buckle

Abstract

The buckle (100) includes a male buckle (110), a female buckle (120), and an actuating structure (130) disposed between the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120). When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) are engaged, the actuating structure (130) generates an actuating signal. When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) are disengaged, the actuating structure (130) generates a disconnection signal. The control circuit operates according to the actuating signal or the disconnection signal, making the control circuit more convenient to operate and simplifying the structure of the buckle (100).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a buckle, and particularly to a buckle capable of automatically activating or disconnecting a control circuit for an electronic component. [Background Art]

[0002] Various types of baby strollers (including baby carriages, child safety seats, baby holding belts, etc.) are widely used by families with babies. A baby stroller cannot be used without a buckle. A conventional buckle only includes a male buckle, a female buckle, and a button. The male buckle and the female buckle are engaged and fixed with each other. The button is used to unlock the male buckle and the female buckle.

[0003] With the increasing needs of people and the advancement of communication technology innovation, various baby strollers are gradually being used in combination with external control devices and mobile communication devices to control and monitor the use status, connection status and other information of the baby stroller via external control devices or mobile communication devices. However, in the prior art, the external control device or mobile communication device linked to the baby stroller is turned on / off through independent control, and cannot be combined with the use status, connection status of the baby stroller and the buckle, which results in complicated operation.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the aforementioned problems in the prior art, there is a need to provide a buckle that can conveniently activate an external control circuit. [Summary of the Invention] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a buckle that can conveniently activate an external control circuit, and the structure of the buckle is simple. [Means for Solving the Problems]

[0006] This is achieved by the buckle described in claim 1. Dependent claims relate to corresponding further development and improvement.

[0007] As will become clearer from the detailed description below, the requested buckle has a control circuit. The buckle includes a male buckle, a female buckle, and an actuation mechanism positioned between the male and female buckles. When the male and female buckles engage, the actuation mechanism generates an actuation signal. When the male and female buckles disengage, the actuation mechanism generates a disconnection signal. The control circuit operates in response to the actuation signal or disconnection signal.

[0008] Preferably, the operating structure includes a first conductive member and a second conductive member. One of the first conductive member and the second conductive member is electrically connected to a control circuit. A male buckle and a female buckle engage so that the first conductive member and the second conductive member are in contact.

[0009] Preferably, one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member is positioned on a male buckle, and the other of the first and second conductive members is positioned on a female buckle. When the male buckle and the female buckle are engaged, the first conductive member and the second conductive member come into contact. When the male buckle and the female buckle are disengaged, the first conductive member and the second conductive member are disconnected.

[0010] Preferably, the first conductive member is fixed to the male buckle or formed integrally with the male buckle.

[0011] Preferably, the second conductive member is positioned on the female buckle and electrically connected to the control circuit. The second conductive member has two contact ends. When the male and female buckles are engaged, the two contact ends of the first and second conductive members come into contact, and the control circuit becomes electrically connected. When the male and female buckles are disengaged, the two contact ends of the first and second conductive members separate, and the control circuit is disconnected.

[0012] Preferably, the first conductive member is a conductor placed on the male buckle, and the second conductive member is a conductive wire placed on the female buckle.

[0013] Preferably, the first conductive member and the second conductive member are positioned on the female buckle. When the male buckle and the female buckle engage, the male buckle pushes the first conductive member or the second conductive member, causing the first conductive member and the second conductive member to come into contact or separate.

[0014] Preferably, the first conductive member is an automatic discharge member positioned on the female buckle. The second conductive member is positioned on the female buckle and electrically connected to the control circuit. The second conductive member has two contact ends. When the male buckle and the female buckle engage, the male buckle pushes the automatic discharge member, bringing the automatic discharge member into contact with the two contact ends of the second conductive member.

[0015] Preferably, the first conductive member is a metal elastic plate, a metal spring, or a conductive structure disposed on the metal elastic plate of the automatic discharge member.

[0016] Preferably, the second conductive member is a conductive wire placed on the female buckle.

[0017] Preferably, the second conductive member is two conductive pillars fixed to the female buckle. The two conductive pillars are electrically connected to the control circuit. The male buckle pushes the automatic ejection member, bringing the two metal springs and the two conductive pillars into contact.

[0018] Preferably, the first conductive member is a movable member of an automatic discharge member fixed to the female buckle. The second conductive member is a fixed member fixed to the female buckle and electrically connected to a control circuit. When the male buckle and the female buckle engage, the male buckle pushes the automatic discharge member, driving the movable member and causing the movable member and the fixed member to come into contact or separate.

