovoltaic panel or a wind turbine.

5. The transmitter control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmitter control structure further includes a magnetic suction assembly; the transmitter body and the base are detachably and fixedly connected by the magnetic suction assembly.

6. The transmitter control structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The magnetic attraction assembly includes: a first magnet disposed within the transmitter body and a second magnet disposed on the back of the base, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are positioned to match.

7. The transmitter control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with adhesive grooves and / or screw fixing holes.

8. The transmitter control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmitter body has a positioning groove at its bottom, and the first power supply contact is located in the positioning groove; the base has a positioning protrusion on its top that matches the positioning groove, and the second power supply contact is located at the end of the positioning protrusion.

9. The transmitter control structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The transmitter control structure further includes: at least one motor, wherein the at least one motor is electrically connected to the second power supply contact; When the first power supply contact and the second power supply contact are in contact and connected, the power supply module supplies power or charges the at least one motor.

10. A type of venetian blind, characterized in that, include: The transmitter control structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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