[0019] Preferably, the fixing member is a metal buckle having two contact ends that are spaced apart from each other, and the two contact ends are configured to contact the movable member in a detachable manner.

[0020] Preferably, the buckle further includes a switch located on the female buckle. When the male and female buckles engage, the male buckle drives a movable member to move an automatic ejection member, and the movable member acts detachably on the switch to bring the switch into contact with or separate the fixed member.

[0021] Preferably, when the male and female buckles are engaged, the movable member moves away from the switch, separating the switch from the fixed member. When the male and female buckles are disengaged, the automatic ejection member is ejected, pushing the movable member and moving it, which in turn pushes the switch and brings the switch into contact with the fixed member.

[0022] Preferably, when the male buckle and female buckle engage, the male buckle pushes the automatic ejection member to drive the movable member, which in turn pushes the switch to bring the switch into contact with the fixed member. When the male and female buckles are disengaged, the automatic ejection member ejects, driving the movable member away from the switch and separating the switch from the fixed member.

[0023] Preferably, the operating structure includes a sensor located in the female buckle and electrically connected to a control circuit. The sensor is configured to sense the male buckle. The control circuit conducts or disconnects in response to the sensor's detection signal.

[0024] Preferably, the control circuit includes a Bluetooth® module, and the control circuit controls the Bluetooth module to turn on or off according to an activation signal or a disconnection signal.

[0025] Preferably, the control circuit is located inside or outside the buckle.

[0026] Preferably, the control circuit includes a communication module configured to communicate with an external mobile device.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the buckle of the present invention has an actuation structure disposed between the male buckle and the female buckle. When the male buckle and the female buckle are engaged, an actuation signal is generated by the actuation structure. When the male buckle and the female buckle are disconnected, a disconnection signal is generated by the actuation structure. The control circuit operates in response to the actuation signal or the disconnection signal, so the control circuit can be actuated conveniently, and the structure of the buckle is also simple.

[0028] Hereinafter, the present invention will be further described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a buckle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a buckle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing another state of FIG. 3. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 3. [Figure 5A] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the structure inside the female buckle shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a buckle according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the female buckle shown in FIG. 6 without a cover. [Figure 8] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the separated state of the male buckle and the female buckle shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a buckle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the separated state of the male buckle and the female buckle shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a buckle according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12]Figure 11 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the sensor. [Figure 13] This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of Figure 11 without a sensor. [Figure 14] This is a cross-sectional view of Figure 11. [Figure 15] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram showing the separated state of the male and female buckles. [Figure 16] This is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a buckle according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the female buckle shown in Figure 16 without the cover. [Figure 18] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the sensor and control circuit. [Figure 19] This is a cross-sectional view of Figure 16. [Figure 20] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram showing the separated state of the male and female buckles. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0030] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, where similar numbers in the drawings represent similar elements. The buckle 100 of the present invention has a control circuit and is used primarily for activating or disengaging control circuits located on strollers, but is not limited thereto. The buckle 100 can also be used for activating or disengaging control circuits of equipment with a buckle.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 20, the buckle 100 of the present invention includes a male buckle 110, a female buckle 120, and an actuation structure 130 positioned between the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the actuation structure 130 generates an actuation signal. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 disengage, the actuation structure 130 generates a disconnection signal. The actuation signal or disconnection signal may cause a control circuit to automatically actuate or disconnect. The control circuit may also control other electronic components in response to the actuation signal or disconnection signal.

[0032] In this invention, the control circuit can be located inside or outside the buckle 100. When the control circuit is activated, it can control and operate other electronic components.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 20, in the buckle 100 of the present invention, the actuation structure 130 includes a first conductive member 131 and a second conductive member 132. The first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 are arranged on a male buckle 110 and / or a female buckle 120. One of the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 is electrically connected to a control circuit. The male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 are engaged or disengaged so that the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 come into contact or disconnect to generate an actuation signal or a disconnection signal. Different embodiments of the buckle 100 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in the first embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, one of the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 is positioned on the male buckle 110, and the other of the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 is positioned on the female buckle 120. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 come into contact. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 are disengaged, the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 are disengaged.

[0035] More specifically, the first conductive member 131 is fixed to the male buckle 110 or integrally formed with the male buckle 110. The second conductive member 132 is positioned on the female buckle 120 and is electrically connected to the control circuit. The second conductive member 132 has two contact ends 1321. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the two contact ends 1321 of the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 come into contact, and the control circuit becomes conductive. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 disengage, the two contact ends 1321 of the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 separate, and the control circuit is disconnected.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first conductive member 131 is a conductor placed on the male buckle 110. The conductor can be individually molded and fixed to the male buckle 110. The conductor can also be integrally molded to the male buckle 110 by insert molding. The conductor can be placed on the first buckle body 111 and / or the second buckle body 112 of the male buckle 110. Furthermore, the second conductive member 132 is two conductive wires placed on the female buckle 120. The two conductive wires are electrically connected to the control circuit and are not conductive to each other. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the conductor of the male buckle 110 and the two conductive wires of the female buckle 120 come into contact, and the control circuit becomes conductive. When the male buckle 110 is released from the female buckle 120, the conductor is separated from the two conductive wires, and the control circuit is disconnected.

[0037] Needless to say, the actuation structure 130 is not limited to the configuration described above. In another embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 of the actuation structure 130 are positioned on the female buckle 120, and an automatic discharge member 140 within the female buckle 120 is used to bring the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 into contact or separate them, the automatic discharge member 140 being a device used to discharge the male buckle 110 from the female buckle 120. These embodiments are described below.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second conductive member 132 is two conductive wires positioned on the female buckle 120. The two conductive wires are electrically connected to the control circuit but are not conductive to each other. The first conductive member 131 is a metallic elastic plate of the automatic discharge member 140. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 pushes the metallic elastic plate of the automatic discharge member 140, bringing the metallic elastic plate into contact with the two conductive wires and causing the control circuit to conduct electricity. As a result, the control circuit is activated. On the other hand, when the male buckle 110 disengages from the female buckle 120, the metallic elastic plate of the automatic discharge member 140 recovers, separating the metallic elastic plate from the two conductive wires. As a result, the control circuit is disconnected.

[0039] Needless to say, the structure of the automatic discharge member 140 is not limited to the embodiments described above. The automatic discharge member 140 can be implemented by a combination of a metal plate and a spring. In this case, when the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 pushes the metal plate and deforms the spring, causing the metal plate and the two conductive wires to come into contact and the control circuit to conduct electricity. When the male buckle 110 disengages from the female buckle 120, the spring recovers and pushes the metal plate back, separating the metal plate and the two conductive wires and disconnecting the control circuit.

[0040] In other embodiments, the first conductive member 131 is positioned separately and fixed to the automatic discharge member 140. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 pushes the automatic discharge member 140, driving the first conductive member 131 to bring the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 into contact or separate, thereby opening or closing the control circuit.

[0041] As shown in Figures 3 to 5A, in a second embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, the first conductive member 131 is fixed to an automatic discharge member 140 located on the female buckle 120. The first conductive member 131 is a metal rod. The second conductive member 132 is fixed to the female buckle 120 and electrically connected to a control circuit. The second conductive member 132 is a metal buckle having two contact ends 1321 that are separated from each other. The ends 1322 of the second conductive member 132 that are separated from the two contact ends 1321 are connected to the control circuit by conductive wires. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 pushes the automatic discharge member 140, driving the first conductive member 131 to bring the first conductive member 131 and the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132 into contact or separate.

[0042] More specifically, the second conductive member 132 is fixed to the female buckle 120, with two contact ends 1321 close to the receiving end of the female buckle 120. The first conductive member 131 is slidably engaged with the engagement groove of the female buckle 120 and is positioned between the two contact ends 1321 and the end portion 1322. When the male buckle 110 is inserted into the female buckle 120, the male buckle 110 pushes the automatic ejection member 140, moving and compressing the elastic member within it. The automatic ejection member 140 drives the first conductive member 131 to move, separating it from the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132 and disconnecting the control circuit. On the other hand, when the male buckle 110 detaches from the female buckle 120, the automatic ejection member 140 automatically returns, pushing and moving the first conductive member 131, which then contacts the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132 to close the control circuit.

[0043] Needless to say, the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 are not limited to the configuration described above. The relative positions between the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 can change. The first conductive member 131 can be positioned between the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132 and the receiving end of the female buckle 120. When the male buckle 110 is inserted into the female buckle 120, the male buckle 110 pushes the automatic ejection member 140, driving the first conductive member 131 so that it contacts the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132, thereby conducting the control circuit. On the other hand, when the male buckle 110 detaches from the female buckle 120, the automatic ejection member 140 returns, pushing and moving the first conductive member 131, which separates the first conductive member 131 from the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132, and the control circuit is disconnected.

[0044] It should be noted that the first conductive member 131 is not limited to the metal rod of this embodiment, and the second conductive member 132 is not limited to the metal buckle of this embodiment. The first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 can be arranged in other ways. For example, in another embodiment, the first conductive member 131 may be two metal springs 132b connected to the automatic discharge member 140, and the two metal springs 132b may be connected by a metal wire or formed by a metal wire as a one-piece structure. The second conductive member 132 may be two conductive pillars 132a fixed to the female buckle 120. The two conductive pillars 132a are electrically connected to the control circuit, and the distance between the two conductive pillars 132a corresponds to the distance between the two metal springs 132b. Therefore, when the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 pushes the automatic ejection member 140, bringing the two metal springs 132b and the two conductive pillars 132a into contact and conducting electricity to the control circuit. On the other hand, when the male buckle 110 disengages from the female buckle 120, the automatic ejection member 140 automatically ejects, separating the two metal springs 132b and the two conductive pillars 132a and disconnecting the control circuit.

[0045] In the present invention, the operating structure 130 can be implemented by other structures by using an automatic discharge member 140 to bring the first conductive member 131 and the second conductive member 132 into contact or separate them.

[0046] As shown in Figures 6 to 8, in the third embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, the arrangement of the second conductive member 132 is the same as in the second embodiment described above. The second conductive member 132 is a metal buckle having two contact ends 1321 that are spaced apart from each other, the two contact ends 1321 are close to the receiving end of the female buckle 120, and the end portions 1322 of the second conductive member 132 are connected to a control circuit by wires. However, in this embodiment, the structure of the first conductive member 131 is different from that of the second embodiment described above. The first conductive member 131 in this embodiment is a switch placed on the female buckle 120. The switch is positioned relative to the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132. The two contact ends 1321 are connected or disconnected by the switch.

[0047] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the actuation structure 130 further includes a movable member 150 connected to the automatic discharge member 140 and slidably engaged with the engagement groove of the female buckle 120. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 drives the movable member 150 to move within the automatic discharge member 140, and the movable member 150 acts detachably on the switch to bring the switch into or out of contact with the second conductive member 132. In this embodiment, the movable member 150 is positioned between the two contact ends 1321 and the end portion 1322 of the second conductive member 132. The switch is positioned by the mounting base 133 at a location corresponding to the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132. The switch is positioned between the movable member 150 and the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132. Therefore, when the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the automatic ejection member 140 drives the movable member 150 away from the switch (as shown in Figure 7), and disconnects the control circuit. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 are disengaged, the automatic ejection member 140 automatically returns, pushes the movable member 150, moves, and presses the switch (as shown in Figure 8), causing the switch to make contact with the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132, and closing the control circuit.

[0048] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, in the fourth embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, the difference between this embodiment and the aforementioned third embodiment is the relative position between the movable member 150 and the second conductive member 132 and the orientation of the switch. Specifically, the movable member 150 is positioned between the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132 and the receiving end of the female buckle 120. The switch is positioned by the mounting base 133 at a location corresponding to the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132, and the switch is close to the movable member 150. Therefore, when the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the male buckle 110 pushes the automatic ejection member 140, driving the movable member 150, which presses the switch (shown in Figure 9), causing the switch to contact the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132, and closing the control circuit. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 are released, the automatic ejection member 140 is ejected, and the movable member 150 is driven away from the switch. The switch is automatically ejected to separate from the two contact ends 1321 of the second conductive member 132 in order to disconnect the control circuit (as shown in Figure 10). Other parts that are the same as those of the embodiments described above will not be repeated herein.

[0049] It should be noted that the conduction and disconnection of the control circuit are not limited to the structure described above. In other embodiments of the buckle 100 of the present invention, a sensor 160 can be used to sense the engagement state between the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120, thereby enabling or disconnecting the control circuit.

[0050] Specifically, as shown in Figures 11 to 15, in a fifth embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, the actuation structure 130 includes a sensor 160 positioned in the female buckle 120 and electrically connected to a control circuit. As shown in Figure 13, the female buckle 120 has a hole 212 communicating with a slot for receiving the male buckle 110. The sensor 160 is positioned at the bottom of the female buckle 120 and can sense whether the male buckle 110 is engaged through the hole 212 (as shown in Figures 14 and 15). When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 are engaged, the sensor 160 senses the male buckle 110. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 are disengaged, the sensor 160 cannot sense the male buckle 110. The sensor 160 can transmit different sensing signals. The control circuit is either connected or disconnected according to the sensing signal, or the control circuit controls other electronic components according to different sensing signals from the sensor 160.

[0051] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the sensor 160 is located at the bottom of the female buckle 120 via a circuit board 161. The circuit board 161 can be connected to a control circuit by wire or wireless. Therefore, when the sensor detects the male buckle 110, the sensor 160 can transmit a detection signal to the control circuit by wire or wireless means, and the control circuit will activate the electronic components accordingly. If the sensor 160 does not detect the male buckle 110, the circuit board 161 transmits a signal to the control circuit by wire or wireless means, and the control circuit will turn off the electronic components.

[0052] As shown in Figures 16 to 20, in the sixth embodiment of the buckle 100 of the present invention, the difference between this embodiment and the fifth embodiment described above is that the control circuit 200 is located on the female buckle 120, and the circuit board 161 connected to the sensor 160 is located on the control circuit 200 and communicates with the control circuit 200 (as shown in Figures 19 and 20). The detection method and principle of the sensor 160 are the same as in the fifth embodiment described above and will not be repeated herein.

[0053] Furthermore, another difference in this embodiment is that the control circuit 200 further includes a Bluetooth® module, which is used for connection with an external alarm device (e.g., a mobile phone, tablet computer, etc.) via Bluetooth communication. When the sensor 160 detects that the male buckle 110 and female buckle 120 are engaged or disengaged, the control circuit 200 activates the Bluetooth module and sends a signal to the alarm device via the Bluetooth module, indicating that the male buckle 110 is engaged or disengaged. If the alarm device does not receive the Bluetooth signal, the alarm device transmits an alarm.

[0054] In the case of the buckle 100 of the present invention, if the control circuit is located on the outside of the buckle, it should be noted that a Bluetooth module can also be placed on the control circuit to connect an alarm device via Bluetooth communication.

[0055] The control circuit of the present invention includes a communication module configured to communicate with an external mobile device. The communication module instantly transmits the current state of the buckle (engaged or unlocked) to the mobile device, allowing the user to instantly know the current state of the buckle. Specifically, the mobile device may be a mobile phone, tablet computer, in-car device, smart TV, magnetic button, smart key, and other electronic devices with sound and / or light and / or display functions. For example, the mobile device may indicate the current state of the buckle with various sounds, the mobile device may indicate the current state of the buckle with various lights, or the mobile device may indicate the current state of the buckle with various images, symbols, or characters. Needless to say, the mobile device may also indicate the current state of the buckle by at least one of the sound, light, and display functions.

[0056] As described above, the buckle 100 of the present invention has an operating structure 130 positioned between a male buckle 110 and a female buckle 120. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 engage, the operating structure 130 generates an operating signal. When the male buckle 110 and the female buckle 120 disengage, the operating structure 130 generates a disconnecting signal. The control circuit operates in response to the operating signal or disconnecting signal, allowing for convenient operation of the control circuit and a simple buckle structure.

[0057] The structure and engagement method of the male buckle 110 and female buckle 120 included in the buckle 100 of the present invention are well known in the art and therefore will not be described herein.

[0058] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that numerous modifications and changes to the apparatus and methods can be made while retaining the teachings of the present invention. Accordingly, the above disclosure should be construed as being limited only by the scope and extent of the appended claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0059] 100 buckles 110 Male buckle 120 Female buckle 130 Operating structure 131 First conductive member 132 Second conductive member 1321 Contact end 132a Conductive pillar 132b Metal spring 133 Installation base 140 Automatic discharge component 150 Movable Members 160 sensors 161 Circuit board 200 Control circuits

Claims

1. A buckle (100) having a control circuit, The buckle (100) comprises a male buckle (110), a female buckle (120), and an operating structure (130) positioned between the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120). When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the operating structure (130) generates an operating signal, and when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) disengage, the operating structure (130) generates a disconnection signal, and the control circuit operates according to the operating signal or the disconnection signal. The control circuit includes a communication module configured to communicate with an external mobile device and transmit the engaged or unengaged state of the buckle to the external mobile device, The operating structure (130) comprises a first conductive member (131) and a second conductive member (132), and one of the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) is electrically connected to the control circuit, and when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) come into contact. The first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) are arranged in the female buckle (120), When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the male buckle (110) pushes the first conductive member (131) or the second conductive member (132), causing the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) to come into contact or separate. The second conductive member (132) is positioned on the female buckle (120) and electrically connected to the control circuit, and the second conductive member (132) has two contact ends (1321) that are separated from each other. The first conductive member (131) is an automatic discharge member (140) positioned on the female buckle (120), A buckle (100) characterized in that when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the male buckle (110) pushes the automatic discharge member (140), causing the automatic discharge member (140) and the two contact ends (1321) of the second conductive member (132) to come into contact.

2. The buckle (100) according to claim 1, further characterized in that the first conductive member (131) is a metal elastic plate of the automatic discharge member (140), or a metal plate connected to the elastic member.

3. The buckle (100) according to claim 1, further characterized in that the second conductive member (132) is a conductive wire arranged in the female buckle (120).

4. A buckle (100) having a control circuit, The buckle (100) comprises a male buckle (110), a female buckle (120), and an operating structure (130) positioned between the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120). When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the operating structure (130) generates an operating signal, and when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) disengage, the operating structure (130) generates a disconnection signal, and the control circuit operates according to the operating signal or the disconnection signal. The control circuit includes a communication module configured to communicate with an external mobile device and transmit the engaged or unengaged state of the buckle to the external mobile device, The operating structure (130) comprises a first conductive member (131) and a second conductive member (132), and one of the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) is electrically connected to the control circuit, and when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) come into contact. The first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) are arranged in the female buckle (120), When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the male buckle (110) pushes the first conductive member (131) or the second conductive member (132), causing the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) to come into contact or separate. The second conductive member (132) is positioned on the female buckle (120) and electrically connected to the control circuit, and the second conductive member (132) has two contact ends (1321) that are separated from each other. The first conductive member (131) is connected to an automatic discharge member (140) located on the female buckle (120), Buckle (100), further characterized in that when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the male buckle (110) pushes the automatic ejection member (140) to drive the first conductive member (131) to move, causing the two contact ends (1321) of the first conductive member (131) and the second conductive member (132) to come into contact or separate.

5. The buckle (100) according to claim 4, further characterized in that the first conductive member (131) is two metal springs (132b) connected to the automatic discharge member (140), and the two metal springs (132b) are formed as an integral structure.

6. The buckle (100) according to claim 5, further characterized in that the second conductive member (132) is two conductive pillars (132a) fixed to the female buckle (120), the two conductive pillars (132a) are electrically connected to the control circuit, and the male buckle (110) pushes the automatic ejection member (140) to bring the two metal springs (132b) and the two conductive pillars (132a) into contact.

7. The buckle (100) according to claim 4, further characterized in that the first conductive member (131) is a metal rod, and the second conductive member (132) is a metal buckle having two contact ends that are spaced apart from each other.

8. The first conductive member (131) is a switch positioned on the female buckle (120), and the operating structure (130) further comprises a movable member (150) connected to the automatic discharge member (140). The buckle (100) according to claim 4, further characterized in that when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the male buckle (110) pushes the automatic ejection member (140), driving the movable member (150) to move, so that the movable member (150) acts detachably on the switch to bring the switch and the second conductive member (132) into contact or separate them.

9. When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the movable member (150) moves away from the switch, separating the switch and the second conductive member (132). The buckle (100) according to claim 8, further characterized in that when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) are detached, the automatic discharge member (140) is discharged to push and move the movable member (150), and the switch is pressed to bring the switch and the second conductive member (132) into contact.

10. When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the male buckle (110) pushes the automatic ejection member (140) to drive the movable member (150), and by pressing the switch, the switch and the second conductive member (132) come into contact. The buckle (100) according to claim 8, further characterized in that when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) are detached, the automatic discharge member (140) is discharged and drives the movable member (150) to move away from the switch, thereby separating the switch and the second conductive member (132).

11. A buckle (100) having a control circuit, The buckle (100) comprises a male buckle (110), a female buckle (120), and an operating structure (130) positioned between the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120). When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) engage, the operating structure (130) generates an operating signal, and when the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) disengage, the operating structure (130) generates a disconnection signal, and the control circuit operates according to the operating signal or the disconnection signal. The control circuit includes a communication module configured to communicate with an external mobile device and transmit the engaged or unengaged state of the buckle to the external mobile device, The buckle (100) further features an operating structure (130) comprising a sensor (160) positioned on the female buckle (120) and electrically connected to the control circuit (200), wherein the sensor (160) is configured to detect the male buckle (110), and the control circuit (200) conducts or disconnects in response to the detection signal from the sensor.

12. The buckle (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further characterized in that the control circuit comprises a Bluetooth® module, and the control circuit controls the turning on or off of the Bluetooth module in response to the activation signal or the disconnection signal.

13. The buckle (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further characterized in that the control circuit is located inside or outside the buckle (100).

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